'Ali Zarin' compiles material from the final sessions of Muslimgauze, showcasing Bryn Jones's signature blend of dub-inflected electronic soundscapes and Middle Eastern instrumentation. The tracks here represent some of the last fully realized works from the artist before his death.
- The album was released posthumously by Staalplaat in June 2016.
- The recordings were made in 1998, shortly before Jones's death.
- The album's title, 'Ali Zarin', is a Persian phrase meaning 'Golden Ali'.
Muslimgauze was the recording name of Bryn Jones, a prolific Manchester-based electronic musician whose work explored the political landscape of the Middle East. His work frequently incorporated found sounds and sampled music from the region, often in a confrontational manner. By 2016, Jones had been deceased for over 15 years, with Staalplaat continuing to issue posthumous releases of his extensive archive.
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