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Artist:
BERBERIAN, JOHN
Title:
Expressions East
Label:
MAINSTREAM
Format:
LP
Price:
$15.00
Catalog #:
MAIN S/6023CLP
Exact repro edition of this LP, originally issued in 1964. This is the limited edition colored vinyl version. "John Berberian is considered to be one of the finest oud virtuosos in the world. He has been featured in numerous concerts and dances throughout the United States, Canada, and South America. John is known for a series of successful Armenian and Middle Eastern recordings and has recorded with such major companies as: MGM, RCA, Roulette, Verve and Mainstream Records.
Expressions East
and
Oud Artistry
, were record breaking in sales. John also recorded three LPs under his own label, Olympia Records. John Berberian possesses a rare versatility of talent, academic knowledge and sensitivity to both his music and his audience. His inimitable style has brought him fame and popularity and he has been most influential in perpetuating Armenian and Middle Eastern music in America." --johnberberian.com
Artist:
BERBERIAN, JOHN
Title:
Expressions East
Label:
MAINSTREAM
Format:
LP
Price:
$15.00
Catalog #:
MAIN S/6023HLP
180 gram vinyl version.
Artist:
BERBERIAN, JOHN
Title:
Oud Artistry
Label:
MAINSTREAM
Format:
LP
Price:
$15.00
Catalog #:
MAIN S/6047CLP
Exact repro edition of this LP, originally issued in 1965? This is the limited edition colored vinyl version. "Another reissue of the ultimate oud master. This is the follow-up to
Expressions East
and it is no less an impressive affair. Again on this album John has brought together some of the finest exponents of Armenian, Turkish, and Arabic music, including James Shahrigian (bass), Souren Baronian (clarinet, bongos), John Yalenezian (
dumbeg
), Jack Chalikian (
canun
), Steve Pumilia (finger cymbals,
def
, dumbeg, tambourine), John Valentine (guitar,
dudoog
) and Bob Tashjian (vocals). 'Aziza' is a driving Arabic instrumental with the oud and bongos setting the pace in frantic counter action. 'Bir-Demet Yasemen' is a dramatic presentation of 6/8 rhythm couples with a profound lyric. 'Sevan 5/4' is an instrumental native to Armenia. The title refers to the unorthodox 5/4 meter. 'Savgulum' is a pulsating example of a rhythm that never ceases; of a composition that is never forgotten. 'Yarus' is a prize in Armenian vocal composition. Here again one is struck by the profundity of the lyrics. 'Sevasda' features words and melody that are traditionally Turkish. The 6/8 time signature however, is common to much of the music for the Middle East. 'Rast Taksim' refers to a form of improvisation. It's often meant as an introductory passage, however, it's here presented as a complete work expressive of mood and emotion. 'Rast Sazsemi' -- the Sazsemi is a classic example of Turkish art music." --from the liner notes.
Artist:
BERBERIAN, JOHN
Title:
Oud Artistry
Label:
MAINSTREAM
Format:
LP
Price:
$15.00
Catalog #:
MAIN S/6047HLP
180 gram vinyl.
Artist:
BERBERIAN, JOHN
Title:
Middle Eastern Rock
Label:
REV-OLA (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
CRREV 254CD
"Yep, it's John Berberian, Master of the oud! Long before there was any such thing as 'world music,' John was experimenting in his native New York City, both within the traditional Armenian music community, and with folk, rock and jazz musicians who admired his oud artistry. And so this unknown gem,
Middle Eastern Rock
! Unsympathetically packaged as almost some kind of oldschool belly-dance meets raga rock record, it is in fact a masterpiece of the highest order. Full of multi-percussive grooves on drums and dumbeg, searing solos from fuzz guitars and of course, John on the oud. Not a duff moment on the entire album. I cannot urge you more to experience this record! Wonderfully re-mastered at Studio 3 by Norman Blake (yes, that one)! Lovely repackaging by Pepperbox!"
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