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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Exotic Musical Adventure, 24 Oct 2000

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Let me begin this humble review letting you know that I think this is one of the most essential compilations on the market. Regardless of the musical genre.

Every track on this compilation, as you may have guessed, has a strong Middle Eastern/North African groove going on. Each track is contemporary in sound and technique, yet extremely traditional in mood and content.

There are modern drum machines and funky basslines (not on all tracks) mixed with ancient musical instruments - and the result is absolutely captivating and beautiful. The selection of tracks on offer were compiled by a guy called Momo who owns a hip nightclub/restaurant in London - and I can only imagine what a complete and blissful riot it must be to hang out there. This CD is of that rare quality where it can be played while one is alone and mellow, or it is even more dynamic and effective when it is played in a more boisterous setting. The exotic rhythms combined with the fantastic playing all round (especially percussion) are certain to grab your attention from the first minute of the first track, and not let up an inch until the very end.

A most highly recommended CD. Here's an idea. Throw a Middle Eastern party. Invite a bunch of extroverts. Prepare some Falafel, Tabouli, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush and whatever else you desire. Get the booze flowing. This CD is the icing on the cake - PLAY IT LOUD! And most important of all....don't forget to invite me.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Top Ranked Album in my Collection, 26 Jan 2002

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This CD must be by far the very best, off-the-shelf, previously unknown, purchases I have ever made. So great is my love of the Der Boucha track (1st on the CD) that it is constantly on repeat in my head, my car and everywhere else I can play it. I have recomended it to all my friends and most of them now own a copy, including some well known DJ's on the London club scene.

I bought this album over a year ago at the airpot. Bieng of Arabic extraction, it instantly caught my attention. If you ever go to trendy night clubs and bars nowadays, you can't miss the move towards the Arabesque style of music with the rythmical tabla and distinct arabic/eastern scale of music blended in with the moderen vibes of Trance-Like-Lounge-music. It is in one word "hedonistic", invading the senses with the haunting tunes of the Nai (arabic reed flute) so renouned over centuries in my world for it's almost hypnotic powers and senses melting effects.

One year after buying this CD and it's still on my top shelf, I've even danced to it at the foot of the Pyramids on new years eve with my girlfriend who was awestruck by it's enchanting music and blend with the scenery.

The only reason it doesn't have a 5 star rating is that I also totally agree with the previous reviewers. I'd like to add that the tracks they didn't like sound even worse heard through arabic ears. When you consider that the singer(s) can't pronounce any of the arabic words (wit a lot of the letters unpronounceable in western languages), and sound dreadfull in any case. They would have been far better off just putting in some more of those excellent music tracks instead.

I'd also like to add that Momo's introduction in the sleeve cover is very good and interesting to say the least.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!! A trip to North africa in 70 minutes..., 17 Feb 2001

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This album has been compiled by Momo (owner of the restaurant) and Francis Peyrat (resident DJ in the basement bar).. Each track is excellent : From traditional to modern, ambient to more funky, this album is the perfect mix and brings you the best of the genre... Don't miss it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars SHEIKH ur shimmy
bought this about 5 yrs ago, & its made my interest spiral. even takin up arabic lang lessons. some of the singers r translating for that so i can hear the Anglo in the word... Read more

Published 23 months ago by B. Campbell

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent intro to Arabic music
There's not a weak track on this album. The best of the series. One of my favouriate albums of all time (along with the Door to the Souk, put together by the Po Na Na club chain).

Published on 3 Aug 2007 by Lynn Sheppard

4.0 out of 5 stars Funky
I have recently discovered an interest in Arabic and Arabic roots music despite hating it when I lived in Dubai a few years ago. Read more

Published on 7 Nov 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Occasionally brilliant
Taste is subjective! There are some good tracks here, some merely ok, and a few that I consider totally duff. But - and a very big BUT! Read more

Published on 29 Aug 2003 by Shivari

5.0 out of 5 stars energised and transported!
I have never been moved so much as to write this review, i can't recommend it enough to fans of world music, it was amazing, the atmosphere of all the tracks was authentic but... Read more

Published on 17 Dec 2002 by Miss M J Sanders

5.0 out of 5 stars much that is good or excellent
if you are after a eclectic mixture of arabic influenced tunes at a simply excellent price then look no further. Read more

Published on 29 July 2002 by simon gurney

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor
The remixes are seriously inferior to the original pieces. Sayyid Al-Artiste's (I think the original drummer) long solo piece has been mutilated into a repeating dance beat... Read more

Published on 5 Jun 2002 by Highlander

4.0 out of 5 stars A good purchase, but flawed.
It's hard not to agree with the reviews below, while for the price this is a great collection of semi-traditional but modernised sounds it is flawed by the inclusion of a couple... Read more

Published on 9 April 2002 by retroandy

4.0 out of 5 stars It's a must
When i bought this i did not know what to expect.
After i listened to it , it reminded of the Talvin Singh "back to mine"

I specifically enjoyed track 4 (fever)... Read more

Published on 21 Jan 2002 by squitchman@hotmail.com

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, apart from those Parisian vocals !
One of the best compilation albums of this genre, especially the amazing percussion and rich Turkish rhythms. Read more

Published on 17 Jan 2002

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