Sabo’s record label, Sol Selectas, welcomes a mystical organic house EP by Tamer ElDerini.
Tapping into his Egyptian heritage, Tamer ElDerini’s sound combines melodic synths with Middle-Eastern melodies and revitalising percussion. This is his first solo EP on Sol Selectas, following tracks on three of the label’s compilation releases.
Based in Cairo, Tamer ElDerini is one of Egypt’s most accomplished electronic music producers, combining the ancient influences of his birthplace with modern electronic music. He has also worked with other respected imprints such as • kosa •, Cosmic Awakenings, and Pipe & Pochet.
The title track, “Kalam” opens the release with ceremonial chants and a pulsating bassline intertwining with traditional instruments such as the kanun.
“Baladoka” is an up-tempo track with sparkling organic strings and Egyptian flutes combining with melodic pads, Afro rhythms, and emotive male vocals.
“Lotus” has trumpets and piano chords blended with shuffling percussion to create a spellbinding groove, while cinematic Arabic vocals give it a truly epic sound.
“Manazel” is a downtempo track with a chugging bassline and arpeggio melody synth, which has been layered with organic percussion, string flutters, and soaring vocal tones.
The artwork by Helia Jamali transports listeners into a mystical landscape where the spirit of Kalam echoes through the mountains.
