Fahir's Music

On this CD:

1. Isgal, for chorus & orchestra
Composed by Fahir Atakoglu

2. Yol, for chorus & orchestra
Composed by Fahir Atakoglu

3. Heyamo
Composed by Turkish Traditional

4. Anadolu, for chorus & orchestra
Composed by Fahir Atakoglu

5. Ana / Etnik, for chorus & orchestra
Composed by Fahir Atakoglu

6. Pencereden Kar Geliyor
Composed by Turkish Traditional

7. Gelmez Yola Gidiyorum, for chorus & orchestra
Composed by Fahir Atakoglu

8. Savas Basliyor, for percussion
Composed by Ferruh Yarkin

9. Savas, for percussion & orchestra
Composed by Fahir Atakoglu

10. Taarruz, for chorus & orchestra
Composed by Fahir Atakoglu

11. Cumhuriyet, for chorus & orchestra
Composed by Fahir Atakoglu

12. Sari Zeybe, for chorus & orchestra
Composed by Fahir Atakoglu

13. Eger Ki, for voice & ensemble
Composed by Fahir Atakoglu

14. Yesilada, for ensemble
Composed by Fahir Atakoglu

15. Demirkirat, for chorus & orchestra
Composed by Fahir Atakoglu

16. Oniki, for chorus & orchestra
Composed by Fahir Atakoglu

17. Med-Cezir, for chorus & orchestra
Composed by Fahir Atakoglu

Tracks:

If
Two Ways
Anadolu
About autumn
Cool
Beyoglu
Spur Of The Night
Ten Eight
Glow With The Flow
Yana Yana
Back Home
Saturday

Product Description

Â“...International award winning composer, Fahir Atakoglu is a much-esteemed composerand pianist in Europe and Turkey, in the fields of large symphonic works and film music. His works have also been performed in various music festivals in Europe and across The United States to much acclaim. This CD called Â“IFÂ” marks an interesting departure for him. Instead of a ninety piece orchestra, his music here is performed by only three musicians, and what a fabulous trio it is! FahirÂ’s playing and his harmonic and original rhythmic sense in his compositions, electrifies the musical atmosphere throughout. The legendary bassist Anthony Jackson is superb as always, so is drum virtuoso, Grammy winner Horacio Â‘El NegroÂ’ Hernandez. Saxophonist Donny McCaslin plays beautifully on two numbers. The drumming that is HoracioÂ’s Â“ownÂ”, together AnthonyÂ’s tone that has been his signature for nearly two decades, and the groups unique grooves of Turkish melodic and rhythmic motifs, makes this album a one of a kind collectors item, a must haveÂ…Â” ARIF MARDIN Producer, Composer, Arranger. This document is edited from the AlbumÂ’s (CD-FH12005) notes.

Customer Reviews:

Your ears and your heart will appreciate this album.......2005-08-24

What an amazing group of musicians!!! Fahir Atakoglu is a well-known musician in Europe, it was time for him to conquer the US music markets. This is one of those albums, you know, the rare ones that you keep playing for years and years. These musicians are simply genious people, and they know how to show this by touching your heart. Stop reading these comments and go and buy this album immediately. If you are like me, I know you will appreciate it.

alig .......2005-08-22

Having been recording in Europe & Turkey for over 20 years, Fahir is finally recording in the USA. Jackson and Hernadez are serious players, and have given Fahir the good exposure he deserves. Fahir's music has been a part of our lives, souls and dreams for years. Believe it or not, I was surprised to hear Fahir's music as the opening act at a wedding in Medellin, Colombia this August. This guy is an incredible talent. His music has an international appeal with the ability to reach people's hearts. Way to go Fahir!

