This new arrangement of a much-loved Novruz song in Chargah mugham is inspired by traditional Azerbaijani music. The festive sounds of percussion and zurna reflect the joyous spirit of the day.
Novruz — the day of the vernal equinox — is the jubilant holiday that celebrates rebirth, renewal, fertility, and the return of spring.
CREDITS:
Words & Music: Azerbaijani Folk Music
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
This new arrangement of a much-loved Novruz song in Chargah mugham is inspired by traditional Azerbaijani music. The festive sounds of percussion and zurna reflect the joyous spirit of the day.
Novruz — the day of the vernal equinox — is the jubilant holiday that celebrates rebirth, renewal, fertility, and the return of spring.
CREDITS:
Words & Music: Azerbaijani Folk Music
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: A Timeless Presence is a breathtaking musical odyssey through a rich
artistic and cultural heritage. The music was composed, arranged, and directed by Sami Yusuf
for the Opening Ceremony of the 43rd Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee
in Baku on June 30, 2019. The performance was directed by the renowned creative director Andrei Boltenko.
This newly created cultural treasure comprises nine themes; each theme
expresses an aspect of the ethos of Azerbaijan from the land’s earliest
inhabitants some twenty thousand years ago to its contemporary realities and aspirations.
With fifty-seven highly skilled musicians under his direction,
Sami Yusuf displays his mastery of a complex musical language while
staying true to the traditional sounds of the region. The instruments
used (except the piano) are traditional instruments from the region including the tar,
an instrument so significant that it is said to have taken a role in shaping
the cultural identity of Azerbaijanis; the kamancha, the stringed instrument related to the Byzantine
lyra and European violin family; and the balaban, a double-reed ancient wind instrument with a plaintive, solemn sound.
Azerbaijan: A Timeless Presence mesmerises with its dazzling musical range
from the subtle to the powerful and from the evocative to the majestic.
It is the soundscape of a region that displays an underlying universality.
These inspired compositions by this renowned musician evoke powerful emotional responses in listeners
no matter their cultural origin.
• Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: A Timeless Presence is a breathtaking musical odyssey through a rich
artistic and cultural heritage. The music was composed, arranged, and directed by Sami Yusuf
for the Opening Ceremony of the 43rd Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee
in Baku on June 30, 2019. The performance was directed by the renowned creative director Andrei Boltenko.
This newly created cultural treasure comprises nine themes; each theme
expresses an aspect of the ethos of Azerbaijan from the land’s earliest
inhabitants some twenty thousand years ago to its contemporary realities and aspirations.
With fifty-seven highly skilled musicians under his direction,
Sami Yusuf displays his mastery of a complex musical language while
staying true to the traditional sounds of the region. The instruments
used (except the piano) are traditional instruments from the region including the tar,
an instrument so significant that it is said to have taken a role in shaping
the cultural identity of Azerbaijanis; the kamancha, the stringed instrument related to the Byzantine
lyra and European violin family; and the balaban, a double-reed ancient wind instrument with a plaintive, solemn sound.
Azerbaijan: A Timeless Presence mesmerises with its dazzling musical range
from the subtle to the powerful and from the evocative to the majestic.
It is the soundscape of a region that displays an underlying universality.
These inspired compositions by this renowned musician evoke powerful emotional responses in listeners
no matter their cultural origin.
• Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
This new piece features tar, balaban, and vocalists. The effect is profoundly evocative;
the music speaks directly to the heart. In Segah mugham, the lyrics are from a poem that speaks
with deep longing of the universal love of one’s homeland.
The Shaki Khan Palace in Sheki, Azerbaijan, is a place of unique architectural and decorative beauty.
CREDITS:
Music: Mugham Improvisation
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
This new piece features tar, balaban, and vocalists. The effect is profoundly evocative;
the music speaks directly to the heart. In Segah mugham, the lyrics are from a poem that speaks
with deep longing of the universal love of one’s homeland.
The Shaki Khan Palace in Sheki, Azerbaijan, is a place of unique architectural and decorative beauty.
CREDITS:
Music: Mugham Improvisation
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
‘The 99 Names’ is an evocative meditation on the divine Names so familiar to Muslims throughout the world.
And just as sacred chants of other mystical traditions resonate beyond the borders of
their particular paths, the mesmerising sound of this single guides any who
listen to a mindful state of heightened awareness. Its simple, chant-like melody is graced
by celestial backing vocals and dazzling percussion.
The immense significance of the profound secrets and wisdom in the 99 Names* can never be overstated.
Each one is a key that unlocks a mystery. While scholars and sages and poets
have plumbed their infinite depths for centuries, still the true fullness of their
inner meaning waits to be revealed within the individual heart.
* The Names in this recording number 98 with Allah as the 99th Name.
