| Nonesuch Explorer Series / Nubia: Escalay (The Water Wheel) |
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| Album: | Nubia: Escalay (The Water Wheel) | Collection: | World | |
| Artist: | Nonesuch Explorer Series | Added: | Sep 2003 | |
| Label: | Nonesuch Records | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2003-09-29 | Pull Date: | 2003-12-01 | Charts: | Reggae/World |
| Week Ending: | Nov 16 | Nov 2 | Oct 26 |
| Airplays: | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Apr 19, 2018: | Melange The Water Wheel | 4. | Nov 11, 2003: | At the Cafe Bohemian Remind Me | |
| 2. | Dec 08, 2015: | Clean Copper Radio COP TALK Remind Me | 5. | Oct 28, 2003: | At the Cafe Bohemian The Water Wheel | |
| 3. | Jun 14, 2005: | Long Songs & Odd Segues The Water Wheel | 6. | Oct 21, 2003: | At the Cafe Bohemian Remind Me |
| Album Review |
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| Decca Reviewed 2003-09-16 | ||
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Originally released in 1971. This features Hamza El Din on oud (like a lute) and vocals. El Din was born in 1929 in an area of Nubia now underwater from the Aswan dam. The title track is 21-minutes long and recreates the work of the water wheel, complete with creaking as it starts up and then a hypnotic flow. It’s relaxing and low-key, but don’t underestimate it. El Din has tremendous skill and power and uses various techniques to create a sense of place that transports you. Amazing stuff! *1. A water-wheel opera. At times slow, at times fluid (like water). His soaring vocals and amazing technique on the strings is a captivating and fascinating performance. *2. The oud as guitar. Melodic, varying tempos, wonderfully intricate playing. An Egyptian, as opposed to Nubian composition. Almost flamenco at times. You can get lost in this one. *3. A tar (frame drum) leads into vocals. This one’s too short! Joyful, relaxed, happy. 9/2003 | ||
| Track Listing |
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| 1. | The Water Wheel | 2. | Remind Me | |||
| 3. | Song with Tar | |||||