Description
Dastan Trio – Journey To Persia / Arc Music Audio CD 2003 / EUCD 1786
UPC 5019396178625
Product Details
- Label: Arc Music – EUCD 1786
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: UK
- Released: 2003
- Genre: Classical, Folk, World, & Country
- Style: Persian Classical, Folk
Overview
Journey to Persia by Dastan Trio is a mesmerizing exploration of Persian classical and folk music, weaving together centuries-old traditions with contemporary artistry. Released in 2003, the album invites listeners to embark on a sonic voyage through the intricate rhythms and melodies of Persian music. Featuring masterful performances on the tar, setar, barbat, and tombak, the trio delves deep into the soul of Persian music, offering a journey through various dastgahs (musical modes) and maqams (melodic structures). From the meditative Prelude to Dastgah-e Mahur to the ecstatic Shurideh, the album paints a vivid picture of Persian culture and music.
Track Listing
- Prelude to Dastgah-e Mahur – 4:08
- Seven-beat Rhythm (Haft Zarbi) – 14:43
- Gousheh Daad – 2:52
- Gousheh Khosravani – 2:16
- Gousheh Neyriz and Shekasteh – 2:28
- Modulation to Maqaam-e Afshari – 1:18
- Shirazi Song – 1:58
- Shurideh (Ecstatic) – 8:26
- Modulation to Dastgah-e Homayoon – 2:56
- Midnight Sun – 6:16
- Finale in Dastgah-e Mahur – 0:38
Key Credits
- Goblet Drum (Tombak): Pejman Hadadi
- Lute (Barbat): Hossein Behroozi-Nia
- Tar (Lute), Lute (Setar): Hamid Motebassem
- Engineer: Ramin Zamani
- Cover Design: Jesse Reuben Wilson
- Layout: Barbara Papadopoulos
- Liner Notes: Dastan Trio, Diz Heller
