Anouar BRAHEM - Anouar Brahem's concert at Salvatorkirche, Duisburg, Germany, March 19, 2000

Anouar BRAHEM - Anouar Brahem's concert at Salvatorkirche, Duisburg, Germany, March 19, 2000
Bootleg
All The Credits Go To *spacelooper*

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Cd 1

01. Al hizam al dhahbi
02. Kashf
03. Mazad
04. Houdouth
05. Claquent les voiles telwin

Cd 2
01. Al hizam al dhahbi
02. Waqt
03. Kernow
04. Badhra
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Anouar BRAHEM - Khomsa 1995

Anouar BRAHEM - Khomsa 1995

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Khomsa is the heroine in the movie Bezness, and also inspires one of many musical themes from Tunisian films and theater documented on this CD. Oud player Anouar Brahem has performed these pieces across a decade with different ensembles, but ...    Full Descriptionfor the first time they were recorded in one studio setting. The instrumentation varies in size and de-emphasizes Brahem's role as a frontman. In fact, upon listening, this could just as easily be credited under the direction of the brilliant accordionist Richard Galliano, for his role is heard more often as the lead instrument. The musicians combine here and there with the dynamic ECM signature rhythm team of bassist Palle Danielsson and drummer Jon Christensen, or in certain instances pianist François Couturier, violinist Bechir Selmi, and on rare occasion soprano saxophonist Jean Marc Larché. The themes are luxurious, rich, beautiful, and organic, with no wasted motion or excesses, and there is a feeling of being on a journey. Galliano's solo "Comme un Depart," the solo oud of Brahem in "L'Infini Jour," and Selmi's "Regard de Mouette" get the caravan slowly started. "Claquent les Voiles" sports Brahem's mysterious Middle Eastern lines and chords with the masterful bassist and drummer, while "Vague" is hymnal in Galliano's ability to stretch long tied notes with his bellows. Couturier is a delicate stylist, matching theological timbres on "Vague," and working in tandem with Brahem during "Seule" and on the light 6/8 rhythm of "Nouvelle Vague" with Galliano. He also plays a little synthesizer, specifically during the circular "Un Sentier d'Alliance" aside overdubbed echoed piano and soprano sax. Most of the collective play on "Ain Ghazel," a sensitive and sensual musical sketch, features contrasting soprano sax from Larché, atypically animated drumming by Christensen, and Brahem's pensive oud as the period on a sentence. "Souffle un Vent de Sable" shows a group design in breathing, balanced tones led by Galliano, and Brahem coming in after the fact with the bass and drums. The title track displays a unified whole in the ECM spirit with Brahem, Galliano, Couturier, and Danielsson. Closest to jazz is "Des Rayons et des Ombres," a fast trio number with Galliano and the rhythm section approaching bop. "Comme une Absence" concludes the project with two overdubbed violin tracks from Selmi. The buyer should be aware that the personnel listed on the booklet cover does not reflect the entire combo at any one time. Otherwise, this is a beautiful contemporary statement reflecting the cinematic forms Brahem loves, mixed with European classical and improvisational sensibilities, professionally rendered, and well within the tradition of world jazz and the clean ECM concept.
By Michael G. Nastos.
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Anouar Brahem- Oud
Richard Gálliano- Accordion
François Couturier- Piano, Synthesizer
Jean Marc Larché- Soprano Sax
Béchir Selmi- Violin
Palle Danielsson- Bass
Jon Christensen- Drums
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01. Comme Un Depart
02. L'Infini Jour
03. Souffle Un Vent De Sable
04. Regard De Mouette
05. Sur L'Infini Bleu
06. Claquent Les Voiles
07. Vague
08. E La Nave Va
09. Ain Ghazel
10. Khomsa
11. Seule
12. Nouvelle Vague
13. En Robe D'Olivier
14. Des Rayons Et Des Ombres
15. Un Sentier D'Alliance
16. Comme Une Absence
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Anouar BRAHEM - Vague 2003

Anouar BRAHEM - Vague 2003

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After some remarkable albums, including Le Pas du Chat Noir, the incredible tale of love or Barzakh, it was natural that the German label ECM, who has attended the International Recognition of the oud player Anouar Brahem, devotes a compilation, gathering and some of his most beautiful melodies.In addition some of his most famous moreaux, including "Astrakhan cafe" or "E la nave va" Wave brings a bevy of outstanding musicians.  Among those who are more than coaches, we will simply quote John Surman, Jan Garbarek and Richard Galliano.
By Hervé Comte.
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Anouar Brahem- Oud
Jan Garbarek- Saxophones
John Surman- Saxophones
Dave Holland- Bass
Palle Danielsson- Bass
Jon Christensen- Drums
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01. Ronda    03:17
02. Parfum de gitane    04:21
03. Houdouth    05:38
04. Le chien sur les genoux de la devineresse    03:45
05. Sebika    05:34
06. Leila au pays du Caroussel, Variation    05:41
07. Diversion    05:39
08. Comme une absence    03:17
09. Nihawend Lunga    03:34
10. Claquent les voiles    02:08
11. E La Nave Va    04:43
12. Vague    02:39
13. Bou Naouara    02:25
14. Mazad    05:06
15. Hulmu Rabia    02:19
16. Astrakan Café    04:44
17. La nuit des yeux    05:29
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Anouar BRAHEM - Barzakh 1991

