Mahsa Vahdat - A Cappella, The Sun Will Rise (2015)

A cappella album of Iranian singer added, in churches, castles and historic buildings.
With her stunning voice the Persian Mahsa Vahdat has attracted international attention during the last decade. During this time she has released seven albums. Some with her sister Marjan, others with the American soul singer Mighty Sam McClain or the Norwegian Choir SKRUK. Her latest solo album, "Traces Of An Old Vineyard", appeared in 2015 and was chosen by the magazine "Songlines" one of the best albums of the year. Now, just 13 months later, already the successor is entitled "The Sun Will Rise" on the market. Here is a pure a cappella album, which is based primarily on Vahdats own compositions. Your drew inspiration born in Tehran in 1973 artist from both the traditional and contemporary Persian poetry. The songs were recorded in old churches, castles and historic buildings in Van, Istanbul, Oslo, Warsaw, Provence and the Alhambra. For the technical realization of their producer Erik Hillestad was responsible. In some cases people were present at the shooting, so that the performance of a live performance possible. In other pieces can be in the background birdsong, hear distant voices, bells or rushing water. Of the total 50 shots found 21 Songs input into the album.

Tracklist:
1. The sun rises
2. My eyes brim with the sea
3. Show your face
4. Deylaman
5. The blue of passion
6. The pain of love
7. The pair of your hair
8. The scent of earth
9. The land of love
10. Plea
11. Neyriz
12. Imprints
13. The hidden secret
14. The Leili Lullaby
15. The vow
16. Rapacious lovers
17. The caravan of life
18. Elegy for a beloved one
19. The news of reunion
20. Lullaby
21. Primordial mysteries