12" vinyl album + poster with all lyrics translated in english and original arabic.
On December 13th Syrian electronic-folk artist Yousef Kekhia will release his long awaited debut album "Monologue". With a unique combination of arabic lyrics, western folk and electronic music he creates his own universe of spheric and yet intimate soundscapes. Lyrically, "Monologue" is a very personal but still universal journey through the singers life. About his situation as a refugee, dealing with cancer, anxiety and depression. Kekhia's approach to these heavy topics is turning them into positive messages through the spirit of music.
Includes unlimited streaming of Monologue | مونولوج
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
CD album in cardboard sleeve +poster with all lyrics translated in english and original arabic.
On December 13th Syrian electronic-folk artist Yousef Kekhia will release his long awaited debut album "Monologue". With a unique combination of arabic lyrics, western folk and electronic music he creates his own universe of spheric and yet intimate soundscapes. Lyrically, "Monologue" is a very personal but still universal journey through the singers life. About his situation as a refugee, dealing with cancer, anxiety and depression. Kekhia's approach to these heavy topics is turning them into positive messages through the spirit of music.
Includes unlimited streaming of Monologue | مونولوج
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 7 days
€8EURor more
Monologue Premium Vinyl Bundle (Vinyl Album + CD + Shirt + Tote Bag + Poster)
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Get the ultimate YK Fan Bundle
Monologue on vinyl
AND
the CD
AND
the t-shirt in your size
AND
the tote bag
AND
the Poster
note: final product similar to the pictures
Includes unlimited streaming of Monologue | مونولوج
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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lyrics
(english below)
الطير
عبشوف من فوق الطير
عبلاد مليانة خير
بس ما قدرت شوف حدود
و اني السما بس غيوم
بالهجرة محكوم الطير
عالبحر بالارض و بالليل
جناحو من البرد مكسور
و صوتو يا دوب مسموع
فجأة طلعت الشمس
و قلي الطير
الحرية ثمنها الويل
ثمنها غربة الويل
حاولت خبرو للطير
عن الحدود طول الليل
بس ما فهم شو يعني حدود
و كيف منقسم بلاد بخطوط
فيقني بس نوصل يا طير
بالسلام و الحب عالبيت
حوالينا اتجمع طيور
حملونا عالأمل نعود
فجأة غربت الشمس
نام بخير
عالسلام تصبح يا طير
تصبح يا طير
The Bird
I have a bird’s eye view
Of a land filled with bounty
But I couldn’t see any borders
Nor any darkening clouds in the sky
The bird is sentenced to migrate
Over seas, over land, and at night
His wing flaps brokenly from the cold
And his voice is barely heard
Suddenly the sun rose
And the bird said to me
The price of freedom is exile
Its price is exile
I tried to tell the bird
About borders all night long
But he couldn’t understand what borders mean
Nor how we divide lands with lines
Wake me when we arrive, oh bird,
At our home, with peace and love
All around birds flocked to us
And carried us in the hope we’d return
Suddenly the sun had set
Sleep well
Wake up to peace, oh bird,
To peace, bird
credits
from Monologue | مونولوج,
released December 13, 2019
Written by Yousef Kekhia
Composed by Yousef Kekhia
Mixing: Benedikt MacIsaac
Mastering: Zino Mikørey
Artwork: Philipp Pusch
Dearest Arooj, firstly thank you. My brother died this year n what can be said about such loss n sadness. I saw n heard you at The end of the Road in England. I spent many years in India n love all the music, poetry of your heritage. Thankyou Arooj❤️ ben1769
Somewhat lopsided 'best of' with almost all of Enta Fen here, but true to the description this is a good 'best of' collection. However, if you love these songs, you will likely love all 3 Soap Kills albums, and also likely Yasmine Hamdan's solo work. BeagleBay