The Fourth Light
Niyaz · 2015
46 min · 9 tracks · world music
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with traditional Persian melodies, blending contemporary world music with deeply rooted cultural expressions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sabza Ba Naz (The Triumph of Love) — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its lush instrumentation and powerful vocal delivery, encapsulating the essence of love as a transformative force.
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Aurat (Woman) — This song emphasizes female empowerment through evocative lyrics and stirring melodies, showcasing Niyaz's commitment to addressing women's rights within cultural narratives.
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Khuda Bowad Yaret (Divine Companion) — With a haunting melody and reflective lyrics, this track explores themes of companionship and spirituality, illustrating the album's deeper philosophical undertones.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively merges traditional and contemporary sounds, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness in its world music genre.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional journey throughout
- ethereal soundscapes for reflection
- immersive listening for introspection
- cultural expressions in every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, The Fourth Light is Niyaz's first album after their acclaimed 2012 release, [The Fourth Light](https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/ca40481e-96cb-4d89-a2f5-fc5157f58784). This album showcases their continued evolution in merging modern electronic elements with ancient folk traditions, solidifying their place in the world music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Azam Ali· Mercan Dede· Dulce Pontes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sabza Ba Naz (The Triumph of Love) 5:06
- 2 Tam e Eshq (The Taste of Love) 5:27
- 3 Eyvallah Shahim (new rendition) (Truth) 5:50
- 4 Yek Nazar (A Single Glance) 3:43
- 5 Man Haramam (I Am a Sin) 5:09
- 6 Aurat (Woman) 4:15
- 7 Khuda Bowad Yaret (Divine Companion) 5:13
- 8 Shir Ali Mardan (Song of a Warrior) 5:57
- 9 Marg e Man (My Elegy) 5:28
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