Stringed Tranquility

Christ Andronis, 3/97 After Touch Forum Publication
Topouzian and Barsamian demonstrate mastery of their respective instruments. And lest anyone feels that this is not much of an accomplishment, I will only say it takes a long time to be as proficient as they are. Hats off to these gentleman for an exceptional slice of ethnic music played well.

Product Description
Dick Barsamian and Ara Topouzian come together to demonstrate their skills on the oud and kanun presenting a collection of classic Armenian folk songs for your listening pleasure. This is the first time two musicians have come together to create a "concert" of songs for one's listening enjoyment. Each song is of a traditional background, with original arrangeing by both Dick and Ara.An excellent album for all occasions!

Stringed Tranquility

Stringed Tranquility,Ara Topouzian,American Recording,Armenian,Armenian Folk,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Nice, exotic instrumental music Great music - heard on PBS around the US!

Stringed Tranquility Ara Topouzian Manufacturer: American Recording ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Armenia | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000008S1T Release Date: 1996-06-01

Tracks:

1. Armenian girl
2. Flowers
3. Loved One
4. Hey Jon Yerevan
5. Interlude
6. My Heart
7. 6/8 Medley
8. Hicaz Taksim
9. Armenian red wine / Noubar

Album Description

Dick Barsamian and Ara Topouzian come together to demonstrate their skills on the oud and kanun presenting a collection of classic Armenian folk songs for your listening pleasure. This is the first time two musicians have come together to create a "concert" of songs for one's listening enjoyment. Each song is of a traditional background, with original arrangeing by both Dick and Ara.An excellent album for all occasions!

Customer Reviews:

Nice, exotic instrumental music.......2001-09-30

This should prove a good buy for those interested in musics from around the world. Ara Topouzian plays the qanun (kanun) well, as does Dick Barsamian the ud. This cd has no singing, its all ud and qanun. The recording would be better if it were done in a really good studio with a great audio engineer, but its not bad either. As the title implies, its pretty relaxing - nice for an Armenian, Persian, or Turkish dinner or just listening. Qanun has a unique sound and its curious more people don't list to it.

Great music - heard on PBS around the US!.......2000-06-11

I first heard this CD on the PBS documentary The Armenian Americans in New York. Both Ara and Dick have a quick appearance in the film, but most of the music on it is from this album. I went to Amazon and bought it. Wow! great stuff - the oud and kanun sound so nice together. A great buy!

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1. Sweet Scent of Love
2. The Flow of Time
3. The Gypsies of Wallachia
4. The Singles+
5. Voice of Silence
6. You
7. 100% Enfant v.1
8. 100% Enfant v.2
9. Accordeon Mon Ami
10. Aco Bocina and Fanfare Ciocarlia

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