Istanbul'dan Goruntuler - Brian Keane, Keane, Brian [New A
Gogun Yedi Kati - Brian Keane, Keane, Brian [New A
Egeli Gemici - Brian Keane, Tekbilek, Omar Faru
Ayasofya - Brian Keane, Keane, Brian [New A
Ussak Semai - Brian Keane, Traditional
Nihavend Fantazi - Brian Keane, Dalkilic, Dincer
Kuzeydeki Koy - Brian Keane, Tekbilek, Omar Faru
Topkapinin Bahcesi - Brian Keane, Keane, Brian [New A
Rast Medhal - Brian Keane, Traditional
Suleymanin Oykusu - Brian Keane, Keane, Brian [New A
Teke Zuplamasi - Brian Keane, Traditional
Mevlana - Brian Keane, Traditional
Segah Pesrevi - Brian Keane, Traditional
Hicaz Taksimi - Brian Keane, Gunduz, Emin
Hicaz Pesrevi - Brian Keane, Traditional
Makber - Brian Keane, Traditional
Istanbul'dan Goruntuler (Reprise) - Brian Keane, Keane, Brian [New A
Suleyman the Magnificent is the soundtrack for the film of the same name which focuses on the life of the great Sultan of the Ottoman empire. Sultan Suleyman reigned from 1520-1566 and was renowned as a consummate refor... more »mer of law and administration. His was a golden age of art and architecture. Brian Keane's soundtrack embodies this historic sense of greatness and splendor. The music is at once exciting and profound. Keane has brilliantly scored traditional Turkish melodies and his own original melodies from a combination of authentic Turkish instruments. These instruments include the tanbur (long necked lute), daire (drum), kanun (plucked boxed zither), and kaval (rim-blown flute--a pastoral instrument associated with shepherds and nomads). The film aired on the PBS network and was a winner of the American Film Festival and the Ohio State Film Festival awards. It was produced in conjunction with the opening of an art exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. for which major funding for the film was provided by the Republic of Turkey.« less
Suleyman the Magnificent is the soundtrack for the film of the same name which focuses on the life of the great Sultan of the Ottoman empire. Sultan Suleyman reigned from 1520-1566 and was renowned as a consummate reformer of law and administration. His was a golden age of art and architecture. Brian Keane's soundtrack embodies this historic sense of greatness and splendor. The music is at once exciting and profound. Keane has brilliantly scored traditional Turkish melodies and his own original melodies from a combination of authentic Turkish instruments. These instruments include the tanbur (long necked lute), daire (drum), kanun (plucked boxed zither), and kaval (rim-blown flute--a pastoral instrument associated with shepherds and nomads). The film aired on the PBS network and was a winner of the American Film Festival and the Ohio State Film Festival awards. It was produced in conjunction with the opening of an art exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. for which major funding for the film was provided by the Republic of Turkey.
"Wonderfully evocative of the Ottoman Empire in the days of its greatness under Suleiman "The Lawgiver". One of my favourites is track 16 played on the Turkish flute, the Ney, called "The Gate of Heaven" - it absolutely reeks of mystery. Buy this CD."
Sublime
09/20/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Amazing, wonderful for middle eastern dance. It's good to watch the video for which it is the soundtrack to understand the swirling emotions and destinies of it's characters. I have worn out my tape, I love painting to it and dancing to it."
A wonderful album--sublime
HOT MIX | Southwest Desert | 07/16/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Brian Keane is one of my favorite tastes of the middle east, along with Michael Danna, Omar Tekbilek and Hossam Ramzy. I recommend these artists if you want to create an ambience of another world."
Haunting...
Zoe J. Molloy | Indianapolis, IN USA | 02/13/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I ordered this Suleyman The Magnificent CD because of the item description and I wasn't disappointed! It's a wonderful soundtrack for those who enjoy Middle Eastern music. Now I want to see the documentary that this was written for!
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Magnificent Music for a Magnificent Sultan
Zekeriyah | Chicago, IL | 05/22/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Performed by Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Brian Keane, Dincer Dalkilic and Emin Gunduz, this CD provides a soundtrack to the film Suleyman the Magnificent. And what a wonderful job it does. The music captures the mood and feel of the royal courts of the 16th century Ottoman Empire. From the stately, dignified "Istanbul'dan Goruntuler" to the lively "Egeli Gemici" and "Kuzeydeki Koy" to the classical sounding "Rast Medhal" and "Hicaz Taksimi" to the mystical "Mevlana", each song carries with a deep, beautiful ambience. The use of classical instruments such as the ney, kevel, kanun, rabab, tanbur, def, darbuka and saz (sometimes accompanied by Tekbilek's own vocals) suits the film wonderfully. I'm glad that I bought this CD, and strongly advise anyone who loves classical and religious Turkish music to do the same (and, for that matter, to see the film as well)."