Axiom of Choice Title: Beyond Denial Label: Time Traveler Music Excellent music that grows out of the Persian tradition without being rigidly confined to it, but also without mindlessly incorporating Western pop influences. For example: they use a nylon string acoustic guitar they modified themselves to play the quarter tones needed for Persian music. All very melancoly, sometimes sinister, particularly on the epic track: (2) "Desert Storm" (nearly 13 minutes). Other standout tracks: (1) Melancoly acoustic guitar sound, Beautiful male and female vocals. (6) Begins with soft female vox (comparable to Sheila Chandra), and segues to an acoustic guitar instrumental. (7) Fast tense percusion sets the tone for this piece, which has a very full, almost orchestral feel to it. For another fast track, try (5). Some good slow simple instrumental tracks: (3), (8) Also notable: (9) Male vox reciting something acapella, but with much echo. *I* like this anyway. (4) Short instrumental piece, which reminds me of the Who's "Tommy". Track Times Titles ----- ----- ----- 1 4:06 Valeh 2 12:53 Desert Storm 3 5:27 Kaef 4 1:00 Pulse 5 4:48 Rhythm Riddle 6 8:42 Whisper 7 5:22 Panj 8 2:28 Kashmir 9 1:33 Moon Light Contact info: Time Traveler Music A dicision of X DOT 25 1240 Powell Street Emeryville, CA 94608 USA (510) 601-8600 Fax: (510) 601-9800