The Art of the Middle East

1. Nara

2. Ajami

3. Mouassal

4. Mayass

5. Manara (Lighthouse)

6. Rewind

7. Forward

8. Li Anni Oughanni

9. Tourism

10. It's Over

11. Samai Rast

12. Ourakhoutyoun (Joy)

13. Wissal

14. Tamrin

15. Again?

16. Ya Ghosna Naqa

The Art of the Middle East,Charbel Rouhana,Arc Music,Indian,Int'l & World Music,Middle East / Asia Minor,Pop

Average customer rating: Deep, Atmospheric, Sublime Authentic and Beautiful! Very Relaxing Lovely and warm.. I listen to it all day at work.. Instrumental genius

Art of the Ud Munir Bashir Manufacturer: Ocora France ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Iraq | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Baghdad Lute Barzakh Art of the Turkish Ud Master of the Oud Astrakan Cafe ASIN: B00005KCLI Release Date: 2001-10-09

Tracks:

1. Taqsim en Maqam: Nahawand-Kabir
2. Taqsim en Maqam: Rast
3. Taqsim en Maqam: Hijaz Kar Kurd
4. Taqsim en Maqam: Awj
5. Taqsim en Maqam: Awshar
6. Taqsim en Maqam: Kurdi
7. Taqsim en Maqam: Lami
8. Taqsim en Maqam: Dasht

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Oud player Munir Bashir is renowned in the Arab world for his work within the tradition of the Persian taqsim, and his virtuosity on his instrument is possibly unmatched today. But his worldwide fame is a credit to his expansive knowledge of other music from around the world, and an adventurous spirit that is perhaps the most important aspect of a great master of an improvisational music that is nonetheless tied to a strict musical system (maqam). In eight solo works here, Bashir evokes a well of emotion and creates an inspired sense of melody, playing with impeccable skill and understated virtuosity. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

Deep, Atmospheric, Sublime.......2006-04-29

This CD could have just as well been called "The Soul of the Oud", but since the music that fills it emerges from a place where instrumental technique has already become a transparent voice for something altogether undefinable, "Art" will do just as well.

Like the other guy said, get it now and profess your gratitude later.

Authentic and Beautiful!.......2005-12-01

This album can be a great introduction to the world of Arabic maqams, as well as to Munir Bashir's music. Eight of them are presented here with the masterful performance of this legendary oud player.

Bashir is not really in his usual style here, his music seems rather more traditional and conservative. Anyway, a must-have for any oud fan.

Very Relaxing.......2004-09-15

This musuc has been featured in Microsoft Encarta before. I listen to it during homeschooling. It's really soothing.

Lovely and warm.. I listen to it all day at work.........2003-05-23

Excellent renderings on the Oud. I highly recommend this CD for any world music collection.

Instrumental genius.......2003-05-20

Mr. Bashir allows us eight pieces of timelessness. Ancient emotional visionary instrumental music. If you enjoy great musicianship, married to deep soulfulness, buy this today and thank me later.

Average customer rating: Passion Sources A source of passion Moments of greatness One of many sources of Oriental music Music of the Orient

Passion Sources Kudsi Erguner , Hossam Ramzy , and Banga Manufacturer: Real World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Turkey | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Passion Bliss Plus from Us Long Walk Home: Music from the Rabbit-Proof Fence Voices of the Real World ASIN: B000000HNZ Release Date: 1993-02-05

Tracks:

1. Shamas-Ud-Doha Bader-Ud-Doja - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan And Party
2. Call To Prayer - Baaba Maal
3. Sankarabaranam Pancha Nadai Pallavi - Shankar And The Epidemics
4. Ulvi - Kudsi Erguner
5. Fallahi - Hossam Ramzy
6. Sabahiya - Banga
7. Tejbeit - Unknown Ethiopian Musicians
8. Prelude In Tchahargah - Mahmoud Tabrizi Zadeh
9. Wedding Song - Unknown Moroccan Musicians
10. Magdelene's House - Abdul Aziz El-Sayed
11. Yoky - Fatala
12. Ya Sah - Nass El Ghiwane
13. Al Nahla Al 'Ali - Les Musiciens Du Nil
14. Song of Complaint - Antranik Askarian And Khatchadour Khatchaturian

Customer Reviews:

Passion Sources.......2007-01-10

An excellent introduction to the rich music that the Middle East provides the world. Some first class performances by musical masters who really put their heart into their playing. A must have!!!

