Armik - Discography 1994-2012 (22CD) [Repost]

Armik is one of the most popular guitar virtuosos of the Nuevo Flamenco genre, having appeared in Billboard Magazine's Top Ten New Age Artists in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008. Enjoy the 22 personal albums he has released in the period 1994-2012 (except the "best of" collections), in lossless. Really excellent guitar music for all new age nuevo flamenco fans.

Launching his solo career in 1994, Armik drew upon his jazz roots and flamenco passions to create a revolutionary twist on the emerging Nuevo flamenco sound. His invaluable compositions and performances cover an entire range of provocative melodies honed throughout his formative years to his delicate balancing of flamenco and classical guitar to the Latin and jazz influences that listeners hear in his music today. As a guitarist, he is one of the most adulated virtuosos of the Nuevo Flamenco genre, having attained this stature by virtue of his commanding presence among Billboard Magazine's Top Ten New Age Artists of 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008.

Armik was born in Iran of Armenian descent. When he was just seven years old, he pawned his watch for a classical guitar, which he hid and practiced on in the basement. Formal music lessons followed and Armik completed a rigid instructional regimen in just two years. At 12, he was a professional recording artist. While his early career focused mostly on jazz, Armik discovered the beauty and passion of Flamenco while visiting Spain during the 1970s when he saw the legendary Paco de Lucia perform. Driven by a fire for the tradition that has defined his musical life ever since, the young musician immediately switched from his Jazz guitar for an in-depth journey to the heart of Spanish music.

In 1981 Armik moved to Los Angeles to pursue this new direction, playing with other artists live and in the studio. By 1994 he released his solo debut album RAIN DANCER, a critical and commercial success that he followed with 1995's GYPSY FLAME (GOLD in Australia). At this point, Armik's reputation as a professional recording artist of Nuevo flamenco was such that expert Spanish luthier Pedro Maldonado created an instrument for him, the Rubia; Armik's 1996 album was recorded with, and named after it. The following year saw the release of MALAGA, and his fifth album, ISLA DEL SOL, appeared in 1999, followed by ROSAS DEL AMOR in the spring of 2001.

Armik, the internationally renowned Nuevo flamenco guitarist/composer/producer continues to blaze his guitar virtuosity around the world as the owner of the Bolero Records imprint, which was established in 2002. Since its inception, all of Armik's recordings have charted above the top ten rung on the Billboard New Age ladder of success; LOST IN PARADISE (2002), AMOR DE GUITARRA (2003), ROMANTIC DREAMS (2004), PIANO NIGHTS (2004), TREASURES (2004), CAFÉ ROMANTICO (2005), MAR DE SUEÑOS (2005), DESIRES, The Romantic Collection (2006), MI PASION (2006), CHRISTMAS WISHES (2006), GUITARRISTA (2007), A DAY IN BRAZIL (2007), BARCELONA (2008), FUEGO GITANA, The Nuevo Flamenco Collection (2008), SERENATA (2009), BESOS (2010) and CASA de AMOR (2012).

The first CD of Armik, released in 1994, and one of his best. In this outstanding album Armik balances technique and passion, talent and vibration. Exotic, tasteful, graceful, warm, energizing and calming by turns. A musical love letter.

TRACKLIST
01. For Annette
02. Rick's Cafe
03. Concierto de Aranjuez
04. Nights in Negril
05. Rain Dancer
06. Entre Dos Aguas
07. Sailing to Bimini
08. Tender Passion
09. Golden Palms
10. Zingaro




A wonderful album, quite different from Rain Dancer but the tunes have the same lilt and passion that has become the signature of Armik. It has the same dexterity and wizardry that makes our heads turn and we say, 'That is Armik.' The title track has all the zeal and enthusiasm of the gypsy life. The notes evoke the sense of adventure and reckless quests in us. The energy of the tune is marvellous and the whole tune is like a live wire humming with high voltage current.

TRACKLIST
01. Gypsy Flame
02. For Your Eyes
03. Dancing Shadows
04. Meet You in Heaven
05. Pure Paradise
06. Tear Drops
07. Montserrat
08. Alone With You
09. Tango Flamenco
10. Mystical Eden
11. Swept Away
12. Guitar Romance




The third personal album of Armik remained among the most popular. The mastery of the flamenco guitar plus the incredible and immense talent for conjuring up tunes and melodies of unheard passion and warmth made 'Rubia' a joy. Especially track 4, Mi Amor, is considered as an instrumental masterpiece. Enjoy.

TRACKLIST
01. Rubia
02. Seduction
03. Maldonado
04. Mi Amor
05. Escapade
06. Sapphire Dreams
07. Miracles
08. Romantic Whispers
09. Veil of Desire
10. Seychelles
11. Torreros
12. Follow Me




Armik starts to add orchestral support to his arrangements. In this album, the piano and the Spanish accordion have been used beautifully in Romantic Souls and Isle Of The Sun. Malaga is an album full of rich and diverse tunes. Grasping, squeezing, caressing, and releasing the emotions most deftly. A whistful mental journey along the corridors of time and space ; eternity and nothingness. Enjoy.

