Ayodhya (Cité des Dieux) by Thierry David / Audio CD

UPC 3562690007273

Product Details:

• Label: Origins
• Format: CD, Album, Mixed
• Released: 2001
• Country: France
• Genre: Electronic, Jazz, Folk, World, & Country
• Style: Downtempo, Fusion, Tribal

Overview:

Ayodhya (Cité des Dieux) is an evocative journey through diverse world music landscapes, blending electronic beats with folk, jazz, and tribal influences. Thierry David, a visionary composer and producer, presents a vibrant fusion of traditional sounds from across the globe, guiding the listener through the mystical, cultural, and spiritual corridors of Ayodhya—the mythical city of gods. Drawing from rich cultural tapestries, the album offers a reflective and atmospheric exploration of global locations, from the bustling streets of Calcutta to the serene gardens of Kyoto.

The album features intricate arrangements and soundscapes that immerse listeners in the essence of the world’s great cities and landscapes. Each track is a sonic tribute to the cities it represents, infused with Thierry David’s unique downtempo fusion style.

Track Listing:

1. Midhat Pacha (Damas) – 4:20
2. Kalabagam (Calcutta) – 2:28
3. Fontana di Trevi (Rome) – 2:17
4. Caravansérail (Samarkand) – 4:11
5. Mulholland Drive (Los Angeles) – 3:46
6. Zenrin (Kyoto) – 1:34
7. Chinatown (San Francisco) – 1:40
8. Abades (Séville) – 3:05
9. Médina (Le Caire) – 3:29
10. Arasta Bazar (Istanbul) – 4:14
11. Jiao Tang (Shanghai) – 3:01
12. Pelourinho (Salvador do Bahia) – 1:35
13. Mandir (Patadakal) – 7:44
14. Kota (Djakarta) – 2:18
15. Coconut Grove (Miami) – 1:52
16. Le Salon de Musique (Bénarès) – 2:07
17. Khan al Sabun (Alep) – 2:51
18. Adjame (Abidjan) – 2:15
19. Cham Palace (Damas) – 2:14
20. El Floridita (La Havane) – 2:12
21. Ayodhya (Cité des Dieux) – 7:08

Key Credits:

• Design, Written By, and Arranged By: Thierry David
• Mastered By: François Terrazoni
• Mixed By: Eddy Norton, Thierry David