Oriental - asian music ideas??

N3zqik · 06-24-2014, 07:27 AM

I've taken quite a liking to this kind of music for some time now, and would like for someone with knowledge to provide me with a starting point maybe??

Please, if anyone has any suggestions ? Instrumental or with vocals it doesn't matter as long as it is nice.

For some examples: Fifth Guardian - from Epica's new album ; Some songs from the Journey soundtrack maybe (even though i don't think they're very asian like)

It's my first post, so don't be very harsh

Thank you.

Loomer29 · 06-24-2014, 08:22 AM

The only musician that springs to my mind to suggest to you is a Syrian born Iraqi raised oud player called Khyam Allami.

He's worked with more western rockier bands but his best stuff is generally his solo oud work.

I think he once appeared at a BBC Proms concert.

I hope that's helped a bit.

Carpe Mortem · 06-24-2014, 12:33 PM

Osamu Kitajima is a japanese artist from the 60s and 70s, chill stuff with a decent amount of cultural influence.

Orphaned Land is a band specifically dubbed 'oriental metal', I'd suggest the track 'Ocean Land'.

N3zqik · 06-25-2014, 07:07 AM

Thank you so much for the suggestions guys. Khyam Allami is nice and all but i was looking for something more orchestral maybe? Osamu Kitajima is very interesting and thank you so much for pointing him out. As for orphaned land, sorry but I don't really like that kind of music

. it frightens me a little

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N3zqik Groupie Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2	Oriental - asian music ideas?? I've taken quite a liking to this kind of music for some time now, and would like for someone with knowledge to provide me with a starting point maybe?? Please, if anyone has any suggestions ? Instrumental or with vocals it doesn't matter as long as it is nice. For some examples: Fifth Guardian - from Epica's new album ; Some songs from the Journey soundtrack maybe (even though i don't think they're very asian like) It's my first post, so don't be very harsh Thank you.

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Loomer29 Groupie Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 18	The only musician that springs to my mind to suggest to you is a Syrian born Iraqi raised oud player called Khyam Allami. He's worked with more western rockier bands but his best stuff is generally his solo oud work. I think he once appeared at a BBC Proms concert. I hope that's helped a bit.

06-25-2014, 07:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
N3zqik Groupie Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2	Thank you so much for the suggestions guys. Khyam Allami is nice and all but i was looking for something more orchestral maybe? Osamu Kitajima is very interesting and thank you so much for pointing him out. As for orphaned land, sorry but I don't really like that kind of music . it frightens me a little