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The Rough Guide to the Music of Turkey
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Manufacturer: World Music Network
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0605633105728
Label: World Music Network
Manufacturer: World Music Network
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: World Music Network
Release Date: 2003-02-10
Studio: World Music Network
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Turkey is a land where Europe meets Asia, and where the music and culture are shaped by influences from virtually every direction. In the cities, discos, and record stores blast the latest pop hits from the likes of Ebru Gündes, while evocative belly-dance music is ready to captivate the innocent passerby. If you turn the corner, you might find a trendy saz club or religious music, or you might run into a Rom (Gypsy) neighborhood and its famous all-night musical taverns. This album provides an insight into the vast array of music within Turkey, encompassing some of the country's most talented and celebrated artists.
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Summary: Música moderna de Turquía
Comment: Excelente material si deseas un primer contacto con la música e instrumentos de Turquía. Como bailarina, lo encuentro muy recomendable y accesible, además de provocarte por querer escuchar más.
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Summary: ALMOST AS GOOD AS BEING THERE...
Comment: i was introduced to turkish music in a drunken bar (also introduced to raki, which will knock you on your tail FAST). i was entranced (by the music, not the raki), and bought a cd from the bartender. the cd i bought was definitely more "arabesque", whereas this wonderful collection brought back more concise memories of turkey...eating in restraurants situated on rooftops with warm breezes and stunning views... this cd is more classic, more genuine, it doesn't need to be another "fusion" disc, it is perfect just the way it is.
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Summary: The Eastern Edge of Europe...Western Edge of Asia
Comment: This one is sure to become a Rough Guide classic. Encompassing a polyglot mixture of Turkish musical styles, traditions and ethnic groups, this CD reveals unique sounds that have resulted from Turkey's equally unique position as a land spanning two continents. For those familiar with Islamic music, in particular music of the Arab countries, you will be able to detect the many differences between Turkish music and that of its neighbouring Islamic nations. Certain cuts on the CD, particularly parts of the track from Grup Yorum, have distinctly Greek sounds and structures while others draw strongly on Gypsy influences; still others contain musical elements from the neighbouring ex-Soviet states of Georgia and Armenia. The first five tracks are superb pop music, containing inventive vocals and catchy exotic melodies driven by a distinctively Turkish beat. These are balanced by Turkish gypsy, classical court music, Black Sea folk music, belly-dance style and even a Sufi track to top off the musical whirlwind. Outstanding tracks include the opener by Sezen Aksu (a pop classic), Omar Faruk Tekbilek's enchanting "Raks" belly dance music, a track from clarinet virtuoso Barbaros Erkose and his ensemble, a gyspsy music cut from Kemani Cemal Cinarli and a classical cut from Kudsi Erguner. However, every track is fascinating in its own right.The scintillating sounds and exciting rhythms on this album make it a great buy for anyone who appreciates good music, however if you're like me and love the exotic sounds and irresistible bellydance percussion of Islamic music, it may well become one of your top albums!
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Summary: The Many Faces of Turkish Music
Comment: The Rough Guides series is a wonderful way to experience different styles of world music. Such is the case with this CD, but unlike most other CDs, which focused on specific regions or styles, this one had a vast array in front of it. Turkish music includes everything from Arabesk to Sufi mystical music to Anatolian folk music to Fasil (Gypsy music) to modern rock and metal. Theres a wide variety of different styles to Turkish music, so any attempt to make an overview has some difficulty ahead of it. Nonetheless, this is an excellent CD. The first track, "Güngörmemisler" by pop star Sezen Aksu is so beautiful it blew my mind. From there we are treated with more pop from Ebru Gündes, Sibel Can and Umit Sayin, plus an east-west fusion piece by Levent Yüksel. Alongside this are classical performances by Omar Faruk Tekbilek and Kudsi Erguner, calling to mind the rites of the Dervishes and the courts of Ottoman Sultans. Outside of mainstream Turkish culture, track 8, 11 and 13 give performances by Laço Tayfa & Hüsnü Senlendirichi, Biro Topaloglu and Kemanï Cemal Çinarli; tracks which reflect the artists' Romani (Gypsy) and Laz heritage rather than that of the Turks. Even politically charged messages by Gurp Yorum show up on this CD, making it an excellent CD on Turkey in general. My only comment is that it they could have included some music from the Turkish Kurds, but then again, maybe that would be pushing things a little too far. Over all, its a great CD and a nice buy for anyone who appreciates Turkish or Middle Eastern music.
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