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I guess it's dark, but for me it's also warm. It's not the stark kind of darkness, it's a warm kind of darkness, an inviting darkness. I guess that's what I like in other people's music, film, books, and paintings. I guess it's about embracing that dark part of yourself, staring it in the eye and not shying away from it. I think it's the full embrace of emotion and being.
Tamino on his music which embraces lavish dark soundscapes, GoldenPlec, February 2019 (x)
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‘Amir’ deluxe version to be released on October 18, 2019
“Tamino has announced the release of a deluxe version of his debut album “Amir”, out 18th October 2019 via Communion Records, the expanded package features 9 additional tracks including two new songs Crocodile (listen below) and Every Pore, demos and live concert recording featuring the Nagham Zikrayat Orchestra. Amir Deluxe Tracklisting: Disc 1 1. Habibi / 2. Sun May Shine / 3. Tummy / 4. Chambers / 5. So It Goes / 6. Indigo Night /7. Cigar / 8. Each Time / 9. Verses / 10. w.o.t.h / 11. Intervals / 12. Persephone Disc 2 (Bonus) 1. Crocodile / 2. Every Pore / 3. Chambers – Demo / 4. Tummy – Demo / 5. Intervals – Live at Jet Studio ft. Nagham Zikrayat Orchestra / 6. Every Pore – Live at Jet Studio ft. Nagham Zikrayat Orchestra / 7. w.o.t.h – Live at La Cigale / 8. Intro (La Javanaise) – Live at La Cigale / 9. Verses – Live at La Cigale”
-- Stephen Byrne, GoldenPlec, September 5, 2019 (x)
Tamino pays homage to the music of his forefathers, utilizing instruments of the Middle East such as Oud and Nay to create a lush sound which also has one foot in the West taking its cues from The Beatles and Tom Waits. 'It helps me to get in touch with my roots,' and considerable roots they are for Tamino is the grandson of Egyptian musical acting legend Muharram Fouad, who, while not well-known in Europe is known as the 'Sound of the Nile' in his homeland. Big shoes to fill indeed.
Stephen Byrne interviewing Tamino, GoldenPlec, February 2019 (x)
There were definitely some surprises along the way. In Turkey it went really fast. I'd never been there for any promo and we could already play two sold-out shows there. It was amazing to see and to feel that happening. It's a strange idea that you release something, and it finds an audience, but numbers are quite abstract for me, it's only when you play for those people, when you feel the vibe, when you can feel what it's doing, that's when you fully experience it.
Tamino on how quickly his music is meeting success, GoldenPlec, February 2019 (x)
Comparisons are quite easy to use in the beginning, especially if you don't know an artist yet. I do think that some of those names that are being thrown at young artists, not only at my face, but others as well, are such big names, it feels like those names are being used lightly, when they should be used carefully.
Tamino on young artists being compared to established artists, GoldenPlec, February 2019 (x)
For me, it was a very surreal thing happening, but as soon as I started talking with him, I noticed a very gentle soul. It was just two musicians talking about music. When we were recording, I noticed we needed a bassline, so I gathered the courage to ask him and he said yes. He was very happy to join us, and he has joined us on some concerts as well, which was amazing. You will not believe me, but he was nervous. I think it was a long time since he had recorded outside of Radiohead, but he only had to play it a couple of times and it was perfect already. When he came into the studio, he knew exactly what he wanted, and I liked it immediately.
Tamino on Colin Greenwood, GoldenPlec, February 2019 (x)
I get some messages from Egyptian listeners, but I feel like playing live is the best way to know how your music is being received. So, until that time I don't know for sure. We've never played in Egypt, but we are planning on going there. I'm guessing that it will feel kind of strange. I will definitely feel some pressure.
Tamino, GoldenPlec, February 2019 (x)
