Soldier of Midian

URB
From dark and disturbing to tongue-in-cheek zaniness...teases and mystifies in the same spirit of Lee 'Scratch' Perry.

Product Description

Although we loved Raz’s first two records with ROIR, this is by far his finest record to date (as Badawi or under any other moniker). On “Soldier Of Midian” Raz samples his own live playing (from Flute to Bendir to Zarb) and agitates the mix with the use of subtle electronic effects. Heavy with Middle-Eastern percussion and a mesmerizing beat, it quickens the pulse and physically unnerves the listener. The pulsating rhythms are aggressive and unyielding, bordering on a hard-core drum record. Badawi’s ability to capture a mood and control it, to force his will upon the listener, this is what makes “Soldier Of Midian” so compelling.

Soldier of Midian

Soldier of Midian,Badawi,Roir,"'Badawi' means 'Bedouin' or 'Desert Dweller', and represents all nomadic people who, like the sounds and rhythms you will hear on this CD, wander but are never lost." -- Raz Mesinai (ROIR),DJ,Experimental Dub,Illbient,Int'l & World Music,Middle East,Pop,Turntablism,World Music

Average customer rating: BRILLIANT!! Relentless Heartstopping Electric Boogie Bedouin Follow the Storm Relentless

Soldier of Midian Badawi Manufacturer: Roir ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Turntablists | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music IDM | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Clones & False Prophets The Heretic of Ether Jerusalem Under Fire Safe Bedouin Sound Clash ASIN: B00005RTBS Release Date: 2001-11-13

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. Evocation
3. Voices From The Sky
4. Dance Of The Centipedes
5. The Scorpion And The Serpent (Prepare For Battle)
6. Moving Still
7. After A Path Has Been Paved
8. I Will Follow The Storm
9. Stampede
10. Dehydration
11. Dance Of The Dajz Mara (at the festival of Kulong)
12. Final Warning
13. Horse Dance
14. The Storm

Album Description

Although we loved Raz's first two records with ROIR, this is by far his finest record to date (as Badawi or under any other moniker). On “Soldier Of Midian” Raz samples his own live playing (from Flute to Bendir to Zarb) and agitates the mix with the use of subtle electronic effects. Heavy with Middle-Eastern percussion and a mesmerizing beat, it quickens the pulse and physically unnerves the listener. The pulsating rhythms are aggressive and unyielding, bordering on a hard-core drum record. Badawi's ability to capture a mood and control it, to force his will upon the listener, this is what makes “Soldier Of Midian” so compelling.

Customer Reviews:

BRILLIANT!!.......2006-09-27

WOW, this is one of the most brilliant Middle Eastern/Egyptian (I believe) and neo-electronic/world-fusion disks I've ever heard. Gets one moving and groving and the spiritual vibes flowing. It's a must for anyone's music collection who is into both electronic and world music. Blessed BE!

~Raven~

Relentless Heartstopping Electric Boogie Bedouin.......2002-11-06

Incredible piece of art Raz! Congrats. Dancers listen...if you want to dance to this make sure your doctor gives you a clean bill of health before attempting it! With the right approach to choreography this album is a Troupe's dream. The underlying percussion is relentless and the repetitions are perfect for troupe or prop work. And for clubbing this can't be beat!

Follow the Storm.......2002-07-15

I agree with the other reviewer...this disc is relentless. Raz Mesinai, formerly of Sub Dub, is a true musical genius. This album got pretty much zero promotion...such a shame because the quality and originality of 'Soldier of Midian' easily rivals Karsh Kale, Badmarsh, Talvin Singh, and yes even Bill Laswell. Not that the style is similar to those musicians, this is much more middle eastern, but quite frankly there are few artists I know to compare this stuff with. Those into this sound will find little that rivals it....as for me I like things with a little more of a dub feel. But..this certainly helps round out my collection.

Relentless.......2001-12-30

Badawi's latest release is a pounding, galloping romp through the Middle East. It's his best album since "Bedouin Sound Clash," (better if you like his middle eastern leanings better than his dub leanings) and evidence that Badawi is an artist at the top of his game. On this album, Raz samples his own live playing and subtlely warps it with electronic effects. The results are freaking amazing. 14 songs of relentless, throbbing beats, which continually impress with each repeated listening. A perfect synthesis of past, present and future, of over here and over there.

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