JOHN BERBERION OUD ARTISTRY ORIGINAL MAINSTREAM PSYCH

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Sep 7, 2010 Sold Date

Aug 31, 2010 Start Date

$ 25 Start price

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ORIGINAL RARE ONE FROM AON THE MAINSTREAM COLLECTABLE LABEL OUT OF CHICAGO...THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL COPY...WON'T FIND MUCH BETTER THAN THIS...GUARNTEED ORIGINAL PRESS...EX+ NM-. Berberian and ensemble launch right into things with the propulsive opening track, "Azziza," which features some lightning runs on the oud and driving polyrhythms throughout the performance. "Bir-Demet Yasemen" has more of a stop-and-go beat and provides kanun player Jack Chalikian an opportunity to show off his chops. "Sevan 5/4" is an Armenian instrumental standard that was also recorded by Kaleidoscope as "Sefan" during the sessions for their eponymous third album (aka Incredible!). (Although not included on that LP, it appeared as a track on the Egyptian Candy retrospective from the early 1990s.) Despite the different arrangements, both versions compare favorably with each other. "Savgulum" is the highlight of the album's first side and one of the best all-around examples of belly dance music at its finest. Despite my inability to understand Bob Tashjian's vocals, the conspicuous emotional power of his singing needs no translation. Berberian lays down an absolutely scorching oud solo which is expertly complemented by Souren Baronian's wailing clarinet and more first-rate kanun work. "Yarus" has a gentle and introspective quality to it with more of a focus on the singer than the instrumentalists. "Sevasda" picks up where "Savgulum" leaves off. The interplay between Berberian's blazing oud leads and Chalikian's kanun playing is nothing short of stunning. I've been playing this one over and over as I write this entry. The intensity of "Sevasda" is nicely balanced by the mellow "Rast Taksim," a starkly beautiful solo oud improvisation that will echo in your brain for days. The concluding piece, "Rast Sazsemi," is reminiscent of the music heard in the courts of Ottoman nobility in the days of old. Another astounding LP from the world's greatest living oud player. 1. Azziza 2. Bir-Demet Yasemen 3. Sevan 5/4 4. Savgulum 5. Yarus 6. Sevasda 7. Rast Taksim 8. Rast Sazsemi Posted by Record Fiend at 5:45 PM ..SOME LPS MAY NEED A SWIPE....I AM NOT THE ONLY ANIMAL LIVING HERE...IF YOU NEED TO COMBINE FROM ONE WEEK TO ANOTHER...PLEASE EMAIL ME....GRADING CVR/DISC (- AND +) VARIABLES FOR MORE ACCURATE GRADING)...MOST GRADES ARE VISUAL UNLESS SPECIFIED AS PLAY GRADED

NEAR MINT- (NM-): A nearly perfect record. No obvious sign of wear. Looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. Faintest, tiniest wisp of a hint of a suggestion of whiff of a sleeve mark allowable.

EXCELLENT: (EX): A superior record with no more than a wisp of a hairline, faint shadowing, or a superficial needle drag. None of these defects are glaring, and certainly do not affect play.

* VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+): Played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have light scuffs or very light scratches that might slightly affect, but do not overpower, one’s listening experience. Very slight warps that do not affect play are OK.

* VERY GOOD (VG): Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.

* I SHIP APPROX 5 DAYS AFTER AUCTION TO INSURE MOST PAYMENTS HAVE ARRIVED SO TO LIMIT STANDING IN LINE FOR HOURS AT THE PO...ALL PACKAGES ARE SECURE WITH THICK MAILERS AND CARDBOARD INSERTS AND POLY SLEEVES WITH LP OUTSIDE OF JACKET TO PREVENT SEAM SPLITS..PLEASE USE CIVILITY AND ANY DISPUTES CAN BE WORKED OUT

Thankyou for looking and peace be with you

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