Golden Muse by Samassin
Earthy, vibrant ,original eastern-tinged jazz with exotic rhythms and cinematic beauty...a musical journey through ancient landscapes. Two years into our adventures in lush, cinematic, world fusion music, Samassin have finished recording their first album. The originals on this album “Golden Muse” are rich with exotic melodies and grooves, each piece a vivid and emotional journey. Written by Kirsty Pittman and beautifully interpreted by the band, these enigmatic compositions draw on the influences of jazz and traditional rhythmic ideas from the Middle East and Turkey.
"The sound is rich and textured and the quartet's members play with passion and energy, with each musician equally comfortable soloing or playing as part of the ensemble. The connection between the players is also worth-noting: it's clear that these four know they are creating a special sound."
Tracklist
| 1. | Zephyr | 5:20 |
| 2. | Journey to Karsilama | 6:31 |
| 3. | Arabian Waltz | 8:07 |
| 4. | Fathom the Feather | 6:48 |
| 5. | Golden Muse | 6:35 |
| 6. | Nurai | 5:54 |
| 7. | Sandhya | 6:33 |
| 8. | Luminescence | 7:36 |
Credits
Kirsty Pittman - Guitar/Vocals
Daniel Hoban - Guitar/Darbuka/Tar
Justin Lim - Bass Clarinet
Claire Johnstone - Violin
with
Volkan Susuzer - Flute (tracks 2, 3, 4, 8)
Aurora Darby - Vocals (track 7)
Patrick Lyons - Double Bass (tracks 2,4,6)
All songs composed by Kirsty Piuttman except track 3 composed by Rabih Abou-Khalil
Recorded and mixed by Tomas Strode at Tomas Strode Productions Fitzroy, Melbourne
Mastered by Myles Mumford
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Contemporary new music ensemble Samassin present original works that are enigmatic, eastern-tinged jazz compositions with exotic rhythms and cinematic scope.
Kirsty Pittman's compositions draw on the influences of jazz, contemporary classical and global influences, including traditional rhythmic ideas from India and the Middle East.