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Post by cristobal on Oct 13, 2006 7:03:03 GMT -5
I just noticed you can add comments add the bottom, I couldn't resist adding a little one!
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Post by italianrover on Oct 13, 2006 7:36:31 GMT -5
thats john gibbons in person
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Post by waterside on Oct 13, 2006 23:55:02 GMT -5
Don't you like this one?  Ale. Yes, I do!! I kind of wish he had put the album out under that name so everyone would know who it was when they saw it! I know he wouldn't do that, though. |
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Post by SuzieQ on Oct 14, 2006 15:30:51 GMT -5
God! I Must Be Blind, I Didn't notice the you had change the name to Cat Stevens. lol That's what age does for you I suppose.  |
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Post by sinan on Oct 15, 2006 11:32:05 GMT -5
Does anybody know that if Yusuf Islam has any songs in muhammedian scale or arabian scale in his new album?
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Post by cristobal on Oct 15, 2006 14:28:36 GMT -5
Does anybody know that if Yusuf Islam has any songs in muhammedian scale or arabian scale in his new album? Well, I can't tell you for sure but I think I read in one review that there is a song abot the prophet Muhammed or something, and there's another one about how good people will go to heaven and bad people will go to hell. Also there is a small spoken poem 'inspired' by a famous muslim, though I can't say who, I forgot...  |
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Post by Lucy13 on Oct 15, 2006 16:37:38 GMT -5
The Beloved, In the End, and Whispers from a Spiritual Garden (inspired by Rumi). (thanks to John Gibbons' heartfelt review on that other website...  )
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Post by monabonejakon on Oct 15, 2006 17:26:46 GMT -5
Don't you like this one? Ale. No doubt... this is the way it should be!!!! |
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Post by Huru on Oct 15, 2006 23:40:43 GMT -5
Does anybody know that if Yusuf Islam has any songs in muhammedian scale or arabian scale in his new album?
As far as "scale" do you mean "makam" or "subject matter"? If you mean "makam" in terms of music scale, we'll have to wait and see. There is a saz on this recording, so there well may be some riffs -- if not a complete song.
(I think you probably mean "subject matter" because there is no such thing as a "muhammedian" scale -- at least not to my knowledge. There are several musical scales that are used in religious music, but I've never heard any of them called muhammedian.)
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Post by Daddy-o on Oct 16, 2006 0:27:12 GMT -5
Names are important, everyone knows who Yusuf Islam is and was. I think that's how it should be, that people don't actually notice. He's born again as a Muslim and they are still the same person after all. "The artist formerly known as...." title just isn't necessary anymore, the fact that he's made a great new album is more than enough. You can't expect they guy to change his name back or wear flares even.
Best wishes!
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Post by kareema113 on Oct 16, 2006 1:45:41 GMT -5
Does anybody know that if Yusuf Islam has any songs in muhammedian scale or arabian scale in his new album?
As far as "scale" do you mean "makam" or "subject matter"? If you mean "makam" in terms of music scale, we'll have to wait and see. There is a saz on this recording, so there well may be some riffs -- if not a complete song.
(I think you probably mean "subject matter" because there is no such thing as a "muhammedian" scale -- at least not to my knowledge. There are several musical scales that are used in religious music, but I've never heard any of them called muhammedian.)
HuruAs salaamu alaykom, brother. And welcome to this site. I agree with sr. huru that you most likely are wondering if there is Islamic content in the new music. The answer is yes. If you are wondering if there is 'Middle Eastern' musical influence, the answer is still yes. The video has Islamic content as well. kareema |
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Post by kareema113 on Oct 16, 2006 1:48:40 GMT -5
Names are important, everyone knows who Yusuf Islam is and was. I think that's how it should be, that people don't actually notice. He's born again as a Muslim and they are still the same person after all. "The artist formerly known as...." title just isn't necessary anymore, the fact that he's made a great new is more than enough. You can't expect they guy to change his name back or wear flares. Best wishes! Thank you, Daddy-o. I feel validated. kareema |
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Post by sinan on Oct 16, 2006 7:10:13 GMT -5
jguitar.com/scale?root=A&scale=Mohammedan&fret=2&labels=none¬es=sharps I was trying to mean "makam".. I won't argue the content of the song at this stage, bcs first it should sound familiar. Using this scale (above link) you can ever cover the old songs. Especially solo guitars sounds so well in arabic scales. I also use it and very impressive. You should check it on your own.
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Post by sinan on Oct 16, 2006 7:39:07 GMT -5
I'm against islamic content which sounds like brain washing for the people who has not enough knowledge for sufism, (they keep repeating the same words). So the real content must be secret. As a muslim, The most holy song i've ever heard in my life is "enigma - return the innocence" for years. There is an orient father here who screams completely meaningless words to me, but it sounds holy. This should be the soul.
And as a muslim, i miss Cat stevens' songs like "wild world" or "morning has broken". I think it still can be composed like these old classics in oriental soul. I'm searching that in the new album of Yusuf islam. Any suggestions for the song??
