On their first single album, Meybahar (Abyss, Fonó 2019) delivers a multicolored puzzle of melodies from different traditions, brought into a parallel music field through the band’s sound. Tunes directly inspired by Greek and Turkish music and original compositions presented by Meybahar, melt into a common path created by a dynamic rhythmical background of percussion with clear reference to Indian mysticism.

Meybahar was born of a duo with Marilia Pilti (GR) on santouri (a cousin of the Hungarian cymbalom) and violinist Márton Kopcsik (HU) who plays his own custom-made instrument: a 5 string viola with sympathetic strings. When her santouri and his violin meet on stage it forms a magic atmosphere that drives you to undiscovered lands. The pulsation of the music is supported by David Krolikowski (HU) on percussion, Merse Varga (HU) on doholla and frame drums; and Péter Takács (HU) on tabla. A unique fusion of drum expression occurs with Middle Eastern fingering technique and traditional Indian rhythm.

They organize regular music events at Fonó Music Hall called “Meybahar Evenings” where they collaborate and perform with world re-known musicians.

Abyss (comp.Meybahar) 4:06
Tekez (trad. song/arr.Meybahar) 5:04
Eridanus (comp Márton Kopcsik) 4:50
Giftopuola (comp Giorgos Batis / arr. Meybahar) 6:44
The Bridge of Drama (trad song / arr Meybahar) 6:45

Recorded, mixed and produced by Márton Kopcsik- Bresaola Studios, Budapest

Photos and cover design: Dimitris Agiostratitis