A sonic exploration of Turkey's cultural melting pot
Istanbul's rich and complex history has led to its development as a melting pot of ancient cultures influenced by both the east and west. This is largely due to being the center point of the Silk Road, the network of trade routes that connected the East and West and was central to the economic, cultural, political, and religious interactions between the two regions from the second century BCE to the 18th century.
That's why for this pack, musicians from the Istanbul Music Conservatory not only explored the sounds of Turkey through time but also the sounds of neighboring countries, Iran and Egypt.
Take a tour through Turkey's most iconic classic and modern instruments across percussion, wind, and strings. Dig into rare sounds for your productions sure to capture attention and take your listeners on a sonic journey unlike any other.
Musicians who played in this session are Ilker Ciraci, Ugur Eren Erdogan, and Samet Arslan. The baglama was recorded through a Great River preamp; flutes on a Bock 47 through a Shadow Hills Mono Gamma preamp; and percussion on C414s through Pacifica p1s and Royer Ribbon mics through an Avedis ma5.
