"Ethnic Silhouettes" is a captivating musical journey composed by the talented Tsippi Fleischer, released on June 15, 2001, under the Opus One label. This album is a testament to Fleischer's unique ability to blend diverse cultural influences into a cohesive and engaging musical experience. Spanning a duration of one hour, the album is divided into two main suites: "Ethnic Silhouettes" and "Four Old Winds," each containing six and four tracks respectively.
The "Ethnic Silhouettes" suite showcases Fleischer's prowess in creating evocative and atmospheric pieces, with titles like "Galabi Malan Yumma," "The Gown of Night," and "Towards Eternity" hinting at the rich tapestry of sounds and emotions that await. The "Four Old Winds" suite, on the other hand, draws inspiration from ancient myths and biblical tales, as seen in tracks like "The Goddess Anath," "The Judgement of Solomon," and "Daniel in the Den of Lions."
Throughout the album, Fleischer's compositions are characterized by their intricate melodies, lush harmonies, and dynamic rhythms, which seamlessly intertwine to create a sound that is both familiar and refreshing. Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply appreciate well-crafted compositions, "Ethnic Silhouettes" is an album that promises to captivate and inspire.
2001 Tsippi Fleischer2001 Tsippi Fleischer under exclusive license to Kame'a - Independent Music Group
Ethnic Silhouettes, Op. 42: No. 2, The Gown of NightTsippi Fleischer, Yemenite Folksong, Collage of Sixth Grade Pupils of The School At Rahat the Negev, Barbaros Erköse
Ethnic Silhouettes, Op. 43: No. 3, Souls ConsumedTsippi Fleischer, Rajmil Fischman, Yemenite Folksong, Collage of voices of old Eskimo women, Barbaros Erköse
Ethnic Silhouettes, Op. 44: No. 4, Ramblings of a VolcanoTsippi Fleischer, Yemenite Folksong, Computerized elaboration of Georgian men's voices, Barbaros Erköse
Ethnic Silhouettes, Op. 45: No. 5, Towards EternityTsippi Fleischer, Yemenite Folksong, Looped fragment of Georgian men's voices, Barbaros Erköse, Jelena Sotric
Ethnic Silhouettes, Op. 46: No. 6, Bird in the ForestTsippi Fleischer, Yemenite Folksong, Barbaros Erköse
Four Old Winds, Op. 26: No. 1, The Goddess AnathTsippi Fleischer, Yemenite Folksong, Irena Friedlander, Gilad Hildesheim, Oron Schwarz, Mira Zakai
Four Old Winds, Op. 27: No. 2, The Judgement of SolomonTsippi Fleischer, Yemenite Folksong, Cantabile Choir of the Petah Tikvah Municipal Conservatory of Music, Eva Pitlik, Ronen Ravid, Dan Ettinger
Four Old Winds, Op. 28: No. 3, Appeal to the StarsTsippi Fleischer, Yemenite Folksong, Ensemble Belcanto Frankfurt, Dietburg Spohr
Four Old Winds, Op. 29: No. 4, Daniel in the Den of LionsTsippi Fleischer, Yemenite Folksong, Male choir string ensemble, Avner Itai, Dan Ettinger
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