Background/Info:
Carl Gari is a German trio
and Abdullah Miniawy is a recognized Egyptian performer, trumpet player and
DJ. Both projects have already worked
together and this year released this work featuring six tracks –which rather
looks as a mini-album instead of a full length. Carl Gari defines their work as
‘psychedelic ghetto rave’.
Content:
This work is the meeting
between two different cultures, but first of all the meeting between different
music styles. The music composed by Carl Gari is a melting pot of influences
featuring mainly IDM, but also a lot of experimental sound treatments,
electro-ambient passages and vague dubstep elements. Abdullah Miniawy on his
side sings in his Mother tongue injecting a deeply, Eastern- and mystic touch.
I also noticed a few trumpet passages reinforcing the mysterious atmosphere
supporting this work.
+ + + :
This is a great and
creative exposure from artists who at first sight maybe don’t have anything in
common, but the fusion between Western experimental sound treatments and
Arabian vocals is absolutely great. It’s an original creation, but also the
meeting between talented artists. The sound treatments created by Carl Gari are
brilliant while Abdullah Miniawy has a beautiful timbre of voice he’s using a
passionate way. This work reflects intelligence and simply the passion for
music. All songs are worthy of examination, but “Haj” is the absolute
masterpiece!
– – – :
I can easily imagine the
fusion of very different styles also is a real challenge and maybe not the kind
of music appealing for a wider audience.
Conclusion:
There are some productions,
which feel as a gift and that’s exactly what I felt when discovering this
album. “The Act Of Falling From The 8th Floor” rapidly became one of my
favorite releases from this year!
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