"On Our Way" is an album that will take you on a journey from the desert of the middle east to the Mediterranean sea.
Embark on a musical journey with Light in Babylon's album "On Our Way."
Experience the rich tapestry of the Middle East, from the deserts to the Mediterranean sea. The album is a celebration of hope, love, and multiculturalism, with a strong emphasis on women empowerment. Led by the powerful voice of singer and songwriter Michal Elia Kamal, the album delves into her Hebrew-Persian heritage, providing a unique and authentic perspective on Orientalism.
"On Our Way" is a true representation of the new voice emerging from the Middle East, offering a fresh and authentic take on Orientalism.
It is an unparalleled listening experience that will transport you to the heart of the Middle East and leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.
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All tracks composed and arranged by
Michal Elia Kamal, Julien Demarque, Metehan Çiftçi
All lyrics were written by: Michal Elia Kamal
except of Track No 3, Track No 4, Track No 7, Track No 11
Michal Elia Kamal Vocal, Percussions
Julien Demarque Guitar
Metehan Çiftçi Santur
Stuart Dickson Percussions
Priam Arnoux Bass guitar
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Lyrics: Traditional Sephardic
Language: Ladino/Hebrew
*Swarthy - Dark-skinned and beautiful as in Song of Songs, Chapter 1, verse 6:
"Look not upon me, that I am swarthy, that the sun hath tanned me; my mother's sons were incensed against me, they made me keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept".
Morenica (Morenika or La Morena) is a favorite Sephardic wedding song that was likely composed before the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. The song was documented in 1625 in Gonzalo Correa’s book “Arte de la lengua castellana española” . The song is a testament to the rich Jewish culture that existed in Spain before the Inquisition and the tradition that brought words and music to the modern era.
lyrics
Morenica
Swarthy they call me
My skin was clear
Swarthy they call me
My skin was clear
And in the heat of the summer sun
Came to me my darkened skin
Swarthy so beautiful
In your eyes, a fire burning,
my heart is all yours
In your eyes, a fire burning,
my heart is all yours
Swarthy they call me
me the seafarers
If they call me again
I will go with them
Swarthy so beautiful
In your eyes, a fire burning,
my heart is all yours
In your eyes, a fire burning,
my heart is all yours
Swarthy calls me the
son of a crowned father
If he calls me again,
I shall go with him
Swarthy so beautiful
In your eyes, a fire burning,
my heart is all yours
In your eyes, a fire burning,
my heart is all yours
In your eyes, a fire burning,
my heart is all yours
credits
from On Our Way,
released December 7, 2022
Lyrics: Traditional
Composition: Michal Elia Kamal, Julien Demarque, Metehan Ciftci
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i like this version better than the original. The middle part has that aggression that makes the excellent balance with the beginning and ending of the song. owlobo
the music is like the picture, full of power an warmth, remembering on celtic myth of fertility. There's even a song about St. Johns day (Rana na Ivana), the ancient summer solstice.
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