TRACKLIST
01. Malaga
02. Romantic Souls
03. Andalucia la Luna
04. Reflections of Paradise
05. Memories of Mallorca
06. Ritmos Flamenco
07. Fire Dance
08. Cartas de Amor
09. Pacifico
10. Isle of the Sun
11. Moonlight Fantasy
12. Until Next Time




Armik carries forward his established reputation of a master composer of tunes of surprising beauty and passion with this album. Armik has this amazing ability to completely relax the mind and soul through his music. This album is no exception. Once you hit play, just sit back and let the music entrance you.

TRACKLIST
01. Isla del Sol
02. Marbella
03. Heaven's Touch
04. Tropical Breeze
05. Hearts Racing
06. One Summer Night
07. You're My Love
08. Cordoba
09. Stolen Moments
10. Half Moon Bay
11. Forever and Ever
12. Una Guitarra




Armik's style transcends parameters circumscribed by Spanish guitarists as he takes his music beyond the realm of imagination. He is unparalleled, unrivaled and the world's greatest guitar maven. In his sixth album, he shows us, once again, his talent and impeccable style.

TRACKLIST
01. Lovers in Madrid
02. Lagrimas de Guitarra
03. Costa Brava
04. Sweet Felipe
05. Alegria
06. Midnight in Barcelona
07. Intro to Rosas del Amor
08. Rosas del Amor
09. La Gitana
10. Caribbean Rain
11. Primavera
12. Soledad




Armik's music capitulates the listener into zealous atmosphere and beautiful scenery. Lost In Paradise songs unfolds in progressively arresting scenic beauty in a landscape characterised by several waterfalls, tranquil and dazzling rivers and love. Absolutely soothing to your ears. This music is not greek, not armenian, not middle eastern, not even spanish (although with a lot of hispanic influence from flamenco) but it is all of the above plus jazz and flamenco rythms, mixed and combined together with the virtuosity of Armik. Enjoy.

TRACKLIST
01. Barcelona Sunsets
02. Lost in Paradise
03. Golden Touch
04. Bolero Passion
05. Almeria
06. Magic of Your Eyes
07. Treasures From Spain
08. Dreaming of You
09. Gypsy Love
10. Romantic Escape
11. Solo Para Ti




This 8th Armik's album has everything: spellbinding melodies, dazzling guitar play, sumptuous arrangements, intoxicating rhythms and catchy beats. All the songs are in a class of their own. "Amor de Guitarra" is a collection of beautiful latin and jazz motifs that are colored with the passion of Armiks sensuous guitar playing ability. It keeps with the spirit of his previous recordings, focusing mainly on infectious latin rhythms and jazz flavoured lyricl progressions. However, within Armik's new album there is an extreme sense of realism. His music seems to paint a portrait of many stories, dealing with themes of love, desire,and serenity. Technically, Armik's solo motifs are impressive, as they seem to float from his fingers with no difficulty.

TRACKLIST
01. Amor de Guitarra
02. Fiesta
03. Midnight Bolero
04. Fragile Hearts
05. Montego Bay
06. Romancero
07. Just a Dream
08. Gypsy Cafe
09. Dancing Camellias
10. String Dancer
11. For You




One of the most popular Nuevo Flamenco guitarists, Armik blends together traditional Spanish music with chic production and infectious beats on 2005's Cafe Romantico. Armik's modern approach to flamenco incorporates New Age, light jazz, and pop. Because of this, his music crosses stylistic lines with great ease. Songs such as "Rain Drops" and "Gypsy Romance" combine the virtuosity and stateliness of flamenco with a contemporary Carlos Santana-influenced Latin groove. The last track entitled "Guitar Passion," is the most authentic flamenco piece on this release.

TRACKLIST
01. Lovers Moon
02. Cafe Romantico
03. Rain Drops
04. Sweet Dreams
05. Madrid
06. Luceros
07. La Luna de Seville
08. Gypsy Romance
09. Puerto de Malaga
10. Tonight With You
11. Guitar Passion




Something "different" from Armik. The addition of a piano, gives a different spin to the guitar tunes and the result is really superb. An album that you must add to your collection.

