An Ancient Observer Explained

An Ancient Observer
Type:studio
Artist:Tigran Hamasyan
Cover:An Ancient Observer.jpg
Label:Nonesuch Records[1]
Released:March 31, 2017
Next Title:For Gyumri
Next Year:2018
Prev Title:Luys i Luso
Prev Year:2015
Genre:Armenian folk music and other styles[2]

An Ancient Observer is the 8th album by Tigran Hamasyan released 31 March 2017.[1] [3] [4] [5] [6] Two of the tracks on the album are developments of traditional Armenian melodies and all tracks have influences from Armenian folk music.[2] [7] Tigran also draws inspiration from Jazz and Rock music, as well as the natural landscape of Mount Ararat.[8] [9] [4] This was Tigran's second album on Nonesuch Records.[3] The album is mostly solo piano, however, there is sparing use of electronics and vocals.[10] [7] [5] Tigran considers his next release, the EP For Gyumri, to be a companion work to this album.[11] [12] [13] [14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tigran Hamasyan: An Ancient Observer review – accessible Armenian-inspired solo piano. John. Fordham. March 30, 2017. The Guardian. 22 May 2019.
  2. Web site: Pianist/Composer Tigran Hamasyan's New Solo Album, "An Ancient Observer," Out Now on Nonesuch Records - Nonesuch Records. Nonesuch Records. 31 March 2017. 22 May 2019.
  3. Web site: Review: Tigran Hamasyan – An Ancient Observer. March 31, 2017. Simone Del . Deo. 22 May 2019.
  4. Web site: Tigran Hamasyan – "An Ancient Observer". Jacques. Pauper. November 8, 2017. 22 May 2019.
  5. Web site: Tigran Hamasyan New Solo Album "An Ancient Observer". January 17, 2017. 22 May 2019.
  6. Web site: An Ancient Observer - Tigran Hamasyan. AllMusic. 22 May 2019.
  7. Web site: April 2017, Best Jazz Album: An Ancient Observer by Tigran Hamasyan. May 6, 2017. Guerino . Giancola. 22 May 2019.
  8. Web site: Lush Observations . World Music Central.org . TJ . Nelson. April 26, 2017. 22 May 2019.
  9. Web site: Tigran Hamasyan revient en solo avec "An Ancient Observer". February 8, 2017. Fip Radio. Guillaume . Schnee. 22 May 2019.
  10. Web site: Tigran Hamasyan: An Ancient Observer (Nonesuch). Jeff. Tamarkin. May 2, 2017. JazzTimes. 22 May 2019.
  11. Web site: Tigran Hamasyan: For Gyumri (Nonesuch). Jeff. Tamarkin. June 21, 2018. 27 May 2019. JazzTimes.
  12. Web site: Tigran Hamasyan’s "For Gyumri" Due February 16 on Nonesuch Records - Nonesuch Records. Nonesuch Records. January 10, 2018. 27 May 2019.
  13. Web site: On 'For Gyumri', Tigran Hamasyan Wraps His Virtuosic Skill in Emotive Sonic Structures. March 29, 2018. PopMatters. Jared . Skinner. 27 May 2019.
  14. Web site: Tigran Hamasyan: For Gyumri. Uli. Lemke. Jazz Thing. 27 May 2019.

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