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New Sound of the Middle East

by Hagai Bilitzky

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1.
Nicho 05:21
2.
Riss 05:52
3.
Naama 04:53
4.
Takano 08:21
5.
Tarabass 04:39
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Roshe 04:25
8.
Junem 05:05

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New Sound of the Middle East

The inspiration for this album was the way in which the double bass found its way into Arabic music in the 1940s and 50s, the days of great artists like Umm Kulthum and Abdel Wahab. Here we have a western instrument that discovered a new dimension, and an eastern orchestra that found its anchor, the low frequencies the instrument brought to the ensemble for the first time. This is a cultural encounter where neither party has to make compromises on its own unique elements, rather they find a common language enriched by their synergy.

In the same way, this album utilizes both cultures. The Arab maqam is treated with respect and love. The format of the traditional Arab composition is preserved almost untouched, while the rhythmic element, together with the reference to the musical form, introduces influences from the world of jazz and the West.

The ensemble consists of renowned masters alongside young lions, all skilled artists with immersive knowledge who possess the ability to convey profound expression of their musical styles and traditions.

credits

released December 9, 2022

Hagai Bilitzky- Music and Double Bass
Elad Levi- Violin
Yousef Zoabi- Oud
Elias Haddoub- Buzuk
Sahar David- Nay
Hillel Amsallem- Percussion
Lev Elman- Percussion

Recording and mix- Nitzan Peri
Mastering: Itzik Filiba

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Hagai Bilitzky Israel

For the last two decades, International double bass virtuoso Hagai Bilitzky has been crafting his one of a kind Middle Eastern double bass art, while providing the low frequencies to some of the most important traditional Eastern music ensembles, such as Maurice El Médioni, Piris Eliyahu, Yasmin Levy, Amal Murkus, Mark Eliyahu, Taiseer Elias, Simon Shaheen, and many more. ... more

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