Arabic Music

Monday, December 28, 2009

Where are the horses? وين الخيل

سألت الطير ياخدلك رسالة
I asked the bird to deliver a message to you
تشرح لوعتي وشوق الليالي
That explains my burning and my longing nights
وانا قاللي الطير
and the bird said to me
ما يقدر جناحي
My wings cannot
على حمل الحنين
carry all the longing
اللي بالرسالة
in this message
....
وين الخيل
where are the horses?
تشق الليل
to break the silence of night
تاخدني ديار الغالي
and take me to the lands of the loved one
عالفرقة ما عادلي حيل
i cant handle being away anymore
حالي بيشفق على حالي
my self feels sorry for myself
مش قادر اصبر
i cant be patient
ومنين
and from where
صبر بلاقي
can I find patience
دلوني
guide me
...
...


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Monday, December 21, 2009

بنت الحارس - فيروز


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سفر برلك - فيلم من السبعينات لفيروز

Fairouz - A Queen in Las Vegas





The preparations




Fast Facts



 The concert was held in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on the 15th of May '99.
 The tickets were sold for: $50, $75, $150 and $300.
There was no tour, Ziad didn't go and there originally were 10,000 tickets for sale.
 The songs performed:
Instrumentals: National American and Lebanese anthems and Abu Ali (Ali was cut from the video)
First segment: Dhawi Yahal Andeel, Atem Ya Layl, Taree' Elnahl and Nassam Alyna Elhawa.
Choir: Haddouni (from Jisr Elamar) and Khayef Koun Eshetek (from Ziad's Sahryie).
Second segment: Ya Ana Ya Ana, Ahwak and Aetini Enay.
Choir: Daloni Ala Enayn Esood (cut from the video) and Ya Bent Elmeawen (both from Ziad's Sahryie).
Third Segment: Mawal Ana Wenta, Ya Henayna, Laylii Betrja Ya Layl, Ya Jisran Khashabian and Sanarjiou Youman.
Fourth Segment: Irjaay Ya Alf Layla, Ya Laylo Esabo, Law Kan Qalbi and Ya Man Hawa.
Instrumental: Sa'aloni Enas.
Choir: Qases Wara'a (from Nas Men Waraa/cut from the video) and Tallou El Siyadi (from Rings for Sale).
Fifth Segment: Arrab Elmoued, Nehna Welamar Jiran, Is'har, Kifk Inta, Khedni and Oudak Ranan.
Sixth Segment: Aa Hadir Elbosta, Lama Elamar Ghab, Iza Elard Medoara, Oghniat Elwada'a and Zorouni.

The Concert







here is the whole concert in case the above video doesnt work http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XODU1MDE4NzI=.html

