An Ancient Observer

An Ancient Observer is the 8th album by Tigran Hamasyan released 31 March 2017.[3][5][6][7][2] Two of the tracks on the album are developments of traditional Armenian melodies and all tracks have influences from Armenian folk music.[1][8] Tigran also draws inspiration from Jazz and Rock music, as well as the natural landscape of Mount Ararat.[9][10][6] This was Tigran's second album on Nonesuch Records.[5] The album is mostly solo piano, however, there is sparing use of electronics and vocals.[4][11][8][7] Tigran considers his next release, the EP For Gyumri, to be a companion work to this album.[12][13][14][15]

An Ancient Observer
Studio album by Tigran Hamasyan
Released	March 31, 2017[1][2]
Genre	Armenian folk music and other styles[1]
Length	44:57
Label	Nonesuch Records[3]
Tigran Hamasyan chronology
Luys i Luso (2015) An Ancient Observer (2017) For Gyumri (2018)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
The Guardian	[3]
DownBeat	[4]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Tigran Hamasyan.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Markos and Markos"	5:38
2.	"The Cave of Rebirth"	5:39
3.	"New Baroque 1"	1:50
4.	"Nairian Odyssey"	11:00
5.	"New Baroque 2"	1:36
6.	"Etude No. 1"	2:08
7.	"Egyptian Poet"	2:21
8.	"Fides Tua"	4:51
9.	"Leninagone"	3:56
10.	"Ancient Observer"	5:58
Total length:		44:57

References

1. "Pianist/Composer Tigran Hamasyan's New Solo Album, "An Ancient Observer," Out Now on Nonesuch Records - Nonesuch Records". Nonesuch Records. March 31, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
2. "An Ancient Observer - Tigran Hamasyan". AllMusic. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
3. Fordham, John (March 30, 2017). "Tigran Hamasyan: An Ancient Observer review – accessible Armenian-inspired solo piano". The Guardian. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
4. "Tigran Hamasyan - An Ancient Observer". DownBeat. April 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
5. Deo, Simone Del (March 31, 2017). "Review: Tigran Hamasyan – An Ancient Observer". Retrieved May 22, 2019.
6. Pauper, Jacques (November 8, 2017). "Tigran Hamasyan – "An Ancient Observer"". Retrieved May 22, 2019.
7. "Tigran Hamasyan New Solo Album "An Ancient Observer"". January 17, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
8. Giancola, Guerino (May 6, 2017). "April 2017, Best Jazz Album: An Ancient Observer by Tigran Hamasyan". Retrieved May 22, 2019.
9. Nelson, TJ (April 26, 2017). "Lush Observations". World Music Central.org. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
10. Schnee, Guillaume (February 8, 2017). "Tigran Hamasyan revient en solo avec "An Ancient Observer"". Fip Radio. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
11. Tamarkin, Jeff (May 2, 2017). "Tigran Hamasyan: An Ancient Observer (Nonesuch)". JazzTimes. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
12. Tamarkin, Jeff (June 21, 2018). "Tigran Hamasyan: For Gyumri (Nonesuch)". JazzTimes. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
13. "Tigran Hamasyan's "For Gyumri" Due February 16 on Nonesuch Records - Nonesuch Records". Nonesuch Records. January 10, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
14. Skinner, Jared (March 29, 2018). "On 'For Gyumri', Tigran Hamasyan Wraps His Virtuosic Skill in Emotive Sonic Structures". PopMatters. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
15. Lemke, Uli. "Tigran Hamasyan: For Gyumri". Jazz Thing. Retrieved May 27, 2019.