TRACKLIST
01. Piano Nights
02. Red Roses
03. Caliente
04. Afternoon in Venice
05. Flames of Passion
06. Fairytale Moon
07. Thinking of You
08. Rossa Nova
09. Rainy Sundays
10. Dreams

"Romantic Dreams" is a special romance album from Armik. From beautiful sunsets to romantic nights, "Romantic Dreams" will ignite passion in everyone's heart. Eleven captivating, passionate compositions inspired by love and romance. On this CD, Armik strums the heart strings like some mythic master of romance. His sparkling style can be recognized all over the world. Behind the pleasant sound of free performing and his signature style is the high level of technique, perfect skill of guitar playing and his heart melting melodies. The vibrant musical flavors are captured faultlessly by Armik's fine flamenco guitar artistry. Compassion exudes as Armik manages to create something even more beautiful from one track to the next. His unique twist on the emerging Neuvo Flamenco sound skillfully blends classic elements of rumba, bolero and bossa nova combined with beautiful and seductive Latin jazz rhythms. His guitar truly serves as a soulful, emotive voice demonstrating a technique that is both wild and refined.

TRACKLIST
01. Romantic Dreams
02. Moments
03. Fantasia
04. Slow Dancing
05. Secret Wispers
06. Moonlight Cafe
07. Love Letters
08. Treasure Island
09. Your Touch
10. Ocean Breeze
11. Amor




Armik takes some new approach in this album, by adding a bit world element and jazzy background. Almost all songs are active and quickly put you in an uplifting mood. Mi Guitarra, is an amazing solo, with extremely fast Paco De Lucia-like playing. Armik is a virtuoso guitarist who can play very fast and still retain beautiful melody and emotions in the music. "Treasures" is really a very beautiful album that you will enjoy.

TRACKLIST
01. Treaures
02. Passion
03. Timeless
04. Moonrise
05. Magico
06. Summer Dreaming
07. Together
08. Blue Paradise
09. Mystical Breezes
10. Rumba Nuevo
11. Mi Guitarra




Armik has done his homework again. The beauty of this artist is not only his impeccable technique, but his choice of material. This is probably one of his best albums. The songs are not only well written and arranged, but also have strong creative entertainment power. Armik's melodic tunes and upbeat rhythyms will make sure you've got listening pleasure whether your enjoying it in the car, wearing a walkman and doing some other activity, or just sitting on the living room couch.

TRACKLIST
01. Azul
02. Mar de Suenos
03. Palmas De Oro
04. Puentes
05. Moorea
06. Intro To Sole
07. Sole
08. Santa Barbara
09. Spring Passion
10. Morning Sun
11. Ibiza




Armik's Christmas CD is one of the few seasonal albums that you can hear pleasantly all year long. His amazing talent and his creative arrangements have shifted these familiar Xmas tunes to a completely new dimension. Just listen to the first notes and you will agree that "Christmas Wishes" is a small masterpiece.

TRACKLIST
01. Silent Night
02. The First Noel
03. Little Drummer Boy
04. Feliz Navidad
05. God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
06. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
07. Jingle Bells
08. Do You Hear What I Hear?
09. What Child Is This?
10. Dancing Angels
11. Christmas Solo

One of the most admired Nuevo Flamenco guitarists on the music scene, Armik has acquired and shared a beautiful repertoire of rhythmical forms that make up Flamenco, Jazz, Latin and World music styles on eight chart-topping recordings. His distinctive sound has become instantly recognizable as fans around the world continue to show their enthusiasm for his sophisticated, passionate style. With MI PASION, Armik’s the songs are subtler, richer, but equally charming and passionate.

MI PASION is an entirely natural step for Armik. As a prime mover on the Nuevo Flamenco scene, his playing has taken on increased Jazz and World elements with a fairly even split between Nuevo and Classic flamenco rhythmic forms. Armik has deftly combined the classic palos with the majesty, drama and variety of emotional nuance one associates with Nuevo Flamenco. There is far more emphasis on his fluid, expressive soloing than on speed and unleashing a barrage of electronically tinged high notes to heat up the tracks. Armik gradually builds in intensity and underscores his great playing with consistent, stimulating guitar artistry.

As a composer, his songs offer a variety of feelings, moods and imaginative settings. His instrumentals speak in a language that immediately "take you there" or have you headed for the dance floor.

A genuine international star with culturally communal roots far deeper than many of his contemporaries, Armik remains dedicated to his passion for the advancement of the Nuevo Flamenco idiom more than ever. His endeavors have not only kept the Nuevo Flamenco corridors alive but extremely kicking for an almost exclusive audience at a time when many other Nuevo Flamenco artists have hopped on the folk-festival circuit. With MI PASION, you hold in your hands another virtuosic guitar showcase by Armik. This mix of balladry, jazz, world, and romantic flamenco styles, is his recipe for hot, up-tempo, creative music.

TRACKLIST
01. Calima
02. Mi Pasion
03. Rumba de Noche
04. Recuerdos
05. Warm Summer Nights
06. Bolero
07. Brisas
08. Libre
09. Sailing to Mallorca
10. Corazon
11. Guitarra del Sol




"Guitarrista" is yet another remarkable example of Armik's guitar excellence and Nuevo Flamenco sophistication. Share your passion for Nuevo flamenco songs in a relaxed, elegant setting that Armik has created for you on Guitarrista. An international star who pulls at your heart strings with his romanticism, gentle and sometimes fiery rhythmic strumming, all the while staying true to his adventurous soul, celebratory spirit and masterful guitar creativity.

