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Я виж какво намерих -
Обложките ми се сториха интересни и питах чичко Гугъл, тъй като името не ми говори нищо. В Amazon се оказа, че има няколко негови албума и всички са оценени с 4.5-5. Любопитно ми станаха отзивите на купувачи (а те не са малко, което също говори нещо за качеството), ей този много ми хареса:
THE VERY FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS CD, A COUPLE YEARS AGO, IT JUST HYPNOTIZED ME. IT IS BY FAR A GREAT RELAXING CD. JUST DIM THE LIGHTS, TURN SOME CANDLES ON, HAVE SOME WINE, AND SIT BACK WITH SOMEONE IN FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE AND YOU WILL BE IN A TRANCE. MY GIRLFRIEND LOVES THIS CD AND IT IS JUST THE RIGHT TYPE OF MUSIC FOR LOVE MAKING. YOU GOTTA HAVE AN ARMIK CD!
После му потърсих биографията и ми стана още по-интересен:
Armik strums the heartstrings like some mythic master of romance. His guitar serves as a soulful, emotive voice, demonstrating a technique that is both wild and refined. His music is passionate, sensual, exotic and definitely romantic. Flamenco virtuoso Armik is a passport to an intoxicating musical world. His compositions are sultry Caribbean and Latin rhythms meshed with provocative Old World melodies.
Fusing traditional Spanish melodies with jazzy improvisation and progressive rhythms. Armik has concocted a passionate new sound recognized by so many as his own unique style described as "Latin-gypsy-jazz".
His six successful albums on Baja/TSR Records, "Rain Dancer", "Gypsy Flame", "Rubia", "Malaga", "Isla del Sol" and "Rosas del Amor" have clearly set new standards for "New- Flamenco" music. All six albums have been on the Billboard charts in the New Age and World music categories as best selling albums.
Building on his legacy of excellence & invention Armik has produced and arranged all of his albums. "Every song is played in one take," the guitarist says proudly. A lot of times musicians will punch-in and overdub the parts, but I am totally against that. You lose the emotion and feeling when you work that way, and emotion is very important to me and my music".
Armik is a true citizen of the world. He is of Armenian descent living in Southern California. At the age of seven he became so enamored with classical guitar that he pawned his watch for one. He hid the instrument in the basement of his house, when he practiced unbeknownst to his family.
By the time his mother made the discovery, Armik was exhibiting a prodigious talent for music and the family began paying for his lessons. Determined to complete his formal training in record time, the guitarist completed the "Rudolf Solphege" instructional regimen in two years. At the age of 12 he was a professional recording musician. He started as Jazz professional and continued in that format for approximately 10 years.
Armik traveled frequently to Spain to play and study with various classical and flamenco musicians. Armik became an ardent student of Spanish folk music. "When I first touched a flamenco guitar and heard the sound, I realized I could talk through my instrument."
Armik moved to Los Angeles in 1981, where he currently resides. It was while performing with other artists that fans began to ask him when he was finally going to record his own album. He fulfilled those requests with the 1994 release of "Rain Dancer" which caught the music world unawares with its ripened, romantic sound. The album rocketed to the Top 10 Billboard’s New Age Albums chart, and received airplay in such major markets as San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Diego.
In 1995 Armik created Gypsy Flame, a logical progression from his1994 debut recording, Rain Dancer. Public response was effusive. Gypsy Flame reached GOLD status in Australia within a few months of its release. The 12 original compositions range from fiery salsas to jazz-inflected rumbas and luxuriant Spanish ballads. The guitarist takes his unique artistry to lofty new levels on Gypsy Flame. The rhythms featured here come from the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and South America, while the melodies echo the romantic ballads of Spain. Armik provides the finishing touch himself, performing his solos with jazzy improvisational fervor.
In 1996 his third album Rubia was released. The guitarist punctuates his well-tempered harmonic lines with fiery bursts of improvisation. This album finds Armik creating beautiful musical storms, and negotiating each squall and swell like a true virtuoso. With its sumptuous jazz, Latin and European overtones Rubia possesses the continental feel of a world classic. In fact, the album is titled after an instrument created expressly for Armik by the revered Spanish luthier Pedro Maldonado. Armik was so inspired by Maldonado’s handiwork that he composed two tracks in honor of the instrument and its maker, Rubia and Maldonado.
Malaga is Armik’s fourth album released in 1997. Like its creator, Malaga is ambitious, romantic and fervently experimental. Armik has since been credited with introducing Spanish folk music to a new generation of fans. Malaga is sure to win over converts. With its burnished melodies and flawless arrangements, the album is a symbol of excellence in a world overrun by musical mediocrity. His musicianship is evident from every track, which pulls the heartstrings with echoes of flamenco, Brazilian Samba & Mediterranean influences. Every track highlights Armik’s lightning fast fingers on his custom-made flamenco guitars. Malaga is music with passion.
Isla del Sol literally "Island of the sun" is Armik’s fifth and latest album released in May of 1999. This vibrant recording combines fiery flamenco guitar & tropical Caribbean rhythms with beautiful and passionate melodies. It is hot, exciting, romantic and very exotic. Unlike anything else you’ve ever heard before. Although the song writing and preparation for Isla del Sol took months, Armik recorded each song in just one take. Prior to any recording, Armik spends numerous hours selecting the best sound format, which is the result of the brilliant and clear sound that is heard on all of his albums. The artist says proudly "this is an album that is a combination of my lifetime education and experiences in recording and song writing". Isla del Sol will take you to far away places that can only be imagined in dreams. "This album is a reflection of my life. Music is my life," the guitarist proudly says.
Rosas del Amor, roses of love is Armik’s sixth and latest release. Twelve original songs like 12 beautiful roses tell the stories of love, passion, happiness and sometimes sorrow, simply life! Armik used twelve of his finest guitars from his collection of many. In Rosas del Amor, Armik showcases his masterful flamenco style. He has followed his heart to Spain and has combined the traditional flamenco with his own unique style and touch. Rosas del Amor is a jubilant celebration of the flamenco guitar. Armik describes the twelve songs as his own roses of love that he dedicates to everyone.
Armik’s sparkling style can be recognized all over the world. Behind the pleasant sound of free performing is the high level of technique, and perfect skill of guitar playing. With the success of his prior five albums Armik has won the hearts of many around the world and is admired by many fans.
The guitarist takes his rightful place as one of the world’s finest and best selling master flamenco guitarists. His six successful albums showcase the worldly sound of Armik. He has a special and unique style and touch that is distinguished from all others.
**To hear Armik’s music is to love it. It is an addiction, an inspiration, a necessity.**
А накрая си сложих линковете във флашгета. Та исках да ти кажа "мерси" с това толкова дълго писание  Ако не беше ти, нямаше да открия този прекрасен музикант  Редактирано от neon GOAt на 28.05.05 06:56.
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