Omar Akram
Ambient / World / Indie
Los Angeles CA
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About
The son of a United Nations diplomat, Omar spent many of his early years traveling the world, soaking up the musical traditions of such exotic locales as Afghanistan, Cuba, France, and the Czech Republic. By the age of 14, he was considered a piano prodigy. In his late teens, he discovered the boundary-pushing sounds of Jean Michel Jarre (France), Kitaro (Japan), and Vangelis (Greece), and began to absorb their independent musical influences. At the same time, Omar remained intrigued by such classical composers as Bach and Mozart, and used much of their thematic coherence, comprehensible structure, and clear rhythmic control to craft his own original compositions.
The marriage of the Modern and the Classical culminated in the release of OPAL FIRE in September 2002 under the Real Music label, his first recording as lead artist. Listeners were mesmerized by Omar's musical artistry, emotional intensity, romantic subtexts, and globally inspired textures. Reviewers were just as impressed: "Tales that open the heart and touch the soul." (Steve Ryals, New Age Retailer) "Omar creates a keyboard driven tour de force of worldly textures and exotic rhythms." (Chris Spector, Midwest Record Recap) The record soared to #14 on the Billboard New Age chart.
Omar's versatility as both a soloist and accompanist are also showcased on his newest release, FREE AS A BIRD. Working with such brilliant musicians as Eric Marienthal of The Rippingtons, Ramon Stagnaro, Pedro Eustache and Charlie Bisharat from Yanni's orchestra, and keyboardist/producer Gregg Karukas, he achieves a remarkable synthesis of New Age and progressive jazz elements. Eleven great songs, including Dancing With The Wind, Flight of Mystery, and the title track Free As A Bird, feature the beautiful rhythmic patterns and exotic free-spirited compositions that have become Omar's trademark.
"For all the lush production values, its Omar's piano beautiful in its elegance and rich in its quiet rhythmic power that proves the most unforgettable element", wrote Jonathan Widran of FREE AS A BIRD in the All Music Guide. "Sure to be on my Top 10 for 2004", enthused Kathy Parsons of Solo Piano Publications.
A compelling melodist, a disciplined romantic, and a mood-maker extraordinaire, Omar offers a world of music as diverse as the places he's lived in. With FREE AS A BIRD, he has earned a place among the world's best contemporary instrumental artists.
Omar's new album "Secret Journey" is now in stores!
Visit his website www.omarmusic.com or myspace.com/omarakram.
Buy autograph CD's from Omar Music Store.
Also available in iTunes, Amazon, Barnes and Noble
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Dame Culotte et Monsieur Slip, Aug 17, 2007:
[FR] : Salut a toi ami !! Juste une petite info pour t'annoncer que nous sommes en concert le 9 septembre a St escobille dans le sud de paris sur l'A10 ... pour fetter ca le site officiel se refait une peau neuve ... http://www.dameculotte-monsieurslip.com n'hesite pas a passer le voir y a plein de trucs rigolos et n'hsite pas non plus a laisser ta trace dans les ptis papiers de dame culotte
[EN] : Hello to you freind !! Just a little news to inform you we are on stage the 9 september in St escobille (south of paris)... in this way the official web site of the band gets totaly new !! http://www.dameculotte-monsieurslip.com feel free to come to see all the funny things and let your fingerprint in Dame Culotte's papers ... sorry for our dear freinds who speak only english but at this time web site is all in french english translation will come soon ... hurry up if you want to be the first to put few english words on it !!!
Shireen, Aug 7, 2007:
I love your new song "Run Away With Me". The Indian tabla and the violin in your composition blends well with the piano accompaniment. I give two thumbs up!
IG - Ivana Gatti / Gianni Maroccolo, Jul 31, 2007:
The Nimble Jim Project, Jul 13, 2007:
Hope you have a fantastic weekend Omar.
Shireen, Jul 7, 2007:
Omar,
I see your have travelled the world. Have you ever been to Malaysia because that is where I'm originally from. I wish the entire world would be like Malaysia where peace and unity exist amidst a very diverse society.
Have a great weekend,
Shireen