Excellent !.......2005-08-20

...Wow!!! ; I have never heard this guy before but he sure can play his piano!!His melodies are amazing...His Turkish side really shows in the 3rd track Anadoluo. Fahir's comping on the left hand ,the pulse is so very very much in sync with the Drummer!that it gives listener an overwhelming pleasure and with Anthony Jackson the poly-rithm in all of the compositions are sooo original that I praise this album .. a very BIG AWESOME!!!
I believe pianists, bass players and drummers can "LEARN" a lot from this album!!
I am looking forward to hearing them live ;
you got a FAN!!

not too sure yet..........2005-07-21

...what to make of this record.
I just can't help it,but I feel that this album does not really breathe as well as it could.A lot of clustered left hand voicings from the piano may well be a contributing factor.That the rhythm playing feelsa little hectic (to me anyhow)is another point.And although there is a lot of soloing in the piano,as well as it may be executed,i feel that there is a lack of direction.as a bottom line i got to say,that the pianoplaying really does not touch me all that much.
The rhythm-section however really helps.The bass especially is highly dynamic.The use of the expression pedal much complements the overall picture.At times however gem-like moments in the bass department(of which there are MANY) are a little quiet against the piano.Mind you ,this is a PIANO TRIO record.As to the drums; i really enjoy what is going on there too.apropriately busy.
On the whole;i like this record, although I doubt it will become a favourite,as I am not sure the compositions are of the kind that makes me want to keep on listening through the whole album.One or two pieces at a time,yes,but perhaps not the whole cd.They do not make me alert in a way that some others do,as i miss a sense of clarity and concept(having said that,i have not spent all that much time with the cd as yet-affore mentioned reasons-)-this is of course mostly a taste issue.For rhythm section enthusiasts,and especially basspeople,this will be a very interesting disc to listen to.

Average customer rating:

Another Fahir
Fahir's Music!

Fahir's Music

Manufacturer: Koch Int'l Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

Turkey | Middle East | International | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004T2ES
Release Date: 2000-11-28

Tracks:

Isgal
Yol
Heyamo
Anadolu
Ana/Etnik
Pencereden Kar Geliyor
Gelmez Yola Gidiyorum
Savas Basliyor
Savas
Taarruz
Cumhuriyet
Sari Zeybek
Eger Ki
Yesilada
Demirkirat
Oniki
Med-Cezir

Customer Reviews:

Another Fahir .......2005-08-20

This guy keeps suprising me;this time with a 140 piece orchestra! wow !He really is a great composer watch OUT!
wonderfull music!
Buy this album!!!

Fahir's Music!.......2000-12-23

His sensitivity as a composer deeply moves the audience by his unique melodic and harmonic sense. His music reflects his extraordinary talent in blending different musical cultures with ethnic instruments, classical strings and choir sections, which make his compositions speak with striking originality, and always wonderfully connected to the culture of his motherland.

On this CD you will be taken to a wonderful concert was given by Fahir and 135 performers in Aspendos, a 3000 year old antique theater,in south of Turkey ,filled with over 12.000 music lovers.

On this CD you will hear The voices of the Blacksea Women with Laments fade in the "Mehter Drums", voices of the"MevludChanters" melt in the grandeur of Opera Choirs, Ney blend with Flute, Kemence with violas and Duduks with oboe....

The voice of a new beautiful, dynamic and exciting kind of music:;

Tracks:

Prologue
Night in Cholera-Kolerada Gece
Mamaker Butlacos-If
The Pimp and Tina-Pezo ve Tina
The Fight-Kavga
Day in Cholera-Gunduz Kolera
Trapped-Pusu
Funeral-Cenaze
Reco's Escape-Reco'nun Kacisi
Look Sweetheart-Bak Canikom
The Bust-Baskin
Father "The Poet" and Glii-"Sair Baba" ve Gili
.Both sides of the sea-Denizin iki yakasi
The Big Fight-Buyuk Kavga
I do love you- Seni Seviyorum
The Clack of Takunya \ Murder-Takunyanin tikirtisii.\cinayet
Imine goes Insane-Imine cildirir
The End-Son

Product Description

Fahir Atakoglu demonstrates his virtuosity with the music he composed for the Istanbul National Ballet s East Side Story , a Dance Theather created by Aysun Aslan. On this CD , with Fahir s music you will relive the passion and agony of the Cholera District of Istanbul,where the Gypsies of Istanbul live, a place where the Ottoman Empire brought together people from all over Europe and Asia, and left them to try to survive as one people, with nothing to bind them but their humanity. The music of East Side Story is full of Fahir's unique rhythmic melodies and harmonies together with lush strings and ethnic instruments like Ney,Turkish Drums and Duduk to name a few...