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.
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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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about
Yousef Kekhia's "Bshi Yom" (engl. "in one day") is about reminisce. A sad song, but also a healing reminder of good old times.
Kekhia wrote this song to empower himself to carry his guitar and sing no matter what the situation or the mental state is.
Sonically, it's a simple production, with a chorus embracing hope. Kekhia describes "the calm folky/ambient mood of this song reminds me of home, which is exactly what the song is about. It's about home"
lyrics
(english below)
بشي يوم:
بشي يوم كان عنا بلد بشي يوم
كان بشي يوم، كان بشي يوم
بشي يوم كان عنا حلم بشي يوم
كان بشي يوم، كان بشي يوم
كنا نحكي بصوت عالي، كنا هون
كلشي هون، كلشي هون
احلامنا كانت حقيقة، عكس كلشي هون
كلشي هون، كلشي هون
تعا نغني انا و انت بشي بلد مسكين
قوم معي نخبي الوقت، بلكي منضل عايشين
راح البلد و راح الحلم و نحن وين رايحين؟
وين الحكي و ويننا نحن؟ وين صرنا عايشين
بشي يوم كان عنا اسم بشي يوم
كان بشي يوم، كان بشي يوم
بشي يوم كان عنا قلب بشي يوم
كان بشي يوم، كان بشي يوم
كنا نسرد و ما نصحا ولا يوم
ولا يوم، ولا يوم
كنا نشرد و نتخيل كل لون
اي كل لون، لك اي كل لون
تعا نغني انا و انت بشي بلد مسكين
قوم معي نخبي الوقت، بلكي منضل عايشين
راح البلد و راح الحلم و نحن وين رايحين؟
وين الحكي و ويننا نحن؟ وين صرنا عايشين
ONE DAY
One day we had a country, once
One day, one day
One day we had a dream, once
One day, one day
We used to speak with free voices, we were here
Everything was here, everything was here
Our dreams were reality, unlike everything here
Everything here, everything here
Come, let’s sing, you and I, in some forlorn nation
Come, let’s stop the flow of time, maybe we’ll stay alive
The country is gone, the dream is gone, where are we going?
Where is our voice, where are we now? Where are we living now?
One day we had a name, once
One day, one day
One day we had a heart, once
One day, one day
We used to daydream, and not be awake even for a day
Not even a day, not even a day
We would sail away and paint our reveries in every color
Yes every color, indeed in every color
Come, let’s sing, you and I, in some forlorn nation
Come, let’s stop the flow of time, maybe we’ll stay alive
The country is gone, the dream is gone, where are we going?
Where is our voice, where are we now? Where are we living now?
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
