Label:Мелодия – С60 30443 001
Country:USSR
Used LP 1990
Disc:VG+ (slight surface noise at quiet part, good shape overall)
Jacket:VG+ (light wear/scuff only)
The Bashkir Autonomous Republic, now called the Republic of Bashkortostan, is located in southwestern Russia. Its people speak a Turkic language, Bashkir, and are predominantly Muslim, reflecting a diverse ethnic mix. This 1990 album by Orlan is a fusion group formed around Oleg Kireyev, a saxophonist originally from Ufa, the capital of the Bashkir Autonomous Republic, and still active today. The opening track, "Абдрахман" is stunning, featuring an ensemble that combines jaw harp, bird calls, ethnic instrument Quray and symphonic sounds to create a mystical atmosphere. The track “Карабай,” which evolves into an ethnic jazz-rock style, and the meticulously crafted B-side with delicate soundscapes are equally flawless. Great Melodiya piece.
トルコ系のバシキール語を話し宗教はイスラム系が多いという様々な文化が混じり合う、現在はバシコルトスタン共和国を名乗るロシア南西に位置するバシキール自治共和国。本作は首都ウファ出身で現在も第一線で活躍するサックス奏者Oleg Kireyevを中心に結成されたフュージョン・グループOrlanの90年作。まず冒頭の口琴、鳥の囁き、民族楽器クレー、シンフォニックなサウンド等が一体となりミスティックなムードを漂わすアンサンブル”Абдрахман”が素晴らしい。また民族ジャズロック調に変容していく”Карабай”、繊細なサウンドスケープを描くB面の構成も隙なし。高い完成度に驚かされます。
A1 - Абдрахман
A2 - Карабай
B1 - Поющий Тростник
B2 - Башкирский Сельский Блюз
B3 - Сабантуй
