The Call Within cover

The Call Within

Tosin Abasi · 2020

47 min · 10 tracks · jazz · progressive metal

A seamless blend of Armenian folk melodies and modern jazz improvisation creates a transcendent listening experience.

Why this album works

'The Call Within' received widespread acclaim, securing a spot on numerous year-end lists and showcasing Hamasyan's innovative fusion of genres. The album's unique sound has influenced contemporary jazz and garnered attention for its integration of Armenian musical traditions into modern contexts.
Best for
dynamic journey with peaks wave-like pacing throughout transcendent listening experience
Context
In 2020, Tigran Hamasyan was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the contemporary jazz scene with 'The Call Within', his sixth studio album. This release followed his critically acclaimed project 'An Ancient Observer' (2018) and marked an evolution in his exploration of identity through music.
Stylistic neighbors
Coroner· Voyager· Opeth

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Levitation 21 Standout 5:05
  • 2 Our Film 5:13
  • 3 Ara Resurrected Standout 8:22
  • 4 At a Post-Historic Seashore 1:39
  • 5 Space of Your Existence 4:42
  • 6 The Dream Voyager 5:05
  • 7 Old Maps 2:30
  • 8 Vortex Standout 5:19
  • 9 37 Newlyweds 3:33
  • 10 New Maps 6:17

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