ASIA MINOR - Between Flesh And Divine(1980 Franco-Turkish progressive rock )Full Album

Asia Minor is a critically acclaimed Franco-Turkish progressive rock band formed in Paris in the mid-1970s by Turkish students Setrak Bakirel (vocals/guitar) and Eril Tekeli (flute/guitar). Known for blending symphonic prog with Middle Eastern melodies, they released two influential albums, Crossing the Line (1979) and Between Flesh and Divine (1980), before disbanding in 1983. Key Details: Style & Influence: Melodic, symphonic prog often compared to Camel, Focus, and King Crimson, heavily influenced by traditional Turkish music. Key Members: Setrak Bakirel (vocals, guitar, bass) and Eril Tekeli (flute, guitar) led the group. Key Albums: Crossing the Line (1979): Their debut, featuring a mix of Eastern, jazz-rock, and symphonic styles. Between Flesh and Divine (1980): Often considered their masterpiece, featuring more refined, symphonic arrangements. Reunion: The band reformed in 2013 and later released a new album, Points of Libration (2020). The band's early recordings were self-produced, and despite little commercial success during their initial run, they achieved significant cult status in later years through reissues by labels like Musea. Tracks: All tracks written by Setrak Bakirel and Eril Tekeli. 1. Nightwind - 00:00 2. Northern Lights - 06:39 3. Boundless - 14:28 4. Dedicace - 17:40 5. Lost In A Dream Yell - 23:52 6. Dreadful Memories - 31:37 Personnel: - Setrak Bakirel - voice, guitars, bass - Eril Tekeli - guitars, flute - Lionel Beltrami - drums, percussion - Robert Kempler - keyboards, bass