with the chorus . Then , the Bolero section flows along into an Ayoubi rhythm . The percussive 3 beats with the accents are exciting and work to provide an stimulating section . Percussion and chorus join together to provide yet another section for the audience to join in and sing “ Allah the beautiful lady is coming ”. Then , the famous Set el Hosn finale that always generates excitement for a finish with an electrifying flourish .
Track 12 : Rakasni Ya Habibi Remix ( Let me dance my love ): Instrumental
A favorite old composition remixed with beautiful instrumental orchestrations with accordion & nai . the chorus sings “ Let me dance my love , I want to do all these great moves .” Solo accordion to Masmoudi , then a drum solo , and the song ends in Fallahi then Malfouf rhythms . A great piece with so many changes it is good for group stage performance with a soloist dancing the melody for Rakasni Ya Habibi .
Looking for a piece with a dramatic opening ? This is the one – it even has high hat cymbal crashes for a thrilling sound that fills the stage . Percussion excitement at the beginning with Maksoum in a very fast section with lovely violins and nai playing with violin accents . Chorus provides a nice Malfouf rhythm accented by accordion . Again , nai accented by violins for a lovely transition to nai , accordion , and orchestra taxim . Masmoudi percussion into the nai and orchestra section provides the dancer with the opportunity for graceful movements and accented shimmies and isolations . The finale is “ touta ” and great for spinning ending and pose .
Track 13 Drum Solo : Tabla by the famous Egyptian tabla player Ahmed Farghali
Oh yes , this is a delightful drum solo filled with incredible percussive accents allowing dancers to showcase shimmies and accented dance for a electrifying drum solo performance . Note the Hagalla rhythmic pattern with a variety of exciting riff patterns . Maksoum rhythm against which is an incredible variety of percussion techniques : e . g . tiny fast Teks and Dum accents with syncopation , Dums with Teka Teks that speed up – as in the famous Nagwa Fuad drum solo and ending . But , that ’ s not all – the drum solo continues with Dums and Tek rolls qafla transition into more incredibly fast drum roll riffs and patterns with syncopation . A return to Maksoum with pops and shimmies – then slows down to a challenging section with pops , dynamic shimmy teks with accents . Dancers , be ready with your shimmies , undulations , accents , upper and lower body pops for this fabulous drum solo . A spin is in order with shimmies ending in a dramatic pose . An excellent drum solo for competition providing challenging percussion riff patterns and dynamics for a stunning dance performance .
All music in this CD is composed by Dr . Samy Farag ( Los Angeles , California USA ) The music arrangements by Bishoy Samir ( Cairo , Egypt ).
Recorded and mixed in Egypt at Sonic & T-Studios with the best sound engineer . On the Cover is the superstar Lebanese dancer , Jeanine Khoury .
MA * SHUQA MIRA MURJAN & CARL SERMON
Ma * Shuqa Mira Murjan has been performing , teaching , and coaching for over 45 years . Her Ma * Shuqa Method gives dancers a structure for developing improvised choreography while performing with individualized styling . Her workshop is perfect for teachers and dancers who want to enhance performance dynamics and styling . She has authored many articles on aspects of professionalism and performance in Middle Eastern dance – including a key work entitled “ Raqs Sharqi Improvisational Taqasim Dance Part 2 : The Performance Intersection of Music , Raqs Sharqi , and Tarab ” found at www . MaShuqa . com . Ma * Shuqa offers dancers extended study opportunity through her Diva Dancer Professional Development Workshops which offer dancers topics on cultural aspects of music , rhythm , and dance theory to enhance their weekly studies and performances . As a dance photographer – what she sees through the camera lens reflects a dancer ’ s professionalism . Her husband , Carl Sermon , is well-known for his festival and performance photography of Oriental dancers . Ma * Shuqa and Carl work together to provide artistic direction and performance photography for photo sessions with Oriental dancers . See their work in The Belly Dance Chronicles magazine , The GildedSerpent . com E-zine , and www . CarlSermonPhotography . Zenfolio . com
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