Steam (Hamam: The Turkish Bath) - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

Trancendental | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 26, 1999)
• Original Release Date: January 19, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Hearts of Space
• ASIN: B00000HZMJ
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,958 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #27 in Music > World Music > Middle East > Turkey
  • #98 in Music > Indie Music > Soundtracks > Movie Soundtracks

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sensuous soundtrack, October 9, 2001

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Michael J. Mazza - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Steam (Hamam: The Turkish Bath) - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

"Steam (Hamam: The Turkish Bath)," the CD, is the soundtrack to a film by Turkish director Ferzan Ozpetek. Although I haven't seen the film, the soundtrack has become one of my favorites. This is a sensuous, beautiful collection of music with a sound that is ancient, exotic, and modern all at once.

The liner notes record that several exotic-sounding instruments are part of the CD's musical tapestry. Instruments listed include qraqeb, derbouka, nansur ney, kawwal, and monotsapuno. The liner notes also describe the international elements that combined to produce this remarkable music. Vocal performances are contributed by Rosie Wiederkehr and Faisal Taher.

The selections on the CD are a nice mix: all instrumental pieces, male vocal solo, female vocal solo, and group vocals. The music is sometimes haunting and mystical, and sometimes so rousing that you might jump up and start belly dancing. "Steam" is a really beautiful, exciting CD. If you are interested in movie soundtracks or world music, I recommend this CD to you.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing! Truly a hypnotic experience.., October 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Steam (Hamam: The Turkish Bath) - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

Just from the very moment i heard the opening tunes of Hamam (Bosphorus version) i was captivated! It is so ethereal yet very earthly. The funny thing is that, the music (and the film itself) allowed me to re-explore this beautiful city with unblinking eyes. Looking at the ever-changing blue of the Bosphorus, walking down the anonymous back-streets, and feeling the light breeze of an old city while listening to this enchanting album left me breathless. It's a modern classic with "secret" vocals between the melodies. It just adds another dimension to your ears that you won't ever forget. Don't miss it. You might be missing a once-in-a-lifetime experience...

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can you feel the "Steam"?, April 20, 1999

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This review is from: Steam (Hamam: The Turkish Bath) - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

What a great album! From the back cover,"The exotic, sensual score is influenced by traditional Turkish/Ottoman melodies and the trance ceremonies of the Sufi dervishes, as well as the cultured Turkish music of the early 1900s and contemporary ambient music",i'm sure you will know what it means after you hear the album,and you may wonder,"how about go and watch this "Steam-y" film!" This sensual album also reminds me of "Enigma". I am also attracted to the cover of this album too, favourite tracks: 11,13,14,17