Mehmet Ali Sanlikol - The Electric Oud Man Speaks and You Listen... (2026) [Hi-Res]

The album "The Electric Oud Man Speaks and You Listen..." marks a significant milestone in Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol’s ongoing exploration of Middle Eastern musical systems within a modern Western framework. At the heart of this release is a custom-built electric oud, designed to allow the instrument to perform effectively in high-energy settings like jazz-rock and fusion while maintaining the microtonal flexibility essential to Turkish music. The tracks range from driving shuffles to contemplative pieces in the Nihavend makam, showcasing Sanlıkol’s technical mastery as a multi-instrumentalist and his profound command of both Ottoman court traditions and progressive jazz.

Tracklist:
1-1 Mehmet Ali Sanlikol - Pickin' a Shuffle Alla Turca [6:08]
1-2 Mehmet Ali Sanlikol - Another Dream in Nihavend [10:39]
1-3 Mehmet Ali Sanlikol - Talk About a Turkish Blues [7:20]
1-4 Mehmet Ali Sanlikol - A Poignant Truth [3:58]
1-5 Mehmet Ali Sanlikol - No Big Deal [4:35]