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Post by sabina on Feb 24, 2011 15:28:53 GMT -5
:)Hi Just had the privilege of watching the interview.I was surprised by its length and range of questions... I thought that Yusuf did a great job!!!Truly I know he's a bit flaky sometimes in interviews but this was fab...I was sooo impressed and yes,strangely proud....! The thing that was so important to me tho,was the Cat Peace train vid...it was as tho at last the two personas were reunited!!!and accepted .....I love that he balanced his faith stuff so well in his answers.....what a coup Yusuf! and the label for him was Musician and Activist ...AT LAST!!!!!Yes it suits him so well....I had hoped for this day for ages...Yusuf using all his talents...Wow I am so very impressed!!He did it!!!My people song sounded just as I expected....it will be Yusuf at his best!!!!!!love him even more  |
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Post by JaneB on Feb 24, 2011 15:42:23 GMT -5
Did he choose to be labeled an activist or was it chosen for him? Most of the time those descriptions in the on-air graphics are chosen by a production assistant.
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Post by sabina on Feb 24, 2011 15:53:23 GMT -5
Did he choose to be labeled an activist or was it chosen for him? Most of the time those descriptions in the on-air graphics are chosen by a production assistant. Either way JaneB he came across as one...using the language of one who has chosen to be active in expressing ones beliefs....in a political arena...this thing is huge!!But Yusuf managed it well,very well... I'm impressed and pleased........no airy fairyness just straight forward honesty and rigour in beliefs....and a special song ......for all people....stunning!!! |
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Post by Wambaugh on Feb 24, 2011 16:16:16 GMT -5
I watched the interview earlier. I was very impressed. I was a little concerned when the show was going to be about politics and the situation in the Middle East/Africa, but Yusuf's answers were very fair and reasoned. It's hard to believe some people can be so 'against' him when you watch that.
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Post by sabina on Feb 24, 2011 16:22:36 GMT -5
I watched the interview earlier. I was very impressed. I was a little concerned when the show was going to be about politics and the situation in the Middle East/Africa, but Yusuf's answers were very fair and reasoned. It's hard to believe some people can be so 'against' him when you watch that. ...Hear Hear!!I couldn't agree more!!!! |
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 24, 2011 23:01:08 GMT -5
Just noticed that yusufislam.com has changed the times of the rebroadcasts.According to the current news at yi.com, the next rebroadcast is in 30 minutes from now! Thought I'd give everyone the heads-up. (I hope yi.com has it right this time! o/w, sorry for the false alarm.) Here is a Link to GMT Time, if it helps anyone. From the Facebook Post thead: Thank you, peritura! From Yusuf's Facebook: Yusuf will be interviewed by Riz Khan for a live broadcast tomorrow on Al Jazeera at 19:30GMT.* It'll be your first chance to hear and see a snippet of 'My People' which featured many of your voices in chorus with Yusuf. The song was recorded less than a hundred yards from the site of the Berlin wall, the downfall of which symbolized a massive victory in the quest of freedom for impounded and oppressed people. The release date for the free download of 'My People' will be announced this week God willing - stay tuned. * The show can be watched online on the below link: English Al Jazeera It will be brodcasted 4 times at the following dates and times (all GMT): Thursday 24th February @ 19:30 Friday 25th February @ 08:30, 12:30 and 18:30. Thursday 24th February at 19:30 Friday 25th February at 04:30, 08:30 and 14:30
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 24, 2011 23:33:23 GMT -5
Okay, they say Riz Khan is next - we'll see. YES! He's on!
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Post by aurarisma on Feb 25, 2011 0:29:25 GMT -5
thank you so much my dear suncatcher xoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxxoxoxo
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Post by sabina on Feb 25, 2011 4:44:30 GMT -5
:)PLEASE PLEASE POST what you think...........I'm dying to share this and seems not many have seen it as yet.........Sabina--------- bursting with anticipation...........................x
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Post by purplemoon on Feb 25, 2011 6:33:03 GMT -5
I was especially pleased to hear him urge everyone -- Muslim and "Western"--
to ignore the soundbite politicians who build careers on pointing fingers
and igniting anger. He chose a wonderful quote (from the Qur'an or a hadith?)
which said, in essence "If you want to change the world, begin with yourself."
It was so endearing that he "accidentally" showed us that he had a set of
written notes for the interview. ;D
I wanted to kiss my laptop screen when he said "I've always been a flower child."
When he mentioned Charlie Chaplin as an example of an artist-activist,
I realized that the Banapple Gas film is extremely Chaplinesque. Perhaps
the Cat was a Chaplin fan.
The clip of the new song was a tad disappointing -- very brief and the
sound quality was poor.
