John Berberian And The Rock East Ensemble - Middle Eastern Rock (1969)

Released originally in 1969, MIDDLE EASTERN ROCK is a unique, compelling fusion record from Armenian-American oud player John Berberian. The Rock East Ensemble, Beberian’s backing band, consists of the artist’s standard group, which specializes in traditional Armenian music with a jazz edge, and American session musicians who bring more of a rock sound. The results, which blend elements of psychedelia, free jazz, surf music, and various klezmer, African, and Middle Eastern textures, are dazzling, and are sure to thrill anyone with a taste for rare "outside" albums.



Tracklist:
1.01 - John Berberian And The Rock East Ensemble - The Oud & The Fuzz (4/4) (6:30)
1.02 - John Berberian And The Rock East Ensemble - Tranquility (6/8) (6:40)
1.03 - John Berberian And The Rock East Ensemble - Chem-OO-Chem (6/8) (6:01)
1.04 - John Berberian And The Rock East Ensemble - Iron Maiden (2/4) (3:54)
1.05 - John Berberian And The Rock East Ensemble - Flying Hye (9/8) (The Flying Armenian) (6:06)
1.06 - John Berberian And The Rock East Ensemble - 3/8+5/8=8/8 (5:16)
1.07 - John Berberian And The Rock East Ensemble - The Magic Ground (2/4) (4:23)