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Visit from Mavrothis

Jameel - 5-14-2007 at 05:42 AM

Mavrothis was in town a couple weeks ago and we spent a nice Sunday afternoon doing a little oud sampling. It was very nice to hear Mavrothis play my ouds, and to hear them again "from the front" and played by such an accomplished player as Mav. He was in town for a residency at a local arts center in collaboration with other east-coast artists. It wasn't typical "oud" music, but Mav's playing during the performance was impressive, and really added to the event. His Dimitris oud was also a pleasure to play. Beautiful work and sound. Thanks Mav for stopping by and honoring me with your playing! :bowdown:

Mavrothis plays the sandwich top Khalaf Oud #3

Mavrothis Plays Khalaf Oud #2

SamirCanada - 5-14-2007 at 07:53 AM

Nice playing Mavrothis.

I love to see how the forum brings people togheter. Its really amazing.

Thanks Mike for this great forum.

amtaha - 5-14-2007 at 11:39 AM

I was just going through the project for the sandwich-top the other day and was wondering how it is sounding like at the moment .... wow! And #2 .... what #2 - they're all #1, man! :-)

As compliments for crafstmanship and the playing seem almost audacious, I can only say thanks to Jameel and Mavrothis for this.

Best regards,
Hamid

Mike - 5-14-2007 at 04:35 PM

Sweet vids guys. Wish I was there to hang out with you guys.

TruePharaoh21 - 5-14-2007 at 05:36 PM

Wow. Mav, nice risha skills. I really like how the oud accentuates the slide up the neck, too.

Jameelo... no words for the ouds. Just awe.

I think both of you should come by and visit again.

TP21

mavrothis - 5-14-2007 at 06:28 PM

Hey,

Jameel, it was my pleasure to spend time with you and your great family, and of course to play your instruments. They are really amazing, especially knowing that you have only made 3!!! Unbelievable!!! Your compliments are too much, but I think it's a great idea for us all to get together again. And yeah, this site is really amazing, so many good things have come my way just through the forums, not to mention all the info and projects we get to be a part of.

:)

Let's get together again soon!

Take care,

mavrothis

zalzal - 5-15-2007 at 11:42 AM

What a duo....when The maestro and The virtuoso come to gather together the invisibles friends Atrash, Sunbati, Nahat, Bedrossian....smiles happily as well at their Pantheon.
Thank you. :applause::bowdown:

spyros mesogeia - 5-16-2007 at 05:34 AM

THIS NIGHT I HAD THE CHANCE TO TALK WITH YOU GUYS.
JAMEEL CONGRATULATIONS
MAVRO.....HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.TO PLAY AGAIN SMYRNEIKA AND DRINK SOME WHITE WINE IN GREECE.
GOD BLESS EVERYBODY.
MIKE,THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THIS FORUM.YOU REALLY APROVED THAT WE ARE ALL A BIG FAMILY.
REGARDS TO ALL
SPYROS

JT - 5-17-2007 at 03:32 AM

Hello Mav, I miss ya mate!

Really lovely playing man, hope you keep in touch ay?

All the best,

JT

mavrothis - 5-17-2007 at 06:21 AM

Hey Zalzal, Spyro, and JT. You guys are too kind man, I really appreciate it. Spyro, I think I'll see you in Greece this August... ;)

Joseph, it's been a long time since Cairo huh? Your playing always blows me away, I really hope we can get together again sometime and hopefully I can see one of your concerts.

Take care, and thanks again guys,

mav

JT - 5-18-2007 at 04:28 AM

Hey Mav,

Trying to get to the US buddy, but pretty flat out with alot of projects/concerts- I'm in paris now actually and off to London on Sat. Theres a big possibilty Ill be in US next year...will definitely let you know.

You're definitely up there on the list. You, Mike and Lee. Cant wait to see you guys.

Congrats again on the fantastic playing and All the best!

JT

mavrothis - 5-18-2007 at 04:37 AM

Hey,

Sounds great Joseph. I hope all your shows and travels go beautifully. Do make sure and tell us when you'll be in the US. :)

Thanks again,

mavrothis

Hello Joseph

Ararat66 - 5-18-2007 at 05:20 AM

Hello Joseph

I live in the UK Are you doing a gig in London or the UK.

Best regards


Leon

JT - 5-18-2007 at 10:40 AM

Hello Leon, I have sent you an email regarding your question.

Cheers,

JT

Hello JT

Ararat66 - 5-18-2007 at 01:09 PM

Leon again, my email address has changed - I have just updated it. Could you resend?

Cheers Leon

Amos - 5-18-2007 at 01:21 PM

hey mav,
your playing is always so beautiful, man. you have a very interesting mix of influences in your touch on the instrument, and it seems to me that you combine the greek and arabic styles with near perfection. not to mention the amazing oud you were playing, huge compliments to jameel on such beautiful craftmanship. my late teacher trusted jameel to work on his instruments, and in my mind that speaks volumes to his talent. its so nice to see that we can get together and share our instruments and tunes.
i hope to connect with you when i play in brooklyn later this month, the locations and times are posted on our website, http://www.okbari.org and http://www.myspace.com/okbari. it would be a great pleasure to meet you.
mabrouk on such great playing!
amos

mavrothis - 5-18-2007 at 06:35 PM

Thanks Amos,

I really appreciate it. It's hard not try and sound a little Arabic on an Arabic oud, especially the great ones that have come from Jameel's workshop.

Please call me when you are coming into town. I would love to meet and to hear your band play.

Thanks again, and good luck with your upcoming shows. :)

mavrothis

Jameel - 5-19-2007 at 04:49 AM

It was a lot of fun to get together with Mav. Thanks for all your nice comments. Let's hope it happens again soon!