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1. THE OUD & THE FUZZ 2. TRANQUILITY 3. CHEM-OO-CHEM 4. IRON MAIDEN 5. FLYING HYE 6. 3 / 8 + 5 / 8 = 8 / 8 7. THE MAGIC GROUND |
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| Description: | Crazed time signatures abound as musicians from the West look East for inspiration, infusing their rock and jazz sounds with vibes looted from India and the Far East. A true marriage of Western and (Middle) Eastern music with a fuzzed-out psychedelic edge. Released originally in 1969, Middle Eastern Rock is a unique, compelling fusion record from Armenian-American oud player John Berberian. The Rock East Ensemble, Beberian's backing band, consists of the artist's standard group, which specializes in traditional Armenian music with a jazz edge, and American session musicians who bring more of a rock sound. The results, which blend elements of psychedelia, free jazz, surf music, and various klezmer, African, and Middle Eastern textures, are dazzling, and are sure to thrill anyone with a taste for rare "outside" albums. ' AllMusic Review by Anthony Tognazzini - Recorded at A & R Studios, New York City.
Originally released in 1969 by Verve Forecast/Verve Label Group; © 2001 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Courtesy of Verve Label Group under license from Universal Music Enterprises.
6-panel cardboard package with liner notes dated May 2021 + hype sticker.
[Total duration 38:31]
Artist variations:
Front (reproduction of original sleeve): John Berberian and the Rock East Ensemble
Front (added top right): John Berberian and the Mid-Eastern Ensemble
Disc: John Berberian & The Mid-Eastern Ensemble (all caps)
Spine: John Berberian |
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CDMH248 |
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