These two short pieces were recorded in the studio a day after Karkhana's first encounter on the stage of Metro al Madina in Beirut in 2014 (documented on the album Live at Metro). Nafas/Nefes will become a live favorite of the band over the years.

1 – Nafas – 04:00
2 – Nefes – 04:27

All tracks composed, arranged, performed and produced by KarkhanaUmut Çağlar: Bendir, Percussion
Mazen Kerbaj: Trumpet, Synth
Maurice Louca: Organ, Synth
Sharif Sehnaoui: Drums
Sam Shalabi: Oud
Özün Usta: Double Bass

Originally released by Omlott
Recorded by Fadi Tabbal at Tunefork Studio (Beirut, Lebanon) in February 2014
Cover artwork by Mazen Kerbaj

I wish I could track down more of this tantalising outfit's music to share...This Middle Eastern supergroup first got together to celebrate the music of Egyptian surf guitarist Omar Khorshid – who was also a key figure in Oum Kalthoum's orchestra – but their remit has expanded somewhat and now they're fully committed to outer-perimeter explorations in Krautrock-leaning, cosmic free jazz.
[John Doran – The Guardian]