CREDITS
Performed, Composed & Arranged by Sami Yusuf
Words: Traditional
‘The 99 Names’ is an evocative meditation on the divine Names so familiar to Muslims throughout the world.
And just as sacred chants of other mystical traditions resonate beyond the borders of
their particular paths, the mesmerising sound of this single guides any who
listen to a mindful state of heightened awareness. Its simple, chant-like melody is graced
by celestial backing vocals and dazzling percussion.
The immense significance of the profound secrets and wisdom in the 99 Names* can never be overstated.
Each one is a key that unlocks a mystery. While scholars and sages and poets
have plumbed their infinite depths for centuries, still the true fullness of their
inner meaning waits to be revealed within the individual heart.
* The Names in this recording number 98 with Allah as the 99th Name.
CREDITS
Performed, Composed & Arranged by Sami Yusuf
Words: Traditional
What do you see?
Tell me what do you taste?
Tell me what do you hear
when I whisper your name?
You see through my eyes
and turned me away
In madness you’d spiral
if I did the same
Oh my love I’m waiting
Oh my love I’m calling
Oh my love I’m yearning
I shine but you’re
Shadowless, no you don’t see me
Shadowless, bright as I can be
Shadowless, no you don’t see me
I shine but you’re
Shadowless no you don’t see me
Shadowless bright as I can be
Shadowless no you don’t see me
I shine but you’re
Shadowless
Memories you took
like grapes off the vine
In citrus, in sweetness
with you all the time
You tasted my love
and turned me away
Your tears would make oceans
if I did the same
Shadowless, no you don’t see me
Shadowless, bright as I can be
Shadowless, no you don’t see me
I shine but you’re
Shadowless no you don’t see me
Shadowless bright as I can be
Shadowless no you don’t see me
I shine but you’re
Shadowless
Shadowless
Shadowless
I shine but you’re
Shadowless
Shadowless
Shadowless
I shine but you’re
(I know) you think you don’t see me
(I know) you think you don’t hear me,
(Tell me) If you ever need me
Know that my love is
Limitless, Boundless, Waiting there for you
(I know) you think you don’t see me
(I know) you think you don’t hear me,
(Tell me) If you ever need me
Know that my love is
Limitless, Boundless, Waiting there for you
Shadowless, no you don’t see me
Shadowless, bright as I can be
Shadowless, no you don’t see me
I shine but you’re
Shadowless no you don’t see me
Shadowless bright as I can be
Shadowless no you don’t see me
I shine but you’re
Shadowless
Shadowless
Shadowless
I shine but you’re
Shadowless
Shadowless
Shadowless
I shine but you’re
Shadowless
What do you see?
Tell me what do you taste?
Tell me what do you hear
when I whisper your name?
You see through my eyes
and turned me away
In madness you’d spiral
if I did the same
Oh my love I’m waiting
Oh my love I’m calling
Oh my love I’m yearning
I shine but you’re
Shadowless, no you don’t see me
Shadowless, bright as I can be
Shadowless, no you don’t see me
I shine but you’re
Shadowless no you don’t see me
Shadowless bright as I can be
Shadowless no you don’t see me
I shine but you’re
Shadowless
Memories you took
like grapes off the vine
In citrus, in sweetness
with you all the time
You tasted my love
and turned me away
Your tears would make oceans
if I did the same
Shadowless, no you don’t see me
Shadowless, bright as I can be
Shadowless, no you don’t see me
I shine but you’re
Shadowless no you don’t see me
Shadowless bright as I can be
Shadowless no you don’t see me
I shine but you’re
Shadowless
Shadowless
Shadowless
I shine but you’re
Shadowless
Shadowless
Shadowless
I shine but you’re
(I know) you think you don’t see me
(I know) you think you don’t hear me,
(Tell me) If you ever need me
Know that my love is
Limitless, Boundless, Waiting there for you
(I know) you think you don’t see me
(I know) you think you don’t hear me,
(Tell me) If you ever need me
Know that my love is
Limitless, Boundless, Waiting there for you
