OM – The Long Way / Audio CD

UPC 5998272701662

Made in Hungary

Product Details 

• Label: Art Formation
• Released: 1997
• Country: Hungary
• Genre: World, Fusion

Track Listing:

1. Windlessness – 2:45
2. The Kulu Valley – 7:58
3. Bulgaristan – 1:55
4. The Mountain – 6:49
5. Song of the Desert – 2:06
6. Legend for Basthet – 7:10
7. Dream – 5:45
8. There Far Away – 3:58
9. I Don't Know the Train for Home – 6:22
10. Flying Away Angel – 2:18
11. Dobrutro (Good Morning) – 1:45
12. The Long Way – 6:09
13. Ritual – 1:41
14. Funeral – 7:40
15. Like a River – 0:25
16. Sunny Dance – 3:14

Overview:

The Long Way by OM Art Formation takes listeners on an expansive journey through the depths of world music. The album features a rich fusion of acoustic and electric guitars, traditional percussion, and a variety of global instruments like the tabla, sitar, and didgeridoo. Through evocative tracks such as "Song of the Desert," "Flying Away Angel," and "The Long Way," the album explores themes of travel, mysticism, and spirituality. The unique instrumentation and melodies reflect the band's commitment to blending ancient traditions with contemporary sounds. Special atmospheric recordings from the Everest Concert in 1996 contribute to the album’s evocative and immersive atmosphere.

Key Credits:

• Composed & Arranged: Nikolay Ivanov (except for track 5, which was arranged by Georgi Anguelov)
• Recorded & Mixed: Blagomir Alexiev
• Producer: OM Art Formation & ARS Ltd.

• Artists:

  • Nikola Ivanov: Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Tambura, Sitar, Piano, Synthesizers, Block Flute, Voice
  • Rumen Semerdjiev: Electric Bass, Processor, Voice
  • Georgi Anguelov: Percussion, Tabla, Tupan, Tarambuka, Didgeridoo, Kaval, Bagpipe, Ghatam, Voice
  • Special Guest: Ivailo Vakavliev (Soprano Sax)

• Producer: OM Art Formation & ARS Ltd.

• Recording & Mixing: Blagomir Alexiev at ARS Digital Studio
• Cover Design: Nikolay Ivanov & Nina Kosseva
• Paintings: Nikolay Ivanov & Elza Artamontzeva
• Photos: Katia Gadjeva