TRACKLIST
01. Guitarrista
02. Felipe's Charm
03. Fire Within
04. Besos de Amor
05. Fantasia de Guitarra
06. August Moon
07. Maui Sunsets
08. Road to Hana
09. My Sunshine
10. Torremolinos
11. Noche de Guitarra




Welcome to Club Bolero! This is the first in a series of recordings produced and arranged by the world renowned master guitarist/composer/producer Armik. "A Day in Brazil" celebrates the bossa nova and includes several well known bossa nova standards as well as several new compositions from the master himself. Danceable, easy on the ears, romantic and sensual, you’ll love the rich, breezy, acoustic sounds that emanate from Armik’s guitar.

TRACKLIST
01. With You in Rio
02. Dindi
03. Corcovado
04. Black Orpheus (Manha de Carnaval)
05. Amor de Brazil
06. Brazilian Kiss
07. O Barquinho
08. Tropica
09. Sunset in Paradise
10. Your Lovely Smile




On "Barcelona", Armik's guitar virtuosity embodies the spirits of Spain and the Flamenco rhythms that echo throughout that country and around the world. Each song on this wonderful recording exemplifies Armik's own unique sonic paths and musical visions, which consist of beautiful melodies, exciting musical tapestries and seductive harmonic and rhythmic counterpoint.

TRACKLIST
01. Barcelona
02. Cordobes
03. Toledo
04. Casa Patas
05. Sunset in Paradise
06. A Day in Malaga
07. Laredo
08. La Rambla
09. Majestic Montserrat
10. Piazzo Di Spagna
11. La Gitana De Seville




Fuego Gitana reflects Armik's visions of the universality of love, romance and intimacy and span over a decade of songwriting and performing. Armik offers this amazing compilation of his most inspired and spontaneous expressions with two brand new songs, Cadiz, and Fuego Gitana, which speak to a more contemporary version of flamenco fire. Come experience the delight of rediscovering some of Armik's greatest hits. This excellent compilation of 14 songs shares his special guitar skills, world-class technique and original stories of love, passion, happiness and life.

TRACKLIST
01. Cadiz
02. Fuego Gitana
03. Azul
04. Golden Touch
05. Passion
06. Treasures
07. Barcelona
08. Blue Paradise
09. Moonlight Cafe
10. Treasures From Spain
11. Barcelona Sunsets
12. Casa Patas
13. Fire Within
14. Your Lovely Smile




"Serenata" captures Armik's virtuosic guitar artistry and impeccable techniques on eleven brand new songs. He explores fresh and uncharted territories filled with passionate new melodies, rhythms and unique harmonic approaches. Armik's sound sweep is natural, exotic and romantic as he unleashes his purest impulses and most deft inspirations on these breathtaking tracks. His works are significant and make this recording a solid, sharply focused addition to Armik's amazing repertoire and to the increasingly popular Nuevo Flamenco genre.

TRACKLIST
01. Serenata
02. Cafe Siena
03. Rain
04. Piazza San Marco
05. Sangria
06. Barceloneta Beach
07. 4 Nights In Venice
08. San Juan
09. Via Veneto
10. Moon Over Malagia
11. Speechless




On "Besos" Armik seeks out the poetry beneath the music's surface with surges of passion and romance. The result is an innovative presentation of unforgettable emotions that Armik conveys from start to finish. Armik has composed 12 breath-taking songs that transcend the sonics of the genre and which demonstrate his ability to combine the Andalusian art of flamenco with his sentimental themes, spirit, lyricism and elegance.

TRACKLIST
01. Our Night
02. Espana
03. Besos
04. Estrellas
05. Dancing Butterflies
06. Esperanza
07. Soleares
08. Santiago
09. Paraiso
10. Amor Mio
11. Malibu Nights
12. Mi Mundo




On Casa De Amor, the latest Armik's release, the songs are dreamlike stories that illuminate the passion and the joy of Spanish guitar. They embody everything that is the flamenco, totally consumed by passion yet never destroyed. Each composition reveals Armik's stunning artistic freedom and skillful technique as a guitarist who is full of compassion, intensity and romance. These beautiful songs also celebrate the power of his music to move, to heal and to unfold the mysteries hidden within the stories behind the songs. Casa De Amor is an exemplary display of Armik's guitar virtuosity.

TRACKLIST
01. Casa De Amor
02. Andalusian Nights
03. Flames
04. Golden Waves
05. Tesoros
06. Pure Magic
07. Serenity
08. Infinito
09. Hidden Paradise
10. Jerez
11. Story Teller