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Post by G-One on Feb 25, 2011 8:09:19 GMT -5
Just take a look at my absolute favorite from our RAH-event (1:04) and you'll find out about Yusuf and Charlie Chaplin :-) Could watch this all day long |
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Post by sabina on Feb 25, 2011 9:26:00 GMT -5
Just take a look at my absolute favorite from our RAH-event (1:04) and you'll find out about Yusuf and Charlie Chaplin :-) Could watch this all day long @g-one.you really are a master of the most wonderful vids..I loved that...fun and relaxed....yes VERY NICE........THANKS AGAIN! |
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Post by JaneB on Feb 25, 2011 9:55:20 GMT -5
According to this there should be a rebroadcast playing right now but there isn't?
You can join the conversation. Watch the show live on Thursday, February 24, at 1930GMT. Repeats can be seen on Friday at 0430GMT, 0830GMT and 1430GMT.
1430GMT is 8:30am CST but I don't see it playing.
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 25, 2011 14:24:02 GMT -5
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Post by peritura on Feb 25, 2011 14:26:32 GMT -5
 I was just about to lament the fact that I had not managed to see this when you rescued me, Sun!! Thank you so much
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 25, 2011 14:28:44 GMT -5
You're so welcome! I hope everyone can now enjoy this.
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 25, 2011 14:31:17 GMT -5
thank you so much my dear suncatcher xoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxxoxoxo You're most welcome, Christina! |
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Post by flemmishfangent on Feb 25, 2011 14:51:17 GMT -5
iF I4M NOT WRONG YUSUF'S SON IN LAW MAJID IS ALSO SINGING IN THE BACKGROUND CHOIR
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Post by peritura on Feb 25, 2011 14:54:53 GMT -5
Thanks again- I have just watched it and was very impressed with the programe. Good to see Yusuf in such good form. I loved the excerpt from the song, can't wait tohear it in full and to join in with the chorus in Mannheim!!! Oh dear Jane, Yusuf has given us all permission to sing along!!!! |
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Post by peritura on Feb 25, 2011 15:03:01 GMT -5
I have just finished watching this. Great to see Yusuf in such good form. I loved the excerpt from the song and I can't wait to join in singing it with Yusuf in Mannheim. Oh dear, Jane! Yusuf has giving us all permission to sing along! |
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Post by aurarisma on Feb 25, 2011 15:03:49 GMT -5
I just got a chance to see the part in the beginning that I missed from last night ... His Joy when He is mixing is Elevator Penthouse Suite!! Top Top Joy Form and this makes me very happy .. I do love the colors He is wearing deep aqua I've always thought was part of his electromagnetic field aura with the brown black and soothing hued white ..
Happens to be my favorite colors and I wore those to RAH Concert last year with my favorite off the shoulder sweater..
The song snippet sounds amazing and will be producing a blessed effect .. xo
and the interview was without going into each part .. It was SteveCatYusuf all rolled in One .. His Essence ...
awesome answers with soothing inner musicality to his voice and choice of words..
I have a 5 day candle lit for Peace in that part of the World..
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Post by peritura on Feb 25, 2011 15:03:54 GMT -5
Sorry, thought I had lost my post!!
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Post by richina on Feb 25, 2011 15:06:18 GMT -5
Thanks Sun for the interview, it was great!
Yep, and now everyone can sing along! How I wish I could be there to add my screech, uh, voice to the chorus!! ;D ;D
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Post by aurarisma on Feb 25, 2011 15:06:51 GMT -5
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Post by aurarisma on Feb 25, 2011 15:08:06 GMT -5
hahaah Sun put it up too!!! Thank You Sun !!! xooxxoxxoo
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 25, 2011 15:17:27 GMT -5
Thanks Sun for the interview, it was great! Yep, and now everyone can sing along! How I wish I could be there to add my screech, uh, voice to the chorus!! ;D ;D lol, Richina. (Oh, and you're welcome.  |
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 25, 2011 15:22:06 GMT -5
Sorry, thought I had lost my post!! hahaah Sun put it up too!!! Thank You Sun !!! xooxxoxxoo Looks like we're all getting caught up in the excitement. You're welcome again, Christina! And most of all, thanks to Yusuf for his lovely interview, beautiful spirit and calming presence. So special. Peace, ~Sun~ |
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Post by aurarisma on Feb 25, 2011 15:27:49 GMT -5
Amen! xo
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Post by aurarisma on Feb 25, 2011 15:36:32 GMT -5
I tried to get a "Capture" of that beautiful radiant smile of Yusuf's in the AlJezeera Vid where He is mixing the song "My People" -- I love that shirt too!Attachments:
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Post by aurarisma on Feb 25, 2011 15:52:37 GMT -5
16:48-17:48 was the most prolific part of the interiew for me ... I wish all musicians could see and hear this! xo
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