Seven Veils
Seven Veils (1998) is an album by the U.S. ambient musician Robert Rich. It is inspired by Arab culture and music.[2][1] This album has a heightened emphasis on rhythms,[2] from guitar and percussion. All pieces except track 3 were composed in just intonation.[2] Guests include David Torn on guitar and Hans Christian on cello. Ranked by Allmusic as one of Rich's best albums, it was praised as, "This Muslim psychedelia is a must for every shrinking world audiophile."[1]
Track listing
- "Coils" – 6:03
- "Alhambra" – 10:09
- "Talisman of Touch" – 4:52
- "Book of Ecstasy" – 15:03
- "A Silken Thread" – 5:07
- "A Hungry Moon" – 4:00
- "A Veiled Oasis" – 5:56
- "Ibn Sina" – 8:33
- "Dissolve" – 5:34
- "Lapis" – 10:19
All compositions by Robert Rich.[2] Titles: 2 refers to the Alhambra, 5 to Ibn Sina, and 6 to Lapis.
Personnel
- Musical[2]
- with
- David Torn – guitar (tracks 2 and 4)
- Andrew McGowan – bass (track 2)
- Forrest Fang – violin (track 3)
- Hans Christian – cello (track 4 and 7)
- Mark Forry – Balkan kaval (track 6)
- Technical[2]
- Graphical[2]
- Cover photo: Robert Holmes (Sausalito)
- Artist photo: Brad Cole
- Art direction: Stephen Hill
- Design: Stephen Hill, Jeremy Hulette
References
- ^ a b c d Allmusic, "Seven Veils".
- ^ a b c d e f g h Rich, "Seven Veils".
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