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abusin
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Great shots Dave, thanks
Not forgetting the food, was great man
Best Regards
Awad
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Kelly
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Hey Dave.
Some wonderful pics and catching some great moments.
Thanks once again. I'm definitely up for the next meet.
Nice one Owain- glad you got back ok after your stand up train journey. It was a pleasure to travel with you and share some music. Let me know how
the strings are.
Kelly
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abusin
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Owain, I u2u'd the number
Kelly, I thought you said u going 2 bed
Best Regards
Awad
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Owain-Hawk
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Yes Kelly, I made it. I actually got a seat at Preston, but I was regretting it because I nearly fell asleep and missed Lancaster!
Thanks for number Awad my friend! What times can I phone you?
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abusin
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, week days after six except Tue/ Thursdays I got studies finish late
any time weekends,
cheers
Best Regards
Awad
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Ararat66
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Hi everyone
I've got some pics and a little bit of video which I've sent to Michael to put onto the web. I'll put some of the pictures up later this evening (I
need to convert them down in size).
I think that Bashir Abbas embodied real grace and humility, he played as a man whose life was suffused with music and his culture, and listened to
each of us playing with real interest and openess. To me that is a great man, it was very moving and I felt privilaged to have been there.
Here are a few pics for now.
See you later
Leon
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abusin
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Hi Leon,
Nice pics buddy, is that all you've?
I'm glad I made and honured to meet ustaz Bashir and all of you guys,
Ustaz Bashir is predicting an awesome future if carries on learning/ practising  best of luck Owain keep going big man
Can't wait to meet Nizar in July 
Best Regards
Awad
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Ararat66
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Some more photos
I'd appreciate your commentaries.
Cheers
Leon
BTW
Non of my video is of Bashir Abbas, as I was so captivated by watching him and noticed Osman and the lads were recording and filming so I'd love to
see some of those.
Leon
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Ararat66
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Ararat66
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Ararat66
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last lot ... enjoy!
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charlie oud
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HEY, THIS WAS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLL 
Sorry to rejoin thread a bit late. Again, I am already thinking of the next meet. The playing at this gig was really impressive and
the company, well what can I say?. I hope we make the next one a 2 day affair!!!. Thanks Dave you did great mate!!. And Shohana (sp?) for allowing the
tribe to invade such a beautiful home.
I am so inspired after this and longing to practise. Lets keep ideas and suggestions flowing for the next gathering. Love to you
all and for making a fine time.
AND OF COURSE THANK YOU MIKE WITHOUT WHOM THE UK OUD MEETS WOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. YOU ARE A STAR BUDDY 
Best Wishes, Charlie
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DaveH
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OK, seeing as we don't have any video at all just yet, I'll put these two clips up. The first is of Owain and Kelly jamming away with Awad and Michael
on percussion. By the way, Michael did a lot of rhythm and is really talented. When you're used to playing on your own and sounding a bit
directionless at times, it's fantastic to play with someone who can keep you on the straight and narrow and it adds a whole new dimension to the
playing.
The second is of Kelly in morning mode on Blondie (who was very lucky to make it home with Leon. I LOVE that oud!), but it's marred by some idiot (me)
talking over most of the video. Sorry!
Thanks for reminding me Charlie. Yes, huge thanks to Mike and everyone who makes this forum work (and yes, you spelt Shohana exactly right).
http://www.4shared.com/file/113576192/c7540c7d/MOV01397.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/113576224/cf85ceda/MOV01409.html
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charlie oud
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OK here goes. Suggestion No 1 for 2010 meet:
The second video clip is quite characteristic of many moments all of which I'm sure we enjoyed, but maybe next year we could
put our names down to be included in an organised performance in front of attendies and give say an hour or 2 to a concert format. This way we would
really get to hear each other even more and share. Plus, there is nothing which makes one practise so carefully than a planned performance. It really
improves playing, nervousness etc. We could plan it very easily, No pressure. Those who dont want to dont have to, they can sit back and enjoy. Of
course the informal is wonderful, and I'm sure we are adequately laid back so as not to lose this feel. My suggestion is really intended to remind us
all that we all have something worth listening to and that may be we owe it to ourselves and each other to give our hard work and this devine
instrument a little more of a platform at the gatherings. Any thoughts?
