Imaginary Traveler - Brian Keane, Keane, Brian [New A
Kolaymi - Brian Keane, Isikkut, Hassan
Bridge - Brian Keane, Tekbilek, Omar Faru
Chargah Sirto - Brian Keane, Traditional
Your Love Is My Cure - Brian Keane, Traditional
Selemet - Brian Keane, Traditional
Nighttime - Brian Keane, Traditional
Strange Little Corner - Brian Keane, Keane, Brian [New A
Siseler - Brian Keane, Traditional
Sweet Trouble - Brian Keane,
Al Fatiha - Brian Keane, Keane, Brian [New A
The soulful and spirited music of Beyond the Sky transports the listener to exotic regions of the Mediterranean, Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa. This collaboration brings back the symbiotic duo of Brian Keane ... more »and Omar Faruk Tekbilek, along with three other remarkable musicians. Together, they navigate a timeless path of mystery, excitement and energy, dense with the imagery of an ancient landscape. The exceptional interaction of the musicians produce a spontaneous emotion, on both the original pieces they wrote for this recording, and the traditional Middle Eastern melodies they adapted. There is a good deal of improvisation, based on modal and rhythmic cues, updating standard tunes perhaps a thousand years old. Amidst the Middle Eastern harmonies, the listener catches whiffs of Moroccan and even Afro-Cuban styles. Beyond the Sky weaves a Middle Eastern fusion of cultural influences.« less
The soulful and spirited music of Beyond the Sky transports the listener to exotic regions of the Mediterranean, Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa. This collaboration brings back the symbiotic duo of Brian Keane and Omar Faruk Tekbilek, along with three other remarkable musicians. Together, they navigate a timeless path of mystery, excitement and energy, dense with the imagery of an ancient landscape. The exceptional interaction of the musicians produce a spontaneous emotion, on both the original pieces they wrote for this recording, and the traditional Middle Eastern melodies they adapted. There is a good deal of improvisation, based on modal and rhythmic cues, updating standard tunes perhaps a thousand years old. Amidst the Middle Eastern harmonies, the listener catches whiffs of Moroccan and even Afro-Cuban styles. Beyond the Sky weaves a Middle Eastern fusion of cultural influences.
"This is a CD that is magical and timeless. This recording will transport you into another world. The musicianship and the recording are both impeccable and you don't have to be a fan of middle eastern music to be moved by this extraorinary recording."
The Eastern thrilling music...it takes you to another world!
Kimberly A Jones | 08/02/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Tekbilek's sublime music has the smooth power of awakening our deepest feelings. It takes us softly to a completely different world, where the magic and pure beauty are still present. Beyond the Sky can translate this through its songs. Check it out!"
Takes you to another place....
Kimberly A Jones | Allen, Texas United States | 06/02/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am an avid fan of world music. This CD contains the most amazing music I have ever heard. It is the kind of music that speaks right to your soul. Track number 3 "Kolaymi" is beautiful. If only I could find a person who could make me feel the way this song does."
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Frits Veldhuis | Netherlands, the town of Duiven | 02/16/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What a fine CD by two master artists. together with the other instrumentalists they create a wonderful soundscape that can be played over and over and remind us of our many holidays in Turkey"
Great work by Omar Faruk/Brian Keane!!!
Sabeshan Srinivasan | Redlands, CA | 03/27/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"A friend gave me this album to listen to as I told him that I like Sufi music. I half-expected religious chants etc., but I was pleasantly surprised when I started listening to all the tracks. Initially, it didn't sound very emotionally appealing but after a few listens, I just got hooked onto this album. I love the following tracks - Imaginary Traveller, Nighttime, Sweet Trouble, Siseler, and the title track. I especially love Nighttime and Sweet Trouble for their soothing melody (I go crazy listening to the mandolin-type instrument bit in both songs). Overall, a very remarkable effort by both artists. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who has an ear for world music."