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What a joy to collaborate with Alf! He came up with a very interesting melody inspired by this call from a minaret. Then he arranged some instrumentation to go with it and by the time he sent it over to me it was already pretty groovy. I added some more parts, guitar, percussion, organ and remixed it a bit. Here is the result, we hope you like it (we do!). -SM
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An island in the Middle East &mdash 02/17/07 - 12:04:19 PM
And here were are in an altogether different direction.
Reggae meets the middle East....
Very cool concoction!
Really bizarre and interesting changes.
Sounds like you two had fun with this.

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thank you Sir! &mdash 02/22/07 - 01:01:50 AM
Sergio & I really enjoyed this collab, & as a result, I now have a new MJ pal, so thanks for organising the random collabs!
Cheers!

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Variety is the spice of life...(we're only scratching the surface...)

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Very fresh &mdash 02/17/07 - 12:39:52 PM
I didn't know Middle Eastern music could rock like this. Very enjoyable. Thanks, guys.

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Middle Eastern music rawks! &mdash 02/22/07 - 01:03:43 AM
I love middle Eastern music, & believe me, there's some serious rocking stuff these days!
Thanks for stopping on by for a listen!
Cheers!
AA

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Variety is the spice of life...(we're only scratching the surface...)

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globetrotting &mdash 02/17/07 - 12:49:19 PM
it's like the dreams you might get after you've been sightseeing the world for a week. wow.

in addition to Reggae and Middle Eastern, there's a Hawaiian angle to the vocals somehow, and ...?

thanks

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What a nice .... &mdash 02/17/07 - 03:06:51 PM
... array of sounds here. It was like being on vacation while listening. I was just missing the fact that the beach wasn't in my office - but my head was bopping along anyway.

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What a Joy... &mdash 02/17/07 - 05:46:08 PM
...it is to have somehitng I started over a year ago, become transformed into such a wonderful piece! It was a pleasure to work with Sergio & I look forward to plenty more collabs with him!
Cheers & Thank You my Friend!

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I love this! &mdash 02/18/07 - 03:55:43 PM
What a fantastic contribution from both of you. i must say, I've never heard anything quite like this. It's TONS of fun -- really. I love the feel of this. It's very optimistic and SUCH a groove! I'll have to go ahead and download this one. Thanks. :-)

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your comments mean so much to me... &mdash 02/22/07 - 01:20:54 AM
...I started this tune over a year ago, being pissed off about the situation in the Middle East, especially of international racial paranoia, seeming to raise its ugly head. I simply got stuck on the piece, & when the opportunity of working with Sergio (Secamode) came about, I thought that he would be perfect to add that element of 'optimism', which, after reading your kind comments, he clearly has!
Thank You So much Miss C!


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Variety is the spice of life...(we're only scratching the surface...)

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The whole-world music! &mdash 02/18/07 - 08:09:12 PM
Great track! Great groove! More!

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heh World Music RULES! &mdash 02/22/07 - 01:54:41 AM
Many Thanks for popping around for the visit!
Cheers1
AA

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Variety is the spice of life...(we're only scratching the surface...)

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I agree - &mdash 02/21/07 - 01:07:37 AM
I loved the middle eastern theme, and think this turned out great. Nicely done you guys.
:->

Regina

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Thanks... &mdash 03/11/07 - 06:15:22 PM
...this was a fun collaboration & I look forward to some more with Secamode (Sergio!)
Cheers Regina!

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Variety is the spice of life...(we're only scratching the surface...)

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This IS a bit of everything- &mdash 02/24/07 - 12:46:00 PM
I enjoy listening to musicians who are not concerned about 'absolute authenticity' of one style, and can work with a canvas that includes sounds from anywhere and everywhere. This really moves along, and has some fresh sounds and combinations. Great collaboration!

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...this was &mdash 03/11/07 - 06:21:01 PM
the great thing about this collab. Sergio & I have quite different 'approaches' to music, & the Middle East 'flavour' was the common thread between us. It was very exciting to hear Sergio's final mix. I agree with you on the 'authenticity' issue, & like food the various ingredients, although 'seemingly' disparate, can sometimes combine to create new & interesting results. Thank You so much for stopping by Kristyjo!
Cheers!
AA

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Variety is the spice of life...(we're only scratching the surface...)

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Great track &mdash 09/29/07 - 01:47:24 PM
I listen to alot of Middle East music and this is a brilliant take, esp the fact that the reggae kicks in and completely transforms the track. A pleasureable listening experience. Even my wife thinks its great.

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Very cool .. &mdash 07/04/08 - 10:21:47 AM

.. happy and sunny. I thought at first the vocals were singing "it's a long way, long way .. for a kebab" 8o) .. but that was prolly just me... so pay no heed.

Groovy, happy catchy tune - yup, reggae meets middle eastern.

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