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New Album

Brian Prunka - 8-15-2012 at 11:08 AM

Hello fellow oudis!

I've posted before about my Arabic-Jazz band, Nashaz . . . we are working on recording an album and if you can take the time to check out our Kickstarter page I would be very grateful.

There are several videos to check out and an explanation of what we are trying to do.

Thanks,
Brian

Nashaz Album - Kickstarter

Jason - 8-15-2012 at 02:18 PM

Sounds great Brian. Looks like you're well on your way to being funded.

If the funding gets high enough have you considered having vinyl pressed? Jazz collectors would love something like this on vinyl.

Brian Prunka - 8-15-2012 at 10:25 PM

Hi Jason!

Thanks for the suggestion. I did think of that, but I wasn't sure whether it would make sense or not. We'll see how well the funding goes, fingers crossed.

cheers,
Brian

charlie oud - 8-16-2012 at 05:52 AM

Great stuff Brian, some lovely playing and music. I've made a pledge and wish you and the band every success. You deserve to get this project recorded. The jazz/Arabic blend will hopefully become a genre of its own one day.

Brian Prunka - 8-22-2012 at 01:29 PM

Thanks Charlie! Your support is appreciated.

Here's a sample of the calligraphy (final version may end up being slightly different):



Nashaz_bw-logo.jpg - 30kB

Brian Prunka - 8-27-2012 at 12:20 PM

(bump)

We're just over halfway there, if you like the music, please consider joining in with your support!

thanks,
Brian

Click here to support Nashaz!

alim - 8-28-2012 at 10:49 AM

Done, good luck.

Ali-

Brian Prunka - 8-28-2012 at 02:35 PM

Ali, thank you so much for your support! Much appreciated.

Jono Oud N.Z - 9-3-2012 at 02:50 PM

Very nice:)
Good stuff!

Brian Prunka - 9-6-2012 at 06:42 AM

Thanks Jonathan!

MatthewW - 9-25-2012 at 09:05 AM

Hello Brian- very nice band you guys have. Which oud are you using in the clips, and what is the mic you are using that is in the soundhole? The instruments blend in well together. :applause: well done, MW

Brian Prunka - 10-20-2012 at 06:59 AM

Thanks Matthew!

I somehow missed this earlier . . . the mic is an AKG411. It's a little stick-on condenser mic, I put it near the bridge inside the instrument. It's a bit of a hassle to reach in to put it in and take it out, but it's not too bad and works well with live situations.