A source of passion.......2006-10-26

"Passion Sources" contains a sampling of Middle East and African music used for the controversial Scorcese film "The Last Temptation of Christ." Peter Gabriel's "Passion", released around the same time in 1989, contains original music reworked from the film's actual soundtrack. "Passion Sources" contains some original and altered field recordings plus songs recorded specifically for the movie. Music from both CDs appeared in "Last Temptation." Both soundtracks appeared over a year after the film's release because Gabriel wanted to shape the music into a coherent album. "Passion Sources" did not undergo such restructuring.

With Peter Gabriel's name on it, this CD probably introduced more westerners to non-western music than any other CD at the time. Subsequently, Gabriel's "Real World" records aimed to dampen the dominance of western music throughout the globe. The label continues to this day. "Passion Sources" was its very appropriate first official release.

The CD begins with an absolute bang: the spectacular Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan from Pakistan. Khan quickly became Real World's best selling artist. Sadly, he passed away in 1997 after gaining a worldwide reputation. He even appeared in Rolling Stone (a definite first for a Qawwali singer). As Khan's song slowly fades, Baaba Maal's amazing performance of the traditional Islamic call to prayer takes its place. Other highlights include Shankar's frenetic double violin bowing, Fatala's equally energetic drumming, Nass El Ghiwane's contemplative "Ya Sah", and the utterly relaxing "Song of Complaint" which sounds more like "Song of Relaxation." Another future Real World act, The Musicians of the Nile, also play up a storm.

Though overall an enjoyable listen, this collection does present somewhat of a mixed bag. As such, it plays more as a compliation than as a coherent thematic unity. That in no way detracts from the amazing music it contains or its ability to open up ears to new musical styles. Regardless, fans of "Passion" should not expect more of the same from this CD. Though most will probably enjoy everything here mainly because it contains the inspiration that led Gabriel to compose his soundtrack masterpiece. But best of all, "Passion Sources" will hopefully inspire an openness to the music of other cultures and of the world at large.

Moments of greatness.......2002-11-03

There are so many good tracks here, but the whole album lacks cohesiveness which i think is important for this type of music. The songs here show little resemblence to what they inspired (Gabriel's wonderful Passion) and they have a much more earthy feel to them, 'Yorky' and 'Tejbeit Ethiopian Bar Song
' being prime examples with such a fresh flavour to them, even after repeated listening. Yet whilst taken at their own merit, it still has the feel of a compilation, and it's perhaps best to look at the album as a taster record for each artist. Whilst it in no way compares to Passion proper, it is still a welcome addition to any music collection, and avoids the uneasy 'fusion' flaw that dogs too many Realworld releases.

One of many sources of Oriental music.......2002-05-23

The Last Temptation of Christ had two soundtracks. One was Peter Gabriels Passion, the other is this one. Where Passion featured a mix if traditional and modern sounds, Passion Sources is mostly the original traditional recordings that were eventually incorporated into the Peter Gabriel Passion album. This album may not be as easy to digest as the other Gabriel work but is worthy of including with it.

I enjoy both of them.

I used to just enjoy this album when I bought it a few years ago but after September 11, this album has had a new meaning to me and in fact has helped me rid myself of the hatred that I had of that part of the world and has actually made me even more fascinated with that area of the world.

I just wish people would stop hating on The Middle East and southern Asia and check out some of the awe inspiring music that musicians make.

Just the song Call To Prayer by Baaba Maal proves that the Middle East isn't a place of terror and hate but a place of wonderous musicians who could really give America a boost in it's music scene and end the corporate commercialism that has ruined Americas musical image.

Believe me this album after last years horrific events has been like a medicine and helped me maintain my respect for the Middle East plus I also happen to love music from the Middle East.

