tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33755875.post8980538385197743004..comments2023-10-11T12:03:05.848+00:00Comments on Universal Thoughts: Cradle of the Best....Hazar Nesimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906681712746544309noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33755875.post-780706938530615472007-10-26T17:39:00.000+00:002007-10-26T17:39:00.000+00:00On the second thought Meyhana is a good passtime. ...On the second thought Meyhana is a good passtime. You know, despite the profanity and coarseness of poetry now, it originates in Shia religious chanting, which if you see by Iraq can be quite intense, and traces origins to 16-17 century. It also exists in Iran, but it is much tamer, as profanity is not encouraged there... Actually rap is very popular amongst youth in Azerbaijan (not my favourite style).Hazar Nesimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906681712746544309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33755875.post-3682432195449200902007-10-26T11:58:00.000+00:002007-10-26T11:58:00.000+00:00Its interesting you like late Hajibala - his is mo...Its interesting you like late Hajibala - his is more traditional mugham with three participants and a set piece. But I like both, especially that Alim studied with this guy in 70s. Alim experiments a lot with different forms of Oriental music and includes them in mugham.<BR/><BR/>Mugham is rather like jazz, it revolves around a set theme (there are several dozens of those) but as Jeffrey explained to me it is a highly controlled improvization: you should know exactly were you place every note in time. but there is not rhytm, which makes it hard.<BR/>Tambourines close to face I think are for increasing voice reverberation in the air. Mugham voices can be in lower register too, but reverberations do not come as well then.<BR/><BR/>here is great article by Jeffrey on mugham:<BR/><BR/>http://www.mugham.org/Old/Jeff/whats_mugham.htm<BR/><BR/>Meyxana - is a very much "lower" classes activity so no girls allowed.Hazar Nesimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906681712746544309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33755875.post-21262993628608901882007-10-26T00:01:00.000+00:002007-10-26T00:01:00.000+00:00Extraordinary voices. Questions and observations f...Extraordinary voices. <BR/><BR/><I>Questions and observations from a superficial foreigner.</I> <BR/><BR/>Does it develop, or is it always variations on the passion of the moment?<BR/><BR/>Are they always in such a high register? <BR/><BR/>Why do they keep holding up the tamborine next to their faces? <BR/><BR/>[Alim Qasimov and his daughter] They rock like Jews at prayer. <BR/><BR/>I prefered Hacibala Huseynov because I could understand the relation between the singing and the music better. <BR/><BR/>I watched Meyxana-Mene kim ilishse alcag gedicey as well. I bet you rap goes down well in Azerbaijan. I liked this one, as well, because it showed the audience. And there are so many smoking. I may well end up in Azerbaijan. Do women do this, too?NoolaBeulahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181815160785834692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33755875.post-63432410890990515212007-10-25T02:01:00.000+00:002007-10-25T02:01:00.000+00:00Riri, i know you like some Azeri madness. Here is ...Riri, i know you like some Azeri madness. Here is one for you...<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8faMsqnotWQ<BR/><BR/>this is a improvisational poetic competition, called meyhana - also a tradition in Azerbaijan. ANything goes from sublime to most prophane to destroy an opponent. Goes on for hours on end.Hazar Nesimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906681712746544309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33755875.post-6337362621126480012007-10-25T01:20:00.000+00:002007-10-25T01:20:00.000+00:00Paul, Not sure, but here is a sample from youtube:...Paul, Not sure, but here is a sample from youtube:<BR/><BR/>This is famous Alim Qasimov and his daughter with devotional mugham<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58YsfvgOL6U<BR/><BR/>Something more showy:<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_Yex_4NeB4<BR/><BR/><BR/>and something as traditional as it gets<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Roql2APgScg<BR/><BR/>tell me what you think!Hazar Nesimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906681712746544309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33755875.post-53087212775249577742007-10-24T20:40:00.000+00:002007-10-24T20:40:00.000+00:00Is there anywhere online that you can hear Mugham?...Is there anywhere online that you can hear Mugham?NoolaBeulahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181815160785834692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33755875.post-65466640042666344292007-10-24T13:48:00.000+00:002007-10-24T13:48:00.000+00:00Sounds terrific! Glad you had a good time!Sounds terrific! Glad you had a good time!Vannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814025517185126126noreply@blogger.com