effusion-music
EFFUSION unrestrained outpouring of tranquil exotic music.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
2008 The Sun Will Shine Again' is a beautifully crafted album, a sensuous blend of Guitars, Flute, Sax and voices with pulsating world drums and percussions and the effortlessly evocative feel of a film score. EFFUSION has combined a wealth of talent and expertise to create this album of heart and passion, an album that oozes pure class and hypnotic melody.
The debut album release of "Blue Illusions" took place in 1997. This instrumental album expressed a unique sound comprised of a mixture of styles blended from Mediterranean, Iberian and European jazz flavors, with a musical fervor that transcends popular beats. The leading solo instruments Flute, Spanish guitar - Rafik Oganian, Saxophone - Hagop Nalbandian, with serene yet supremely sensual whispered words and vocals - Monika Armendariz, mystical Arabic chants - Ara Shahbazian
Summer of 2001 brought about Effusion’s second CD, “Impulse”. Effusion experimented with songwriting. Three videos were released along with the CD. To better equip you with the feel of “Impulse”, here is a quote from Music Connection Magazine:
“tranquil acoustic-type pop with lots of exotic world music flavor. The production quality is crystal clear and captures the exotic vibe very well. Musicianship is impressive this is the kind of music that will not rock your world just make it a more soothing place to live.”
In 2002 Effusion’s third CD, “Mystery”, unveiled a more dynamic and expressive work. The blend of pulsating synth-lines, screeching guitars and harmonic vocals - Rafik Oganian, gives the listener an unmistakable Effusion groove. The simple lyrics exude emotion that will draw you under its spell.
2004 “How I Feel”. Effusion’s most dark and personal work. The forth Effusion album titled “How I Feel” is a vocally driven endeavor that displays a side of Effusion that has never been heard or seen before. The blend of melodic strings, moody guitar phrases and harmonic vocals will drive your senses to a level of rapture. This CD takes you through a ride that ranges from dark and mysterious, to sexy and seductive.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
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