Romanian Gypsy Pan Flute Virtuoso

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This is a unique, if not always successful, recording. Draghici is a master of his instrument, and only a few bars are needed to put away your preconceived notions of "Zamfir Plays Bacharach" and other late-night TV travesties. He comes from a family full of legendary musicians and he does them proud with traditional and original songs that have deep roots in his family's Romanian Gypsy and Jewish heritage. The production is enhanced by the participation of Omar Faruk Tekbilek on baglamas (Turkish lute) and zurna (double reed). Songs like "Beyond the Black Sea," with a trio of Draghici, Faruk, and Randy Crofton on percussion, are among the best works on the album. Others pieces, however, use various instrumental additions centered on creating "accessibility." Their straight-time signatures and simple melodies just add bulk instead of flavor. --Louis Gibson

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Average customer rating: my first rating was too hasty too smooth Magnificant Amazing This is a rising star!

Romanian Gypsy Pan Flute Virtuoso Damian Draghici Manufacturer: Lyrichord Discs Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romania | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000K53H Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

1. Gypsy Flavor
2. Because You Are Beautiful
3. Beyond The Black Sea
4. Without Borders
5. Unreachable Horizons
6. Ruby Dance
7. Dark Whispers
8. Indian Dreams

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This is a unique, if not always successful, recording. Draghici is a master of his instrument, and only a few bars are needed to put away your preconceived notions of "Zamfir Plays Bacharach" and other late-night TV travesties. He comes from a family full of legendary musicians and he does them proud with traditional and original songs that have deep roots in his family's Romanian Gypsy and Jewish heritage. The production is enhanced by the participation of Omar Faruk Tekbilek on baglamas (Turkish lute) and zurna (double reed). Songs like "Beyond the Black Sea," with a trio of Draghici, Faruk, and Randy Crofton on percussion, are among the best works on the album. Others pieces, however, use various instrumental additions centered on creating "accessibility." Their straight-time signatures and simple melodies just add bulk instead of flavor. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

my first rating was too hasty.......2003-06-12

When I first got this I was dissappointed in it. That was a reckless reaction. After hearing it again today it's much nicer than I originally judged it.

too smooth.......2003-06-08

This wasn't what I was seeking. It's nice, but for me it's too westernized. Authentic Balkan music loses a lot of its verve when softened by western european instruments. The album Folksongs of Rumania did suit me though. If you want the haunting Balkan sound "Folksongs..." will fill the bill.

Magnificant.......2002-03-21

A CD that you will enjoying playing time and time again.

Amazing.......2002-03-09

I first saw Damian Draghici on a PBS special from Bucharest. I must admit, I had never heard a panflutist before and had expected to be changing the channel a few short moments into the broadcast. I couldnt have been more wrong. I saw and heard a performance which was not only moving and passionate, but simply amazing. I was compelled to purchase any CD I could find by The Virtuoso. This CD, while being the only one I can find currently, is just as moving and compelling as his PBS performance. I recommend it highly.

This is a rising star!.......2000-05-24

I love this album. This is the best pan flute cd that I have ever heard. I hope that there is more on the way. Draghici is defenitely what i would call a "master of the pan flute". I am blown away by his passion in his playing. I heard Draghici's interview on NPR and I was so impressed with his story that I felt that I had to write my own review. Draghici is on his way to being a star and I am looking forward to hearing what he will have for his audience in the future. I am telling all of you out there who love pan flute or are just looking for a great new sound, go buy this cd. You will not regret it.

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