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Soldier of Midian

Badawi
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (November 13, 2001)
  • Original Release Date: November 13, 2001
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Roir Records
  • ASIN: B00005RTBS
  • Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #342,384 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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listen  8. I Will Follow The Storm 2:59$0.99 Buy Track
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Intense sonic pressurewith this release Raz Mesinai has stepped up the righteous ire another notchits fiercely controlled energy often recalls the relentless adrenaline rush of a Jeff Mills DJ setsteadily piling up pressure to the breaking point. --Wire UK

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Although we loved Raz’s first two records with ROIR, this is by far his finest record to date (as Badawi or under any other moniker). On “Soldier Of Midian” Raz samples his own live playing (from Flute to Bendir to Zarb) and agitates the mix with the use of subtle electronic effects. Heavy with Middle-Eastern percussion and a mesmerizing beat, it quickens the pulse and physically unnerves the listener. The pulsating rhythms are aggressive and unyielding, bordering on a hard-core drum record. Badawi’s ability to capture a mood and control it, to force his will upon the listener, this is what makes “Soldier Of Midian” so compelling.



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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Relentless, December 29, 2001
Badawi's latest release is a pounding, galloping romp through the Middle East. It's his best album since "Bedouin Sound Clash," (better if you like his middle eastern leanings better than his dub leanings) and evidence that Badawi is an artist at the top of his game. On this album, Raz samples his own live playing and subtlely warps it with electronic effects. The results are freaking amazing. 14 songs of relentless, throbbing beats, which continually impress with each repeated listening. A perfect synthesis of past, present and future, of over here and over there.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Follow the Storm, July 14, 2002
By easy "strametto" (Hoboken, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
I agree with the other reviewer...this disc is relentless. Raz Mesinai, formerly of Sub Dub, is a true musical genius. This album got pretty much zero promotion...such a shame because the quality and originality of 'Soldier of Midian' easily rivals Karsh Kale, Badmarsh, Talvin Singh, and yes even Bill Laswell. Not that the style is similar to those musicians, this is much more middle eastern, but quite frankly there are few artists I know to compare this stuff with. Those into this sound will find little that rivals it....as for me I like things with a little more of a dub feel. But..this certainly helps round out my collection.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT!!, September 27, 2006
By Raven Digitalis (Missoula, MT United States) - See all my reviews
WOW, this is one of the most brilliant Middle Eastern/Egyptian (I believe) and neo-electronic/world-fusion disks I've ever heard. Gets one moving and groving and the spiritual vibes flowing. It's a must for anyone's music collection who is into both electronic and world music. Blessed BE!

~Raven~
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Incredible piece of art Raz! Congrats. Dancers listen...if you want to dance to this make sure your doctor gives you a clean bill of health before attempting it! Read more
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