Gipsy Rum [Import]

Burhan Ocal, Istanbul Oriental Ensemble | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 10, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Network Germany
• ASIN: B00000HF4O
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,065 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Hicaz Oyun Havasi

2. Hicaz Oriental

3. Hicazkâr Taksim Oud

4. Hicazkâr Oyun Havasi

5. Rast Balât

6. Nihavent Taksim Keman

7. Nihavent Oyun Havasi

8. Hicazkâr Sahin Oyun Havasi

9. Ussak Taksim

10. Bahriye Çiftetellisi

11. Zennube

12. Muhayyer-Kürdi Saz Semaisi

13. Klärnet Taksim

14. Roman Oyun Havasi

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous funky folk music from Turkey, March 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Gipsy Rum (Audio CD)

Did you ever wonder where groove was invented. This ensemble, led by noted Turkish multi-instrumentalist, Burhan Ocal is tight, inspired, fun and authentic to boot. Imagine yourself at a banquet for the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Imagine the House Band!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alcoholic rum is alright , I guess., October 6, 2003

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Ulven (australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gipsy Rum (Audio CD)

This style of Turkish music is a perfect blend of Arabic and European traditions.The high-speed approach of belly-dance is replaced by melody, tempo-changes and clever instrumental inter-play.The tempo-changes are far too adventurous to dance to, unless you're really determined and expert.And it isn't drawn out over lengthy durations of time, like Turkish classical.It is tightly-packed rhythmic, melodic music.Texture is the calling card of Ocal cd's.You can hear the timbre of each instrument so clearly.A really entrancing thing to hear.And they swirl around each other beautifully(oud,violin,percussion,clarinet etc...).There is nothing regulation about the performances of this ottoman/arabic music.Accurately and passionately played.Creatively arranged.Production is as good as it gets.This is the most charming Arabian/Middle Eastern cd I've come across.
You can't sell this grade of rum at the bar.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING, May 1, 2001

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Ali S. ERDOGAN "music lover" (MERSIN Turkey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gipsy Rum (Audio CD)

This is the first cd that I listened to by Burhan Ocal..I had heard him before..This cd can be called as best of turkish and gypsy music..Here the musicians are very talented..and Burhan Ocal...He is the worldwide famous percussionist, generally a very good musician..I also strongly recommend you to find his "Black Sea" album with guitarist Enver Izmailov...This cd is absolutely wonderful..