Omar Akram - Secret Journey (2007)

Combining elements of new age, jazz, flamenco, classical, world music, and, even more, Omar Akram has created an intoxicating brew of uplifting and inspiring music on his most recent album, "Secret Journey." And what a delicious brew it is! Omar Akram grabs hold of you with his lilting piano melodies, that are absolutely infectious and addictive, and never lets you go. Akram's piano is just one instrument weaving around in the arrangements alongside Charlie Bisharat's violin, Pedro Eustache's flute, and Ardeshir Farah's and Ramon Stagnaro's acoustic guitars in what is really ensemble playing. Akram, the son of a diplomat, has a broad international perspective that informs the music he writes with producer Gregg Karukas, who provides much of the rhythmic accompaniment in the form of drum and percussion programming and additional keyboards. The rhythm tracks often exhibit a Middle Eastern or Indian influence, particularly when Ron Wagner, whose credit is "ethnic percussion," weighs in. But the major element in the music is the interaction between Akram, Bisharat, Farah, and Stagnaro, with Eustache coming in here and there, and as often as not, Bisharat and the guitarists are more dominant than the pianist himself. "Secret Journey" features pianist and keyboard player Akram joined by acoustic guitarists Ardeshir Farah and Ramon Stagnaro, as well as Gregg Karukas (keyboards, drum and percussion programming), Pedro Eustache (flute, duduk), Ron Wagner (ethnic percussion), and the Charlie Bisharat (violin). All in all, "Secret Journey" is a fabulous odyssey through a rich and sumptuous world music experience. Get yourself a ticket now on Omar Akram's "Secret Journey." ------ Highly Recommended!!! ------ Enjoy!!! ---- Здесь вы можете слушать онлайн Omar Akram, mp3 бесплатно и без регистрации.