Dreaming the Diaspora
Georges Lamman
CD Review
Recomended
Track List
1. Dreaming the Diaspora; 5:27
2. Sand in Flames; 4:59
3. Serenade Under a Starry Sky; 6:09
4. Arabian Gypsy; 4:15
5. A Stones Throw; 5:01
6. Letter From Home; 6:12
7. Baladi Beirut; 5:17
8. Zatar and Almonds; 5:34
9. Borne by the Mediterranean; 4:31
10. My Mothers Song; 5:17
Georges Lammans sensual, violin is just fabulous, dripping with passion. The arrangements on this cd feature his fabulous violin. This music is appealing to Western audiences.
Dreaming the Diaspora is rich and soulful. Sand in Flames starts out with a classic Baladi tune, then turns hot and Spanish spicy. Serenade Under a Starry Sky is soft and dreamy, Arabian Gypsy is light and lively. A Stones Throw and Letter from Home are rich, moderate to slow tempo pieces. A short, bright drum solo starts Baladi Beirut, a fun song with a slow section. Zatar and Almonds is a fantastic percussion piece featuring exciting riffs and multiple rhythms. Borne by the Mediterranean and My Mothers Song close the cd with more of that fantastic moderate to slow violin.
I really love this cd for listening. Zatar and Almonds is a cool drum solo piece and the moderate songs are wonderful for veil.
You might like this cd if you
• Like moderate tempo music
• Like violin music
• Like “Gypsy” music
You probably don’t want this cd if you
• Are looking for tribal or folkloric sounds
• Are looking for music suitable for ATS
• Are looking for techno or pop