Almora

Almora were given birth to while the symphonic metallic task of guitarist Soner Canozer in 2001. A previous person in Knight Errant, Canozer had been acquainted with the violin in metallic music; nevertheless, for Almora he opt for more ambitious strategy. Mixing soprano vocals with violin, flute, yayli tanbur (a Turkish bowed device), and piano parts, the music group received essential acclaim through the Turkish and worldwide press. Featuring tracks compiled by Canozer, Almora’s 1st launch was the Standing up Still & Cyrano EP in 2002. With Ahmet Sogutluoglu and Nihan Tahtaisleyen posting vocal responsibilities (and Tahtaisleyen also playing the violin), the group also included Canozer (acoustic guitar, yayli tanbur), Vefa Erdem (bass), Serkan Karabiyik (drums), and Bilge Kocaarslan (flute). The group’s debut recording adopted that same yr — Gates of your time surprised actually the bandmembers, since it reached a product sales number not often skilled by Turkish metallic acts. Prompted, Almora released their second recording, Kalihora’s Song, the next yr. Improved musicianship, added orchestration, and even more feminine vocals impressed the enthusiasts and media, and in addition garnered some worldwide attention. However, it had been 2004’s Shehrazad that produced Almora a really international act. Using a high-class creation, the orchestration was finally melded using the steel components. Praised by Western european steel magazines, the record was also released in Japan, where it produced a huge influence. Famous Japanese musical movie theater Takarazuka made a decision to consist of two of Almora’s music within their musical Revue of Dreams. The record was also contained in the Best Five Turkish Rock and roll Albums Containing British Lyrics List made by the favorite Turkish music newspaper Blue Jean. 1945, Almora’s 4th studio record, premiered in 2006. The record highlighted Turkish tenor opera vocalist Hakan Aysev on two music, and the substitute of lead vocalist Nihan Tahtaisleyen with Nihan Kiziltan. 1945 satisfied expectations as well as surpassed them, placing more weight over the shoulder blades of head Canozer. Adored by the neighborhood steel periodicals, 1945 was also released in Japan and Mexico in the next months. Afterwards that calendar year, the initial three Almora albums had been also released in Mexico. For Almora’s 5th record, Kiziltan still left the music group and Duygu Sahin overran the mike. The all-Turkish Kiyamet Senfonisi, released in 2008, guest-starred Ogün Sanlisoy, drummer Arbak Dal, and Burak Kulaksizoglu. The record highlighted a mellower, folkish design, relying even more on the feminine vocals and symphonic atmosphere. “Tilsim” premiered as an individual. After Kiyamet Senfonisi, creator Canozer thought we would release a single record with visitor vocalists, celebrating his 15th yr in music.