I hope I didn't stray too far off the topic of this CD but I just wanted to voice how this album helped me through this turbulent time. Believe me I alway prefer the Middle Eastern chanting anytime over the staccato of that awful Swedish Pop of Britney Spears.

God Bless both America and The Middle East

Music of the Orient.......2002-03-05

This CD is one of the two soundtracks for the movie "The Last Temptation of Christ". The other one, "Passion", deals more with Peter Gabriel's performances. This one deals with the more traditional Middle Eastern music used and sampled for the film. This CD is perhaps the greatest introduction to Oriental (Middle Eastern, Indian, African, Persian, Turkish, etc) music that is available. It covers an incredibly diverse range of styles and cultures. The songs on here range from wonderful songs performed by excellent traditional artists (NFAK, Hossam Ramzey, Shankar,, etc) to authentic ethno-music recordings. The first song is a wedding song from the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan himself, giving a magnificent look into the traditions of Pakistan. NFAK's song is one of his best. This is followed by Senegalese superstar Baaba Maal performing the Call to Prayer, which is an integral part of Islam. I strongly recommend you understand and respect that when listening to this track. Returning to South Asia, we are treated to a lively, upbeat Indian number from Shankar and the Epedemics. Following this is a beautiful, ephemeral flute song entitled "Ulvi", performed by Kudsi Erguner, one of Turkey's greatest musicians. Hossam Ramzey, gives a lively Egyptian Raks Shari number entitled "Fellahi" (farmer). I was very impressed with this one. It gives a view of Ramzey at his best. Next is a sample of traditional Egyptian Arab music. Then we are treated to a celebratory bar song from traditional Ethiopian musicians. Those unfamilar with Ethiopian music will be pleasantly surprised by this. Then we get a Perso-Indian performance by Mahmou Tabrizi Zadeh. This song fascinates me to no end. After that is another historic ethnic recording, this time from a Moroccan wedding celebration. As the NFAK song above showed, wedding celebrations are perhaps the greatest opportunities to hear music in Islamic cultures, so this shouldn't be too surprising. Next is a number by Abdul Aziz el-Sayed, which was recorded for the brothel scene, but was used for the Lazarus scene instead. And then we get a lively number from the African band Fatala, with lively percussion and vocals. This song is lively and uniquely West African, but fits in very well with the other selections. Next is the song from Nass el-Ghiwane (an excellent Moroccan group) which wound up being used for the brothel scene in the movie. Following closely is a performance by the Egyptian Gypsy group, Musicians of the Nile. And finally, the CD closes with a traditional Armenian ney flute performance, which I found both haunting and ephemeral. Its easily one of my favorite songs on the CD.
Overall, this is an excellent and diverse CD. The music on here, which saw use in "The Last Temptation of Christ" is wonderful and inspirational, whether from Christian (such as Ethiopian or Armenian) or Muslim (such as Pakistani or Egyptian) sources. It is beautiful and wonderful. I cannot say enough good things about this CD.

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The Art of the Santoor from Iran: The Road to Esfahan Hossein Farjami Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Iran | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Art of the Santoor from Iran ASIN: B00005NVZS Release Date: 2001-09-25

Tracks:

1. Vastgah Shur
2. Nagmeh Bayat-e Tork
3. Nagmeh Esfahan
4. Vastgah Homayan

Average customer rating: The art of the Middle Eastern Oud is art, indeed

The Art of the Middle East Charbel Rouhana Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00022LIZ2 Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

1. Nara
2. Ajami
3. Mouassal
4. Mayass
5. Manara (Lighthouse)
6. Rewind
7. Forward
8. Li Anni Oughanni
9. Tourism
10. It's Over
11. Samai Rast
12. Ourakhoutyoun (Joy)
13. Wissal
14. Tamrin
15. Again?
16. Ya Ghosna Naqa

Customer Reviews:

The art of the Middle Eastern Oud is art, indeed.......2004-09-16

This CD is really titled "The Art of the Middle Eastern Oud" and is performed by Charbel Rouhana of Lebanon. The oud is the Arabic lute and is actually the etymological source of the word "lute" (al-oud.) It is that familiar somewhat hollow-sounding stringed instrument in much of Middle Eastern music. The fifth song on the album "Manara" or "Lighthouse" is my personal favorite, winding in out in unison with accordian playing melody alternating with the oud.

