{"product_id":"after-the-last-sky","title":"After the Last Sky","description":"\u003cp\u003eEight years after \u003cem\u003eBlue Maqams\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAnouar Brahem\u003c\/strong\u003e returns with a poignant project, titled after a line of verse by poet Mahmoud Darwish, which asks “Where should the birds fly, after the last sky?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGraceful chamber pieces for oud, cello, piano, and bass subtly address the metaphysical question and its broad resonances in a troubled time. While drawing upon the traditional modes of Arab music, Brahem has consistently sought to engage with the wider world, too, and found inspiration in many sources from different cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBassist Dave Holland\u003c\/strong\u003e and pianist \u003cstrong\u003eDjango Bates\u003c\/strong\u003e are again part of the Tunisian oud master’s international quartet, joined now by cellist \u003cstrong\u003eAnja Lechner\u003c\/strong\u003e. Brahem’s rapport with Holland – first established on the \u003cem\u003eThimar\u003c\/em\u003e album of 1998 – is meanwhile legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Dave’s playing gives me wings,” \u003cstrong\u003eAnouar\u003c\/strong\u003e has said, an observation that materializes repeatedly across the record. Django Bates’ piano, an important supportive force throughout, contributes swirling solos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album marks the first time that \u003cstrong\u003eAnouar\u003c\/strong\u003e has included a cellist in his group music. Anja Lechner, a leading voice in the recording, has long been conversant with Brahem’s compositions and included them in her own recitals. The cello is given the first and last statements here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“After the Last Sky” was recorded at Lugano’s Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI in May 2024, and produced by \u003cstrong\u003eManfred Eicher\u003c\/strong\u003e. The album is issued as the \u003cstrong\u003eBrahem Quartet\u003c\/strong\u003e embarks on a European tour with concerts in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Belgium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ECM","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":51517765157195,"sku":"R2189-9368","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":51517769843019,"sku":"R2189-9436","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7534287_f92dfdcb-a1ee-4348-8e0c-2d5091121679.jpg?v=1752232169","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/products\/after-the-last-sky","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}