Songs From Syria

Zein Al-Jundi | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 23, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Arc Music
• ASIN: B00065U0GS
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #416,114 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #11 in Music > World Music > Middle East > Syria

Track Listings

1. Lamma Bada Yatathanna [When She Appeared with a Swing in Her Step]

2. Hayyamatni (She Made Me Fall in Love) [Qadd]

3. Qaddukal Mayyas (With a Lofty, Proud Walk) [Aleppan Qadd]

4. Subhana Man Sawwar (Praise the One Who Created You) [Muwashshah]

5. Qom Ya Nadim (Get Up, Drinking Companion) [Muwashshah]

6. Skaba (Pouring Out) [Qadd]

7. Ya Ein Mulayyetein (A Catastrophe Happened)

8. Aminti Billah (I Believe in God)

9. Ya Teira Tiri (Fly, O Bird!) [New Qadd]

10. Ya Mal Eshsham (The Wealth of Damascus) [New Qadd]

11. El Alb Mal (The Heart Swayed) [Dawr]

12. Ah Ya Hilu (O'beautiful One) [Qadd]

13. Elu'zubiyya (O' Celibacy) [Qadd]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nasal..., January 2, 2009

By 

Work of Life (Miami, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
(TOP 100 REVIEWER)   

This review is from: Songs From Syria (Audio CD)

The instrumentation on this CD is wonderful, but I have to agree with the other reviewer that commented on Al-Jundi's voice. It can best be described as "nasal & droning". I thought that perhaps this is the way traditional Syrian songs are sung and tried to appreciate it for it's authenticity, but alas, the droning quality of the singer's voice doesn't change from song to song and it gets old quickly. Hossam Ramzy arranged the traditional songs and produced the CD. This lends credence and support to Zein Al-Jundi's effort, but the CD just does not have enough variety or vocal sophistication to keep one's interest.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great work from an amazing person, May 23, 2006

By 

Paul A. Baker "communicator" (Madison, Wis., US) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Songs From Syria (Audio CD)

zein al-jundi is one of those people who manage to accomplish so much in their lives it makes you wonder whether they have some direct connection to the gods. Her fantastic musicianship is only one aspect of her busy life. I use her songs on my world music program, Caravan, on WSUM 91.7 FM, Madison, Wis.
http://caravanweb.blogspot.com

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unfortunate mutilation of great traditional songs, December 14, 2007

By 

Sam C (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hossam Ramzy Presents Traditional Songs from Syria (Audio CD)

The musical background is well done but the singer's voice does not do justice to the great traditional songs from the Syrian musical heritage. I wish there were a way to filter out the singer's voice and enjoy the music. I will give away my CD if someone is willing to pay for the shipping.