Natacha Atlas : Accoustic Set Review

Bellydeluxe · 11-11-2007, 09:00 PM

I've attended Natacha's gig yesterday in Paris. It was absolutely fantastic. I've written a review on my blog but for those who don't speak French here is a short version.
Sang Abdel Halim Hafez, Fairuz, as well as songs from her repertoire (Mon amie la rose, Mustahil) and stuff like Lamma Baada Yatathana, Black is the colour of my lover's hair, a song in Spanish composed by her Luth player (La Vida Caillada), Adam's Lullaby composed by Jocelyn Pook (who did the soundtrack for Eyes Wide Shut and The Merchant of Venice) by the way this song appears in the film Brick Lane which has just been released in England.

Musicians included Ali El Minyawi (son of the great Ibrahim El Minyawi for those who know him), Louai (nay and also darbuka player), a violin, a cello, a bass & mouth organ player (not at the same time though!!!), the conductor and arranger who played keyboards an guitare.

The atmosphere was very cosy (around 200 people only) and she gave us explanations of songs and did a bit of dancing as well.
Her voice was heaven and I think everybody was bewitched

Don't miss her if she plays in your area with this band. It's very different from the electronic band she normally plays with.

She'll be performing next Thursday with Tim & Hamid Mantu from Transglobal Underground, Ali and Tarek (the same set up as for the International Bellydance Congress) in London for the launch of MTV Africa

Farasha Hanem · 11-12-2007, 02:40 AM

I recently started bellydance lessons, and my teacher has me hooked on Natacha Atlas; I love her music!

Does she ever tour the U.S.?

Bellydeluxe · 11-12-2007, 06:37 AM

Yes she does but The USA don't make things easy for foreign artists to come and tour on their land

She has already performed with this band in New York last year. The best is to log on her website or myspace where you should get info !

If I hera of anything I'll let you know

gisela · 11-12-2007, 09:10 AM

Agree with Bellydeluxe! Go see it if you have the chance! The concert is great! I went to see it in copenhagen this summer and I was spellbound by the beautiful music. I think her voice is sooo much more emotional live than on cd.

adiemus · 12-02-2007, 03:03 AM

I've just downloaded The Best of Natacha Atlas through eMusic - thanks so much for putting me onto her!!! Wonderful stuff.
If you haven't been into eMusic, do think about it - they had several of her albums, and so many wonderful ME artists. If you like international and slightly independent non-mainstream music, this is a great place to go.
eMusic MP3 Music and Audiobook Downloads

11-11-2007, 09:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bellydeluxe Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Paris/London Posts: 50	Natacha Atlas : Accoustic Set Review I've attended Natacha's gig yesterday in Paris. It was absolutely fantastic. I've written a review on my blog but for those who don't speak French here is a short version. Sang Abdel Halim Hafez, Fairuz, as well as songs from her repertoire (Mon amie la rose, Mustahil) and stuff like Lamma Baada Yatathana, Black is the colour of my lover's hair, a song in Spanish composed by her Luth player (La Vida Caillada), Adam's Lullaby composed by Jocelyn Pook (who did the soundtrack for Eyes Wide Shut and The Merchant of Venice) by the way this song appears in the film Brick Lane which has just been released in England. Musicians included Ali El Minyawi (son of the great Ibrahim El Minyawi for those who know him), Louai (nay and also darbuka player), a violin, a cello, a bass & mouth organ player (not at the same time though!!!), the conductor and arranger who played keyboards an guitare. The atmosphere was very cosy (around 200 people only) and she gave us explanations of songs and did a bit of dancing as well. Her voice was heaven and I think everybody was bewitched Don't miss her if she plays in your area with this band. It's very different from the electronic band she normally plays with. She'll be performing next Thursday with Tim & Hamid Mantu from Transglobal Underground, Ali and Tarek (the same set up as for the International Bellydance Congress) in London for the launch of MTV Africa

11-12-2007, 02:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Farasha Hanem Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the heartland of the USA Posts: 597	New Natacha fan I recently started bellydance lessons, and my teacher has me hooked on Natacha Atlas; I love her music! Does she ever tour the U.S.?

11-12-2007, 09:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
gisela Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 928	Agree with Bellydeluxe! Go see it if you have the chance! The concert is great! I went to see it in copenhagen this summer and I was spellbound by the beautiful music. I think her voice is sooo much more emotional live than on cd. __________________ You need chaos in your soul to create a dancing star-nietzsche

12-02-2007, 03:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
adiemus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 977	I've just downloaded The Best of Natacha Atlas through eMusic - thanks so much for putting me onto her!!! Wonderful stuff. If you haven't been into eMusic, do think about it - they had several of her albums, and so many wonderful ME artists. If you like international and slightly independent non-mainstream music, this is a great place to go. eMusic MP3 Music and Audiobook Downloads __________________ He wahine, he taonga- Every woman is a treasure(Maori proverb)

11-12-2007, 06:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bellydeluxe Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Paris/London Posts: 50	Yes she does but The USA don't make things easy for foreign artists to come and tour on their land She has already performed with this band in New York last year. The best is to log on her website or myspace where you should get info ! If I hera of anything I'll let you know