Nor Dar - Opus of the Lizard (1997)

In their first album Nor Dar (Tigran Sarkissian, Kora Michaelian, Orestis Moustidis) give us a unique sample of contemporary musical expression. The album is dedicated to Komitas, the man that worked tediously through his life, in order to collect and save the musical tradition of Armenia.

Nor Dar have the opportunity to give a new breeze to their musical tradition, enriching it with jazz-fusion schemes. The classical background of Kora Michaelian and her counting of jazz, gives her the opportunity to express in a modern language the endless melodic tunes she has raised with. The album 'Opus of the Lizard' won in 1998 the award for best album cover (artwork by Alexandros Kaloutas), with a special reference to the musical arrangements of the band, from the International Committee of the Armenian music Awards (Los Angeles, USA) - from libramusic website

Tracks:
1. Alagiaz 7:17
2. Sari sirun 5:14
3. Kaghanem anum 0:43
4. Chinares 4:06
5. Harsi berd 6:34
6. Hov arek 6:51
7. Dance 4:19
8. Apricot 1:33
9. Hoi nazan 2:29
10. Nazan 2:32
11. Alagiaz 0:41
12. Berd 5:35
13. Chinares II 6:10
14. Shurma 2:29
All compositions by Komitas - Arrangements by Kora Michaelian

Personnel:
Tigran Sarkissian (Duduk, Shevi, Zourna, Clarinet, Bass Recorder and Vocals)
Kora Michaelian (Piano, Synthesizer and Vocals)
Orestis Moustidis (Drums, Tabla, Bendir, Tuberleki, Nada Drum, Bells and Triangle)

Filefactory link
RS Part 1
RS Part 2

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