For some strange reason, when I listen to Armen Martirosian I am drawn back to the first time I heard the band Enigma. It’s not that the music is the same, except that it has a nice cultural divergence that Enigma was always able to deliver. The difference is that this band is from Armenia and the tribal elements that emerge in the compositions are nicely woven into the landscape of the music. It’s a nice break from the traditional samples you get from other bands who just focus on the beat and leave out the fine art inherent in delivering a rich cultural experience.
I think I am going to get me a copy of this band’s CD to pop in my car and play at full blast while driving through the ghetto on a Sunday afternoon. It is my mission to bring some culture back to the American music scene. It’s not always about the screaming guitars. It’s not always about the lame lyrics. Sometimes, it’s simply about giving you the feeling that you are there that makes all the difference. And it can be hard to capture that feeling if all you listen to are bands who share your cultural perspective because they live in your small corner of the cosmos. So, check this band out and enjoy a change of pace for a while. You’ve earned it.

To check out Armen Martirosian, please visit,

http://www.myspace.com/martirosyan