An Ancient Observer
2017 studio album by Tigran Hamasyan
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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]
GenreArmenian folk music and other styles[1]
Length44:57
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| Released | March 31, 2017[1][2] | |||
| Genre | Armenian folk music and other styles[1] | |||
| Length | 44:57 | |||
| Label | Nonesuch Records[3] | |||
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| The Guardian |   [3] |
| DownBeat |  [4] |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Tigran Hamasyan.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Markos and Markos" | 5:38 |
| 2. | "The Cave of Rebirth" | 5:39 |
| 3. | "New Baroque 1" | 1:50 |
| 4. | "Nairian Odyssey" | 11:00 |
| 5. | "New Baroque 2" | 1:36 |
| 6. | "Etude No. 1" | 2:08 |
| 7. | "Egyptian Poet" | 2:21 |
| 8. | "Fides Tua" | 4:51 |
| 9. | "Leninagone" | 3:56 |
| 10. | "Ancient Observer" | 5:58 |
| Total length: | 44:57 | |
