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Listening to the soundtrack to 'Natural Born Killers' and in particular the late 'Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan', an excellent collaboration with Peter Gabriel entitled 'Taboo' that simply moves you. This has prompted a download of a live concert that will be viewed in mere minutes. Be educated people. 
"Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (October 13, 1948 - August 16, 1997), a world-renowned Pakistani musician, was primarily a singer of Qawwali, the devotional music of the Sufis, a mystical offshoot of Islam. Ustad Nusrat is credited with taking this traditional musical art form to an international level and creating a new generation of Qawwali lovers both in Pakistan and around the world.
He reached out to Western audiences with a couple of fusion records produced by Canadian guitarist Michael Brook. In 1995, he collaborated with Eddie Vedder on the soundtrack to Dead Man Walking. His contribution to that and several other soundtracks and albums (including The Last Temptation of Christ and Natural Born Killers), as well as his friendship with Peter Gabriel, helped to increase his popularity in Europe and the United States. Peter Gabriel's Real World label released five albums of Nusrat's traditional Qawwali performances in the West. Real World also released albums of his experimental work, including Mustt Mustt and Star Rise. He also performed traditional Qawwali live to Western audiences at several WOMAD world music festivals.
Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) said, "I was lucky to work with Nusrat, a true musician who won't be replaced in my life. There was definitely a spiritual element in his music." Eddie Vedder also incorporated 'Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan' into the lyrics of 'Wishlist' during the 98' Yield tour in Melbourne, Australia.
The late American rock singer Jeff Buckley paid his tribute to Nusrat on the album, Live at Sin-?. In his introduction, he states, "Nusrat, he's my Elvis," before performing the song "Yeh Jo Halka Halka Saroor Hai." The recording generated interest among the audience who were previously unaware of his music. He also stated in an interview, "I idolize Nusrat, he's a god too." Buckley died in May 1997 in Memphis, Tennessee, 3 months before Nusrat. In addition, Nusrat's posthumously released The Supreme Collection Vol.1 has liner notes written by Buckley, to whom this album is dedicated..." (Wikipedia)
Eddie Vedder AND Jeff Buckley tributes, two artists I admire very much.
"Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (October 13, 1948 - August 16, 1997), a world-renowned Pakistani musician, was primarily a singer of Qawwali, the devotional music of the Sufis, a mystical offshoot of Islam. Ustad Nusrat is credited with taking this traditional musical art form to an international level and creating a new generation of Qawwali lovers both in Pakistan and around the world.
He reached out to Western audiences with a couple of fusion records produced by Canadian guitarist Michael Brook. In 1995, he collaborated with Eddie Vedder on the soundtrack to Dead Man Walking. His contribution to that and several other soundtracks and albums (including The Last Temptation of Christ and Natural Born Killers), as well as his friendship with Peter Gabriel, helped to increase his popularity in Europe and the United States. Peter Gabriel's Real World label released five albums of Nusrat's traditional Qawwali performances in the West. Real World also released albums of his experimental work, including Mustt Mustt and Star Rise. He also performed traditional Qawwali live to Western audiences at several WOMAD world music festivals.
Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) said, "I was lucky to work with Nusrat, a true musician who won't be replaced in my life. There was definitely a spiritual element in his music." Eddie Vedder also incorporated 'Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan' into the lyrics of 'Wishlist' during the 98' Yield tour in Melbourne, Australia.
The late American rock singer Jeff Buckley paid his tribute to Nusrat on the album, Live at Sin-?. In his introduction, he states, "Nusrat, he's my Elvis," before performing the song "Yeh Jo Halka Halka Saroor Hai." The recording generated interest among the audience who were previously unaware of his music. He also stated in an interview, "I idolize Nusrat, he's a god too." Buckley died in May 1997 in Memphis, Tennessee, 3 months before Nusrat. In addition, Nusrat's posthumously released The Supreme Collection Vol.1 has liner notes written by Buckley, to whom this album is dedicated..." (Wikipedia)
Eddie Vedder AND Jeff Buckley tributes, two artists I admire very much.
It's been a day off from work due to the flu and a day with 'Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan', particulary numerous 'youtube' clips. Somehow uplifiting.
I stole this rather succint quote...
"Nusrat's music invites us to eavesdrop on a man communing with his God, ever so eloquently. He makes the act of singing a passionate offering to God. But we do not merely eavesdrop. The deepest part of Nusrat's magic lies in the fact that he is able to bring our hearts to resonate with the music, so deeply, that we ourselves become full partners in that offering. He sings to God, and by listening, we also sing to God."
My kids are looking on rather puzzled .
I stole this rather succint quote...
"Nusrat's music invites us to eavesdrop on a man communing with his God, ever so eloquently. He makes the act of singing a passionate offering to God. But we do not merely eavesdrop. The deepest part of Nusrat's magic lies in the fact that he is able to bring our hearts to resonate with the music, so deeply, that we ourselves become full partners in that offering. He sings to God, and by listening, we also sing to God."
My kids are looking on rather puzzled
.Converting to Islam, eh? I know of some fun programs on the internet that will help you stay on schedule with your prayers and even some that you can put in your PDA so you know which way to face when you are out and about in the world and prayer time comes upon you in an unfamiliar spot.
Onward and Upward!
Having sated my interest concerning 'Qawwali' music I no longer require the need for Islamic teachings. I can think of no other music apart from Gospel that could inspire such faith through music. Enlightening for sure.
Quite a varied bunch to appease the Ogg ear having had the house to myself this evening. Oi bin mostly listnin tu lots of Pearl Jam, Jeff Buckley, Enya, the new PT preview and 'Hemispheres'
Quite a varied bunch to appease the Ogg ear having had the house to myself this evening. Oi bin mostly listnin tu lots of Pearl Jam, Jeff Buckley, Enya, the new PT preview and 'Hemispheres'
