From Sarajevo via Seattle, an all-instrumental acoustic nylon-string guitar driven amalgam of Balkan, gypsy and flamenco music by a virtuoso guitarist Amir Beso, whom Seattle Times critic Misha Berson calls: "Bosnia's answ... more »er to Jimi Hendrix".« less
From Sarajevo via Seattle, an all-instrumental acoustic nylon-string guitar driven amalgam of Balkan, gypsy and flamenco music by a virtuoso guitarist Amir Beso, whom Seattle Times critic Misha Berson calls: "Bosnia's answer to Jimi Hendrix".
CD Reviews
I love this beautiful music!
Samantha | Los Angeles, CA | 06/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD evokes happy, carefree memories. It has a romantic and sexy tone, bringing me down to earth to simply enjoy life and live every moment to the fullest. I want to make passionate love on a desolate beach or in a green meadow to the lilting rhythm of this sweet music.
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Amazing Album!
Chris | 06/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Beautiful melodies in odd time signatures. Very unique. Every song tells a story. One can tell that this guy has been through a lot, there's a depth to his compositions that I never hear in other recordings of the often-cheesy "Nuevo Flamenco" style. This CD takes you on quite a journey. Highly recommended!
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Beautiful Balkan music
Lois Sparshott | Somerset, England | 04/06/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Fabulous - music that can be listened to over and over and every time you hear something different. The sleeve notes make fascinating reading..."
Acoustic bliss from talented multi-instrumentalist!
DanaStray | Seattle, Wa. | 01/04/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Amir Beso, who has come to live here in Seattle by way of Bosnia, has recorded and released an amazing showcase of his creativity and talent. Originally a hard rock/metal guitarist in his early days, Amir has applied his skill to an acoustic pallette filled with colors evoking Gypsy Folk, Flamenco and Classical influences. While there are many artists out there flying the "Nuevo Flamenco" banner, Amir finds a way to rise above and take you on a beautiful journey with his well crafted songs. All instruments are played by Amir...don't miss out on this release! Highly recommended."
Move over Jesse Cook!
Andrea Wasson | Clackamas, Oregon United States | 12/31/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've been a Jesse Cook Fan since the mid 90's, and I may never listen to him again. Since getting this Amir Beso CD it's all I listen to. I bought 2 other copies to give as gifts when I got mine. This kind of talent is hard to find. What he does with a guitar is just astounding. I don't travel to see any performers, but I would travel to Seattle to see Amir. Looking forward to more CD releases soon...I've made a backup copy of this CD. You can get happily lost in this music!"
Track Listings (10) - Disc #1