Oud In The Forest - Part 5
by Alon Marcus
"Oud In The Forest Suite" is a calming 12-section musical odyssey, suitable for sleep, meditation, yoga, relaxation, and reflective journaling. Every section features a distinct Arabic maqam, showcasing imaginative oud phrases drifting above a gentle pad and the ambient sounds of the forest. The fifth part is in the C Rast maqam. A maqam is a system of melodic modes in traditional Arabic music, characterized by specific scales, melodic patterns, and emotional qualities, serving as a framework for improvisation and composition. Experience a brief musical journey by playing individual suite parts, or create a more extended soundscape by combining all 12 sections in any sequence; the music delivers a consistently soothing, reflective, and tranquil atmosphere, while subtle shifts in maqam and phrases maintain a steady undercurrent of intrigue.
