Le trio Joubran 1hr+ concert

Born in Nazareth to Luthier Hatem Jubran, long live master. Samir, the eldest, has studied in Cairo in the 1990's at Farid Alatrash institute of music, while Wisam & Adnan were taught by their brother and later on self taught after Samir had left to Ramallah. They have had a great luck meeting their manager, who brought them to public attention and fast became a Trio, well known around the world. Bravo.
As to the music they make, one may like it more or less or even not, but they sure offer you a good deal for the ticket you've bought. They just know how to make this show succeed.
One thing I could never comprehend: why do they "suffer" this much while playing ? We've seen hundreds of oud players through history. None had "suffered" as much.
Just a personal preference, no offence, no "sharp tongue", no heat is meant here. I just all-over like the guys .

Yours indeed
Alfaraby

Quote: Originally posted by Alfaraby

One thing I could never comprehend: why do they "suffer" this much while playing ? We've seen hundreds of oud players through history. None had "suffered" as much.

grimaces???

Hi Alexander

This "grimaces" that mainly Samir makes,are a result of the emotions that finds a way to come out.
While you sit on a chair, both hands are busy with playing challenging "riffs" ,which are a mixture of composition and improvising,listen to what the other musicians play,
the only part of the body to let show your emotions is the face.
Samir is a very narcissistic(like he says) and extroverted guy, so,to hide the "grimaces"like you call them,would be one more thing to concentrade on.
This "movements" of his face come out naturally, it is for sure not part of the show!!

I`m also (beside the oudplaying) a singer of the kind that sings with the eyes (mostly) closed, to suck in all the vibes on the stage. These vibes push my emotions to a very high level and I try to let the audience feel that too. This is like a soul-striptease on stage, and only possible if I dont care how I look or which kind of "grimaces"I make while performing!!

What the Joubran-Bro`s do on stage is a soulstrip too!!
In the eyes and smiles of the audience you can see that they do a perfekt job.

Quote: Originally posted by Alfaraby

Born in Nazareth to Luthier Hatem Jubran, long live master. Samir, the eldest, has studied in Cairo in the 1990's at Farid Alatrash institute of music, while Wisam & Adnan were taught by their brother and later on self taught after Samir had left to Ramallah. They have had a great luck meeting their manager, who brought them to public attention and fast became a Trio, well known around the world. Bravo. As to the music they make, one may like it more or less or even not, but they sure offer you a good deal for the ticket you've bought. They just know how to make this show succeed. One thing I could never comprehend: why do they "suffer" this much while playing ? We've seen hundreds of oud players through history. None had "suffered" as much. Just a personal preference, no offence, no "sharp tongue", no heat is meant here. I just all-over like the guys . Yours indeed Alfaraby

, me too!!