Electric Amazigh by Javier Infante & North Sea String Quartet
Through nine fascinating pieces written by Javier Infante, influences from North African music (Berbers/Amazigans), Sephardic songs and contemporary jazz are intermingled. Likewise, the Dutch quartet pushes the rhythmic character of these songs through its rhythmic strength and innovative percussion sounds. At times, there seems to be a drummer in the room! The vast electric guitar and string solos give rise to a strong creative and experimental spirit, interspersing beautiful melodies with powerful rhythmic passages.
Tracklist
| 1. | Yhoai | 5:34 |
| 2. | Amazigh | 3:04 |
| 3. | Danza del Bereber | 8:04 |
| 4. | Jable | 1:55 |
| 5. | Ayres del Hierro | 6:15 |
| 6. | Queso Majorero | 7:01 |
| 7. | Alisios | 7:32 |
| 8. | Bentayga | 8:00 |
| 9. | Canto del Desierto | 6:17 |
Credits
Javier Infante | electric guitar
Pablo Rodríguez, Karin van Kooten | violin
Yanna Pelser | viola, voice
Thomas van Geelen | cello
Compositions by Javier Infante, except “Amazigh” by Pablo Rodríguez
Arrangements by Javier Infante and Pablo Rodríguez
Produced by Javier Infante and North Sea String Quartet
Recorded by Frans de Rond at MCO Studio 2, Hilversum, 27-29 July 2020
Mixed & Mastered by Chris Weeda at Studio Rapenburg, Amsterdam
Artwork by Noburo Takahashi
This album is produced with the support of the Sena Muziekproductiefonds and Canarias Cultura en Red.
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The North Sea String Quartet is one of the most versatile string quartets of the Netherlands. Their blend of world music, combining their own compositions with improvisation, could be defined as folk-fusion. These are strings that will make you move.