Homsy, Imane / Seigneur Kanoun/ Lord Kanun
| Album: | Seigneur Kanoun/ Lord Kanun | Collection: | World | |
| Artist: | Homsy, Imane | Added: | Nov 2011 | |
| Label: | Institut Du Monde Arabe & Harmonia Mundi | |||
A-File Activity
| Add Date: | 2011-11-27 | Pull Date: | 2012-01-29 | Charts: | Reggae/World |
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| Week Ending: | Jan 29 | Jan 8 | Jan 1 | Dec 25 | Dec 18 | Dec 11 | Dec 4 |
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| Airplays: | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | May 30, 2013: | Mediterraneans
Improvisations In The Ajam Ushayran Mode |
4. | May 08, 2012: | Mediterraneans
Improvisations In The Ajam Ushayran Mode |
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| 2. | May 09, 2013: | Mediterraneans
Improvisations In The Ajam Ushayran Mode |
5. | Jan 26, 2012: | Arabology
Improvisations In The Ajam Ushayran Mode |
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| 3. | Feb 13, 2013: | Mediterraneans
Improvisations In The Ajam Ushayran Mode |
6. | Jan 24, 2012: | Mediterraneans
Improvisations In The Ajam Ushayran Mode |
Album Review
Abu Ramses
Reviewed 2011-11-07
Reviewed 2011-11-07
Imane Homsy, Seigneur Kanoun /Lord Kanun
Instutut du Monde Arabe/Harmonia Mundi (2008)
ALL TRACKS FCC CLEAN Reviewed by Abu Ramses
In her debut CD as an ensemble leader, Lebanese-born Imane Homsy plays the kanun (zither with a narrow trapezoidal soundboard related to the dulcimer). Solo & ensemble instrumentals & vocals in several maqams (modes). Traditionally the kanun accompanies singing, following the song line. Its 72-plus strings are plucked with plectra, attached to the 2 index fingers. Homsy pioneered a 10-finger technique, giving it a broader range as a solo instrument highlighted in 2, 3, 4, 8, 10. Ensemble: Antoine Khalife, violin; Angela Hounainian, cello; “Craicun,” clarinet, Abboud El Saadi accoustic bass, Ali El Khatib, Tony Anka & Ibrahim Jaber, Arabic percussion; Tania Saleh & Jawhara Elias, vocals; plus choir.
Try 1, 2, 8, 11
Tracks
1. Taqâssîm in 'Ajam Ushayrân – improvisations in ‘Ajam mode; in parts the kanun is played like an oud with bass drone – 2:37
2. al-Rabi'; (Spring) – lively with lots of chords and embellishments – 5:01
3. Sara – mid-tempo with the entire ensemble including vocal chorus; cello is prominent. Dedicated to Homsy’s daughter – 5:02
4. Samâ'î Suzdâl – instrumental with kanun, acoustic bass guitar, riq, darbuka, katem – 9:42
5. Taqâssîm Rast – improvisation in Rast mode (the basic one in Arabic music) using traditional 2 finger technique; starts slow, then allegro – 4:01
6. Entre maman et papa (Between Mom and Dad) – mainly kanun & violin describes a Sunday family scene- 5:37
7. Taqâssîm Nahawand – improvisation in Nahawand mode (C minor-ish); 2 finger technique; continues the scene in 6. Kanun & violin drone – 6:27
8. Yâ Layla–sweet mid-tempo; vocal by Jawhara Elias & acoustic bass - 4:07
9. Taqâssîm Bayâtî – solo improvisation in Bayati mode using 2 fingers – 5:51
10. Serviko – begins as a Greek dance and ends in allegro improv; uses 2 and 10 finger technique – 8 :58
11. Cycle de danses (Dance Cycle) – Bulgarian folk dance in Hijaz mode using 2 finger technique; Tanieh Saleh on vocal & the ensemble; prominent klezmerish clarinet elements; up tempo – 5 :56
Instutut du Monde Arabe/Harmonia Mundi (2008)
ALL TRACKS FCC CLEAN Reviewed by Abu Ramses
In her debut CD as an ensemble leader, Lebanese-born Imane Homsy plays the kanun (zither with a narrow trapezoidal soundboard related to the dulcimer). Solo & ensemble instrumentals & vocals in several maqams (modes). Traditionally the kanun accompanies singing, following the song line. Its 72-plus strings are plucked with plectra, attached to the 2 index fingers. Homsy pioneered a 10-finger technique, giving it a broader range as a solo instrument highlighted in 2, 3, 4, 8, 10. Ensemble: Antoine Khalife, violin; Angela Hounainian, cello; “Craicun,” clarinet, Abboud El Saadi accoustic bass, Ali El Khatib, Tony Anka & Ibrahim Jaber, Arabic percussion; Tania Saleh & Jawhara Elias, vocals; plus choir.
Try 1, 2, 8, 11
Tracks
1. Taqâssîm in 'Ajam Ushayrân – improvisations in ‘Ajam mode; in parts the kanun is played like an oud with bass drone – 2:37
2. al-Rabi'; (Spring) – lively with lots of chords and embellishments – 5:01
3. Sara – mid-tempo with the entire ensemble including vocal chorus; cello is prominent. Dedicated to Homsy’s daughter – 5:02
4. Samâ'î Suzdâl – instrumental with kanun, acoustic bass guitar, riq, darbuka, katem – 9:42
5. Taqâssîm Rast – improvisation in Rast mode (the basic one in Arabic music) using traditional 2 finger technique; starts slow, then allegro – 4:01
6. Entre maman et papa (Between Mom and Dad) – mainly kanun & violin describes a Sunday family scene- 5:37
7. Taqâssîm Nahawand – improvisation in Nahawand mode (C minor-ish); 2 finger technique; continues the scene in 6. Kanun & violin drone – 6:27
8. Yâ Layla–sweet mid-tempo; vocal by Jawhara Elias & acoustic bass - 4:07
9. Taqâssîm Bayâtî – solo improvisation in Bayati mode using 2 fingers – 5:51
10. Serviko – begins as a Greek dance and ends in allegro improv; uses 2 and 10 finger technique – 8 :58
11. Cycle de danses (Dance Cycle) – Bulgarian folk dance in Hijaz mode using 2 finger technique; Tanieh Saleh on vocal & the ensemble; prominent klezmerish clarinet elements; up tempo – 5 :56
Track Listing