{"title":"Djivan Gasparyan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDjivan Gasparyan (1928-2021) was an Armenian duduk player, composer, and educator. He gained international recognition with his debut album released by Brian Eno's label. Throughout his career, he collaborated with renowned musicians such as Ludovico Einaudi, Brian Eno, David Sylvian, Peter Gabriel, and Michael Brook. Gasparyan's music also graced the soundtracks of Hollywood films like 'The Siege' and 'Gladiator'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis unique talent on the duduk, a traditional Armenian woodwind instrument, captivated audiences worldwide. With his soulful melodies and emotive performances, Gasparyan became a revered figure in the world of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy the enchanting sounds of Djivan Gasparyan's music, you may also appreciate artists like Stephan Micus, Dhafer Youssef, Sainkho Namtchylak, Arto Tunçboyacıyan, Anouar Brahem, Lévon Minassian and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-will-not-be-sad-in-this-world-moon-shines-at-night","title":"I Will Not Be Sad in This World \/ Moon Shines at Night","description":"\u003cp\u003e2CD anthology of two classic albums by the Armenian master of the duduk. Two of Djivan's finest albums are \u003ci\u003eI Will Not Be Sad In This World\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Moon Shines At Night\u003c\/i\u003e are included on this combined reissue. Armenia's greatest living musician and the acknowledged master of the duduk, Djivan Gasparyan has toured throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States for over fifty years. His work can be heard on numerous film soundtracks, including The Crow, Russia House and Gladiator. The duduk is a traditional woodwind instrument from the greater Armenia region. A double-reed instrument of ancient origin and noted for its unique, mournful sound. Djivan's debut solo album \u003ci\u003eI Will Not Be Sad In This World \u003c\/i\u003ewas originally released in the Soviet Union in 1983. \u003ci\u003eMoon Shines At Night\u003c\/i\u003e was recorded in 1993 with infinite guitarist Michael Brook.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Saints","offers":[{"title":"CD | x2","offer_id":50492716450123,"sku":"376149","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/56b39a91-eace-4205-877d-393a8b80e944_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727693083"},{"product_id":"moon-shines-at-night","title":"Moon Shines At Night","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst ever vinyl edition of Djivan Gasparyan’s exquisite second album recorded in 1993, a decade after his classic debut album \u003ci\u003eI Will Not Be Sad In This World\u003c\/i\u003e. Produced by Michael Brook. Includes download card to full album plus bonus Machinefabriek re-work of the title track. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDjivan Gasparian introduces a piece of the Armenian culture into the world with his every record. I guess, what is so particular about this album is that the tunes contained on it are not only beautiful in the musical sense, but also very painful to the Armenian people. Listen to the \"7th December, 1988\", the day of the terrible earthquake in Armenia... thousands of people dead, thousands buried underneath the fallen buildings of Gyumri and Spitak... the day the nation will never forget. Here flows the sad, painful and still... such a heavenly melody from Dasparian's Duduk with a voice singing beautiful lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Saints","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50504354988363,"sku":"1168120","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50504354693451,"sku":"286175","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e02e8839-6b08-4d18-8ca3-4d72cc3897d6_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727804240"},{"product_id":"i-will-not-be-sad-in-this-world","title":"I Will Not Be Sad In This World","description":"\u003cp\u003eA widely acknowledged classic by the undisputed master of the duduk, a traditional woodwind instrument from Armenia. A double-reed instrument of ancient origin and noted for its unique, mournful sound. Originally released in the Soviet Union in 1983, Eno came across the musician during a visit to Moscow in the late 1980s and subsequently introduced the record to Western audiences via a reissue on his Opal label. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable on vinyl for the first time in 33 years, restoring the original 1983 artwork to its former glory, this is a unique and powerful musical statement that has had a lasting cultural impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Saints","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50504356659531,"sku":"1168110","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50504356004171,"sku":"263207","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/06911ed7-2a5e-4e36-b731-b01ba342be7b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727804272"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/djivan-gasparyan.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}