Born in Manama, Bahrain, Alfanan started playing music at the age of 6. After coming to Texas to further his studies, he composed and produced his first album, Desert Beat, at the age of 20. He now resides in Lewisville, Texas, where he is composing and producing his own music, as well as producing music for local artists. His first solo album was mainly distributed in the Middle East, but has gained critical acclaim since October 1999 through the Internet, mainly on MP3.com and IUMA.com. The album has consistently maintained a high ranking on the top 40 charts in both the world music and ambient genre classifications. Alfanan's album delivers the intellects of all cultures into one world through the words of music. You will not be able to escape from this journey.
The first part of the album captures you with its Arabic and contemporary beats, hypnotic rhythms, and soothing melodies. The second part of the album, he says, "takes your mind on a psychedelic musical journey". The third part of the album includes a couple of Arabic songs that he wrote and composed.
Articles and reviews have been written about his music including an article in the November 2000 issue of Sada magazine (an Arabic magazine), the February 2001 issue of Electronic Musician magazine, and in an upcoming issue of The Sound magazine.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.al-fanan.comTrack List:
1. Gateway
2. Ancient Legend
3. Sanctus
4. The Beginning
5. The Solo in Me
6. Shams El Fager (Sunrise)
7. Yateem (Lonley)
8. Chamber Strings
9. Ending
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