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An Ancient Observer

2017 studio album by Tigran Hamasyan

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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References

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    Giancola, Guerino (May 6, 2017). "April 2017, Best Jazz Album: An Ancient Observer by Tigran Hamasyan". Retrieved May 22, 2019.
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    Nelson, TJ (April 26, 2017). "Lush Observations". World Music Central.org. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
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    Schnee, Guillaume (February 8, 2017). "Tigran Hamasyan revient en solo avec "An Ancient Observer"". Fip Radio. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
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    Tamarkin, Jeff (May 2, 2017). "Tigran Hamasyan: An Ancient Observer (Nonesuch)". JazzTimes. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
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    Skinner, Jared (March 29, 2018). "On 'For Gyumri', Tigran Hamasyan Wraps His Virtuosic Skill in Emotive Sonic Structures". PopMatters. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
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    Lemke, Uli. "Tigran Hamasyan: For Gyumri". Jazz Thing. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
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