Customer Reviews

Irak: Art of the Oud

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I've heard a fair few so-so albums in this genre. But this is definitely not one of them. It's scintillating and brilliant, intense and totally unflashy. Just an oud with no accompaniment. I love it.

This CD could have just as well been called "The Soul of the Oud", but since the music that fills it emerges from a place where instrumental technique has already become a transparent voice for something altogether undefinable, "Art" will do just as well.

Like the other guy said, get it now and profess your gratitude later.

This album can be a great introduction to the world of Arabic maqams, as well as to Munir Bashir's music. Eight of them are presented here with the masterful performance of this legendary oud player.

Bashir is not really in his usual style here, his music seems rather more traditional and conservative. Anyway, a must-have for any oud fan.

Mr. Bashir allows us eight pieces of timelessness. Ancient emotional visionary instrumental music. If you enjoy great musicianship, married to deep soulfulness, buy this today and thank me later.

Often in the world music arena one has to have some exposure to various works to enjoy them. This one will be easily assimilated by those who enjoy string instruments. I would recommend sampling the CD before you buy to ensure it is what you are looking for.

Excellent renderings on the Oud. I highly recommend this CD for any world music collection.

This musuc has been featured in Microsoft Encarta before. I listen to it during homeschooling. It's really soothing.