Sheikh Habboush & Ensemble Al Kindi - Aleppian Sufi Trance (2CD)

Aleppian Sufi Trance observes each of these traditions, and listeners hearing this music will likely have the sense of having entered a sacred space. Building on subtle, pulsing rhythms and winding flute melodies, the music increases in intensity until it reaches shuddering, climactic crescendos. In addition to the spiritually charged music, the excellent sound quality, sophisticated packaging, and informative liner notes make this Ensemble Al Kindi recording a must-have for fans of Sufi, world, and meditation music.

This superb two-record set is a mother lode of first-rate Sufi music. The Ensemble Al Kindi is one of the foremost contemporary groups performing and recording traditional Sufi music, and Aleppian Sufi Trance represents some of their finest work. In the ancient tradition of Sufism, trance music is used for meditation, whirling dances, and achieving states of transcendence and ecstasy.

Tracklist:
Disc: 1
01. Taqsim Nay Maqam Rast, Improvisation On Flute, Tahtirat 'Qef Wastame Dhikra Man Anwaruhu Lama'at', Prayers, 'Listen To The Momory Of One Whose Lights Twinkled'

02. Bashraf Rast 28/4, Rythme Dawr Kabir, Ancient Instumental Prelude, Muwashshah: 'God's Messenger. O! You Who' Muwashshah: 'We Have To Start Working'

03. Sama I Maqam Rast, Instrumental Prelude, Musashshah: Measured Classical Song, 'Time Gave Me What I Wished'

04. Djoubi, Ostinato In Irakian Rythm With Taqassim And Qacida Mawzouna

05. Qacida Falet, Maqam Rast, Free Vocal Improvisation On A Classical Poem: 'I Ask Mercy For'

06. Ughniya, Popular Chants: 'People Likes You...', 'Muhammad, Light Of All', 'Muhammad'

07. Taqsim Nat Et Samai Houzam, Flute Solo And Instrumental Prelude

08. Qacida Falt, Improvised Poem

09. Fasl Aj Jalale, Muwashshahat Suite On Ascending Ostinato: 'If She Had Appeared To Me', 'Prayers On The Shaded'

10. Tarqiyat Madad, Recitation Of Soufi Saints, Muwashshah: When He Quenched My Thirst', 'My Brother', 'Be Generous, You Merciful', 'Separation', 'Me Dearest'

11. Qacida Mawzun, Improvised And Measured Classical Poem Maqam Bayati Re

Disc: 2
01. Taqsim 'Ud Maqam Bayati, Luth Improvisation

02. Qacida Falet Maqam Bayati, Vocal Improvisation On A Classical Poem

03. Fasl Maqsoum, Muwashshah Suite On Ascending Ostinato: 'Qui'il Soit Loue', 'Nostalgia', 'Our Lord', 'When I Approach', 'To Me', 'Splendor', 'Between Naqa And...', 'From Mekka', 'Extreme Beauty', 'My Friend I Lost Patience', 'My God A Sight'

04. Taqassim Qanoun Et 'Oud, Zyther And Luth Duo

05. Qacida Sheikh Habboush, Maqam Rast Re, Vocal Improvisation On Classical Poem

06. Fasl As Sawi, Muwashshah Suite On An Ascending Ostinato With Percussion: Daff, Drum, Cymbals, Riqq, Brotherhood Tabl. Taqassim Mazouna Nay, 'Oud Et Qanoun, Madadiyat Sheikh Habboush. Qacida Mawzouna. Maqam Rast Do, Improvisation On Classical Poem...

07. Fasl Khammar, Vocal Suite With Percussion: Taqassim Nay Et Qanoun, Qacida Sab'awi 'Maqam Nahawand Re, Maqam Hijaz - La'

08. Muwashshah: 'I'm Astonished', 'Canary's Song', 'You Who Sees And Is Not Seen'

09. Fasl Bahlul, Vocal Suite With Percussion: Taqassim 'Oud, Qanoun, Nay Et Qacida Mawzouna Sheikh Habboush Maqam Bayat - La

10. Muwashshah: 'My Heart, Trust In Allah', 'A Long Time Ago', 'Before Greatness'

11. Ritual Final Prayer Of Dervish Hamami

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