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The Flower's Fragrance Begins To Fade

Robert Harding | Mobile, Alabama | 09/29/2003

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I've enjoyed Armik's music since his first recording. His blend of modern flamenco spiced with Greek/Middle Eastern melodies makes him unique among the "nuevo flamenco" crowd. However, with this newest release, Armik's wonder fingers are now starting to lose their way. Most of the melodies here are, frankly, rehashed from previous works. For example, Armik's trademark blazing arpeggios on "Fiesta" are copied exactly--even in the same key--from his previous song, "Gypsy Flame" (though this time with Mexican ranchera rhythms interwoven in the composition). In addition, it is becoming evident that for all Armik's technical prowess, he is somewhat limited in his creativeness (how many songs can one person write in the key of D minor?)If you already own Armik's other recordings, then you really already own this one as well."

Not five, this album deserves all the stars in the Milky Way

Farhan | Dubai United Arab Emirates | 08/20/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hi, music fans!First things first.If you are a music fan, you have to have this Armik album. No matter what kind of music you like, no matter if you are a fan of flamenco, jazz, pop, heavy metal, rock, reggae, or whatever else, you have to have this album. It is yet another great album from the greatest musician ever: Armik. In fact, this is album no. "8" in almost as many years from this guitar virtuoso. This album has everything: spellbinding melodies, dazzling guitar play, sumptuous arrangements, intoxicating rhythms and catchy beats. All the songs are in a class of their own.Fiesta is an upbeat song that starts off with a trumpet intro. Armik plays this fast tempo song while retaining the emotional beauty of the melody, a feat that is not easily achieved. Midnight Bolero is one of those highly passionate and deeply romantic songs that make you close your eyes and drift away. It is one of those heart-breaking numbers that heighten the sense of our own frailty and mortality. Don't listen to this if you are the emotional type. Armik is not going to be responsible for any adverse consequences. Fragile Hearts sounds a little bit like early Spanish music. To me, at times it sounds as if it has been played on a classical guitar by Armik rather than a flamenco one. Armik plays some real fiery riffs in this song. Montego Bay is a very refreshing number. It is the kind of song that you should listen to early in the morning. It is guaranteed to wake you up and in the right sort of way. Romancero is a real beauty. The melody is very, very intoxicating. It doesn't sound like anything that has been composed in the present. It seems as if Armik has taken us back in time, maybe to the sixties if not earlier. I don't know how else to put it but it has very noir feel. Find out yourself. Just A Dream is track number 7 on this album. If you put a gun to my head and cocked the hammer and started to pull the trigger, I would choose this song to be the best of the album. It is so sweet, so sugary, so romantic, so dreamy. Whenever I listen to this song, the first thing that hits me is its incredible sweetness. This song should have come with a warning that people on a diet should refrain from listening to it. But then how can you stay away from something so enticing. Gypsy Cafe' sounds completely out of this world. The melody is like the wild wind. It makes you want to drop everything and take a long cross-country hike with nothing but a backpack (and your discman, of course). It is a very exotic song and beautiful as nature itself in its purest form. As always, the last song is a guitar solo. The artistry of Armik is fully evident here, mesmerizing stuff. This album is yet another feather in the cap of Armik The Genius. My personal title for Armik is THE KING OF PASSION. This album only confirms why Armik alone deserves this title in the world of music. All the Armik albums are true gems. I have listened to them thousands of times and I still haven't been able to decide which is the best among them. They are all so unique and thrilling. Armik fans, if you have something to share about Armik's music. Drop me a line. We love you, Armik. Long Live The King!"

It is different from armik's other CD's only in one way

Laura James | San Francisco | 11/04/2003

(1 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is only different from his other CDs by the front painting.
The music is the same.
It seems that he keeps recording the same music over and over. I am glad I did not buy it.
Instead I bought a new CD by Vicente Amigo on AMAZON.COM"