Piri Reis - Contemporary Modal Music

This album is the result of a hugely enjoyable, six-day hit-and-run mission to Crete, where five musicians recorded six of the modal compositions Michiel van der Meulen made over the las couple of years. To Michiel van der Meulen, composition is a journey of exploration into the world of modal music, in which he specifically takes inspiration from the beautiful makam music of Istanbul. Makam music drew from, and could perhaps be considered the pinnacle of, the many modal traditions that existed in the vast Ottoman empire.

Tracks:
1. Sehnaz Yuruk Semai 3.22
2. Kurdi Saz Semai - Zaman Yolcusu 9.20
3. Anamnisi 6.09
4. Dugah Saz Semai 8.26
5. Nev-Eser Pesrev - Muhabbet 5.05
6. Nihavend Saz Semai -To Laiko 6.47