"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/Turkish
A playful folklore song from the tradition of the diaspora of the Sephardic Jews. It features an upbeat, 9/8 rhythm, unusual folk harmony, verses in Ladino, refrains in Turkish.
Overall, the poem seems to be a celebration of the simple pleasures of life, and the importance of community, family, and love. The song uses the imagery of animals and their simple activities to convey the idea that there is beauty and value in the everyday things of life.
We chose to play this song since it is an excellent example of the influences of the different cultures in Istanbul, which we are related to, the languages: Turkish and Ladino (which relate to Spanish and Hebrew), the gypsy rhythm of 9/8, and the Mediterranean atmospheric.
lyrics
Si verias a la rana
Si veriash a la rana
asentada en l’ornaya
Friendo suz buenaz frittas
i spartiendo a suz ermanikaz.
Ben seni severim
Cok seni severim.
Si veriash al raton
asentado en el kanton,
Mundando suz muezizikas
i spartiendo a suz ermanikaz.
Ben seni severim ...
Si veriash al gameyo
asentado en el tavlero,
Avriendo suz buenaz filaz,
maz delgadaz de suz caveyoz.
Ben seni severim ...
credits
from On Our Way,
released December 7, 2022
Lyrics: Traditional
Composition- Arrangement: Michal Elia Kamal, Julien Demarque, Metehan Ciftci
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supported by 9 fans who also own “Si Verias a la Rana”
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
supported by 7 fans who also own “Si Verias a la Rana”
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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supported by 7 fans who also own “Si Verias a la Rana”
Like their earlier albums, Laboratorium Pieśni comes back with great vocals, with the added benefit of more instrumentals on the back of the track. It's a wonderful folk album, and I suggest giving it a listen. witcheroid