The oud style here is Rouhana's contribution to the instrument; his method is widely used in teaching the instrument, and the tunes on the CD are his interpretation of traditional melodies. The music is seductive and tuneful. Rouhana is accompanied by tabla, vocals, accordian, riqq, qanan (the Arabic zither), strings and bass guitar. The backup instrumentalists harmonize with Rouhana to make a very excellent album of music that I highly recommend if you like Arabic and Middle Eastern music.

Average customer rating: FASCINATING AND INSPIRING SOUND Kanun Improvisations at their Finest

Art of Taksim Göksel Kartel Manufacturer: Trad. Crossroads ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Turkey | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000031FT Release Date: 1994-09-13

Tracks:

1. Acem Asiran Saz Semai
2. Sultani Yegah Longa
3. Ussak Taksim
4. Rast Taksim
5. Saba Taksim
6. Kurdili Hicazkar Saz Semai
7. Hicaz Taksim
8. Nihavent Taksim
9. Nihavent Longa
10. Huzzam Taksim
11. Nihavent Saz Semai

Customer Reviews:

FASCINATING AND INSPIRING SOUND.......2005-07-14

The instrument is the Kanun and I love it. I don't enough about the intricacies of this music to comment on those details as the reviewer below, except to say it is fantastic and inspiring.

Kanun Improvisations at their Finest.......2002-10-08

Goksel Kartal proves just how enjoyable one instrument played by a master musician can be! The fascination of this CD lies in the unusual, complex and exotic music produced by the strings of the kanun. The musician improvises the sounds following the "rules" of "taksim." Each "taksim" allows only specific notes to be played within a musical mode. There are over 120 taksims. The rare beautiful haunting sounds of this music are as extraordinary as the names of the taksims themselves: "hissak", "rast", "saba", "hicaz", "nihaventi" and "huzzam". If Middle Eastern music, stringed instruments, and gypsy music appeal to you ... this CD is a "must have". Unusual rhythms and melodies created on an ancient instrument by a master musician is rare ... grab this one! It's like stepping back into the past ... perhaps, to a time when artistic creativity was more appreciated. Erika Borsos (erikab93)

Average customer rating: Taqasim is a Beautiful Tapestry of sound. Sublime!! Taqasim-The Art of Improvisation. Ali Jihad Racy

Taqasim: Art of Improvisation in Arabic Music Various Artists Manufacturer: Lyrichord Discs Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Lebanon | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Turath: Masterworks of the Middle East Blue Flame Art of the Ud Mystical Legacies Barzakh ASIN: B00000229V Release Date: 1993-07-21

Tracks:

1. Maqam Kurd
2. Maqam Nahawand
3. Maqam Bayyati

Customer Reviews:

Taqasim is a Beautiful Tapestry of sound. Sublime!!.......2002-02-08

This particular compilation is one of the best I have found. Arabic music is highly intelligent. The intricate notes always bring to my mind a Tapestry of sound. Taqasim is always very beautiful. These artists have achieved the perfect balance as they play in accord to each other...Dulcet tones & perfect pause... like two dancers poised in step & counter step. I highly recommend this CD. It is sure to become a favorite in anyones CD library. Especially to those that love the Sublime sounds of the East.
I came to Amazon to look for this & one other CD. I was dissapointed to find both of these are not in stock. No price is listed. ( The other compilation I was looking for was Amina- Ya Lil. ) I will check back, & hope to find these in stock at some future date. I am certain many latent listeners out there would love to discover these compilations. Both are excellent!!

Happy Listening!!

