{"title":"Muslimgauze","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main musical project of Bryn Jones (17 June 1961 - 14 January 1999), a British ethnic electronica and experimental musician who was influenced by conflicts and history in the Muslim world, often with an emphasis on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuslimgauze is a play on the word muslin (a type of gauze) combined with Muslim, referring to Bryn Jones' preoccupation with conflicts throughout the Muslim world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Muslimgauze's unique soundscapes that reflect his deep understanding and exploration of cultural tensions and historical events in the Muslim world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"united-states-of-islam","title":"United States Of Islam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnited States Of Islam\u003c\/i\u003e is the second part in a series of 4 outstanding double vinyl albums with bonus songs, previously released on CD between 1990 and 1994 on the Australian cult label Extreme Music. Armed with a cleverly provocative title, USoI showcases a moodier side of Muslimgauze. While the trademark blend of driving percussions and minimalism reigns supreme as always, the general feel is much more dreamy and mysterious than on some of Bryn Jones’ more forthright pieces. The original tracks were perfectly remastered for this first time ever vinyl release and the new masters received high praise from the Extreme Music owner Roger Richards. New sleeve designs were created by Oleg Galay, who is famous for his artworks for many Muslimgauze reissues. 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With a more cinematic approach than previous works, the album weaves sparse, percussive rhythms with field recordings, sampled dialogue, and ambient textures to create an immersive and politically charged soundscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered in part by longtime collaborator John Delf, the production is notably polished. The title track is a standout—blending live drumming, reverberating strings, and distant animal calls into a hypnotic, mystical composition. Elsewhere, tracks drift into ambient-dub territory, recalling 'Gun Aramaic', with 'Jerusalem Artichoke' injecting a burst of raw energy. Only 'Rent a Hookah' feels overly abrasive compared to the album’s otherwise nuanced textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout, Muslimgauze fuses minimal kick\/snare percussion with Arabic and Indian string instruments, Arabic voice samples, spoken English, and ambient street noise. 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