Nine Heavens

Niyaz | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: June 24, 2008
• Release Date: June 24, 2008
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Six Degrees
• Copyright: (C) 2008 Six Degrees
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• Total Length: 1:31:16
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• ASIN: B001B6KX90
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous!, June 24, 2008

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Woodsprite "thewoodsprite" (MI United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nine Heavens (Dig) (Audio CD)

After anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new Niyaz album, I am thrilled to report that I am in no way disappointed. "Nine Heavens" is not merely a repeat of Niyaz's debut album, however. Instead, the music has gotten richer, more complex and velvety, with less emphasis on pulsing electronic trance rhythms. Worry not, however, it's still gonna move you...perhaps in a slightly more fluid expression. Despite the novelty of having two discs representing both the "electronic" and acoustic versions for 8 of the 9 songs, the music itself only differs slightly between them, and this is in no way a detriment. The differences are more subtle and nuanced, each thoroughly enjoyable in its own right. I can already imagine that I'll be listening to the slightly quieter acoustic version in the morning, and choosing the electronic version for evening.

For those fans of Azam Ali and/or Vas, you may recognize more of a similarity in the texture of this music than perhaps the first Niyaz album, with a return to more instrumental emphasis.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as I hoped, June 25, 2008

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O. Guerra - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nine Heavens (Dig) (Audio CD)

If you like Niyaz first album, Nine Heavens will not disappoint. As one other reviewer mentioned, there isn't as strong emphasis on electronic sound like in the song "The Hunt" but this is not to say someone who likes electronic music will be disappointed. Niyaz blends traditional and modern sounds, I'm always looking for bands that fuse different elements of world music together and Niyaz does it in perfect harmony, not to mention Azam Ali's voice is amazing. very few bands can accomplish this.

If you never heard of Niyaz and are looking for not just world music, but something different, Nine Heavens will not disappoint. The addition of the acoustic version is like having a completely different CD, not to mention, they could have waited six months before releasing the acoustic version.

The only negative thing I have to say is that the album is so good, it left me wanting more and I wish it was twice as long!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Wonderful Music Niyaz, June 24, 2008

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Jay D. Remsen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nine Heavens (Dig) (Audio CD)

I have been eagerly awaiting this album release as well. I suppose like many people I visit music sites listening to samples of peoples work from all over the world. Amazon, ITunes and many others have been wonderful for this type of thing. Several years ago I ran across Sunyata and have been following Azam Ali's musical career as well as her single releases Portals of Grace and the more recent Elysium for the Brave. What always strikes me in all of my musical wanderings is absolutely beautiful beautiful voices. I personally rank Azam's voice with that of Loreena McKennitt The Book of Secrets or Enya Watermark. The combination of Azam's voice and Niyaz's wonderful instrumentation has such a fresh and unduplicated feel that I find myself forever listening to her many albums over and over again.

Niyaz I loved the track configuration and sound of both the acoustic and electronic versions.

For you die hards its "Iman" :) (just wanted to be the first to post that)

Azam, Fresh and beautiful as always! keep up the wonderful work!