CinqMars' Khayyam is an album that showcases the band's unique blend of musical styles and influences. The album is a tribute to the legendary Persian poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam, and features a diverse range of musical genres such as jazz, world music, and classical music.
The album opens with the track "The Wine of Life," which sets the tone for the rest of the album with its fusion of jazz and Middle Eastern music. The track features the haunting vocals of lead singer Marie-Claude Lortie, and the intricate guitar work of band member Antoine Berthiaume.
The album's standout track is "Rubaiyat," which is a musical interpretation of Khayyam's most famous work. The track features lush orchestration and soaring vocals, and perfectly captures the spirit of Khayyam's poetry.
Other highlights of the album include "The Caravan," which features a pulsating rhythm and hypnotic vocals, and "The Mystic Rose," which is a beautiful and haunting ballad.