The Legendary Fairuz: Lebanon
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Product description Audio CD desertcart.com Her legend continues to dwell in the shadow of the great Um Kalthoum, but the voice and fame of this Lebanese legend are really just as potent, and after decades of immeasurable fame in the Arab world, her incredible body of work is beginning to get recognition everywhere else. This collection of her music is one of the best introductions you could ask for, given that it not only presents some of her most brilliant work, but it does so via live recordings before her adoring audiences. The works presented here are all major orchestral accompaniments written and directed by her long-lived partners, the Rahbani brothers. Lebanese and pan-Arabic folk instruments are mixed with a western orchestral arsenal of excessive strings and woodwinds. The sound is huge, but to contain a voice like this, maybe huge is what they needed. The voice of Fairuz is undeniable--rich, complex and soulful. --Louis Gibson Review: The Legendary Fairuz Has A Beautiful Voice - I have a collection of CDs by Souad Massi, the Algerian Singer, and although Fairuz has a unique singing style, I would buy more CDs by her. There are very few singers whose voice can penetrate a large orchestra. Review: Five Stars - Very lovely traditional singing.
| ASIN | B000006Q61 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #74,677 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #3 in Lebanese Music #12 in Arabic Music #7,123 in Jazz (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (25) |
| Date First Available | December 7, 2006 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 724382357223 |
| Label | Hemisphere / Metro Blue |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Hemisphere / Metro Blue |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.81 x 0.39 x 11.81 inches; 2.88 ounces |
Z**A
The Legendary Fairuz Has A Beautiful Voice
I have a collection of CDs by Souad Massi, the Algerian Singer, and although Fairuz has a unique singing style, I would buy more CDs by her. There are very few singers whose voice can penetrate a large orchestra.
A**R
Five Stars
Very lovely traditional singing.
L**I
Don't waste your money
Few and not known songs. Nothing special. Don't waste your money
A**R
Five Stars
Very nice song
F**M
Not the best recording
This album was compiled from previous live performances in the 60's and 70's. The recording is too noisy, and it's only worthwile for people who want to enjoy Fairuz's voice. Personally, I only got that album because of the first song "ya mina el 7abayeb". I didn't find the rest much interesting.
E**A
The Lady Can Sing...
Fairuz just has the most absolutely beautiful voice I have ever heard on a human being. I don't listen to a lot of Arabic music but I love Fairuz. As you might have guessed, all these songs are tributes to a particular Arab city, whether it's Beirut, Mina (in Egypt, Kuwait City, Amman or Baghdad.
B**S
The Legendary Fairuz
A vocalist of the caliber of Fairuz deserves far more sensitive accompaniment than that provided on "The Legendary Fairuz" CD. Also the applause should have been suppressed. A traditional backup consisting of oud, doumbek, perhaps clarinet, guitar, accordian of high quality and respectful of the soloist would have been immeasurably more satisfying. I have just "discovered" Fairuz and would like to acquire other CDs by this artist but the accompaniment must be much more respectful of the artist who is apparently a legend in the world of Arabic music.
"**"
Fantastic vocals, schmaltzy instrumentation
Fairuz must have one of the best female voices in the Arab world, but the overly sentimental instrumentation seems inappropriate and distracting. I would have loved to hear her beautiful voice with a more traditional, non-Western orchestra. If a recording of that nature exists, someone please let me know about it!
N**Y
New to me and she has a fantastic voice - if you've grown up with Western classical music listening to Fairuz is clearly a powerful step into enjoying Middle Eastern performance.
J**U
La plus belle voix de l'extrême orient
M**N
This cd is offers a good overview of the earlier songs in the career of Fairuz. Sound quality is mostly more than adequate.
P**1
C'est un enchantement que ce cd ! Quelle voix superbe et ses chansons sont superbes ! A acheter en toute confiance. Très belle restitution des timbres. Un disque qui est pour moi incontournable !
M**N
Great music
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