 Alhayat says 16 thousand and Assafir says 12 thousand people attended the concert. Regardless of that, the concert was originally intended for 10 thousand fans. How can one explain this? Fairuz broke the record she set for herself in mere two days when the MGM Grand changed concert plans and expanded the arena to its full capacity. People came from all over the world to attend the concert. A lot have said they first heard about it from the Internet. That was one thing I liked very much because I hope this site has helped with it. The song titles and more information about the concert can be found in the articles which are now accessible from the special's general information section. But what's most notably great was the presence of Assy and Mansour through all the classics she performed, Ziad through the musical introduction and Kifk Inta and Nasri Shameseddine through Haddouni which the choir performed. That was not just a concert.
 On the back page of Assafir newspaper, there was an update of the concert. It's going to be a success! Not that I questioned it, but the ticket prices and the location ... Anyway MGM asked for Fairuz's permission to open the arena to it's maximum capcity because there's an enormous pressure on the ticket sales which I hope this site has helped in. Read the article in Arabic.
 Fairuz leaves tomorrow (Sunday) for Las Vegas on the Middle East airliner. Maestro Mike Haro, who conducted her recent concerts, will accompany Fairuz in her trip as well as 24 musicians, 10 choir singers, technicians and managers, all totaling 42 persons. She has made interviews with both the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times newspapers. She has been rehearsing for a week now. Please contact me if you have access to the interviews. You can also check the article in the general information and promotional material part of the special. Source: Assafir 5/8
 MGM fixed the seating capacity of the stage for a maximum audience of 10,000 seats not 16,000, by Fairouz's request.
 Ziad will not join Fairuz to Las Vegas.
 There will NOT be any tour. It's one concert like it's being advertised. If the technical issues are quickly settled in Las Vegas, It's being thought to produce, with MGM grand, some promotional items as commemorative memorabilia. Unfortunately, it seems already short on time for this to happen, so all you folks going to the concert, start praying.
 To all those still having second thoughts about attending the concert. What's wrong with you? If you are not 100% sure that you will attend other future concerts, can you tolerate forsaking seeing Fairuz in concert? It's not easy to make a concert every year in the States and it can be a long time before Fairuz returns there. The last time she was there was years and years ago and the next one can be years and years away, if it was even considered. It's not late to buy yourself a ticket but it can be very soon. If you've never been to Las Vegas, it can be an interesting experience. With all the colors and lights of the city and then attending the Fairuz concert, the experience can be too surreal that if not for the photos you're going to take, you may question if it was only a dream. One that will linger in your memories forever. Don't waste anymore time. Really.
 Just to clear something out, the news on the American tour is not confirmed. Add to that MGM is advertising the Las Vegas concert as a one historic performance. It seems logical that there will be more than one concert as it is cheaper to produce and guaranteed to succeed. However, to be on the safe side, anyone planning to see Fairuz should attend the Las Vegas concert. Again, no need to remind everyone that the tickets have been on sale for more than a week now and that the concert has been advertised about in major American newspapers, so it's wise to buy tickets now, if you plan to attend the concert. This week you can get to see the seating configuration as well as the press release of Fairuz's concert. There is also a scanned ad from Los Angeles Times of the concert.
 Fairuz's upcoming concert in Las Vegas is closing in. The May 15 will be marked as the greatest day of 99 by loyal Fairuz fans in North America and the concert as the greatest event to end this century. She will perform in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The arena can hold up to 16000 seats. The tickets are on sale and they are going fast, after all it's only one concert (that I know is confirmed). The tickets prices are set at $50, $75, $150, $300. For ticket sales call toll free 1- 877- 984-7263 or 702- 891-7777. Information on Fairuz's concert at the MGM site. Information of the Arena, Concert Configuration of the arena and the Schedule of the upcoming concerts including Fairuz's. The promotion is starting up and as Ammar has posted on the message board, there was an ad in the New York Times of the concert. Thanks Ammar. Will post follow-ups when become available throughout the week.





General Information + Promotional Material


 MGM Concert Press Release.
 Seating Configuration.
 LBC's pre-concert report (realvideo).
 LBC's pre-concert documentary (contains pictures and media files).
 Radio Advertisements: Arabic Version & English Version(Special thanks to Arab Dreamer.)
 The Concert's Promotional Material: The Concert Poster (current/original).
 The Concert's Promotional Material: The Concert Poster 2 (temporary poster).
 Assafir article about the concert. (5/8/99)
 Assafir article about the concert. (5/15/99)
 Assafir article about the concert. (5/17/99) CONCERT DETAILS
 Alhayat article about the concert. (5/17/99) CONCERT DETAILS
 Yet another article about the concert. (5/17/99) CONCERT DETAILS - PICTURES
 New York Times article by Neil MacFarquhar. - CONCERT DETAILS - PICTURE (off site link)
 Beirut Times article on Fairuz.
 Beirut Times article on the Las Vegas concert.
 Featured Advertisements: Concert Advertisement (Color) and Los Angeles Times.
 Concert Pictures: Fairuz in white and in yellow. And a newly added picture in white and yet another picture.
 An autographed photo of Fairuz.
 The special booklet from the concert.
 Personal Experiences.
 Click here to visit an off site link that contains some concert pictures.

