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Astris

by Iasi Ensemble

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1.
Whirling Desert 06:24
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" I don't know how many days more This innocent soul will burn out Oh dear kindful lord, it will be forever Life is in the fire of sorrow I am burning in, always "
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Dancing with the Unknown 02:40
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Symphony of Soil 12:12
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(translated from Sorani) " Heart, can you give us a sign? People, can you hear us? Heart, can you tell us? Heart, can you guide us? We will follow our heart We will surrender our heart to the path it wants to go Heart, can you hear us? Heart, can you guide us? Heart, can you give us a sign? Life is not going as we expected ... Heart, can you teach us? What is life? Heart, can you tell us? Heart, can you hear us? Why are we here? "
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Symphony of Wind 11:54
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5.
Summer to Rain 07:47
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6.
Sea of Fire 11:01
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(translated from Persian, sung in Urdu) " Distractions and escapes will not calm The anxietes of the heart, I have tried to persuade my heart Many times, but it does not listen. My heart, you are restless with desire, While He is so carelessly self - sufficient, The spells of wordly enchantment that Bewitch you, Do not effect Him at all."
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Lake of the Heart 02:16
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8.
Astris 12:25
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9.
Dark Cloud 31:12
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Whirling Desert - Divine Version 06:24
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" I don't know how many days more This innocent soul will burn out Oh dear kindful lord, it will be forever Life is in the fire of sorrow I am burning in, always "
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Panchagni (The 5 fires) 11:16
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The meaning of the word “Iasi” is healing and has its origin from the Ancient Greek Goddess, Iaso. Iaso was the goddess of cures, remedies and modes of healing. She was a daughter and attendant of the medicine-god Asklepios, and worshipped as the goddess of recovery, in the temple of Amphiaraus at Oropus.

Iasi Ensemble is an international musical - artistic ensemble, created by the musician - composer Iasonas Psarakis in collaboration with music producer Nikolas Gkinis, and a diverse set of musicians from India, Iran, Kurdistan and Greece. The ensemble hopes to soothe the souls of people across the globe through the healing qualities of art and the union of diverse forms of arts and culture. They have received many awards by recognized International Music and Film Festivals for their creations, compositions, and arrangements in the music and film industry.

The name of their debut music album, “Astris,” comes from Greek Mythology. Astris was a star-nymph; daughter of the Greek sun-god, Helios, and wife of the Indian river-god, Hydaspes. She symbolizes the sacred marriage of two different cultures and histories. Similarly, elements of Indian Classical Music - Persian Classical Music - Sufi Music - Ancient Greek Music – Baul and New Age Music - have been meticulously harmonized to create an original and unique music genre. An ethereal painting where one is enriched by the dissolving of boundaries and surrender of cultures to a new multicultural rebirth that expands beyond limited world views.. The album has been honored with the Silver Medal at the Global Music Awards 2023 in California, USA.

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released December 15, 2023

Music Composer: Iasonas Psarakis

Music Producer: Nikolas Gkinis

Music Arranger: Iasonas Psarakis & Nikolas Gkinis



Vocals: Ayu Shi, Mokhtar Aslani, Rituparna Banerjee, Ilaa Ma

Sitar, Esraj, Setar, Bulgari, Turkish Rebab, Baglamadaki, Didgeridoo, Throat Singing: Iasonas Psarakis

Iranian Ney: Bahram Deyjour

Indian Tabla: Ricky Chakraborty

Synthesizer: Nikolas Gkinis

Kurdish Tanbour: Ador Hooyar

Dubki: Rubel Bhattacharya



Album Art & Design: Rija Yousuf

Poets & Lyricists: Hafez, Lalon Farkir, Mokhtar Aslani

Mastering & Mixing: Nikolas Gkinis - Groova Studio(Athens, Greece)

Music Label: Hihiri Pipiri Transcultural Sound Transmission

Sound Engineering- Recording:
Nikolas Gkinis - Groova Studio (Athens, Greece)
Neel Sarkar - Studio Chilekothaa (Santiniketan, India)
Mohammand Nosrati - Korshid Ahang Studio (Tehran, Iran)
Sanjay Khyapa - Jungle Studio (Santiniketan, India)
Sandipa Sarker - Dhaaron Studio (Kolkata, India)

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Iasi Ensemble is international musical - artistic ensemble, created by the musician - composer Iasonas Psarakis in collaboration with music producer Nikolas Gkinis and a diverse set of musicians from India, Iran, Kurdistan and Greece. They have recieved lot of awards by recognized International Music and Film Festivals for their creations ,compositons and arrangments in music & film industry ... more

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