Sultan Qunan (Original Mix) - Hamza Rahimtula
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Every once in a while, an artist pours in their heart & soul on a particular piece of musical literature to help it stand the fickle test of time. The next release on Wind Horse Records is as special to the label itself as it is to Hamza - a producer whose aural boundaries have no end. The label's motivator and driving force decided to step up to the plate with an LP that's been inspired by his travels to the mystical and spiritual land of the Ottomans. The 10-track offering has been created using samples/instruments that are unique to Turkey and reflect Hamza's artistic prowess to spin aural fables by weaving different tapestries made up of the fabrics of indigenous sounds.
Expert more dub-inspired dances to follow with the eclectic composition "Sultan Qunan", a lavishly construed deep house track that's destined to be a favorite among favorites in this LP. A relatively straightforward 4X4 comes to life with an uplifting and soothing pad that teleports the listener into a cosmic realm that's inescapably awesome. The breakdown however, is certain to blow your mind to bits. Hamza's legacy and musical heritage are in full view as the breakdown almost sounds like a different track itself, akin to what one would hear in the courts of ottoman emperors and rulers from days past. Stringed instruments, uplifting vocals, hypnotic atmospherics and mystical vocals combine themselves in a vibrant aural pot-pourri that will certainly sweep any electronic music lover off their feet!
Thus, by weaving Turkish musical inspirations and sounds with their Indian counterparts, Banjara Series (Turkey) LP by Hamza is certainly one of his most accomplished works.