Sufi Music Ensemble - Sufi Music from Turkey (2002;2018)

Sufism broadly refers to the esoteric Islamic tradition represented by many strains, most of whom explain the creation of the universe with the principle of Unity of Being. The Sufi understanding is that God is the Sole Being and that all creatures manifest reflections of His Being. Music has always been part of religious rituals, producing forms and styles that remain as basic patterns of the societys musical tradition. Some of the Sufi branches utilized music as a significant spiritual training method whereas some other Sufis relied on other techniques. The Mevlevi order, which follows the path of Rumi, is a leading example of a Sufi branch that accompanies the inner teachings by intensely using the medium of music. Turkish Sufi music has been perfected throughout the ages across many countries. There are two types of Turkish Sufi music: the music employed at the mosque and at the tekke, or convent. This album features relaxing Sufi music recorded in Turkey. These works are played at the tekke at ceremonies of the whirling dervishes, as well as some never before recorded music commonly played in Turkish mosques.

01 - Ney Improvisation in Makam Dugah
02 - Ylahi in Makam Dugah
03 - Ney improvisation in Makam Huseyni
04 - Nefes in Makams Huseyni and Ussak
05 - Kanun improvisation in Makam Ussak
06 - Ilahi in Makam Ussak
07 - Improvisation with Kanun, Ney & Ud
08 - Modulation in the Makams Saba, Segah, Rast, Segah, Saba
09 - Ney Improvisation in Makam Saba
10 - Ilahis in Makam Saba
11 - Ud improvisation in Makam Hicaz
12 - İlâhis in Makam Hicaz
13 - Sabah Salati in Makam Dilkesaveran
14 - Kemence improvisation in Makam Segah
15 - Tekbir in Makam Segah
16 - Tanbur Improvisation in Makam Huzzam
17 - İlâhi in Makam Hüzzam
18 - Improvisation in Makam Rast