Said Rustamov, a master of blending folk motifs with Western classical structures.
While it uses a full orchestra, the inclusion of traditional instruments (like the Tar or Kamancha) in many arrangements provides an unmistakable Eastern "Mugham" soul.
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It utilizes a gentle, swaying 6/8 meter, reminiscent of traditional Azerbaijani folk dances but slowed down to a romantic ballad pace.
The song was composed in the during a golden age for Azerbaijani arts.