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Turkish violin

October 15, 2007 at 10:17 PM

Ok we understand the easy walses of André Rieu, but here something more radical of Alsin M. I have a Turkish colleague who plays the sas, a Turkish Guitar. It is quite difficult for us to understand the beauty of this larmoyant unisono oriental music.


From Eileen Geriak
Posted on October 15, 2007 at 11:02 PM
"It is quite difficult for us to understand the beauty of this larmoyant unisono oriental music."

Boy.....you aren't kidding !

From Alison S
Posted on October 16, 2007 at 6:40 AM
There are loads of really good violin players in Turkey with a strong romany influence in their playing. The violin tends to be used as a solo instrument, acting as vocal but with equal billing to the other instruments.

Bram, I really don't have a problem with the waltz king (having memories of listening to my Dad's Mantovani Waltz collection).

Peace and get wild ;)

From Antonello Lofù
Posted on October 16, 2007 at 4:45 PM
I prefer greek Kavakos to turkish violins
From kimberlee dray
Posted on October 17, 2007 at 4:23 PM
I liked the music just fine . . . what I couldn't understand was that other girl in the black dress--what's she supposed to be doing? Is she the dancer?
From Bram Heemskerk
Posted on October 17, 2007 at 9:03 PM
I think so. She does not sing backing vocals or together with the leading singer. I can ask my colleague.

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