Mockroot
Tigran Hamasyan · 2015
58 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A rich tapestry of jazz fusion interwoven with Armenian folk motifs that invites deep emotional reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Song for Melan & Rafik — This track features intricate piano lines combined with a haunting melody, exemplifying Hamasyan's ability to blend technical prowess with emotional depth.
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The Roads That Bring Me Closer to You — With its lyrical piano phrases and rhythmic complexity, this piece encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of love and connection.
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Double-Faced — This composition showcases contrasting dynamics and moods, highlighting Hamasyan's skill at merging traditional sounds with avant-garde jazz techniques.
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Out of the Grid — As the closing track, it brings together the various musical threads woven throughout the album, culminating in an expansive improvisational journey.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalMockroot showcases a sophisticated blend of jazz and Armenian folk influences, making it both distinctive and engaging.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate piano melodies that often intertwine with complex rhythmic patterns, creating a dynamic interplay throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional Armenian instruments and motifs, seamlessly blending them with modern jazz elements.
- The first half of the album maintains a brisk tempo, while the latter half introduces slower, more contemplative pieces that allow for reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with resolution
- deep introspection during listening
- wave-like pacing throughout album
- emotional depth in each track
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Tigran Hamasyan released Mockroot in 2015, he had already established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary jazz, following his critically acclaimed album Shadow Theater from 2013. This album marks a continuation of his exploration into blending traditional Armenian music with modern jazz elements, showcasing his growth as a composer and pianist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vijay Iyer· Hiatus Kaiyote· Brad Mehldau
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 To Love 2:06
- 2 Song for Melan & Rafik 5:56
- 3 Kars 1 5:26
- 4 Double-Faced 5:30
- 5 The Roads That Bring Me Closer to You 4:16
- 6 Lilac 4:10
- 7 Entertain Me 3:19
- 8 The Apple Orchard in Saghmosavanq 4:22
- 9 Kars 2 (Wounds of the Centuries) 1:34
- 10 To Negate 5:17
- 11 The Grid 5:56
- 12 Out of the Grid 10:25
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