


Al Conti's third release is his most haunting and seductive yet. Alluring sounds of guitar, piano, dulcimer, exotic hurdy gurdy, sitar, tribal drums and other percussion fill this musical landscape to tell the triumphant story of Scheherazade like it has never been told before.
This is Al's first album to bridge new age and world music and is a compelling retelling of the 1001 nights through the eyes of Scheherazade, the teller of these tales.
And so Scheherazade's plan is woven
night after night
.tale after tale. During the day, she walks the gardens (Palace Gardens) while the king attends to his duties, ruling his kingdom rich in resources and trade (Gold and Spices). Scheherazade's tales triumph as she slowly softens the king's heart allowing him to love again. Scheherazade gives the king three children as night follows day until the last tale is told. The king, now completely in love with Scheherazade recognizes her as his queen (Eternal Majesty). In a timeless tale of strength and courage, Scheherazade rises as the heroine, saving the women of her kingdom and conquering the king's heart (Heart Triumphant).