Niya Yesh

• Artist: Axiom of Choice
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• Release Date: May 23, 2000
• Total Time: 58:10
• Genre: New Age

Review

Axiom of Choice is a 12-piece band of richly gifted musicians. Their debut CD, Niya Yesh, was inspired by the city of Pushkar, India. "Niya yesh" means "a direct communion with God." This is a wonderful set of deeply spiritual and religious offerings. In order to foster deeper synthesis with the collaborators, they recorded this set in India, the Middle East, and the U.S.A. Mamek Khadem, lead vocalist, and Loga Ramin Torkian, guitarist, wrote all of the original music and lyrics. They appear to be the "core" of Axiom of Choice. Some of the more notable guests are Greg Ellis (of Vas) on percussion, Cameron Stone (also of Vas) on cello, and Dave Stringer on harmonium, vocals, and tempura. The other performers are not as well known, but the music shows that the talent is deep and rich. It is easy to get lost in this soundscape. ~ Jim Brenholts, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
A Walk by the Lake	Mamak Khadem, Loga Ramin Torkian	Axiom of Choice	(6:29)
Chaos of Paradise	Mamak Khadem, Loga Ramin Torkian	Axiom of Choice	(10:35)
Greener Than God's Dream		Axiom of Choice	(6:33)
Ida	Mamak Khadem, Loga Ramin Torkian	Axiom of Choice	(8:04)
Prelude	Mamak Khadem	Axiom of Choice	(3:05)
Parvaz (Flight)		Axiom of Choice	(4:36)
Calling		Axiom of Choice	(9:31)
Raindrops	Traditional	Axiom of Choice	(6:13)
Memories of Pushkar	Mamak Khadem, Loga Ramin Torkian	Axiom of Choice	(3:04)

Credits

Trevor Sadler (Mastering), Martin Tillman (Electric Cello), Cameron Stone (Setar), Steve Harrison (Mixing), Axiom of Choice (Producer), Axiom of Choice (Main Performer), Pejman Hadadi (Percussion), Greg Ellis (Percussion), Greg Ellis (Assistant Producer), Dave Stringer (Harmonium), Dave Stringer (Vocals (Background)), Dave Stringer (Assistant Producer), Dave Stringer (Tambor), Mamak Khadem (Vocals), Mohammad Mohsenzadeh (Assistant Producer), Gilbert Levy (Percussion), Loga Ramin Torkian (Guitar), Loga Ramin Torkian (Chant), Mas'oud Sho'ari (Vocals)