Kermansah

Kermansah is a track from the album Arkeology, released in 2006 by percussionist Trilok Gurtu in collaboration with the Arkè String Quartet. The composition appears as the third track on the album, with a duration of 4 minutes and 21 seconds. The album was issued under the Promo Music label in CD format.

The album Arkeology represents a fusion of Indian classical rhythms with Western chamber music traditions. Gurtu, known for his work in jazz and world music, contributes percussion, while the Arkè String Quartet provides string arrangements. The track Kermansah exemplifies this cross-genre approach, blending intricate tabla patterns with the quartet’s harmonic textures. No further details about the composition’s thematic or structural elements are publicly documented.

The Arkè String Quartet consists of four classically trained musicians, though specific member names for this recording remain unverified in available sources. The album’s production credits and additional session contributors are not explicitly listed in the provided context. Arkeology follows Gurtu’s earlier explorations in collaborative projects, though it stands as a distinct entry in his discography for its emphasis on string ensemble integration.

The track title Kermansah may reference Kermanshah, a historical city in Iran, though the album’s liner notes or artist statements do not confirm a direct connection. The composition’s melodic or rhythmic motifs, if derived from regional traditions, are not detailed in accessible records. The album received limited commercial promotion, and critical reception at the time of release is not widely archived.