Mysterious Middle-East

The Sultan has sent for reinforcements, and the local village is on the precipice of change. Urgent rhythmic percussion sets the tone, with ethereal flutes and harmonizing synth melodies. An edgy, oppressive, ominous feeling hangs in the air.

2:13 · 120 BPM

The bustling capital city of Syria unfolds as the day begins. People start their daily commute as the hot sun slowly rises from the murky horizon. Confident oud sets up a rhythmic swagger, merging into an intricate string section with a shimmering intensity.

2:15 · 108 BPM

In search of the truth, middle eastern ruling of a sucessor prophet determines the fate of its people. The stars will either align for a new dawn, or else be veiled in darkness until such time as a new leader is elected. A qanun gently tells of ancient legends, intricately interwoven with silky duduk and a traditional counterpunctual rhythmic oud.

2:06 · 56 BPM

In search of forgiveness, this hopeful journey begins with migrants making amends with each other, under the watchful eye of their saviour. Arabic grooves, set to polyrhythmic oud lines with floaty flutes and distant harmonies.

2:06 · 120 BPM

The tombs of pharaohs offer glimpses into ancient Egyptian mythology and daily life that date back thousands of years. Drones and atmospheric percussion set the scene for flutes and warm soundscapes.

2:24 · 80 BPM

Migrations of North African Moors, seeking refuge in the Middle-East. Whispered tales of the dead inhabit these lands and carry a scent of unease on the sandy, windswept dunes. Classy, solid arabic groove, with flighty percussion and drifting strings.

1:56 · 80 BPM

A somber lament, commemorating the passing of a desert dweller. Set in a slow tempo with a heavy emphatic beat and a soaring flute, carrying the spirit of the deceased into the ether.

2:25 · 60 BPM

Spiritual ecstasy and union with the divine, the spinning dance trance is mezmerising. Set in 7/4 timing, this gives the track a lilt of beginning and endings blending in a revolving wheel of meditation.

2:31 · 114 BPM

Mystical myths and legends are told in the Maghreb, a region in North Africa. A slow but solid groove, set to beautiful, soaring qanun and duduk melodies with a synth undertone.

2:08 · 55 BPM

Casting its golden rays on a tapestry of history and culture, the Levantine sun has watched empires rise and fall. Duduk and dense synth layers, interweave over a simple Middle-Eastern rhythm.

2:33 · 84 BPM

The music weaves a spell so deep in its mesmerizing embrace we find our sleep. An Indian slide guitar dips and soars, while a tambourine shakes, the music pulsates and the earth awakes in the heart of the desert.

2:16 · 98 BPM

After many months of hardship and traveling, through barren terrain and dry deserted land, there's a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Call and response qanun, oud and flute lines, enveloped in synth layers and subtle string parts, set over a traditional driving, yet slow pulse.

2:19 · 84 BPM