Shadowless, no you don’t see me
Shadowless, bright as I can be
Shadowless, no you don’t see me
I shine but you’re
Shadowless no you don’t see me
Shadowless bright as I can be
Shadowless no you don’t see me
I shine but you’re
Shadowless
Shadowless
Shadowless
I shine but you’re
Shadowless
Shadowless
Shadowless
I shine but you’re
Shadowless
كلمات : تراث شيشانى
الحان : تراث شيشانى
توزيع : هانى يعقوب
فوكال : إلياس بيمرز
أبو بكر إلياس
محمد قريش
مهندس صوت : هانى يعقوب
ستوديو : O.T.B HanyYocoub
ديجيتال ماستر : هانى محروس
ستوديو : M1
ألبوم أرت وورك : يوسف عادل Daddesign
فوتوغرافيا الألبوم : سامح السباعى
منتج منفذ : أحمد أمين
إنتاج : MTW Media Production
كلمات : تراث شيشانى
الحان : تراث شيشانى
توزيع : هانى يعقوب
فوكال : إلياس بيمرز
أبو بكر إلياس
محمد قريش
مهندس صوت : هانى يعقوب
ستوديو : O.T.B HanyYocoub
ديجيتال ماستر : هانى محروس
ستوديو : M1
ألبوم أرت وورك : يوسف عادل Daddesign
فوتوغرافيا الألبوم : سامح السباعى
منتج منفذ : أحمد أمين
إنتاج : MTW Media Production
كلمات : تراث مغربى
الحان : تراث مغربى
توزيع : أحمد أمين – وزيرى
عود : إسلام القصبجى
ناى : محمد عاطف
جيتار : شريف فهمى
تنفيذ وتريات : محمد مدحت
مهندس صوت : مينا عزيز
ستوديو : K STUDIO
ديجيتال ماستر : هانى محروس
ستوديو : M1
ألبوم أرت وورك : يوسف عادل Daddesign
فوتوغرافيا الألبوم : سامح السباعى
منتج منفذ : أحمد أمين
إنتاج : MTW Media Production
كلمات : تراث مغربى
الحان : تراث مغربى
توزيع : أحمد أمين – وزيرى
عود : إسلام القصبجى
ناى : محمد عاطف
جيتار : شريف فهمى
تنفيذ وتريات : محمد مدحت
مهندس صوت : مينا عزيز
ستوديو : K STUDIO
ديجيتال ماستر : هانى محروس
ستوديو : M1
ألبوم أرت وورك : يوسف عادل Daddesign
فوتوغرافيا الألبوم : سامح السباعى
منتج منفذ : أحمد أمين
إنتاج : MTW Media Production
The vocal and instrumental drones of this meditative piece in Shustar mugham resonate with echoes of Indian rags
and Middle East maqams. Featuring the vibrant voice of Sami Yusuf, its aim is to immerse the
listener’s spirit in contemplation.
Ateshgah, The Fire Temple, is an 18th century structure in Baku that speaks of the land’s Zoroastrian past.
CREDITS:
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The vocal and instrumental drones of this meditative piece in Shustar mugham resonate with echoes of Indian rags
and Middle East maqams. Featuring the vibrant voice of Sami Yusuf, its aim is to immerse the
listener’s spirit in contemplation.
Ateshgah, The Fire Temple, is an 18th century structure in Baku that speaks of the land’s Zoroastrian past.
CREDITS:
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Based on film footage released under license from 1001 Inventions Ltd
Recorded at Andante Studios
Mixed by Vishnu Rajan & Barron @ Andante Studios
Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Based on film footage released under license from 1001 Inventions Ltd
Recorded at Andante Studios
Mixed by Vishnu Rajan & Barron @ Andante Studios
Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
كلمات : عجلان ثابت
الحان : تراث لبناني
توزيع : حازم رأفت
هندسة صوت : عمار خاطر
مكس وماستر : يزن نسيبة
كورال : أحمد عفت – أحمد محروس
—-
كلمات العمل :
في أطهر أرض قلبي
قد طاف ولبى الله
ونسيت متاعب دربي
في مكة إي والله
أبصرت الكعبة أغلى
بيت زكاه الله
وأياد تدعوا المولى
فمضيت لأدعو الله
ولثمت الحجر الغالي
وذكرت رسول الله
من أهدى الرأي الغالي
لما ألهمه الله
وسعيت أجوب ثراها
سعيا يرعاه الله
وجمعت عقيق حصاها
ورميت عدو الله
وبطيبة زرت حبيبي
مولاي حبيب الله
وعلى الشباك نحيبي
وعليه صلاة الله
أما عني وشعوري
فالله الله الله
أحسست بفيض دموعي
تنهال هنا والله
كلمات : عجلان ثابت
الحان : تراث لبناني
توزيع : حازم رأفت
هندسة صوت : عمار خاطر
مكس وماستر : يزن نسيبة
كورال : أحمد عفت – أحمد محروس
—-
كلمات العمل :
في أطهر أرض قلبي
قد طاف ولبى الله
ونسيت متاعب دربي
في مكة إي والله
أبصرت الكعبة أغلى
بيت زكاه الله
وأياد تدعوا المولى
فمضيت لأدعو الله
ولثمت الحجر الغالي
وذكرت رسول الله
من أهدى الرأي الغالي
لما ألهمه الله
وسعيت أجوب ثراها
سعيا يرعاه الله
وجمعت عقيق حصاها
ورميت عدو الله
وبطيبة زرت حبيبي
مولاي حبيب الله
وعلى الشباك نحيبي
وعليه صلاة الله
أما عني وشعوري
فالله الله الله
أحسست بفيض دموعي
تنهال هنا والله
