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PRICE:
$28.00
$28.00
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ARTIST
MEGARBANE, CHARIF
TITLE
Marzipan
FORMAT
LP
LABEL
HABIBI FUNK
CATALOG #
HAB 023LP
HAB 023LP
GENRE
WORLD
RELEASE DATE
7/14/2023
LP version. "Habibi Funk is excited to share
Marzipan
- our first full length contemporary release courtesy of Beirut's multi-instrumental phenom
Charif Megarbane
, also known as the man behind prolific
Cosmic Analog Ensemble
. The LP is a journey into Charif's styling, one he terms 'Lebrary': a vision of Lebanon and Mediterranean expressed through the kaleidoscopic sonics of library music. Drawing from artists that encapsulates the HF sound, such as
Ziad Rahbani
,
Ahmed Malek
and
Issam Hajali
, Charif translates these influences into an LP that is equally at home in '23. Following his previous release of EP
Tayara Warak
in 2022,
Marzipan
is a sonic journey that seeks to capture the full scope of Megarbane's habitus. As a composer and producer, Megarbane touts hugely versatile, sometimes volatile musicianship -- his catalogue of projects (including legendary groups like the Cosmic Analog Ensemble,
Free Association Syndicate
,
Monumental Detail
, etc.) features a huge domain of sonic direction. This collection was previously developed in Megarbane's own Hisstology label which hosts a wealth of collaborative efforts. Now, Habibi Funk represents Megarbane under his own name. Megarbane finds a sonic through-line in his surrounding soundscapes as he draws on the chaotic energy of the crowded Beirut metropolis ('Souk El Ahad'), the warm atmosphere of the Lebanese countryside ('Chez Mounir'), or the lushness of a Mediterranean beach resort ('Portemilio'). Reflecting the aural composition of his direct surroundings into kaleidoscopic instrumentation provides a unique insight into how one musical phenomenon transposes sight into sound. Habibi Funk is thrilled to share
Marzipan
and finally throttle this under-the-radar phenomenon into the solo spotlight. Despite the magnitude of his catalog, Megarbane's LP sounds as fresh -- as resolutely inspired -- as a debut record.
Marzipan
continues down the winding path he trod on EP
Tayyara Warak
(released December, 2022) which features solid footing in the hectic city sounds Megarbane hears as home. Despite his obvious musical acumen, Megarbane's greatest talent seems to be his open ears. In many ways,
Marzipan
is a cartographic feat -- it travels and traces a journey across many dimensions (both sonic and physical). Megarbane's instrumental catalogue is vast: toy glockenspiel, harpsichord, pedal steel, a classic Wurlitzer, et al are used liberally on the record. The resultant sound is as sprawling as the musician's instrumental dexterity."
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