Best Wishes, Charlie
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Ararat66
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We need more meetings folks, we're such a fine bunch and have such a fine time - there's a momentum here if we can run with it, and a community to be
developed and nurtured ... just think of it, there's loads of us in the UK.
I'll chip in again later when I have thought about it a bit !!!!
Leon
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abusin
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Great pics felas,
Something I forgot to mention but is always on my mind, the fact that we are greatfull to ustaz Mike who gave us this opportunity to meet and exchange
tunes/ ideas and was the inspiration for forming this regular oud meetings inspired by his summer meetings, thanks my friend
Charlie and Leon good day guys, I am lucky to be able to form a little group of oudies in Manchester which is open to any one to join, the main
members are my buddies Osman and Kelly and others and a host of instruments along side ouds. We meet every weekend practising and exchanging tunes
which worked out really well and helped with our progress. We also have a community centre which have recently been renwed and going through the final
phase of refurbishment and will be ready soon 
So from here I would welcome any one who wants to join or suggest events to bring us together, or just come along and join our sessions, currently
hosted between my place, Kelly's and Osman's.
I love Oud and being among you guys makes it even mor enjoyable:
Best Regards
Awad
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charlie oud
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Awad,
It was lovely to see you mate and am glad the community centre is coming along, sure we'll all be there again one day, we've started a definate
annual event. Take care
Best Wishes, Charlie
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Ararat66
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Definately - I agree with Charlie, it was fantastic to see you, particularly after your epic journey - we wanted you to stay over but perfectly
understand.
I should be able to get over to you in the not too distant future as I have a commision in Bingley at the moment and am visiting the North every
couple of months at the moment ... so I'll get over when I can
It was great jamming with you, I really enjoyed the little session we had with you on darbuka, playing off each other like that - brilliant stuff.
Cheers
Leon
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Mike
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Wow...you guys rock!
You're catching up to us with your gatherings. Hopefully one day we can cooridinate a gathering between continents. Wouldn't that be a blast! These
pictures are awesome. If you guys want to send me some video footage, I would be more than happy to upload it and make it available for people to
download directly from the forums. Seeing these types of threads makes all of this worthwhile. Lots of fun...
be good guys!
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Ararat66
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Now that would be aaaaammmmmmmaaaaazzzzzzing
Got my passport out already. Thanks for the forum Mike - its the best. I just got an email from Osman who has got footage of Bashir ... as I said,
Iwas sat right in front of him loving every minute so filming went out of the window.
Next time We'll sort out some recording equipment, I have just got a superb pro digital slr for my work that also takes great video - and we need to
mic it well ... so we'll see.
I'm happy to be officialphotographer at these gigs and do a pro job.
Leon
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DaveH
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I second Charlie's idea. I think it would be good for everyone to have a spot - if they want one - and play something prepared - either a composed
piece or a taqsim. It always helps to have something to work towards.
Cheers all!
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DaveH
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Oh, and while we're waiting for video, here's a taster of what we were treated to. And in my living room!! I must have been very good in a previous
life. The Man is getting on a bit now, but he still has the class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbR1YGdrTC4
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Ararat66
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More than class he has great serenity and presence I thought. That's quite a thing seeing that video from nearly 30 years ago after this weekend!!
Thanks Dave
Leon
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jdowning
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Congratulations to all on another successful UK meet.
Sadly, I will now never be able to bridge two mile gap between Headington and Horsepath (Oxford) but can still admire the coordinated effort and
determination that leads to success.
I think that charlie oud's idea of a 'student concert' is very good and might be the way to go as a future development - particularly if 'master
class' tutorials were to be included at a later date.
Good luck!
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Owain-Hawk
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Great pics guys! I'll upload mine tomorrow haven't had time recently. I only took a few.
Hey Kelly, your playing on the second video is epic!! Can't stop listening, wish it was longer.
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