I know this isn't exactly about Mandolin but I thought it'd be interesting for the forum to listen to some Oud players (the oud is a fretless middle eastern instrument, often called the grandfather of the guitar).
https://taqs.im/7-oud-players/
I know this isn't exactly about Mandolin but I thought it'd be interesting for the forum to listen to some Oud players (the oud is a fretless middle eastern instrument, often called the grandfather of the guitar).
https://taqs.im/7-oud-players/
Anouar Brahem
https://www.anouarbrahem.com/en
David A. Gordon
You beat me to the punch, Dagger!
This is one of my faves, too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-oaNXLG6l4
Ah, Titi Robin. One of my absolute favourite musicians, whichever of his instruments he is playing.
You beat me to the punch on that one, David!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS0EkHTmdEE
David A. Gordon
Gotta shout out for Jody Stecher - a frequent contributor on oud forum - and known to us here as well.
About 10 years ago, I walked into a kebab place for lunch and was completely floored when the 40s comedy with midgets, camels and bellydancers that was showing on the TV suddenly turned into the romantic lead playing an extended face melting oud piece, then back to juggling, pratfalls and giggling dancers..I had them write down Farid El Atrache's name, and have been an oud fan ever since. Thanks for the additional players to explore!
Here's a solo by FEA:
https://youtu.be/zWddWhpKrmM
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Last edited by fifths; Jan-17-2019 at 6:26pm.
Hi, Haytham Safia is also a great player. Here’s a video with me on guitar: https://youtu.be/VBnDafj8f24
Hamza Al Din... a master.
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Haven't mentioned Munir Bashir yet. Essential listening.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munir_Bashir
Some more modern stuff:
Dhafer Youssef (seen here with Zakir Hussein on tabla!). This is extraordinary music, actually.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN6pJiJ6uJw
Driss El Maloumi (solo or with world music trio 3MA)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNUj...=RDmNUjj1FI1ZE
David A. Gordon
If you keep your eyes open, there are ouds out there. I was on the tram at Orlando Airport (MCO) and had a nice chat with a young Egyptian guy. He was quite surprised when I asked him if that was an oud. He was also surprised when he saw my mandolin. Unfortunately, duty called, and we did not get a chance to pull instruments out and trade off a little. Third oud I've seen at an airport in the last several years, and one lute.
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I've played Arabic/Egyptian oud since getting into it several years ago, always enjoying that low voice. But, since shopping for a new oud the past several years - every time I thought I would buy one, hearing it didnt make the impression on me that it once did.
Later I chanced to pick up a Turkish (58 cm) oud - at first I wasn't comfortable with it, but after adjusting I found I prefer the sound of the higher pitch.
I still like the larger oud, especially for more "primitive" style like Ethiopian, Somalian, Egyptian, et al. Sounds great in an ensemble - as the vids demonstrate.
*I can't find my Guy Roberts stuff - someone made me a disc years ago. Great stuff.
Last edited by catmandu2; Jan-20-2019 at 11:58am.
Some modern D Youssef stuff I posted here a few years back..
https://youtu.be/9tT4DYnMfPM
I had a file of a bunch of incredible trad players, but sadly I guess it's gone..
For posterity, one of the original "fusion" projects; Abdul-Malik/Johnny Griffin, Jazz Sahara (1958): https://youtu.be/CRP2lJP2pDQ
Some of my favorite Oud players
Last edited by DougC; Jan-20-2019 at 10:00pm.
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Re the Crete clip:
I wondered at first if you were confusing the Cretan lauto with the oud (Stelios doesn't start playing oud till 8.15 minutes in).
I hadn't realised he played oud actually, and I've been listening to his stuff for a few years now. He is best known for his lyra playing, and also the lauto. Beautiful music at any rate. Incidentally he is also an instrument maker and makes all these instruments.
http://www.steliospetrakis.com/instruments?lang=en
These guys are associated with Labyrinth Music Workshop in Crete. I'm actually going there in March to study with Efren Lopez for a week. Lucky me.
https://www.labyrinthmusic.gr/en/
David A. Gordon
Well I had really great trip. The workshops were quite intense but good fun. There was a lot of emphasis on different rhythms, playing music from Turkey and further afield. I learnt a lot about the structure of the music and 'Makam'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makam
It was also just great to be in Crete and hear a lot of music, particularly from Efren Lopez, who is a wonderful musician and generally a great guy.
I have put up a few bits and pieces on my Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/daggergordo...155684419/?t=8
https://www.facebook.com/daggergordo...745626990/?t=3
https://www.facebook.com/feisrois/vi...175990347/?t=8
David A. Gordon
A reminder of late great Farid al-Atrash, mentioned in the article.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farid_al-Atrash
In the late 70's when i was learning 'oud, he was considered the "best" Arabic player.
Last edited by DavidKOS; Mar-28-2019 at 9:35am.
This is a interesting thread. In the moment I live together with a woman from Teheran, and she plays the sauntur. So I`m exposed to a lot of persian trad music over the last year. Her brother is a very good tar-player and her niece is a fantastic daf-player. Both also live here in Germany, and I`m happy that I got to know this kind of music. The oud seems to be not that important in Iran, but it`s there. It`s very interesting that they have their own version of the oud, the barbat. It`s a little bit smaller and tuned somewhat higher. It`s also said that this was the forerunner of the oud.
As for iranian oud playing, I love this piece and how it`s played:
And this:
And this is the barbat:
Some years ago, I was having lunch at a mom and pop falafel joint. Pop ran a satellite TV service out of the back, and a huge TV was playing this sequence:
https://youtu.be/LP43GcGnAvk
I have been smitten ever since. Farid's career as romantic lead in countless Egyptian films, and his singing are also of interest.
[QUOTE=Michael Wolf;1707606]The oud seems to be not that important in Iran, but it`s there.
I was unable to watch your videos for some reason, Michael.
However, when I was in Crete, Negar Bouban, a really charming lady from Teheran, did a workshop on The Oud In Persian Music.
(Note: this video shows an earlier workshop, not the one last week).
https://youtu.be/M6IKinIvu1k
Here she is in concert:
David A. Gordon
A fine Turkish player
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