Seven Veils (1998) is an album by the U.S.ambient musician Robert Rich. It is inspired by Arab culture and music.[1][2] This album has a heightened emphasis on rhythms,[2] from guitar and percussion. All pieces except track 3 were composed in just intonation.[2] Guests include David Torn on guitar and Hans Christian on cello. Ranked by Allmusic as one of Rich's best albums, it was praised as, "This Muslim psychedelia is a must for every shrinking world audiophile."[1]
Track listing
"Coils" – 6:03
"Alhambra" – 10:09
"Talisman of Touch" – 4:52
"Book of Ecstasy" – 15:03
"A Silken Thread" – 5:07
"A Hungry Moon" – 4:00
"A Veiled Oasis" – 5:56
"Ibn Sina" – 8:33
"Dissolve" – 5:34
"Lapis" – 10:19
All compositions by Robert Rich.[2] Titles: 2 refers to the Alhambra, 5 to Ibn Sina, and 6 to Lapis.