Omar Khorshid

giant + guitar

New or used : reissue new
Format : LP
Grading Cover / Record : S / S
Label : wewantsounds
Year : 2021
Catalog No / Pressing country : WWSLP53 - EU

REISSUE. Originally released in 1974.
"The sound of the album is both bold and accessible displaying Khorshid's unique guitar sound, accompanied by a small band mixing traditional and modern fuzzed up arrangements. The mesmerising opening track, 'Rakset El Fadaa', composed by Lebanese musician Nour Al Mallah, is a perfect example of Khorshid's artistry. Starting with a long, hypnotic guitar intro, it then speeds up with the backing of a groovy organ, Oriental percussion and the psych sound of an early synthesizer to great effect.
The album continues on the same mode blending traditional Oriental music with inventive arrangements as showcased by the Mohamed Abdel Wahab standard 'Leilet Hob' popularised by Oum Kalthoum, which sees Khorshid and his musicians shifting pace several times over eight minutes. One of the peaks of the album in terms of sonic experiments is undoubtedly Korshid's own composition, 'Taqassim Sanat Alfein', with Khorshid's superb guitar in full bloom accompanied by a few touches of synth." (WeWantSounds)
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Tracklist
A1 Raqset El Fadaa
A2 Guitar El Chark
A3 Takassim Sanat Alfeyn
B1 Laylet Hob
B2 Lama Bada Yatasana
B3 Teletya Mahla Nourha
B4 Ah Ya Zen

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