Sufi Soul (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.
If anything, 'Sufi Soul' - the seventh project on the LP goes left-field with amazing ease and finesse. A busy kick/percussion section at the beginning of the track helps set expectations for what's to come, and Hamza as usual never disappoints. Retaining a festive vibe throughout, the tune is composed of eclectically chosen vocals and musical samples. These are interspersed by spine-tingling FX and Turkish flute solos that once again point out the geographic inspirations for the entire album. Ethereal and spiritual at its core, Sufi Soul most certainly will find its way into the dreamy after hour shindigs and intimate closed room parties. Aural hypnotism at its best!
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.