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Nine Heavens | 
 enlarge | Artist: Niyaz
Label: Six Degrees
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 1146
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 361150
UPC: 657036115026
EAN: 0657036115026
ASIN: B0018TLRUE
Release Date: June 24, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Clean and Complete with Original Artwork Inserts and Case, Factory Sealed, Ships USPS First Class Within 24 Hours, Satisfaction or a 100% Refund.
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Beni Beni | | • | Tamana | | • | Feraghi - Song of Exile | | • | Ishq - Love and the Veil | | • | Alla Mazare | | • | Iman | | • | Molk-E-Divan | | • | Hejran | | • | Sadrang |
Disc 2
| • | Allah Mazare (Acoustic) | | • | Beni Beni (Acoustic) | | • | Sadrang (Acoustic) | | • | Tamana (Acoustic) | | • | Feraghi - Song of Exile (Acoustic) | | • | Hejran (Acoustic) | | • | Ishq - Love and the Veil (Acoustic) | | • | Molk-E-Divan (Acoustic) |
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Album Description
"Nine Heavens" features nine intricately carved original arrangements and compositions of traditional folk songs and mystical Sufi poems from Iran, the Indian sub-continent and Turkey. With a strong emphasis on composition, Niyaz centers on the deep interconnectedness between the music of Iran, India and Turkey, and delves further into the traditional melodies of these regions with outstanding performances by its core members as well as guest musicians of the highest caliber from these three traditions. Nine Heavens has been released as a double disc set. One cd embodies the original concept of the band which is to bridge the gap between the traditional and modern by creating a finely-tuned balance of acoustic and electronic music. The second will be a solely acoustic version of the album, which will feature a more organic approach with a stronger emphasis on traditional acoustic instrumentation with added percussion.
Album Description
Two CD set of two versions of the album in the same package. One is an electronic/acoustic version of Nine Heavens embodying the original philosophy of the band's desire to bring together the ancient and the modern, and the second version is the solely acoustic recordings of these songs. The acoustic recordings are so rich, Niyaz is confident fans of both genres will enjoy it.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 Refreshing! October 2, 2008
Desert Rat (Black Rock)
I got hooked on Azam Ali the same way I go hooked on Loreena McKennit - I heard the sound of her voice and immediately had to track down who it was. This of course led me to find her numerous projects. Azam has an unmistakeable voice and Niyaz is a fantastic mixture of her voice with the abilities of Loga Ramin Torkian. They are well complimented by the quality of production brought to the mix by Carmen Rizzo (Seal).
Turkish, Persian, and Indian influences abound on this album. Mix it up with the subtle elements of trance and you have a one of a kind sound called Niyaz.
Solid Follow Up To Their Debut Album September 15, 2008
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As others have said this one is a bit deeper and richer and less electronic techno beat (though I greatly enjoyed the first album)
I especially liked the acoustic versions of the songs.
pleasant listening! September 5, 2008
Madeleine Morin (Indiana)
These folks do such a wonderful job combining music from their country of origin and putting it to words from their favorite mentors. Such a pleasure to hear them.--Madeleine
musical hypnotism August 16, 2008
Steve (Soulard, Mo.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Hypnotic. Mesmerizing. Sensual. The list of superlatives goes on. I bought this cd based on a single listen of "Beni Beni" on a local radio station and did I ever get my moneys worth. For those of you who found Stings song "Desert Rose" captivating welcome to a hidden mine.
So worth it! August 9, 2008
S. Pernsley (Nashville, TN United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I came across their name by happy accident. I viewed some of their music on Youtube and decided to get their latest release. I sat and listened to both cds. I was unhappy that it seemed over so soon. I say ditto to all 14 previous reviews. Niyaz, you have a new fan.
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