Nine Heavens | 
| Manufacturer: Six Degrees
Buy New: $8.99
Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 962
Genre: international-music
Media: Music Download
Running Time: 0 Minutes
ASIN: B001B6KX90
Publication Date: June 24, 2008
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Gorgeous! June 24, 2008
Woodsprite (MI United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
After anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new Niyaz album, I am thrilled to report that I am in no way disappointed. "Nine Heavens" is not merely a repeat of Niyaz's debut album, however. Instead, the music has gotten richer, more complex and velvety, with less emphasis on pulsing electronic trance rhythms. Worry not, however, it's still gonna move you...perhaps in a slightly more fluid expression. Despite the novelty of having two discs representing both the "electronic" and acoustic versions for 8 of the 9 songs, the music itself only differs slightly between them, and this is in no way a detriment. The differences are more subtle and nuanced, each thoroughly enjoyable in its own right. I can already imagine that I'll be listening to the slightly quieter acoustic version in the morning, and choosing the electronic version for evening.
For those fans of Azam Ali and/or Vas, you may recognize more of a similarity in the texture of this music than perhaps the first Niyaz album, with a return to more instrumental emphasis.
As good as I hoped June 25, 2008
O. Guerra
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
If you like Niyaz first album, Nine Heavens will not disappoint. As one other reviewer mentioned, there isn't as strong emphasis on electronic sound like in the song "The Hunt" but this is not to say someone who likes electronic music will be disappointed. Niyaz blends traditional and modern sounds, I'm always looking for bands that fuse different elements of world music together and Niyaz does it in perfect harmony, not to mention Azam Ali's voice is amazing. very few bands can accomplish this.
If you never heard of Niyaz and are looking for not just world music, but something different, Nine Heavens will not disappoint. The addition of the acoustic version is like having a completely different CD, not to mention, they could have waited six months before releasing the acoustic version.
The only negative thing I have to say is that the album is so good, it left me wanting more and I wish it was twice as long!
Absolutely Wonderful Music Niyaz June 25, 2008
Jay D. Remsen
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have been eagerly awaiting this album release as well. I suppose like many people I visit music sites listening to samples of peoples work from all over the world. Amazon, ITunes and many others have been wonderful for this type of thing. Several years ago I ran across Sunyata and have been following Azam Ali's musical career as well as her single releases Portals of Grace and the more recent Elysium for the Brave. What always strikes me in all of my musical wanderings is absolutely beautiful beautiful voices. I personally rank Azam's voice with that of Loreena McKennitt The Book of Secrets or Enya Watermark. The combination of Azam's voice and Niyaz's wonderful instrumentation has such a fresh and unduplicated feel that I find myself forever listening to her many albums over and over again.
Niyaz I loved the track configuration and sound of both the acoustic and electronic versions.
For you die hards its "Iman" :) (just wanted to be the first to post that)
Azam, Fresh and beautiful as always! keep up the wonderful work!
Niyaz is an unusual group that blends traditional and modern world music with spell-binding vocals by Azam Ali July 12, 2008
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Niyaz is an unusual group that blends traditional and modern world music with spell-binding vocals by Azam Ali, the multi-instrumental talents of Loga Ramin Torkian, and two-time Grammy Award nominee producer and remixer Carmen Rizzo. In "Nine Heavens", this trio of international talent superbly features Persian and Urdu mystical poems written by some of the most noted of the Sufi poets, as well as two original interpretations of traditional folk songs from Khorrassan, Iran, and a memorable folk song from Maras, Turkey. A multi-cultural masterpiece, "Nine Heavens" is flawless in execution and production, making it an enthusiastically recommended addition to personal and community library CD music collections and a 'must' for the growing legion of Niyaz fans both here and abroad.
The Ecstasy of Nine Heavens July 20, 2008
Amaranth (Northern California)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Niyaz's sophomore follow-up to their self-titled debut is an ambitious two CD set,"Nine Heavens." They make an otherworldly blend of Persian, Indian, Turkish, and New Age music. There are sacred songs in Urdu and Farsi. It's at once incredibly spiritual and sensual. Like Sinead O'Connor's "Theology",the first CD is electric while the second is acoustic.
"Nine Heavens" opens with the rhythmic "Beni Beni." There is the bittersweet "Feraghi-Song of Exile",and the sensual "Ishq-Love and the Veil." "Hejran" is a meditative instrumental. "Sadrang" has an Indian flavor. "Iman" is a lullaby dedicated to Azam Ali&Loga Ramin Torkian's son who bears that name,and was born recently. "Iman" is about the divine nature of motherhood.
The acoustic sessions opens with a more meditative version of "Beni Beni",and quieter versions of "Love and the Veil" and "Song of Exile." It's a chance to hear Niyaz stripped down to its basic elements.
"Nine Heavens" is celestial music. Be transported!
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