Music from the Armenian Diaspora
(Global Village CD 809)
This CD contains a number of traditional Armenian melodies expertly adapted for the oud by John Bilezikjian. The Armenian people have settled around the world as a result of historical circumstances, and each tune is popular among a particular group of Armenians.
1. Zepuri Neman (Like a Breeze) Koosan Shahen 2/4 4:00
2. Armenian Medley in 10/8 7:03
a) Arabkir Bar
b) Zungalow
c) Gamavor Zinvor (Volunteer Soldier)
d) Adzetzek Tara (Let the Hen Lay the Eggs)
e) Sirhar Yem (I am Lovesick)
f) Chem-oo-Chem (I Can't, I Can't)
3. Laz Havasi 7/8 2:53
4. Nazeh (To Flirt) 4/4 2:21
5. Tamzara 9/8 Karshilama (Face to Face) 4:57
a) Malatya Village
b) Keghe Village
c) Erzenga Village
d) Arabkir Village
e) Erzerum Village
6. Kessab Bar (Halaby Dance) Kessab Halay 2/4 2:12
7. Karsi Bar 2/4 2:10
8. Kher Pan (Good Thing) 2/4 2:30
9. Tamara (Karapet) 4/4 1:51
10. Medax Tashkinag (Silk Handkerchief) 4/4 2:37
11. Sevana Zgnorsnerou Bar (Sevan Fisherman's Dance) 5/4 by V. Kotoyan 2:04
12. Sheikhani (Assyrian Halay) 4/4 3:15
13. Djo Djan (Kaminyana) 4/4 1:47
14. Siroon Aghchig (Pretty Girl) 4/4 3:51
15. Halay 4/4 3:22
16. Oror (Lullaby) 12/8 3:11
17. Daldala/Satchme 5/8-9/8 4:09
18. Hassapo Serviko 2/4 4:12
