Traditional Traditional classical Arabic music in maqām Sabâ.
In this episode of Orient Express we continue with the ““maqāmat””, also modes (sg: maqām / mode) of Arabian classical music (previous episodes can be found here, here , here , here and here. This episode is dedicated to the musical mode Sabâ. This Middle-Eastern maqām or mode is known as the most temperate and dramatic mode and is usually used to express a feeling of sadness or melancholy. In this episode we will listen to pieces from Egypt, Lebanon and Syria in particular.
Playlist:
- Saba Taqasim Qanun (03:31 )
J. Jalal al-Din Weiss /Ensemble Al-Kindi (CD: Syria: Takasim & Sufi Chants 1994). - Ahwa Qamaran (Muwashshah) (01:10)
Ghada Shbeir – Al Muwashahat FWD music CD 2006. - Ishaq el-khalis (dor) (12:56)
Saleh Abdel Hai (Saliḥ Abd al-Ḥayy), 1950’s recording. - Ud Taqasim Saba (02:50)
Mohamed Al-Qasabgi, 1920’s 78rpm recording. - Ney Taqasim (5:02)
Samir Siblini, Great Mediterranean Masters, medimuses CD. 2005
- Ahwa Qamaran (Muwashshah) (3:24)
Sayyed El-Safti 78 rpm record (approx. 1911) - Huwa Sahih (11:03)
Um Kolthoum Intro & part of 1961 concert composed by Zakaria Ahmed) - Ud taqasim – improvisation & traditional (7:20)
Omar Naqshaband Pathe/Marconi EMI LP 1974. - Qad ma ahhebak (dor) (13:57)
Saleh Abdel Hai (Saliḥ Abd al-Ḥayy), 1950’s recording.
