- Audio CD (1 April 2002)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Enhanced
- Label: Palm Pictures
- ASIN: B00005A7PH
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 87,139 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Missing You (Mi Yeewnii) is Baaba Maal's unplugged album and a gorgeous thing it is too. Fans of earlier, traditional and mostly acoustic recordings like Baayo and Djam Leelii will be over the moon. The main difference from those albums is that Missing You (Mi Yeewnii) casts its net beyond Maal's home town of Podor in Northern Senegal for musical inspiration. Instead of looking overseas as he did on his previous two studio albums, however, he focuses on neighbouring parts of West Africa. As well as the usual local styles of yela and mbalax, there are influences from Mali, Guinea and the south of Senegal. The album was recorded in relaxed, outdoor night-time sessions at one of Maal's homes, with incidental sounds of village life and crickets creating a richly atmospheric backdrop. His captivating voice is never drowned out by the acoustic arrangements, which include delicate traditional instruments such as kora, Fulani flute, the banjo-like hoddu, balafon and various drums. And of course there's his trademark acoustic guitar alongside that of long-term sidekick Mansour Seck. Don't expect dancefloor fillers but prepare for plenty of spiritualised spine-tingling songs. --Jon Lusk
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
acoustic beauty,
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This review is from: Missing You (Mi Yeewnii) (Audio CD)
This is a superb collection of beautifully chilled acoustic songs. The producer John Leckie (Stone Roses, Radiohead) has captured a gorgeous sound comprising of Baba's sweet trilling voice mixed with acoustic instruments including Chris Franck s (of Smoke City and Da Lata fame) gentle brazillian percussion. You can even hear the chirrups of insects intermingled with the glorious music. A proper chill out album for the forthcoming summer months.
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4.8 out of 5 stars (19 customer reviews) 15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
beautiful music from start to finish,
By M. H. Bayliss "book queen" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Missing You (Mi Yeewnii) (Audio CD)
Baaba Maal is a master musician with all his talents on display on this CD. Every song is excellent in terms of instrumentation, vocals and sensitive lyrics. Thanks to the producers who included translations of all the songs so we can follow along. With his soaring voice he inspires as he tells traditional stories and recounts traditional African themes. This is one of his strongest overall CD's. With its acoustic quality I think almost everyone will appreciate the musicality of this recording. Great photos too.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best albums, period.,
By Aaron D Bornstein - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Missing You (Mi Yeewnii) (Audio CD)
Rarely does an album work on so many levels. I don't even know what the words mean, but somehow with his extraordinary voice and the stunning orchestration I feel like I know exactly the scene and emotion that Baaba Maal is writing about. This album absolutely transports you to where he is. It is one of the few albums that are truly transcendant in that way. I had my introduction to "world music" and African music through Peter Gabriel's "Passion" soundtrack, and while this album's tone is much different, it is every bit as evocative. It is such a shame that so many people are unaware of how much magnificent music there is in other parts of the world. Hopefully this album will open up eyes and draw new listeners to what is real and true in music.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
embrace this,
By Angus Brewer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Missing You (Mi Yeewnii) (Audio CD)
Senegalese superstar Baaba Maal is one of Africa's greatest singers. Known best in America for his contributions to Passion, Peter Gabriel's groundbreaking score for The Last Temptation of Christ, his blend of Islamic wailing, French singing, and sensual melodies is a treat for the ears. A worthy introduction to life-affirming African world music and yet, not even necessarily his best work (check out Firin' in Fouta from 1994 or Djam Leeli from 1998).
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