Seven Sages Of Mesopotamia - Tales From The Black Magheddo
by Benjamin Howarth
published: 8 / 7 / 2002

Label:
Htz Records
Format: CD
intro
Ambitious and original ambient electronica, with strong Middle Eastern sound, from Manchester-based solo act
Seven Sages of Mesopotamia is the product of Andy Dien from Manchester. It is a record that demonstrates a wonderful amount of ambition on the part of the artist, but also one that is a genuinely good listen. The great thing about the electronica scene at the moment is that, for all the bands who rip people off, there are plenty of artists around prepared to make independent records that whilst recorded cheaply still manage to be original. This record has at its beginning a strong middle-Eastern sound,which despite the fact it was made in Manchester sounds really convincing. It is a captivating and intelligent way to begin a record. For the most part though the record comes from an ambient electronica background. The music floats and is not challenging, but still sounds quirky. This seems to be because it is really sparse, with a prominent bass sound that really bursts out of the speakers at the album’s quieter moments. In short, this album, expansive in length, is thoroughly enjoyable.
Track Listing:-
1 Intro Nostra Manga2 Shah Of Iran
3 Apocryphal
4 Spirit Jive
5 Isfahan
6 Oblique Black
7 Detachi
8 Cirolni
9 Free Faith Org
10 Black Magheddo
11 Eigens Locano
12 Gauzian Eye
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