An Ancient Observer

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]

An Ancient Observer
Studio album by
Tigran Hamasyan
Released31 March 2017[1][2]
GenreArmenian folk music and other styles[1]
Length44:57
LabelNonesuch Records[3]
Tigran Hamasyan chronology
Luys i Luso
(2015)		 An Ancient Observer
(2017)		 For Gyumri
(2018)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Guardian[3]
DownBeat[4]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Tigran Hamasyan.

No.TitleLength
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

References
  1. "Pianist/Composer Tigran Hamasyan's New Solo Album, "An Ancient Observer," Out Now on Nonesuch Records - Nonesuch Records". Nonesuch Records. 31 March 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  2. "An Ancient Observer - Tigran Hamasyan". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  3. Fordham, John (March 30, 2017). "Tigran Hamasyan: An Ancient Observer review – accessible Armenian-inspired solo piano". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  4. "Tigran Hamasyan - An Ancient Observer". DownBeat. April 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  5. Deo, Simone Del (March 31, 2017). "Review: Tigran Hamasyan – An Ancient Observer". Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  6. Pauper, Jacques (November 8, 2017). "Tigran Hamasyan – "An Ancient Observer"". Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  7. "Tigran Hamasyan New Solo Album "An Ancient Observer"". January 17, 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  8. Giancola, Guerino (May 6, 2017). "April 2017, Best Jazz Album: An Ancient Observer by Tigran Hamasyan". Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  9. Nelson, TJ (April 26, 2017). "Lush Observations". World Music Central.org. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  10. Schnee, Guillaume (February 8, 2017). "Tigran Hamasyan revient en solo avec "An Ancient Observer"". Fip Radio. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  11. Tamarkin, Jeff (May 2, 2017). "Tigran Hamasyan: An Ancient Observer (Nonesuch)". JazzTimes. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  12. Tamarkin, Jeff (June 21, 2018). "Tigran Hamasyan: For Gyumri (Nonesuch)". JazzTimes. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  13. "Tigran Hamasyan's "For Gyumri" Due February 16 on Nonesuch Records - Nonesuch Records". Nonesuch Records. January 10, 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  14. Skinner, Jared (March 29, 2018). "On 'For Gyumri', Tigran Hamasyan Wraps His Virtuosic Skill in Emotive Sonic Structures". PopMatters. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  15. Lemke, Uli. "Tigran Hamasyan: For Gyumri". Jazz Thing. Retrieved 27 May 2019.


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