Most would agree that the arts have the power to break down our mental barriers. Perhaps the reason is that the passion that drives the creators is something we can all recognize. It is the desire to communicate thoughts and emotions on a deeper level. It goes beyond just telling someone plainly. It's the desire and power to make you feel almost exactly as they do.
If music can rend our mental defenses apart then it has already torn through our cultural barriers. Which brings me to the heart of my belief regarding music: a genre of music should never be considered exclusive to one race of peoples. In celebration of this concept, I present to you Al Qaynah.
If music can rend our mental defenses apart then it has already torn through our cultural barriers. Which brings me to the heart of my belief regarding music: a genre of music should never be considered exclusive to one race of peoples. In celebration of this concept, I present to you Al Qaynah.
So far this band has a demo that was released free for download on the internet in 2008. Describing their music is a little hard since it's not a genre that most people are used to. It's a genuine blend of Arabic and Indian influences within the realm of heavy metal. It's also an instrumental project. That's interesting enough but it's not the most unique thing about them. This is:
Truly, this project is unlike anything that I have ever come across in concept and execution. Each song on this demo was released and created on a separate year starting with "Empire" in 2003. Even so, each song stays true to the message that the band is trying to convey and they all have catchy rhythms. The band will be releasing a full-length in April if all goes well. Keep an eye out for it; I know I am.
I hope you all enjoy what I share as much as I do.
Al Qaynah is a global effort and we're composers and musicians from different cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
Afghanistan thusly is our metaphorical homeland.
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The collaborations for Al Qaynah are done over the internet. We exchange sound files and everything is collected in Copenhagen where cutting, pasting, mixing etc. is performed.
-From their blog post on myspace.
Truly, this project is unlike anything that I have ever come across in concept and execution. Each song on this demo was released and created on a separate year starting with "Empire" in 2003. Even so, each song stays true to the message that the band is trying to convey and they all have catchy rhythms. The band will be releasing a full-length in April if all goes well. Keep an eye out for it; I know I am.
I hope you all enjoy what I share as much as I do.
Year of Release: 2008
Label: The Internet (aka none)
Genre: Eastern Metal
Media: Digital
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 192 kbps
Label: The Internet (aka none)
Genre: Eastern Metal
Media: Digital
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 192 kbps
Track List:
1. Empire
2. Ground Zero Pilgrims
3. Coraline
4. Cihangir
1. Empire
2. Ground Zero Pilgrims
3. Coraline
4. Cihangir
Download: Al Qaynah - Demo
Download Size: 24.37 mb
Download Size: 24.37 mb
Great first post! I was just listening to your last.fm channel yesterday, and this is one of the groups that I clearly recall listening to. I quickly jotted down their name for future reference. Thank you for making it easier for me to listen to some of their work. Now I don't have to hunt it down myself.
ReplyDeleteNice! Thank you for the heads up on this interesting band/concept. It's great seeing artists come together to erase cultural barriers...I hope it catches on!
ReplyDeleteI spied that you listened to my channel when I saw that you sent a friend request on there. Thank you for the compliment! Glad you like them. It's some really original stuff.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Digital Meltd0wn saturnword! It's awesome that my favorite music blog has another contributor. That means more music for me!
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@saturnword: Nice to meet you, and thank you for introducing me to this project. This is really catchy stuff. I will definitely buy their album if they release it on a physical format.
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ReplyDeleteechoing Zer0_II & Strange Ranger, welcome to the snakepit. the inmates run the asylum here, for sure. thanks for the great share...never heard this & am digging it the mostest.
Welcome to DM saturnword!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the warm welcome. It's greatly appreciated. I am also glad that you guys enjoyed the music!
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