Amir
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"“Amir” is released on the 19th October via Communion Records. It was produced by PJ Maertens and Jo Francken, and recorded at Maertens’ house in Belgium and at Audiworkx Studios in Holland. Of Belgian, Egyptian and Lebanese heritage the 21-year-old musician has written and shaped an album of startling, visceral, sit-up-and-listen power. “Amir” features a handful of tracks from his debut EP, “Habibi” including Indigo Night which features Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood on bass guitar. Although the majority of the playing heard on “Amir” is Tamino himself, he is joined by a collective of Arabic musicians based in Brussels called “Nagham Zikrayat”. The Firka (orchestra) is predominantly made up of professional musicians from the Middle East, most of which have refugee status having predominantly fled from Iraq and Syria. Over the course of “Amir”, Tamino captures a range of emotions from romance to desolation, and almost everything in between. It’s mood music, painted in a number of different shades. Tamino: “Some of the songs on “Amir” are more on the romantic side, whilst others are more on the apathetic side. In my own life, I can look at the world and at life in both ways depending on my state of being. The conflict creates an imbalance. “Amir” is about balance”" Review: Entrancing songs - I make a point of buying the albums that really resonate with me on vinyl where possible, and having discovered Tamino on a late-night lockdown internet rabbit hole, I needed the record. Beautiful songs, perfect for those of us who love a bit of melancholy and longing in our summer music. The inclusion of Middle Eastern orchestral music really makes this something special, and I'm so pleased to have it. The only downside I have found is that Tamino's falsetto gets a bit distorted on the record, whereas he sounds perfectly clear on Spotify. Perhaps it is just my fairly inexpensive record player though. Review: Outstanding album - Discovered Tamino as support act of Lana Del Rey and immediately fell in love with his talent and live performance ability. The record has been in my player since and it's pretty much all I am listening to since a few weeks now
| ASIN | B07G1SMWGK |
| Best Sellers Rank | 62,798 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 9,960 in Alternative & Indie 14,426 in Vinyl 26,330 in Pop |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (282) |
| Item model number | WA-36817481 |
| Label | Spinefarm Records |
| Manufacturer | Spinefarm Records |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Product Dimensions | 31.29 x 31.39 x 0.79 cm; 235.87 g |
S**F
Entrancing songs
I make a point of buying the albums that really resonate with me on vinyl where possible, and having discovered Tamino on a late-night lockdown internet rabbit hole, I needed the record. Beautiful songs, perfect for those of us who love a bit of melancholy and longing in our summer music. The inclusion of Middle Eastern orchestral music really makes this something special, and I'm so pleased to have it. The only downside I have found is that Tamino's falsetto gets a bit distorted on the record, whereas he sounds perfectly clear on Spotify. Perhaps it is just my fairly inexpensive record player though.
M**.
Outstanding album
Discovered Tamino as support act of Lana Del Rey and immediately fell in love with his talent and live performance ability. The record has been in my player since and it's pretty much all I am listening to since a few weeks now
J**S
Unmissable
What a marvellous voice. The music is wonderful and almost hauntingly hypnotic. One of the best accidental discoveries I’ve ever had. Absolutely brilliant. I cannot wait for the next album!
D**S
Wow.
What a voice; gives me chills every time I hear him sing. Can't wait to see what 2019 has lined up for Tamino! I'm a fan! <3
R**L
Haunting melodies and assured performance
such a relief from the herd of one-line lyrics and bass boom in the mass market. A hint of Leonard Cohen and some great middle-eastern musical influences.
M**N
Gem
Beautiful, captivating album. The middle Eastern touches, excellent songs, mysterious lyrics and soothing voice make this album stand out. A gem of an artist to be discovered.
E**N
Special
He has THE most beautiful voice. Habibi, the first track, I listen to over and over....haunting.
A**A
Amazing album!
Tamino is a truly talented artist and this album showcases that.
L**A
Todo perfecto, demoró lo debido e inclusive llegó dos semanas antes de la fecha estimada. Me encantó, sonido fascinante y realmente es lo que esperaba.
N**I
Una joya infravalorada, de mis álbumes favoritos
G**E
Cadeau réussi
H**G
Sehr schöne Musik
E**✨
À découvrir absolument ! Tamino, 22 ans, est auteur, compositeur et interprète (voix et guitare). Il est belge, d'origine égyptienne. son grand père est Moharam Fouad : un grand acteur, chanteur et composteur égyptien, d'où cette grande influence orientale très présente dans tous les morceaux. Cet album porte les 2 prénoms de l'artiste. Son premier prénom, Tamino, est le même que celui porté par le prince de la flûté enchanté, et Amir, son 2ème prénom signifie "prince". Un hasard ? C'est un mélange de Blues -pop- rock - électro, aux influences orientales marquées. On reconnaît les influences notamment de Léonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, radio Head et du poète libanais Khalil Gibran pour les textes. Sa voix envoûtante parcours différents octaves excellemment. Les musiciens sont égyptiens, syriens, lybiens... Et même réfugiés parfois. Il n'a aucune volonté politique mais veut unir et partager la beauté de la musique orientale. Sublime et mélancolique. C'est un magnifique éloge à la lenteur, une romance éternelle ! Ce premier album est une merveille ! Le seul point négatif de l'album : c'est la pochette. Elle est en plastique et carton, un peu "bon marché". Dommage. La petite merveille à l'intérieur et bien caché ... Une belle révélation !
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