Just_Oudist
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Mohamet Polat, a unique oud player !!!
Hello everyone
I've some cool videos for an oud player called Mohamet Polat , he is from Turkey, a fantastic oud player, he plays oud in a very unique style 
check out his videos
Koşan çocuk by ud oud player Mehmet Polat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOW9czaEtGY
nihavend uvertür mehmet polat ud
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5eoqVBIyWs
paganini fifth caprice Mehmet Polat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJw7u-aQ0b4
Hicaz taksim by oud player Mehmet Polat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iOxOAi6MZQ
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Oudism
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Yep, he has his own way to display his fingers on the fingerboard. His own technic !! He has his specific tuning also. All strings are 4th, using
violin technic with his left hand.
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Just_Oudist
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thanks for the nice reply man 
I agree with you
but don't you think that this kind of paying makes oud even more complicated ?
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Oudism
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I don't see complication instead I see inovation, creativity, and high technical skills. Polat is contibuting to the diversity of Oud way of playing,
which I think is a good thing.
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Oudism
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check that link. Look to the diversity of Bandali's contribution to the western music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7F40MVG0Wc
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HAHAHAHAH
thats too good Oudism.
its cheesy and all but truly its not that bad!!
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Just_Oudist
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oudism
I don't see complication instead I see inovation, creativity, and high technical skills. Polat is contibuting to the diversity of Oud way of playing,
which I think is a good thing. |
man I like his style and as I said before it is unique
but the complication will be for those who are playing oud in classic styles , it will take millions of years for them to learn this way 
got my point ?
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Just_Oudist
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how about that ?!!
looooooooooooooooooooooooooool
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Peyman
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haha 
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Hey! Such coincidence. I have actually played with this guy. Amazing technique, it's a bit like playin violin, he showed me some of his madd skillz
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JamesOud
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Hey guys,
I really dont like it. Im not denying he has amazing skill, but the oud tone isnt there. I couldnt listen to the whole paganini, alot of it wasnt
acturate and I dont get the point. Is it a gimmic? Useless acrobatics perhaps? This goes for alot of players these days.
Im not against virtuosity or innovation, innovation is usually for the better. I dont see the fingering is comfortable and it doesnt do anything for
me or the oud playing world, unless we all want to play Western music on the oud, thats not innovation, thats what I call a disaster!
Honest James.
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Reid
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Does anyone know what tuning he uses?
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adamgood
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Mehmet's tuning from low pitch to high pitch:
C# F# B E a d
From what you see of him on the internet, videos, etc...this is just only a fraction of what he is about as a musician. To understand his technique,
it's worth it to sit down with him and have him explain it...it's pretty deep, very original, can be quite painful (ouch!) but best of all, he is all
of 26 years old I think and knows SO much about makam and Turkish music...just wait to see what he will be capable of. He's been studying indian music
for the past year in Rotterdam. He's got a great future ahead of him.
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Aziz
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the question is how many Red Bull cans do u have to drink to be able to play like him?
even with slow motion u still unable to see his fingers!
but no Tarab just fingers moving like speedy fan
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Oudism
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Aziz ya Aziz, el 7obb shuu laziiz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbu4i6ydZ0E
you want tarab??? here you go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyEhLogF6D0&feature=related
this is better, wassuuf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VhyoEKDLTw&feature=related
Enjoy
More seriously, the arab nation are listining to wassuf and here is some of the outcome. Polat may have an influence on young people in Turkey. Would
you imagine what would be the outcome in superstar in turkey? Have you asked yourself why in Turkey there is a huge amount of people playing good oud
and saz? Simple, the standart is elevated, when the nation rise the standart people like Polat appears on the scene of music.
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Aziz
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loooooooool sh7roooorh.. and that SSS 'syrian super star' is realy great
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Pathetic! And I don’t mean the “performances” by these poor unfortunate folks who have so little understanding of music that they think they may
become an overnight star, without having put in the work and time to learn the craft.
What I find pathetic is that these poor people make it into the studio in the first place. Any TV station carpark attendant could have identified the
fact that they have nothing to offer and turned them away before they make a fool of themselves in front of a mass audience. So why is it that these
commercial television stations feel it is necessary to put them in front of a camera and a panel of judges and humiliate them in front of the entire
viewing audience of their country?
These folks are clearly not aware that they lack the necessary musical skill to succeed. They put on their best outfit, tell their mums and dads and
wives and children and neighbours to watch their big moment on national television. And then they are humiliated in the worst possible way.
Is this entertainment? I guess it must be because it apparently appeals to so many people who just love to laugh at other’s misfortune. A little
like the crowds at public executions.
I think it is pathetic and an assault on human dignity. I say all of the above in my capacity as a forum member, not as a moderator. But, in my view,
providing forum links to this garbage is an insult to our intelligence and dedication to our art as musicians and performers.
My .02c worth.
Greg
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Oudism
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Greg
But, in my view, providing forum links to this garbage is an insult to our intelligence and dedication to our art as musicians and performers.
Greg |
Greg, if you feel insulted by these links simply remove them. It was a joke followed by kind of discussion about a good and a bad standard in music
culture. I'll leave you the decision removing them or not
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Greg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oudism
Greg, if you feel insulted by these links simply remove them. It was a joke followed by kind of discussion about a good and a bad standard in music
culture. I'll leave you the decision removing them or not |
Oudism, my last sentence appears to aim my anger at you. That was not my intention. My anger is with the germs who produce this stuff. There have been
several similar links to this type of material from other forum members.
I strongly feel that we, as a community of serious musicians, should not perpetuate this exploitative material by providing links to it. Sorry if my
response inadvertently singled you out.
These forums are owned by Mike and all members are free to post whatever they like (within reason). But other members (like me) also have the right to
express an opinion.
Regards,
Greg
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Just_Oudist
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Mehmet Polat is a fantastic oud player , he has an amazing left hand technique ,
check out this video :
17. Caprice of Niccolo Paganini by Oudist Mehmet Polat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVJ43PvzTc8
and here is the original 17th caprice played in violin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx_DddHJUXA
notice that he plays it exactly the same as the original version
and here is some tarab : ALA BALA DIL MAHBUP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RwX4UsotGI
I hope you all enjoy it
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