This tune uses a Turkish 11/8 rhythm called Nim Oyun Havesi. The scale used is an Arabian/Turkish scale called Maqam (or Makam) Hijaz, although I know we don't use it properly. . The tempo is 140 bpm. The lead instrument is a ney, a middle eastern flute. There is also a little bit of guitar synth.
There is some very low bass so this will sound best on a decent hi-fi but should sound great through earphones anyway.
credits
from Singles 2018,
track released February 10, 2018
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