Butterfly Ney (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.
Moving on, 'Butterfly Ney' brings in the latter part of the Turkey LP and can be most eloquently described as another emotive groover. A crisp, yet effective kick-drum marries a subtle, deep bassline and a yummy pad that prefers to be frequently fleeting. The triad eventually gives way to yet another masterfully sculpted breakdown that has added elements of piano keys, the ever-present Turkish flute and samples of tabla beats to mirror its Turkish roots. The second half of the track is stripped down to begin with but picks up again to match the fervour and zest of the first half, to bring home yet another simple yet effective dance music tune.
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.