Nâqus by Denis Sorokin
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This work is based on the tradition melody called Nâqus - one of Gushe (melody) in the Persian Dastgah "Nava" (mode) from Iranian Radif (songbook) compiled by Musa Ma'rufi (1889-1965) for Tar (persian string instrument). Nâqus it is wooden or metal plate which uses as a bell in eastern churches.
After haiku by Vera Markova (1907-1995) in my english translation:
"With house owner
I mutely listen the evening bells.
Falls willow leaves."
With restless thoughts of Iran's people...
Tracklist
| 1. | Nâqous | 4:44 |
Credits
Denis Sorokin - prepared acoustic bass guitar in just intonation tuning, cover photo & artwork
Recorded in one take on 26 February 2026 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
With many thanks to Jonbek Jonbekov
License
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Denis Sorokin is educated as classical and jazz guitarist. He mostly performs music of composers from Wandelweiser, and his own experimental transcriptions of medieval music. He works a lot with Taku Sugimoto, Stefan Thut, Eva-Maria Houben, Anastassis Pillippakopoulos and many other composers. He also plays free improvised music with many musicians using different instruments and electronics.