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Post by salsabil on Oct 16, 2006 9:19:06 GMT -5
The Beloved, In the End, and Whispers from a Spiritual Garden (inspired by Rumi). (thanks to John Gibbons' heartfelt review on that other website... ) Can't wait to hear it, Rumi's writings are gorgeous! |
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Post by kareema113 on Oct 16, 2006 10:28:41 GMT -5
I know we are not supposed to discuss politics or religion here, but I would like to point out to the fans here that in addition to dark green, those are the colors very often seen in Muslim countries. Very subtle. Good going, Br. Yusuf! I didin't think of this before, huru, you're right. And have a look at those images at the bottom of the album cover. I think that they may be archways in a mosque courtyard.  kareema |
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Post by Uruguayo on Oct 16, 2006 16:21:32 GMT -5
According to the track listing we all know, track 12 was supposed to be a song called "Badmind".
But, on the track listing on Amazon USA there are "only" 11 songs.
On Amazon's UK site there is a track 12 called: "There Is Peace". It figures as a UK Bonus Track.
Anyone knows anything about this?
Ale.
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Post by Huru on Oct 16, 2006 21:12:03 GMT -5
I know we are not supposed to discuss politics or religion here, but I would like to point out to the fans here that in addition to dark green, those are the colors very often seen in Muslim countries. Very subtle. Good going, Br. Yusuf! I didin't think of this before, huru, you're right. And have a look at those images at the bottom of the album cover. I think that they may be archways in a mosque courtyard. kareema Hi kareema: Well, I looked really hard at the album cover and all I see is what looks like ancient archaeological rock formations that remind me of some places in Central Anatolia (Asia Minor) I'd like to visit -- namely, Cappadocia and Goreme -- both sites of Christian and Muslim hiding places at various points in our planet's illustrious history. You may well be right, though. |
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Post by Huru on Oct 16, 2006 21:18:40 GMT -5
jguitar.com/scale?root=A&scale=Mohammedan&fret=2&labels=none¬es=sharps I was trying to mean "makam".. I won't argue the content of the song at this stage, bcs first it should sound familiar. Using this scale (above link) you can ever cover the old songs. Especially solo guitars sounds so well in arabic scales. I also use it and very impressive. You should check it on your own.
And personally I am going to be very happy when people have had their fill of Rumi and start searching for other equally as inspiring words from equally as important Sufi poets such as YUNUS EMRE, Kabir, etc.
I take it you have quite enjoyed "Footsteps in the Light"?? |
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Post by kareema113 on Oct 17, 2006 2:19:36 GMT -5
According to the track listing we all know, track 12 was supposed to be a song called "Badmind". But, on the track listing on Amazon USA there are "only" 11 songs. On Amazon's UK site there is a track 12 called: "There Is Peace". It figures as a UK Bonus Track. Anyone knows anything about this? Ale. Not specifically. I think Br. Yusuf just changed his mind about including it. kareema |
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Post by sinan on Oct 17, 2006 5:22:19 GMT -5
Take a look at that: witcombe.sbc.edu/sacredplaces/cordoba.html NO, the image above belongs to Spain cultural heritage. It's cordoba mosque in spain. I know my country Turkey and wish we had such beauties in our country too.. But hey!! we had already =)) visit : www.istanbul.com Anyway you will be welcomed if you visit anywhere here. |
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Post by Huru on Oct 17, 2006 11:04:36 GMT -5
Hi Sinan. Wait a minute. Am I missing something here? I don't see the Cordoba mosque at the bottom of the album cover. The artwork looks like rock formations.
Is there a depiction of the Cordoba mosque on the cover of the new album? I don't see it. And I don't think kareema intended to convey that there is a depiction of the Cordoba mosque on the album cover, but perhaps she did.
Thanks,
Huru
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Post by Lucy13 on Oct 17, 2006 19:39:41 GMT -5
According to the track listing we all know, track 12 was supposed to be a song called "Badmind". But, on the track listing on Amazon USA there are "only" 11 songs. On Amazon's UK site there is a track 12 called: "There Is Peace". It figures as a UK Bonus Track. Anyone knows anything about this? Ale. Not specifically. I think Br. Yusuf just changed his mind about including it. DARN! That was the one song I mentioned elsewhere that I thought looked "intriguing." DARN! LOL! |
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Post by kittycat on Oct 17, 2006 21:48:30 GMT -5
I think I would prefer "There Is Peace" to "Bad Mind" although it dosen't look like we will be getting either! Sorry Lucy. BTW I listened to Yanni's "Snowfall" back and forth to work today I found it very relaxing!
Take Good Care,
Kitty (Cheryl)
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Post by Uruguayo on Oct 18, 2006 9:23:17 GMT -5
Our friend John Gibbons had received recently a copy of An Other Cup from Atlantic Records.
He had posted an interesting review of the album on his web site dashing.com.
Here is it:
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Post by flemmishfan on Oct 18, 2006 15:47:13 GMT -5
That's sounds great to me and i'm looking forward to hear it myself like al of us.Regine
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Post by fethifree on Oct 20, 2006 13:29:12 GMT -5
how can i downlowd the last album of youcef islam
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Post by SuzieQ on Oct 20, 2006 16:22:36 GMT -5
how can i downlowd the last album of youcef islam YUSUF'S album (I take it you mean his latest album) isn't available until 13th or 14th November depends where you look. Then you will be able to download it from Amazon, Itunes, Play.com and many more. |
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Post by Uruguayo on Oct 21, 2006 9:34:57 GMT -5
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Post by Chris on Oct 21, 2006 10:04:07 GMT -5
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