Astris by Iasi Ensemble | Best Global Music Album
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About Iasi Ensemble
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.
About Astris Music Album
The name of our 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. All tracks are recorded at 432 Hz, the frequency of the universe.
About Music Pieces of Astris
Video Art from Astris
Whirling Desert
Desctription:
A multicultural journey from the universe of Indian Classical Music, to the universe of Persian Classical Music, to the universe of Sufi Music to the universe of Baulism, to the universe of Contemporary Dance. There, the mysterious planet “Lico” will appear. An inner journey of the soul to the unknown … Life is in the fire of sorrow …
Dancing with the Unknown
Desctription:
“Dancing with the Unknown” is a film by Iasonas Psarakis that explores the transformative power of music, specifically through the ancient Indian classical instruments, the Esraj and Sitar. The film follows a marionette, symbolizing a divine or human presence, as it travels through history, emerging in modern life as a totem that awakens dormant human nature through the art of dance. The film explores the dialogue between masculine and feminine stages, exploring recognition, opposition, reconciliation, and ultimately, a transformative union.
Astris Music in Film
Desctription:
Missing Moments is a 40-minute experimental arthouse film featuring music from the Astris album by the Iasi Ensemble. The original composition was created by Iasonas Psarakis, with Nikolas Gkinis serving as the music producer. The soundtracks from Missing Moments are included in the Astris music album by the Iasi Ensemble.
Astris Album Reviews
Review by Andy Rogers – One World Music Radio
Review by Ethnocloud
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