A few posts back, I posted Native Deen's version of Tala'albadru Alayna, and in the comments there was a discussion about the Yusuf Islam version, which some of you weren't able to find. Well, here it is.
Basically, he uses voices and percussion drums as the instruments in the background. Enjoy:
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
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Oh, thank you for finding this. It is very different.
I have been listening to the Native Deen version in the mornings when I make my tea. I must admit it makes me happy and I do a little dance around the kitchen. Yusuf Islam's sounds more of a swaying version than dancing.
Hope that isn't disrespectful, I don't mean it to be - I really like the music
It is very different, and actually, it is much more true to the original, or at least the traditional version that has been passed down from generation to generation in the Muslim world. It's what we call a "Nasheed", meaning Islamic song. They're not very dancy, more sway-y, you're right. Most Nasheeds are the same way. Glad you enjoyed it.
I suspected that it was truer to the original - has a more spiritual sound to it.
will try to decipher all the links in wikipedia for anasheed to learn more when I've more time.
Here's an old post I stole from my brilliant friend Sajda (in my blogroll) about Nasheeds vs. Songs. Take a look if you're interested. No pressure.
http://meetmyshadow.blogspot.com/2007/02/stealing-not-plagiarizing-from-friend.html
I'm learning so much from you! Thanks.
No worries! Happy to discuss...
I'm just catching up. Thanks for posting this version of the song. I like it.
COTW, glad you enjoyed. He has a great voice.
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