Irak: Art of the Oud

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Oud player Munir Bashir is renowned in the Arab world for his work within the tradition of the Persian taqsim, and his virtuosity on his instrument is possibly unmatched today. But his worldwide fame is a credit to his expansive knowledge of other music from around the world, and an adventurous spirit that is perhaps the most important aspect of a great master of an improvisational music that is nonetheless tied to a strict musical system (maqam). In eight solo works here, Bashir evokes a well of emotion and creates an inspired sense of melody, playing with impeccable skill and understated virtuosity. --Louis Gibson

Irak: Art of the Oud,Munir Bashir,Ocora,Int'l & World Music,Middle East / Asia Minor,Pop

Average customer rating: Deep, Atmospheric, Sublime Authentic and Beautiful! Very Relaxing Lovely and warm.. I listen to it all day at work.. Instrumental genius

Irak: Art of the Oud Munir Bashir Manufacturer: Ocora ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Iraq | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Baghdad Lute Barzakh Art of the Turkish Ud Master of the Oud Blue Flame ASIN: B00000G411 Release Date: 1998-11-24

Tracks:

1. Taqsim En Maqam Nahawand-Kabir
2. Taqsim En Maqam Rast
3. Taqsim En Maqam Hijaz Kar Kurd
4. Taqsim En Maqam Awj
5. Taqsim En Maqam Awshar
6. Taqsim En Maqam Kurdi
7. Taqsim En Maqam Lami
8. Taqsim En Maqam Dasht

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Oud player Munir Bashir is renowned in the Arab world for his work within the tradition of the Persian taqsim, and his virtuosity on his instrument is possibly unmatched today. But his worldwide fame is a credit to his expansive knowledge of other music from around the world, and an adventurous spirit that is perhaps the most important aspect of a great master of an improvisational music that is nonetheless tied to a strict musical system (maqam). In eight solo works here, Bashir evokes a well of emotion and creates an inspired sense of melody, playing with impeccable skill and understated virtuosity. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

Deep, Atmospheric, Sublime.......2006-04-29

This CD could have just as well been called "The Soul of the Oud", but since the music that fills it emerges from a place where instrumental technique has already become a transparent voice for something altogether undefinable, "Art" will do just as well.

Like the other guy said, get it now and profess your gratitude later.

Authentic and Beautiful!.......2005-12-01

This album can be a great introduction to the world of Arabic maqams, as well as to Munir Bashir's music. Eight of them are presented here with the masterful performance of this legendary oud player.

Bashir is not really in his usual style here, his music seems rather more traditional and conservative. Anyway, a must-have for any oud fan.

Very Relaxing.......2004-09-15

This musuc has been featured in Microsoft Encarta before. I listen to it during homeschooling. It's really soothing.

Lovely and warm.. I listen to it all day at work.........2003-05-23

Excellent renderings on the Oud. I highly recommend this CD for any world music collection.

Instrumental genius.......2003-05-20

Mr. Bashir allows us eight pieces of timelessness. Ancient emotional visionary instrumental music. If you enjoy great musicianship, married to deep soulfulness, buy this today and thank me later.

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