Nikolai Ivanov OM - Pray (2016)

Nikolai Ivanov – “Pray” Synthesis between musical inspirations from ortodox tradition, references to middle Asian motifs, modern sound of electronic instruments and complex overlay of vocals. The link between the different elements is the Prayer and his main role as a postulate in Christianity and especially in Orthodoxy. The main energy of the musical structure is deep spirituality and leading to prayer.

Musicians:
Nikolai Ivanov - voices, tambura, saz, sitar, piano, keyboards, acoustic guitars, percussion, bamboo flutes, bells, gongs, tambourin, loops, atmospheres, samples Ivaylo Vakavliev - sopran sax (track 5, 15)


1. Supplication 1 (3:20)
2. Morning at Bachkovo Monastery (3:42)
3. In the Temple (1:36)
4. Cappadocia 1 (1:44)
5. Vigil (9:08)
6. Supplication 2 (3:12)
7. Prayer Song 1 (5:40)
8. Angels (1:36)
9. The Hermits (6:51)
10. Cappadocia 2 (1:50)
11. Halleluiah 1 (2:50)
12. Prayer Song 2 (4:12)
13. Halleluiah 2 (2:12)
14. Byzantine Antiphon (1:10)
15. Pray (9:20)
      Part 1 - Supplication 3
      Part 2 - “Gospodi Pomilui”
      Part 3 - Ascension