Anouar BRAHEM - Barzakh 1991

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This starkly beautiful collection of 13 tracks by Tunisian composer Anouar Brahem is his debut release for the ECM label. The album spotlights Brahem's solo oud pieces, which range from the meditative ("Sadir") to the propulsive ("Ronda"). This solo work is nicely augmented by stellar contributions from violinist Bechir Selmi and percussionist Lassad Hosni; Selmi is featured on the transcendent "Barzakh," while Hosni figures prominently on "Souga" and "Bou Naouara." The three musicians come together for the joyous dance number "Parfum de Gitane." Throughout Barzakh, Brahem and the others forge an appealing mix of Middle Eastern sonorities and jazz phrasing, an intimate sound perfectly suited to the clean and spacious ECM recording style. This is a great title for fans of both international music and jazz.
By Stephen Cook, All Music Guide.
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Anouar Brahem and his Oud continue to make wonderfully emotive music of great depth. At times pensive and melancholy, at others upbeat, he achieves something in music that is ineffable and all too rare. I highly recommend ANYTHING by him, but I prefer this album, with "Le conte de l'incroyable amour" in second place.
If you are a fan of ethnic music or of string instruments in general, you would do well to check this out. Lute and Guitar players alike stand to learn a lot from Brahem.
By Matthieu P. Raillard.
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Anouar Brahem- (Oud),
Béchir Selmi- (Violine),
Lassad Hosni- (Percussion)
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01. Raf Raf 3:35
02. Barzakh 11:06
03. Sadir 6:35
04. Ronda 3:11
05. Hou 1:37
06. Sarandib 2:52
07. Souga 2:09
08. Parfum De Gitane 4:19
09. Bou Naouara 2:23
10. Kerkenah 7:33
11. La Nuit Des Yeux 5:32
12. Le Belvédère Assiégé 4:16
13. Qaf 1:46
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Anouar BRAHEM,John SURMAN,Dave HOLLAND - Thimar 1998

Anouar BRAHEM,John SURMAN,Dave HOLLAND - Thimar 1998

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So many beautiful and haunting passages throughout this recording and the deep source which this taps into is unmatched in any of Brahem's other works before or since.
The second piece "Kashf" is my personal favorite. "Kashf" the Arabic word meaning intuition, insight and discovery of unseen/unknown things, certainly transports one to a place they may never have visited before. And if this was all it would still be a worthwhile album, but there's so much more. The very next piece, deepens one's mood even further until the fourth where the Holland's double bass and Brahem's oud dance a musical duet. The lack of percussion is an important unifying thread through the tracks and allows the mind to fly and wander with the relaxed music.
This is music that can bring one to tears. No matter what you find in the reviews it's still indescribable and needs to be experienced. Unfortunately this trio of musicians hasn't recorded together again, which makes this even more special. A sublime recording of a very special synergy between the players and their instruments available for us to enjoy over and over.
Do yourself a favor, skip something else, and get this!
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Anouar Brahem- Oud
John Surman- Bass Clarinet and Soprano Sax
Dave Holland- Double-Bass
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01. Badhra 8:31
02. Kashf 5:22
03. Houdouth 5:36
04. Talwin 4:16
05. Waqt 2:33
06. Uns 4:49
07. Al Hizam Al Dhahbi 5:40
08. Qurb 5:15
09. Mazad 5:04
10. Kernow 5:11
11. Hulmu Rabia 2:15
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Anouar BRAHEM - Conte De l' Incroyable Amour 1992

