Rough Guide To The Music Of Malaysia
Various Artists
World
| Aug 2006
Reviews
Decca
Reviewed 2006-09-19
Reviewed 2006-09-19
From Arabic-influenced pop to traditional Malay folk, this typically-varied Rough Guide release delivers a broad range of sounds, united by strong performances. Living up to the reputation of this label, music, it’s worth at least one-star. Great stuff.
1. Cool bellydance-ish ghazal w/accordion accents. Mid/up instr.
2. Modern Malay pop w/hip Arabic female vox & bit of Bollywood
3. Relaxed retro Latin/Japanese sound w/accordion/piano. Way cool.
4. Accordion, production, sort of a mid/upbeat rai/Bollywood mix.
5. Sweet, mid/uptempo, retro movie theme love duet.
6. Instrumental folk dance for flute, strings, percussion. Midtempo.
7. Midtempo, male vox, programming, piano. Cheesily catchy.
8. Mid/up, clear fem vox/chorus/programming, Arabic/Malay pop.
9. Mid pop w/high fem vox/programming. You can picture the video.
10. Accodion, strings, instrumental, relaxed w/a movie soundtrack feel
11. Rather upbeat Arabic pop dance w/male vox & a catchy beat.
12. Light & swaying vocal duet w/a bright melody.
13. Trad dance w/violin/drum/accordion. Mid/up a subdued recording
14. Mid/up updated folk dance w/a quaintly quirky sound /vocal duet
15. Wacky mid Malay retro rock track. Like a kid’s show theme.
1. Cool bellydance-ish ghazal w/accordion accents. Mid/up instr.
2. Modern Malay pop w/hip Arabic female vox & bit of Bollywood
3. Relaxed retro Latin/Japanese sound w/accordion/piano. Way cool.
4. Accordion, production, sort of a mid/upbeat rai/Bollywood mix.
5. Sweet, mid/uptempo, retro movie theme love duet.
6. Instrumental folk dance for flute, strings, percussion. Midtempo.
7. Midtempo, male vox, programming, piano. Cheesily catchy.
8. Mid/up, clear fem vox/chorus/programming, Arabic/Malay pop.
9. Mid pop w/high fem vox/programming. You can picture the video.
10. Accodion, strings, instrumental, relaxed w/a movie soundtrack feel
11. Rather upbeat Arabic pop dance w/male vox & a catchy beat.
12. Light & swaying vocal duet w/a bright melody.
13. Trad dance w/violin/drum/accordion. Mid/up a subdued recording
14. Mid/up updated folk dance w/a quaintly quirky sound /vocal duet
15. Wacky mid Malay retro rock track. Like a kid’s show theme.
Recent airplay
Yo Allah Saidi
At your local cafe — Jul 17, 2007
Ghazal Masri
Cognitive Overload — Nov 16, 2006
Ghazal Masri
Old New Borrowed & Blues — Nov 16, 2006
Burung Burung Ayam
At the Cafe Bohemian -Tokyo — Nov 07, 2006
Berkorban Apa Saja
Old New Borrowed & Blues — Nov 02, 2006
Burung Burung Ayam
At the Cafe Bohemian — Oct 31, 2006
Charting
2006-09-24 — 2006-11-26
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Nov 19 | 2 |
| Nov 12 | 1 |
| Nov 5 | 2 |
| Oct 29 | 3 |
| Oct 22 | 2 |
| Oct 15 | 1 |
| Oct 8 | 3 |
| Oct 1 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Ghazal Masri | ||
| 2. | Yo Allah Saidi | ||
| 3. | Cinta Hampa | ||
| 4. | Hati Kama | ||
| 5. | Setia Menuggu | ||
| 6. | Burung Burung Ayam | ||
| 7. | Andainya Kau Sudi | ||
| 8. | Cindai | ||
| 9. | Rindu Ha Tihu Tidah Terkira | ||
| 10. | Berkorban Apa Saja | ||
| 11. | Azizah | ||
| 12. | Berdendang Sayang | ||
| 13. | Johore Sports Club | ||
| 14. | Pantum Berjoget | ||
| 15. | Nasib Si Gadis |