#BanjaraSeries, #Turkey
#HamzaRahimtula
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.
'Ego Invader' wraps up the LP in scintillating style and is probably the most experimental of all tracks on offer. An intricate arrangement of drums, percussion that includes cowbells and the amazing tabla once more greet the listener. A growling yet subby bassline unveils itself next with a superlative vocal sample that would come as a pleasant surprise to most. The original builds up once more to a crescendo before a magnificently magical breakdown displays Hamza's artistry in all its glory once again.
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.