Taqasim-The Art of Improvisation. Ali Jihad Racy.......2000-08-10

Was a nice experience to find this improvisation in arab music. Iwas listen the Led Zepellin work with marraquesh music and another time I descouvered the deep musical taste and education that Led Zeppelin had even that more time they don't believe in it as an important support in their rock music.In this case is a cultural a music thinking across the improvisation and I feel this is a classical aproach but with the spirits of jazz reflection.Nice very nice.We ussually have a close stereotipe about the arab music and some time their oficial musicians have to.This is a traditional expereince not a traditional copy.Thanks

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The Art of the Cantor Jan Peerce Manufacturer: Vanguard Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Israel | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Secunda: Kol Nidre Service Legendary Cantors Welcoming The Sabbath Jan Peerce Sings Hebrew Melodies Jan Peerce Sings Yiddish Folk Songs ASIN: B000000EFR Release Date: 1991-11-26

Tracks:

1. Vli Yerusholayim Ircho
2. Ovinu Malkeinu
3. Shma Yisroel
4. Retsei
5. Havdolah
6. Ad Ana Adoshem
7. Adoshem Adoshem
8. Eloheynu
9. Pis 'Chu Li
10. Ahavas Olom
11. M 'Kimi Meofor
12. Mimkomcho
13. Sh' Ma Kolenu
14. Ovinu Malkenu
15. Mo' Os Tzur And Blessings For Chanukah
16. Handeros And Al Hanism

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The Art of the Santoor from Iran Hossein Farjami Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Iran | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Art of the Santoor from Iran: The Road to Esfahan ASIN: B00004T2OH Release Date: 2000-06-06

Tracks:

1. Rashid Khan/Aziz Beshi Bekenarom/Gole Gandom/Ay Shirinom Joonom
2. Shekare Ahoo
3. Baroon Baroone
4. Koreyshim
5. Jahromi
6. Asmar Asmar/Akh Leyli Leyli/Mastom Mastom/Damkol Damkol
7. Yedoone Anar Dodoone Anar
8. Koshi Tala/Halooye Ganom Khare
9. Bandar

Average customer rating: Chilling and Beautiful Music to trance by Very good Nay, but shame on the rest!

Art of the Arabian Flute: The Nay Bashir Abdel Al Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Egypt | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Master of the Arabian Flute Moroccan Spirit ASIN: B00000GVZP Release Date: 1999-01-26

Tracks:

1. Al Khayam
2. Khinea la Layla (Song For Layla)
3. Habib albeh (Love In My Heart)
4. Arrida Wal Noor
5. Tiyer bil howa (Flying Bird)
6. La lowilaad ginea (Song For The Children)
7. Laglin Nabbi

Customer Reviews:

Chilling and Beautiful.......2005-08-14

The "ney" is a Persian (Iranian) instrument which dates back to thousands of years before Christ. It is made from reed, and the word "ney" is a Persian word that means "reed." The name for this instrument, and probably the instrument itself, was introduced into Arabic court upon the invasion of the Arabs into Persia (Iran) in the 7th century AD. It was also introduced into Turkish court upon the Ottoman Turk's invasion of Persia. Once it was introduced to Arabic and Turkish court, the name of this instrument was adopted from the Persian language into both the Arabic language and the Turkish language. The Persian style of playing this instrument is different from Turkish and Arabic styles. The Arabic-style ney music played on this CD is chilling and beautiful.

A brief word on history must be made here because it is related to this instrument: When Arabs invaded Iran, Arabic became the official written language. Many Persians changed their names into Arabic names. The Arabs enforced their religion upon each country they invaded, including a Zoroastrian (Zoroastrianism: first monotheistic religion in the world) Iran, and called their declared land the "Islamic World." Iranian court musicians, who had changed their names to Arabic names because the Arabic language became the official language, composed music for the now Arab court and the Arab's "Islamic World." Thus, Arabic music, as recent studies have discussed, is the creation of Iranian court composers. It must be said that the Arabic language didn't last as the official language, and Parsi (or Farsi, the Persian language spoken from the Iranian-Sassanid era alongside Pahlavi and the official language of Iran today) became the official language once again.

Anyway, The Iranian musicians, who composed music for Arab court, used a system that was created by several Iranian court musicians of the Sassanid Dynasty of Iran and was passed down to them in an oral tradition from their masters. And these masters learned from their own masters. This Iranian musical system was a complex system of 365 melodies that branched from 30 derivative modes which themselves branched from several modes. Iranian musicians also introduced this system into Turkish music. Iranian musical instruments were also introduced to Arabic countries, Turkey, and even India. It is because of Iranian musicians and the music of the Sassanid Iranians that we see the names of Iranian modes and melodies within Turkish Classical, Iraqi Classical, Syrian Classical, and Egyptian Classical music. Though these countries went their own way in regards to music, while Iran went its own way.

