Afrasiyab - Anatolian Tales (2004) [Full Album]

Afrasiyab is a fictional Anatolian post-rock band founded in the early 2000s, combining the rich history, mythology and cultural heritage of Anatolia with a modern sound. The band blends the atmospheric and experimental nature of post-rock with the mystical melodies of Anatolia and the deep melodies of the Middle East, creating music that transports its listeners beyond time and space. The band takes its name from Afrasiyab, a legendary character in Turkish and Central Asian mythology, and is known for its tracks that offer vast soundscapes filled with historical narratives.

Foundation and Early Years:
Afrasiyab, founded in 2003, has carved out a unique place for itself in the music world. The band members set out with the aim of combining the minimalism and broad melodic structure of post-rock with the melodies of Anatolia. They added a rich spirit to the atmospheric layers of modern music, drawing inspiration from Turkish mythology, legendary narratives of Turkish history and the deep cultural heritage of Anatolia. This creative blend has made Afrasiyab’s music unique and has invited its listeners into a fascinating world.

Musical Style:
Afrasiyab’s music encompasses both the spiritual and expansive soundscapes of post-rock and the folkloric tones of Anatolia. The band blends traditional Turkish instruments such as the bağlama, saz, and ney with reverb-filled guitars, atmospheric synthesizers, and rhythmic bass to create a modern sound. With long instrumental sections, layered guitar passages, and emotional crescendos, their music takes the listener on a mystical and epic journey.

Afrasiyab’s songs are also deeply inspired by Turkish history and Anatolian mythology. Their music is a modern reinterpretation of legendary characters, heroism, and cultural themes. Each album is shaped around a historical narrative; each track contains a deep story and layers of emotion.

Anatolian Tales (2004):
The band's best-known album is "Anatolian Tales", released in 2004. The album is like a musical exploration of Anatolia's thousands of years of history and mythology. Songs like "Kadesh", "Anatolian Tales", and "Caves of Cappadocia" open the doors to a journey that is both historical and mystical. The album's themes, filled with Anatolian legends, heroes, and mythological creatures, are combined with the broad dynamics of modern music.

Anatolian Tales had a great impact on both the local and global music scene. The album brought together the mystical stories of Anatolia with the atmospheric structure of post-rock, rapidly expanding the band's fan base. While listeners formed deep bonds with the historical and cultural references in the songs, the band also brought Anatolian culture to the world music scene.

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Traclist:
00:00 Mithra
04:24 Hitite
08:42 Troy
13:36 Dara
17:57 Anatolian Lion
23:24 Caves of Cappadocia
27:45 Kadesh
31:34 Ararat
34:50 Phrygian
39:44 Caravanserai Dream
44:06 Lydian Gold
47:22 Gates of Gordium

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