The Palace of Tears

Here’s a video for tune on Thousand Yard Prayer‘s release, Golden Section.

This tune uses a scale (or maqam) called Maqam Yakah.  The notes are: G A B C D E F G. The B is played approximately half a semitone flat and the F is played approximately half a semitone sharp.

The rhythm is Dawr Rawaan Turkii Awwal.  This is in 13/4 time and is divided 3+2+4+4. The track is at 86 or 172 bpm.