I get what you say, this submission got out of hands for me in the theme composition and mixing haha, it went more desertic sound than oriental than what I expected haha but it was a very fun experience, I used pryhgian but also melodic minor in the Db pedal note, not sure I agree overall with you take on the use of the phrygian because I approached this from the melody more than the selection of notes but I really appreciate you feedback and gives me a lot to think when approaching this kind of compositions, thanks for listening and for your feedback! :D