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Goran Bregović's Karmen with a Happy End

Goran Bregović · 2007

59 min · 15 tracks · folk rock · hard rock

A vibrant blend of Balkan folk rhythms and theatrical flair, infused with rock sensibilities.

Goran Bregović's Karmen with a Happy End is an album by Goran Bregović, released in 2007. A vibrant blend of Balkan folk rhythms and theatrical flair, infused with rock sensibilities. This album marked Bregović's continued influence in world music, receiving critical acclaim for its innovative arrangements and cultural richness. It also solidified his position within the global music scene, particularly in the Balkan revival movement that celebrated traditional sounds in contemporary contexts. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Goran Bregović's Karmen with a Happy End sound like?

A vibrant blend of Balkan folk rhythms and theatrical flair, infused with rock sensibilities. Rooted in folk rock and hard rock.

What makes Goran Bregović's Karmen with a Happy End by Goran Bregović notable?

This album marked Bregović's continued influence in world music, receiving critical acclaim for its innovative arrangements and cultural richness. It also solidified his position within the global music scene, particularly in the Balkan revival movement that celebrated traditional sounds in contemporary contexts. By 2007, Goran Bregović was widely recognized as a leading figure in Balkan music, transitioning from film scores to concert performances. 'Karmen with a Happy End' followed his successful work on soundtracks like 'Underground', showcasing his ability to merge traditional folk elements with modern genres.

How many songs are on Goran Bregović's Karmen with a Happy End?

Goran Bregović's Karmen with a Happy End has 15 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·59:09

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Uvertira 1:59
  • 2 Gas Gas Standout 3:04
  • 3 Savatone 4:43
  • 4 Mashala Mashala Standout 3:41
  • 5 Dikh Mo Vast 3:34
  • 6 Pampur Galbeno 4:51
  • 7 Stop 3:52
  • 8 Ne Siam Kurve Tuke Sijam Prostitutke Standout 3:26
  • 9 Lumia Sitoj I Gurumni 3:43
  • 10 Soske Murseske Manglape Kurva 4:06
  • 11 Focu di raggia 3:59
  • 12 Me Sam Devla Romani 5:26
  • 13 Koferi 4:18
  • 14 Bijav 4:43
  • 15 Lamour 3:37

Release Date

January 1, 2007

Genre

folk rock, hard rock

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Artist Origin

France

Runtime

59 min 9 sec