Roger Melt – Pleine Lune
Originally released in 1965 as Musique Classique Algérienne – Stikhbar, Istikhbars and Improvisations is a collection of solo piano music from Algerian legend Mustapha Skandrani. Istikhbars are traditional Algerian vocal pieces which have roots in the Islamic Arabo-Andalusian culture which flourished in Spain. Skandrani’s unique musical sense led him to play these Algerian modal compositions on the piano, the quintessential European instrument, and in doing so transcended the borders of musical cultures to create a remarkable trans-Mediterranean crossover sound. Highly recommended for fans of Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, Dominique Lawalrée, Goldberg Variations, Bach and Glenn Gould.
Recommended – Full Listen
Tags: Algerian / Improvisation / Piano
Tracklist:
A1 Mode Raml Maya
A2 Improvisations
A3 Mode Moual
A4 Improvisations
A5 Mode Sika
A6 Improvisations
A7 Mode Araq
A8 Improvisations
B1 Mode Mezmoum
B2 Improvisations
B3 Mode Sahli
B4 Improvisations
B5 Mode Ghrib
B6 Improvisations
B7 Mode Zidane
B8 Improvisations
B9 Mode Kourdi
B10 Improvisations
Credits:
Lacquer Cut By – Kr
Liner Notes – Koki Emura
Liner Notes [Translated By] – Adam Bates
Piano – Mustapha Skandrani
Remastered By [Newly Mastered] – Koichi Hara
