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Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble
Avantagan
Genres: International Music, Pop, Classical

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Azg Parabantz
2. Duduk Solo
3. Sepastia Haleh/Kochari
4. Oud Solo
5. Eetchav Marmand Eereegoon and Dzakhka Sari Gananch Lanjeen
6. Laz Barr
7. Bingoel
8. Santur Solo
9. Yees Koh Gheemeetun Cheem Keedee
10. Siroon Manoushag
11. Tamara
12. Tarr Solo
13. Gabooyd Trchoon
14. Sepastia Barr and Bijo Barr

CD Details

All Artists: Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble
Title: Avantagan
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Panda Digital
Release Date: 10/26/2004
Genres: International Music, Pop, Classical
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 675754792626

Synopsis

Album Description

7/8 Music Productions is a world music label dedicated to present the highest quality of music from around the world. The selection of artists is based on their mastery, presentation, authenticity and innovation. Traversing the globe for rare and unique music and recording these artists in the best possible way and bringing this musical treat to the appreciative ears is the mission of 7/8 Music Productions.

CD Reviews

A hidden gem

10/23/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What a find! Before hearing this ensemble play in San Francisco last year, I had never heard traditional Armenian music before. If you've never heard traditional Armenian music, think along the lines of traditional Greek and Middle Eastern music. The members of this ensemble are passionate about Armenian music, and that passion is clearly heard throughout this live recording.There are several songs where individual traditional instruments are played unaccompanied. Those solos are hauntingly beautiful and vividly bring to mind images of Armenia from centuries ago. Also, the spirited folk dance songs, like "Tamara," will have you tapping your feet to the beat.The vocalist's operatic voice brings a sound of love and yearning to the songs she accompanies. Her solo, "Siroon Manoushag," is quite an emotional treat. Like me, you may not understand anything she's saying, but the enclosed foldout has a short description of each song which helps to put yourself in the right frame of mind before listening to each song.This is a great CD if you're interested in hearing authentic Armenian folk and dance music. The ensemble's other CD, "Echoes From The Past" is also quite good."