فيروز - مسرحية ميس الريم Mays El Reem - Fairouz, Nasri Shams El Deen

Sunday, December 20, 2009

فيروز- ترنيمة نجمة العيد fayrouz -Christmas Carol-The Star of the Holiday






 نجمة العيد 



The star of the Holiday 
نجمة العيد - الأخوين رحباني 
Lyrics By The Rahbani Brothers


ضوي بليالي سعيدي
Shine your light
in happy nights
 يا نجمي بيتا قريب 
Oh, star
whose home is not far
جايي من دنيي بعيدي
She comes from a far away world
 تتلج عهالكون طيب 
That snows perfumes on this universe


يا سما
Oh... sky..
 و تتلج أشعار و سلام 
That is snowing poems and peace
يا سما
Oh... sky...
 و تتلج أشعار و سلام 
That is snowing poems and peace


حكيولي حكايي غريبي
they told me  strange story
 و الأرض عيونا دموع 
while the eyes of the earth were full of tears
قولي قولي يا حبيبي
Tell me tell me.. my beloved
 جايي لعنا يسوع 
Jesus is coming to us


يا سما
Oh... sky...
 و تتلج أشعار و سلام 
That is snowing poems and peace..







Monday, December 14, 2009

snow .. snow .. تلج تلج Fairuz فيروز


تلج تلج
snow .. snow ..
عم بتشتي الدنيي تلج
the world is raining snow ..
و النجمات حيرانين
and the stars are confused
و زهور الطرقات بردانيين
and the flowers of the streets are feeling cold
تلج تلج
snow .. snow..
عم بتشتي الدنيي تلج
it is falling down
و الغيمات تعبانين
and the clouds are tired
عالتلة خيمات مضويين
and on the hills some tents are lit
و مغارة سهرانه
and a cave is not sleeping
فيها طفل صغير
it has  a little child in it
بعيونو الحلياني
in his beautiful eyes
حب كتير كتير
plenty , plenty of love
تلج تلج
snow .. snow .
عم بتشتي الدنيي تلج
is falling down
كل قلب
in every heart
كل مرج
and in every meadow
زهر فيه الحب متل التلج
love has blossomed like snow
و جاي رعيان من بعيد
and shepherds come from far away
وينو الطفل الموعود
where is the promised child?
هون يا رعيان العيد
here , shepherds of joy
هون الليل االمنشود
this  is the  night you sought
تلج تلج
snow ... snow..
شتي خير
rain goodness
و حب
and love
و تلج
and snow
على كل قلب
on every heart
على كل مرج
on every meadow
ألفة و خير و حب
love and connection and goodness
متل التلج
just like snow..

تلج تلج
snow .. snow ..

 

Saturday, December 12, 2009

إرحل - Leave - Ahmad Qaabour - songs for Palestine





إرحل - Leave - Ahmad Qaabour - songs for Palestine


إرحل.. قالوا لي
Leave, They said to me
جند أتوا من بعيد
Soldiers who cam from far away

قالوا إرحل
They said : Leave!


دخلوا بيتي
They came into my home..
 قتلوا ولدي
They killed my son..
إغتصبوا امرأتي
They raped my wife...
قالوا إرحل..
They aid : Leave!

حفروا في الوجه مغارة
They engraved a cave in my face
مرّوا على جسدي
They ran over my body
زرعوا في القلب رصاصة
They planted a bullet in my heart
نصبوا لي الخيمة
They installed a tent for me
قلت سأبقى مارداً جرحاً يعانق تربتي
I said I will stay , a giant wound embracing my soil
و طرقت باب أمتي
and I knocked on the doors of my nation
وكانت نائمة
and it was sleeping
و بقيت وحدي
and i was left alone
وأمتي تحلم
while my nation was dreaming
دخلوا وأمتي تحلم
They came in .. while my nation was dreaming
قالوا إرحل..
They said : Leave!!

