Album lore

Chants soufis arabo-andalous (Arabo-Andalusian Sufi Songs), issued by Ensemble Ibn Arabi on Long Distance in 2003, presents a collection of sixteen pieces rooted in the Andalusian classical tradition with a Sufi devotional bent. The album unfolds with instrumental taksims—improvised preludes—on ney, violin, oud, and qanun, establishing a meditative calm that frames the vocal compositions. Tracks such as "Taqsîm au ney" and "Duo Oud - Quanoun" showcase the ensemble’s subtle command of modal nuance and rhythmic restraint.The repertoire traverses themes of love and spiritual longing, with titles like "Je Crois En La Religion De L'Amour" and "L'Amoureux A Accepté Qu'On Le Prenne Pour Un Fou" reflecting the poetic lineage of Arabo-Andalusian mysticism. Recorded with measured clarity, this artifact offers a signal from a tradition that balances intricate instrumental dialogue with plaintive vocal lines, inviting attentive listening to its layered resonances.

Album lore

Chants soufis arabo-andalous (Arabo-Andalusian Sufi Songs), issued by Ensemble Ibn Arabi on Long Distance in 2003, presents a collection of sixteen pieces rooted in the Andalusian classical tradition with a Sufi devotional bent. The album unfolds with instrumental taksims—improvised preludes—on ney, violin, oud, and qanun, establishing a meditative calm that frames the vocal compositions. Tracks such as "Taqsîm au ney" and "Duo Oud - Quanoun" showcase the ensemble’s subtle command of modal nuance and rhythmic restraint.The repertoire traverses themes of love and spiritual longing, with titles like "Je Crois En La Religion De L'Amour" and "L'Amoureux A Accepté Qu'On Le Prenne Pour Un Fou" reflecting the poetic lineage of Arabo-Andalusian mysticism. Recorded with measured clarity, this artifact offers a signal from a tradition that balances intricate instrumental dialogue with plaintive vocal lines, inviting attentive listening to its layered resonances.