Dervishan - Desert Secrets (1972) [Full Album]
- *Dervishan: A Cross-Continental Psychedelic Journey*
Founded in 1970, the fictional rock band Dervishan was a symbol of cultural and musical synthesis formed by five talented musicians from Iran, Turkey, the US, France and Egypt. The group’s origins lie in a chance encounter in Paris in the late 1960s. Through their shared interest in psychedelic rock and their admiration for Eastern mysticism, Dervishan became a pioneer of musical experimentation and cultural fusion.
- *The Birth of Desert Secrets*
Released in 1972, Dervishan’s debut album Desert Secrets was a bold musical journey into uncharted territory. Blending the transformative textures of psychedelic rock with Middle Eastern melodies, the album was both experimental and deeply spiritual. Tracks like “Sufi Mirage“ and “Sands of Layla“ featured intricate oud and sitar solos over hypnotic drum beats and atmospheric bass lines.
Recorded in London, the album received critical acclaim in underground music circles for its unique musical fusion of East and West, but never really found its way into the mainstream, remaining more of a cult favorite.
- *Tracklist:*
00:00 Sufi Mirage
06:31 Sands of Layla
12:31 Khamsin Dream
19:35 Tears of the Dervish
23:56 Zamzamah
28:50 Heart of the Desert
33:44 Whispers of Anahita
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