Looking at the Earth

by Gunesh

Looking at the Earth cover art

Hailing from the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic, this extraordinary ensemble seamlessly fused intense jazz-rock virtuosity with complex traditional Central Asian modal structures. The drumming of Rishad Shafi acts as the powerhouse of the recording, driving labyrinthine brass arrangements and blistering guitar solos. It remains one of the most revered and fiercely unique musical artifacts of the Soviet groove era.

Genres

  • Jazz Fusion
  • Jazz-Rock

Tracklist

  1. Байконур = Baikonur
  2. Бу Дерды = Bu Derdy
  3. Восточный Экспресс = Oriental Express
  4. Ритмы Кавказа = Rhythms Of The Caucasus
  5. Ветер С Берегов Ганга = Wind From The Gang
  6. Вьетнамские Фрески = Vietnamese Frescoes