هذه بلادي واعلموا أن الصغار
This is my country and you better know that the small ones
من دورة الأحلام تمتلك القرار
from the cycle of dreams will own the decision
من سجون الليل تنتزع النهار وتمضي عواصفا
from the prisons of the night it grabs the daylight
and move like storms

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Dalida - Salma Ya Salama




In the wide world
and it's many countries
I went around and around
and when it called me;
my first love..
i left everything
and i came
and i came
and in his embace I threw myself
and i sang
safe ..
safely
oh how sweet
we left
and we came back
safely

love is still pure
and the weather is still warm
and there is still
a moon
and after the sunset
we get together in a boat
and we stay up all night
and sing all of us together
there is a tree
in a garden
it has a sign on it
i have been thinking a lot about it
and question so often
i wonder if it exists
and is my heart engraved in it
yes
it does exist
and my heart is engraved in it

safe ..
safely
oh how sweet
we left
and we came back
safely



Tuesday, December 8, 2009

3 Racism Mixes

This is how I express my outrage at racism that I am constantly exposed to, me and many many others in this world.

Here is my Racism Tune Pack

Sunday, December 6, 2009

لا تسألوني Dont ask me ما اسمه حبيبي what the name of my beloved is -فيروز Fairuz






لا تسألوني
Dont ask me
ما اسمه حبيبي
what my beloved's name is
اخشى عليكم
I worry about you
ضوعة الطيوب
from the fragrances that will fill the air
والله
I swear
لو بحت بأي حرف
If I mention one word
تكدس الليلك في الدروب
The lailacs will fill the roads

لا تسألوني
Don't ask me
ما اسمه
What is his name
حبيبي
My beloved


ترونه في ضحكة السواقي
You see him in the laughter of the streams
في رفة الفراشة اللعوب
and in the fluttering of the playful butterfly
في البحر في تنفس المراعي
In the ocean , in the breath of the meadows
وفي غناء كل عندليب
and in the snging of every nightingale

في ادمع الشتاء حين يبكي
In the tears of winter when it cries
وفي عطاء الديمة السكوب
and it the generosity of the black cloud
that is pregnant with rain
محاسن لا ضمها كتاب
 Beauty that wasnt written in a book
ولا ادعتها ريشة الأديب
or claimed by the pen of a writer

لا تسألوني ما اسمه
 Dont ask me what his name is
كفاكم
 enough ..stop
فلن أبوح باسمه
I will not tell you his name
حبيبي
My beloved..

لا تسألوني
Dont ask me
ما اسمه حبيبي
what the name of my beloved is
اخشى عليكم
I worry about you
ضوعة الطيوب
from the fragrances that will fill the air
والله
I swear

لو بحت بأي حرف
If I mention one word

تكدس الليلك في الدروب
The lailacs will fill the roads

لا تسألوني
Don't ask me
ما اسمه
What is his name
حبيبي
My beloved


Friday, December 4, 2009

Silent Night / Oumin

Beddi Haberkon / Nejmet Eid

Snow .. Snow and Jingle Bells

Fairuz Jingle Bells (in Arabic) فيروز ليلة عيد


ليلة عيد ليلة عيد الليلة ليلة عيد
زينة و ناس صوت جراس عم بترن بعيد
ليلة عيد ليلة عيد الليلة ليلة عيد
صوت ولاد تياب جداد و بكرا الحب جديد
عم يتلاقوا الأصحاب
بهديي خلف الباب
في سجرة بالدار
و يدوروا ولاد صغار
و السجرة صارت عيد
و العيد اسوارة بأيد
و الأيد تعلق عالسجرة
غنيي و عناقيد
يا مغارة كلا بيوت
تلمع متل الياقوت
كيف جبتي عالدار
تلج شرايط و قمار
مين اللي جاي بعيد
عم بيرش مواعيد
يدق بواب الناس و يمشي
و الخير علينا يزيد