An Ancient Observer

An Ancient Observer
Studio album by
Tigran Hamasyan
ReleasedMarch 31, 2017[1][2]
GenreArmenian folk music and other styles[1]
Length44:57
LabelNonesuch Records[3]
Tigran Hamasyan chronology
Luys i Luso
(2015) 		An Ancient Observer
(2017) 		For Gyumri
(2018)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Guardian[3]
DownBeat[4]

An Ancient Observer is the 8th album by Tigran Hamasyan released 31 March 2017.[3][5][6][7][2] Two of the tracks on the album are developments of traditional Armenian melodies and all tracks have influences from Armenian folk music.[1][8] Tigran also draws inspiration from Jazz and Rock music, as well as the natural landscape of Mount Ararat.[9][10][6] This was Tigran's second album on Nonesuch Records.[5] The album is mostly solo piano, however, there is sparing use of electronics and vocals.[4][11][8][7] Tigran considers his next release, the EP For Gyumri, to be a companion work to this album.[12][13][14][15]

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  3. ^ a b c Fordham, John (March 30, 2017). "Tigran Hamasyan: An Ancient Observer review – accessible Armenian-inspired solo piano". The Guardian. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Tigran Hamasyan - An Ancient Observer". DownBeat. April 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  5. ^ a b Deo, Simone Del (March 31, 2017). "Review: Tigran Hamasyan – An Ancient Observer". Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  6. ^ a b Pauper, Jacques (November 8, 2017). "Tigran Hamasyan – "An Ancient Observer"". Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Tigran Hamasyan New Solo Album "An Ancient Observer"". January 17, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  8. ^ a b Giancola, Guerino (May 6, 2017). "April 2017, Best Jazz Album: An Ancient Observer by Tigran Hamasyan". Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  9. ^ Nelson, TJ (April 26, 2017). "Lush Observations". World Music Central.org. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  10. ^ Schnee, Guillaume (February 8, 2017). "Tigran Hamasyan revient en solo avec "An Ancient Observer"". Fip Radio. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  11. ^ Tamarkin, Jeff (May 2, 2017). "Tigran Hamasyan: An Ancient Observer (Nonesuch)". JazzTimes. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  12. ^ Tamarkin, Jeff (June 21, 2018). "Tigran Hamasyan: For Gyumri (Nonesuch)". JazzTimes. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  13. ^ "Tigran Hamasyan's "For Gyumri" Due February 16 on Nonesuch Records - Nonesuch Records". Nonesuch Records. January 10, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  14. ^ Skinner, Jared (March 29, 2018). "On 'For Gyumri', Tigran Hamasyan Wraps His Virtuosic Skill in Emotive Sonic Structures". PopMatters. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  15. ^ Lemke, Uli. "Tigran Hamasyan: For Gyumri". Jazz Thing. Retrieved May 27, 2019.