{"product_id":"east-west-ensemble-imaginary-ritual","title":"East-West Ensemble: Imaginary Ritual","description":"East-West Ensemble: Imaginary Ritual MUSIC AUDIO CD Middle Eastern Persian mix \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Magda \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eEast-West Ensemble: Imaginary Ritual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eEast-West Ensemble: Imaginary Ritual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eMagda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eMGD515\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eIsrael\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eWorld\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eMiddle Eastern \/ World Fusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEast-West Ensemble is a multicultural group that blends traditional Middle Eastern instrumentation with Western improvisation and compositional techniques. The ensemble features prominent musicians including Yisrael Borochov along with guest players such as Amir Shahzar and Anushiruan Ruhani, creating a fluid interchange between bowed, plucked and percussive timbres. Their work often moves between composed frameworks and open improvisation, drawing on Persian, Ethiopian and Israeli musical idioms to form a distinctive hybrid sound. The group is noted for sensitive arrangements, virtuosic soloing and a deep engagement with regional musical traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImaginary Ritual captures the ensemble’s cross-cultural explorations in studio recordings and composed pieces that evoke ritual, folklore and cinematic atmosphere. The album mixes shorter melodic pieces with extended compositions, including a homage to Ravel and arrangements that traverse Ethiopian, Persian and Levantine borders. Listeners can expect layered textures, modal melodies, and rhythmic interplay that highlight both ancient sonic gestures and contemporary compositional concerns. This release showcases the group’s ability to bridge traditions while offering fresh, evocative ensemble music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eP \u0026amp; C Yisrael Borochov. All tracks controlled by ACUM. Manufactured \u0026amp; Distributed by Magda. Cat No: MGD515.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eBandari\u003cbr\u003eAmir Shahzar \/ Yisrael Borochov\u003cbr\u003e5:23\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eLegend Of The Bird \u0026amp; The Donkey\u003cbr\u003eYisrael Borochov\u003cbr\u003e8:49\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eAziz Joon\u003cbr\u003eAnushiruan Ruhani\u003cbr\u003e4:07\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eImaginary Ritual In The Ethiopian-Persian Border\u003cbr\u003eYisrael Borochov\u003cbr\u003e8:48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eDaud'S Celebration\u003cbr\u003eYisrael Borochov\u003cbr\u003e8:20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eChautauqua (Homage To Ravel)\u003cbr\u003eYisrael Borochov\u003cbr\u003e15:25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Magda","offers":[{"title":"Used, But Great Condition In Sleeve","offer_id":67736689475862,"sku":"138367","price":46.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202610151613016888f319023cea.jpg?v=1792106104","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/east-west-ensemble-imaginary-ritual","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}