Call From The Minaret

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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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Hits: 1081
Comments: 17
Fans: 8
Plays: 123
Downloads: 98
Votes: 4
Uploaded: Feb 17, 2007 - 11:53:27 AM
Last Updated: Feb 17, 2007 - 11:55:59 AM Last Played: Nov 22, 2009 - 05:23:13 PM

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Alfalpha (24), SecaMode (23), Call (9), Minaret (1), World (121), Ethnic (48), Reggae (66)

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I. Spike	I. Spike said 1009 days ago (February 17th, 2007)
	An island in the Middle East 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. Check out my latest song called Mighty Cracker Fly

alfalpha	alfalpha said 1005 days ago (February 22nd, 2007)
	thank you Sir! Sergio & I really enjoyed this collab, & as a result, I now have a new MJ pal, so thanks for organising the random collabs! Cheers! --- Variety is the spice of life...(we're only scratching the surface...) Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

j2morrow	j2morrow said 1009 days ago (February 17th, 2007)
	Very fresh I didn't know Middle Eastern music could rock like this. Very enjoyable. Thanks, guys. Check out my latest song called CAPTURE THE RAPTURE

alfalpha	alfalpha said 1005 days ago (February 22nd, 2007)
	Middle Eastern music rawks! 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 --- Variety is the spice of life...(we're only scratching the surface...) Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1009 days ago (February 17th, 2007)
	globetrotting 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 Check out my latest song called One For Me

Alannah	Alannah said 1009 days ago (February 17th, 2007)
	What a nice .... ... 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. Check out my latest song called I'm Drownin' - Smokey VW (feat Alannah) + Outtaorbit

alfalpha	alfalpha said 1009 days ago (February 17th, 2007)
	What a Joy... ...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! Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

MissChaos	MissChaos said 1008 days ago (February 18th, 2007)
	I love this! 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. :-) Check out my latest song called Mama Cries - Album Version (MJRF)

alfalpha

alfalpha said 1005 days ago (February 22nd, 2007)

your comments mean so much to me...
...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...)

Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

	said 1008 days ago (February 18th, 2007)
	The whole-world music! Great track! Great groove! More!

alfalpha	alfalpha said 1005 days ago (February 22nd, 2007)
	heh World Music RULES! Many Thanks for popping around for the visit! Cheers1 AA --- Variety is the spice of life...(we're only scratching the surface...) Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

reginazernay	reginazernay said 1006 days ago (February 21st, 2007)
	I agree - I loved the middle eastern theme, and think this turned out great. Nicely done you guys. :-> Regina

alfalpha	alfalpha said 987 days ago (March 11th, 2007)
	Thanks... ...this was a fun collaboration & I look forward to some more with Secamode (Sergio!) Cheers Regina! --- Variety is the spice of life...(we're only scratching the surface...) Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

kristyjo	kristyjo said 1002 days ago (February 24th, 2007)
	This IS a bit of everything- 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! Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

alfalpha

alfalpha said 987 days ago (March 11th, 2007)

...this was
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...)

Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

Diviner	Diviner said 785 days ago (September 29th, 2007)
	Great track 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. Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

apb	apb said 507 days ago (July 4th, 2008)
	Very cool .. .. 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. Check out my latest song called Misplaced

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