samzayed - 1-24-2004 at 11:48 AM
Hey guys,
Anyone have any info on Marcel Khalife's ouds. I've been watching his dvd lately, and he seems to prefer ouds with a floating bridge. The
tone is amazing, very clear. However, I it doesn't sound like a typical Bashir oud (with a 57 cm string length). I am wondering if his have
longer lengths?
Ronny Andersson - 1-24-2004 at 11:47 PM
Marcel's buy his Bashir ouds from Yaroub Fadel. The only maker that knowes what he's doing. Ask Yaroub directly about string length. Is not
only the string lenght but also the shape of the bowl changes the sound and also the wood.
Zulkarnain - 1-24-2004 at 11:53 PM
I used Bashir oud made by Yaroub (with a big help from Ronny) Its a masterpiece!Its just sad that I have to let it go now...
Zulkarnain - 1-25-2004 at 07:31 AM
Hi Sam
You mentioned bout watching Marcel DVD showing him a lot with the Bashir Oud-is it the Traveler (on maqam.com) DVD?
samzayed - 1-25-2004 at 12:29 PM
Yes, that's the dvd. There is a lot of footage of Marcel playing the oud. I highly recommend this dvd
Zulkarnain - 1-26-2004 at 05:56 AM
Salam
I have look into the list of contents-I ve seen some takasim oud there-can u tell me more bout that?
Thanks
samzayed - 1-26-2004 at 11:13 PM
They are just clips of Marcel jamming on his oud in a life performance. But most of the video is Marcel playing the oud with minimal accompimement
(in other words, you hear the oud). There is some dialogue and commentary. but the dvd is like 200 min long. There is a lot of oud playing on this
dvd.
Zulkarnain - 1-26-2004 at 11:56 PM
Wow thats a good collection huh? I might get the DVD from maqam.com thanks for your comment my friend!
Regards