Distilled Extractions by Emad Armoush's Rayhan

“With Distilled Extractions, Emad Armoush’s quintet Rayhan has accomplished the nearly impossible: blend outer-limits exploration with the deep soul of Syrian tradition, while simultaneously making this meeting sound as natural as breathing.”

— Alexander Varty

Drawing from the great tradition of Arabic songs and some original compositions, with the new album “Distilled Extractions” the ensemble “RAYHAN”, creates innovative interpretations filled with intensity, sonic colouring, thematic and far reaching improvisations. Artistically the Arabic repertoire is being disseminated through modern improvising and electronically experimental musicians creating a new model of expression for this music. All without losing the delicate beauty and authenticity of these time tested compositional masterpieces.

Tracklist

1.	El Helwa Di	4:45

2.	Amenti	5:46

3.	Lahza	4:19

4.	Efragohome	6:21

5.	Marriage Party	4:13

6.	Ya Hilu	6:00

7.	Trance	7:04

8.	Zourouni	4:05

Credits

released December 6, 2024

Personnel:

Emad Amoush (oud, ney, vocals);
François Houle (clarinet, FX);
Jesse Zubot (violin, FX);
JP Carter (trumpet, FX);
Kenton Loewen (drums);
and guest Marina Hasselberg (cello)

5.& 7. Emad Armoush (Socan)1.& 8. Sayed Darwish 2.3.4.& 6.Trad.

Recorded & mixed by John Raham @ Afterlife Studios,
Mastered by François Houle @ FMH Productions
Art & design by Mark Mushet. Made in Canada
Recording made possible with the assistance of BC Arts Council and The Canada Council for the Arts

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