This musical system was banned by some Arab-Islamists and by Iranian fanatics who had converted to Islam because of the Arabs. But the music was practiced and taught in secrecy. Later, during the Qajar era in Iran, the Sassanid system was revived, rejuvenated and officially re-established as the "Radif" and "Dastgah" system within the court and was used, for the first time, outside of court as well. Because of those fanatics, the system was hurt but never forgotten. There are now 12 modes (Dastgah) and 200 movements or melodies (Gushe) in Iranian Classical music. Most of these melodies and modes date back to that Sassanid era of Iran which had is responsible for inspiring the creation of Arabic and Turkish court music through those Iranian musicians mentioned above. Because of the evolving nature of music, some melodies were added along the way and some were altered. And, although the classical music of Turkey, Egypt, Syria, and Iraq were influenced by Iranian music-culture, they evolved on their own separate path and they bare their own separate characteristics. However Iranian classical music functions completely within the ancient Iranian modal system.

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Music to trance by.......2005-01-23

The Arabian nay or ney is one of the most haunting flutes you'll ever hear, and Bashir Abdel Al is a master. His breath control is mesmerizing in the dreamlike pieces - though he can be crisp when the music calls for it - and the range of tones and style and volume is always amazing.

Far from detracting from the nay's melody, the (minimal) accompanying keyboard supports and deepens the song with few well-chosen, sustained chords. This is an excellent harmony of instruments. I dare anyone to resist introspection on any of the shorter OR longer tracks (varying from 3:02 to 12:00).

The keyboard player is not credited, but Ivor Goldberg is listed as co-composer on many of the tracks... so perhaps?

This CD is perfect for (just about ;) everyone who knows or is discovering the nay: sufficient classical elements for purists and an overall contemplative feel for anyone who likes New Age or world music.

Very good Nay, but shame on the rest!.......2000-09-22

The Nay music is outstanding, but the accompanying music mostly keyboards and ultra modern sounds just don't fit at all and detracts from the excellent nay. Oh, well, what a shame to spoil such excellent music!

Average customer rating: This album is a gem.

Slah Manaa Ensemble : The Art of Arabic Folk Music Slah Manaa Ensemble Manufacturer: American Recording ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000G4PW Release Date: 1998-11-18

Tracks:

1. Keifa Dar Kess el Hob
2. Musica Hamada
3. Qanun Taqsim
4. Samai Bayati
5. Musica Jarjis
6. Violin Taqsim
7. Longa Farahfaza
8. Nay Taqsim
9. Waslah M'Hayer-Sikah: A) Choftak Marra/B) Ah Ya Khalila/C) Aouda Ouni
10. Tar Solo
11. Ud Taqsim "Hanin Jadid"

Album Description

The Slah Manaa Ensemble consists of some of the most popular musicians in the Middle East, mainly in Tunisia. The ensemble performs traditional Arabic folk and classical music utilizing the important traditional instruments of the Middle East. The nay is an end-blown flute open on both ends, the qanun is a trapezoidal shaped-boxed zither, the 'ud is a fretless short-necked lute, the riqq (tar)is a single headed tambourine and the violin are displayed on this recording.

Customer Reviews:

This album is a gem........2005-12-28

The musicians are excellent technically, each one performs a short solo to show both the beauty and richness of their instrument, as well as their virtuosity. You can clearly see the years of experience they have put in. The riq solo was a treat, considering it's rare to hear a recorded track devoted to that instrument.
The repertoire is classical Arabic and Tunisian, all instrumental. I really like the Samai Bayati composed by Slah El Manaa himself. The repertoire is rich in maqams (Arabic scales) and modulations.
But most of all the strength of this album is in the arrangement, the delicate balance between instruments, the subtlety, minimalism and attention to detail that is so typical of the Tunisian aesthetic.

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