A Fable is the fourth album by Tigran Hamasyan released in February 2011.[8][1][3][9] Tigran uses traditional Armenian hymns, Armenian poetry and Armenian folk music as the basis for the tracks on the album.[10][4][11] The album also draws influences from Jazz, Rock and Pop.[5][7] Tigran in an interview said that he chose the name of the album "... because each composition tells a story ... [and] people can relate to fables because they are both simple, yet deep."[3][11][7] He only used his first name on this album's release, but has used his full name in subsequent albums.[12]
A Fable | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 2011[1] | |||
Recorded | February 2010[2][3] | |||
Genre | Armenian folk music, jazz and other styles[2][4][5] | |||
Length | 56:07 | |||
Label | Verve and EmArcy[2][4] | |||
Tigran Hamasyan chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Jazzwise | [2] |
The Guardian | [4] |
All About Jazz | [1] |
The Daily Telegraph | [6] |
Armenian Pulse | [7] |
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Tigran Hamasyan
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Rain Shadow" | 1:36 |
2. | "What The Waves Brought" | 6:30 |
3. | "The Spinners" | 2:58 |
4. | "Illusion" | 1:31 |
5. | "Samsara" | 5:33 |
6. | "Longing" | 5:06 |
7. | "Carnival" | 2:45 |
8. | "The Legend Of The Moon" | 5:32 |
9. | "Someday My Prince Will Come" | 3:39 |
10. | "Kakavik (The Little Partridge)" (Traditional Armenian folk song) | 5:56 |
11. | "A Memory That Became A Dream" | 2:37 |
12. | "A Fable" | 5:05 |
13. | "Mother, Where Are You?" | 2:26 |
14. | "Looking For The Block" | 5:00 |
Total length: | 56:07 |
References
edit- ^ a b c Walker, Charles (April 10, 2011). "Tigran Hamasyan: A Fable". All About Jazz. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ a b c d Flynn, Mike (August 23, 2011). "Tigran – A Fable ★★★★". Jazzwise. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ a b c "A Fable". Fip. February 27, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ a b c d Fordham, John (September 8, 2011). "Tigran: A Fable – review". The Guardian. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ a b Parri, Paola (March 19, 2011). "Tigran Hamasyan, A fable (Verve, 2011) - Pianosolo, il portale sul pianoforte". pianosolo.it. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ Hewett, Ivan (September 2, 2011). "Tigran: A Fable, CD Review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Tigran Hamasyan – With A Fable". Armenian Pulse Radio & Entertainment. April 13, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ Silver, Marc (December 22, 2011). "Tigran Hamasyan: A Pianist's Mellow Ode To 'Mother'". NPR. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ "A Fable". Télérama. February 14, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ Cohen, Sharonne (November 18, 2011). "Tigran Hamasyan: A Fable". JazzTimes. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ a b "Tigran Hamasyan: discografia, biografia, album e vinili - UMG". Universal Music Group. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ "Tigran Hamasyan An Ancient Observer". VisionMusica. March 17, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2019.