Giorgioud
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Gig in London
Dear London-based oud lovers,
I would like to inform you that my project, called "Mezrab" (a duo consisting of me on oud and a great tabla player, Shumon Chakraborty, classicaly
trained in the Benares tradition) will be playing a gig on Friday the 19th of April at the Vibe Bar (address 91-95 Brick Lane, London E1 6OL, tel. 020
7247 3479, nearest tube Bethnal Green and/or Liverpool Street). We'll be on at 8.00 PM. Entrance fee £5.
We also almost finished our album, which will be out very soon on my label Human Spray Records. We need to give it a final mix and we are working on
cover, website, etc.
I just wanna post a little preview. Rough mixes, not even the definitive versions, but it should give a little idea on what kind of stuff it is. They
are all original pieces (that is, composed by us). Needless to say, it is not traditional. I hope some of you will enjoy it.
https://soundcloud.com/mezrabduo
Hope to see you at the Vibe Bar on the 19th.
Thanks and take care
Giorgio
P.S. I am also interested, in the near future, to put out records by other oudists I regard as significant. In particular, I am interested in checking
out a great London-based Somali oudist/singer called Mohammed Ismail, aka Hudeidi. He is quite advanced in age, and, as far as I know, hasn't released
anything yet (please correct me if I am wrong on this point). The gentleman in question is a soulful oud player, a walking encyclopaedia of Somali oud
music, and a valid author in his own right. I am quite concerned that, one day hopefully very far away, with his demise (and that of Somali musicians
of his generation) a large chunk of this great music will be forgotten. I would like to give him the opportunity to record and release something, once
I have recouped the expenses for my album (albums. I have also a solo release coming up). This way, his music will be preserved for posterity. He
really is a great artist, and besides I (and a vast number of people on this forum) really love Somali oud music. It deserves to be transmitted to
future generations.
The question is: does anybody know how to get in touch with him or with someone connected with him somehow? I heard he was teaching in a cultural
centre in Fulham. Maybe somebody knows the contact details of said centre?
Thanks in advance
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David Parfitt
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Hi Giorgio
Maybe you could look into recording something by Tolga Bektas, who is based in Southampton? See here:
http://www.mikeouds.com/messageboard/viewthread.php?tid=12878#pid87...
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/management/about/staff/tb12v07.page
All the best
David
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Giorgioud
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Thanks for the tip David. I have duly taken note
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Ararat66
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Hello Giorgio
You're sounding really good there - just had a quick listen and it is great to hear how much your oud playing has progressed. I'll have a proper
listen again later.
Great stuff
Leon
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Giorgioud
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Leon,
thank you so much for your appreciation. It means a lot to me
You were the one who gave me unvaluable tips when
i was still groping in the dark. Try to come down on Friday,
It would be great to see you.
Take care
Giorgio
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littleseb
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Quote: Originally posted by Giorgioud  | Dear London-based oud lovers,
I would like to inform you that my project, called "Mezrab" (a duo consisting of me on oud and a great tabla player, Shumon Chakraborty, classicaly
trained in the Benares tradition) will be playing a gig on Friday the 19th of April at the Vibe Bar (address 91-95 Brick Lane, London E1 6OL, tel. 020
7247 3479, nearest tube Bethnal Green and/or Liverpool Street). We'll be on at 8.00 PM. Entrance fee £5.
We also almost finished our album, which will be out very soon on my label Human Spray Records. We need to give it a final mix and we are working on
cover, website, etc.
I just wanna post a little preview. Rough mixes, not even the definitive versions, but it should give a little idea on what kind of stuff it is. They
are all original pieces (that is, composed by us). Needless to say, it is not traditional. I hope some of you will enjoy it.
https://soundcloud.com/mezrabduo
Hope to see you at the Vibe Bar on the 19th.
Thanks and take care
Giorgio
P.S. I am also interested, in the near future, to put out records by other oudists I regard as significant. In particular, I am interested in checking
out a great London-based Somali oudist/singer called Mohammed Ismail, aka Hudeidi. He is quite advanced in age, and, as far as I know, hasn't released
anything yet (please correct me if I am wrong on this point). The gentleman in question is a soulful oud player, a walking encyclopaedia of Somali oud
music, and a valid author in his own right. I am quite concerned that, one day hopefully very far away, with his demise (and that of Somali musicians
of his generation) a large chunk of this great music will be forgotten. I would like to give him the opportunity to record and release something, once
I have recouped the expenses for my album (albums. I have also a solo release coming up). This way, his music will be preserved for posterity. He
really is a great artist, and besides I (and a vast number of people on this forum) really love Somali oud music. It deserves to be transmitted to
future generations.
The question is: does anybody know how to get in touch with him or with someone connected with him somehow? I heard he was teaching in a cultural
centre in Fulham. Maybe somebody knows the contact details of said centre?
Thanks in advance |
I live 5 mins walk from the Vibe Bar, so might well come. Got other commitments that day, but I'll see how I can squeeze things in.
Xudeidi is one of the greatest Somali oudists. He ives in Fulham, afaik. I got his number if you want it. PM me.
Also - I run a studio in east London. Let me know if you need to do recordings at very reasonable rates. All top-end gear in there and a great
sounding room, esp for accoustic stuff (ouds, perc, etc).
Hope to see you play this Friday!
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Giorgioud
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Littleseb,
Hello there! If you decide to come, would you like me to put you on the guest list plus one? I'd love to check your studio by the way... ..
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Jono Oud N.Z
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Nice playing and music
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Ararat66
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Hi Giorgio
I'm glad I was of help, I know I can't get to London Friday but we should keep in touch, musical conversations and all that - life is busy - I need
parallel lives :-)
Have a great gig.
Cheers
Leon
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littleseb
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| Quote: Originally posted by Giorgioud | Littleseb,
Hello there! If you decide to come, would you like me to put you on the guest list plus one? I'd love to check your studio by the way... ..
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that would be good! i'll be in touch before fri.
thanx!
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Giorgioud
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Jono: thank you so much for that, you were also another
of thosr kind souls always ready for encouragement, so i am really chuffed. Moreover, i seem to gather you have very eclectic tastes: very cool.
Littleseb: no worries, it would be my pleasure and honour, double-checked with the promoter just a couple of hours ago and the guest list has your
name on it (plus one of course). Give us a shout to confirm and remember we are on at 8.00 pm :-(
Leon: shame you cannot make it. I agree with you, spare time is a rare commodity,nay, a luxury. Hope we can hook up soon in another equally musical
circumstance. Long overdue.
Take care you all Giorgio
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MatthewW
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all the best with the gig Giorgio. By the way, did you ever get to study oud outside the UK as planned?
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littleseb
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8pm suits me fine, we'll be there. thank you!
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