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"Beyond The
Sky "
The
third collaboration between Brian Keane and Faruk Tekbilek is
considered by many critics to be the best of all their collaborations.
This was the first CD on which Brian and Faruk were joined by
the incredibly gifted Middle Eastern musicians Arto Tuncboyaciyan
(percussion), Ara Dinkjian (oud), and Hasan Isikkut (kanun). The
CD is magic from start to finish, employing haunting performances
of immense spiritual depth with fiery ensemble pieces of incredible
virtuosity. The CD was a major hit in the Middle East, and spawned
a tour that included sold out concerts at the Acropolis in Athens,
Greece. Timeless with an exotic Middle Eastern atmosphere and
impeccable musicianship, this CD is considered by many to be among
Brian Keane's best releases as an artist.
Track
List:
1.
Beyond The Sky
2. Imaginary Traveler
3. Kolaymi
4. Bridge
5. Chargah Sirto
6. Your Love Is My Cure
7. Selement
8. Nighttime
9. Strange Little Corner
10. Siseler
11. Sweet Trouble
12. Al Fatiha
Release
Date: June 15, 1992
Label: Celestial Harmonies
Reviews:
Amazon.com: 
The
soulful and spirited music of BEYOND THE SKY transports the listener
to exotic regions of the Mediterranean, Turkey, the Middle East
and North Africa. This collaboration brings back the symbiotic
duo of Brian Keane and Omar Faruk Tekbilek, assisted by guest
musicians Ara Dinkjian, Arto Tuncboyaciyan and Hassan Isikkut.
Together, they navigate a timeless path of mystery, excitement
and energy, dense with the imagery of an ancient landscape. The
exceptional interaction of the musicians produce a spontaneous
emotion, on both the original pieces they wrote for this recording,
and the traditional Middle Eastern melodies they adapted. There
is a good deal of improvisation, based on modal and rhythmic cues,
updating standard tunes perhaps a thousand years old. Amidst the
Middle Eastern harmonies, the listener catches whiffs of Moroccan
and even Afro-Cuban styles. BEYOND THE SKY weaves a Middle Eastern
fusion of cultural influences. With BEYOND THE SKY, Keane and
Tekbilek have created an even more adventurous follow-up to their
two critically acclaimed recordings SÜLEYMAN
THE MAGNIFICENT and FIRE DANCE.
ABC Radio: "Brilliant musicianship..."
All Music Guide: "Five Stars...Inspired...These exotic
recordings are among Keane and Tekbilek's finest work" --
Linda Kohanov
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