I'm a violinist and composer reimagining Middle Eastern & World Instrumental Music. I also run a creative agency, MIRAGE MEDIA, and am a lawyer with an interest in music, entertainment, copyright, and IP. Outside that realm I write about meaning, consciousness, creativity, individuality, and philosophy - sometimes through these lenses. Subscribe to my newsletter to join me along my journey in making a creative and impactful difference.
The Instruments Behind January 30
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Hey Reader, If you were there, you heard them. The instruments that made January 30 unforgettable. The Indian Tabla Fingers striking goatskin stretched over rosewood. The heartbeat beneath The Disaster 6. Ancient Indian percussion weaving through Arabic strings. The Arabic Oud Eleven strings. 5,000 years of history. The instrument that carried Um Kulthum's voice into legend. The Qanun 78 strings. A shimmering cascade that sounds like sunlight catching water. The Arabic Strings Violin. Viola. Cello. Arranged in the Arabic takht style. Not just playing notes. Crying. Whispering. Wailing. These are the living, breathing musical forces that made last Friday so spectacular. If you want to experience them again, you’ll have to wait till next year’s show. But if you can’t wait that long (understandable), then you can book us for your next private event: https://elegant-world-music.lovable.app/ With passion, Jad |
Jad Al Masri
I'm a violinist and composer reimagining Middle Eastern & World Instrumental Music. I also run a creative agency, MIRAGE MEDIA, and am a lawyer with an interest in music, entertainment, copyright, and IP. Outside that realm I write about meaning, consciousness, creativity, individuality, and philosophy - sometimes through these lenses. Subscribe to my newsletter to join me along my journey in making a creative and impactful difference.
Hey Reader, The show ended. But the conversations didn't. Here's what the people said: "WOW, just WOW is all I can say" "Thank you for the most amazing musical performance I have ever seen” “I have no words to describe how much I loved it… "This made my month… this was phenomenal” “I can’t wait for the next show" "performed at a standard too high to not be internationally recognised… absolutely wonderful” “What an amazing night… you guys killed it” “Absolutely loved it" It was awesome. And...
Hey Reader, Friday night was truly spectacular. A dream come true. A full house. A room full of passion. Precision. And power. We aimed to make this show our most ambitious yet. And judging by what our audience said, I think we did a pretty good job: “WOW, just WOW is all I can say." "Thank you for the most amazing musical performance I have ever seen.” “I have no words to describe how much I loved it." "This made my month… this was phenomenal.” “Performed at a standard too high to not be...
There’s an instrument most people have never heard of. The qanun. 78 strings stretched across a trapezoidal frame. Played flat on the knees. Plucked with small picks attached to each finger. When the qanun enters, the air changes. A shimmering cascade of notes that sounds like sunlight catching water. Delicate. Hypnotic. Impossible to ignore. On January 30, our qanun player will guide you through arrangements you’ve never heard, bridging the space between ancient Arabic tradition and...