Thar (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.
"Thar", the third track on the Turkey series is all business when it comes to esoteric dance music. A groove-laden beginning quickly gives way to a hypnotic and rapturous breakdown that consists of a cacophony of ancient Turkish musical instruments that almost seem to announce the track's arrival. Extremely intelligently designed atmospherics help turn up the haze on a track that's inspired by the shifting sands of a desert. Gorgeous notes from the Turkish flute dominate the second breakdown as well, transporting the listeners to a world away from their own, pretty effortlessly. The final element that gets added to the tune is a clever loop from a mouth harp that nestles in nicely with the rest of the elements to ensure the essence of the track always remains.
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.