Anouar BRAHEM - Conte De l' Incroyable Amour 1992

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Conte de L'incroyable Amour is Tunisian composer and oud virtuoso Anouar Brahem's follow-up to his excellent ECM debut, Barzakh. Like its predecessor, this release contains original material that mixes Arabic music and jazz improvisation and features a stellar band comprised of some of Turkey's finest musicians (this time out Brahem is joined by clarinetist Barbaros Erkose, nay (reed flute) player Kudsi Ergune, and the percussionist from Barzakh, Lassad Hosni). In contrast to Barzakh's livelier mood, though, the sound here is more meditative and even stark at times, especially on solo flights by both Brahem ("Iram Retrouvee") and Erkose ("Etincelles") and by way of Erguner's ethereal improvisations ("Diversion"). The pace picks up on the sympathetically played and joyous ensemble piece "Conte de L'incroyable Amour" and on the impassioned Brahem and Erkose duet, "Nayzak." ECM's typically sparse and airy production compliments Brahem's ascetic material without making it sound too dry. A wonderful album that, upon repeated listening, reveals many transcendent moments.
By Stephen Cook, All Music Guide.
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Anouar Brahem- (Oud);
Barbaros Erkose- (Clarinet);
Kudsi Erguner- (Nai);
Lassad Hosni- (Bendir, Darbouka).
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01. Etincelles  3:22  
02. Le Chien Sur Les Genoux De La Devineresse (Pour Sabria)  3:43  
03. L'Oiseau De Bois  4:47  
04. Lumière Du Silence     5:14  
05. Conte De L'Incroyable Amour  10:51      
06. Peshrev Hidjaz Homayoun  5:04      
07. Diversion    5:37  
08. Nayzak  5:34  
09. Battements     1:56  
10. En Souvenir D'Iram    3:04  
11. Iram Retrouvée  3:47  
12. Epilogue (Pour Manfred Eicher)  6:24
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Anouar BRAHEM - Astrakan Cafe 2000

Anouar BRAHEM - Astrakan Cafe 2000
Label: ECM
Recorded at the Monastery Of St. Gerold, Austria in June 1999

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Having already recorded a handful of accomplished albums for ECM, Thimar and Conte de L'Incroyable Amour being two standouts, Tunisian Anouar Brahem's latest release, Astrakan Cafe, may be the finest document of his formidable composing, performing, and bandleading gifts to date. Except for internationally known flute player Kudsi Erguner, the lineup for Astrakan Cafe is the same as the arcadian L'Incroyable Amour. Joining Brahem's earthy and emotive oud (lute) are Lassad Hosni, who plays the bendir and darbouka hand drums, and Turkish clarinetist Barbaros Erköse. Like L'Incroyable Amour, the title track here is the album's crown jewel, a composition of deep, lasting melody. Brahem's cafe reference is not capricious, either; situated at the north end of the Caspian Sea, Astrakan is like Brahem's hometown of Tunis, a coastal city where cultures coalesce and people converse and trade ideas. Much like a cafe. The exchange here is between three musicians and their instruments (no samples, digitizing, or synths), who interpret Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Mediterranean classics, as well as Brahem's impressionistic compositions. In spite of nearly two LPs' worth of material, these 14 songs compose a cohesive, yet kaleidoscopic work that's equally well suited to morning country rides and late night incensed wine affairs. Erköse glows on opener "Aube Rouge a Grozny," Hosni propels the frenetic and stunning "The Mozdok's Train," and "Karakoum" shows Brahem again to be an oudist of the first order. Together, Brahem and company have created one of the year's best worldy instrumental albums. Again.
By David LYNCH.
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Anouar Brahem (oud);
Barbaros Erkose (clarinet);
Lassad Hosni (bendir, darbouka).
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01. Aube Rouge A Grozny  4:23
02. Astrakan Cafe  3:18
03. Mozdok's Train  4:44
04. Blue Jewels  8:29
05. Nihawend Lunga  3:30
06. Ashkabad  5:35
07. Halfaouine  5:55
08. Parfum De Gitane  7:03
09. Khotan  3:30
10. Karakoum  5:04
11. Astara  10:44
12. Dar Es Salam  3:46
13. Hijaz Pechref  6:23
14. Astrakan Cafe (2)  4:49
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Anouar Brahem, John Surman, Dave Holland - “Thimar live” 1998

Anouar Brahem, John Surman, Dave Holland - “Thimar live”  1998
Bellinzona, Switzerland, 16 October 1998
Bootleg (FM broadcast)
ALL Credits To: *Gato Medio* 

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On 16 October 1998, Anouar Brahem, John Surman and Dave Holland gave a concert based on the music from their CD Thimar at the Teatro Sociale in Bellinzona, Switzerland. Some of the tracks from that concert were broadcast by RTSI, the Swiss italian-language radio station, on 17 April 2008, as part of a retrospecive of the 1998/99 season. This post represents the radio broadcast.
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Anouar Brahem- Oud
John Surman- bass Clarinet, Soprano Sax
Dave Holland- Bass
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01. Waqt (13:04)
02. Radio (1:00)
03. Kernow (14.42)
04. Radio (2:09)
05. Uns (11:51)
06. Radio (0:32)
07. Mazad (12:36)
08. Radio (0:23)
09. Houdouth (7:43)
10. Radio (0:23)
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