Karitas (Live at the Holland Festival)
DESCRIPTION:
‘Karitas’ is a spellbinding new composition by acclaimed British musician Sami Yusuf.
It was recorded live at the Holland Festival in June 2022 and delivered with
exceptional artistry by Cappella Amsterdam,
the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra & the composer’s own ensemble.
The work moves with intelligence and fluidity from Western choral music
to Middle Eastern modes to the cadence of Andalusia.
Modes traverse boundaries from the distinctive Bayati Shiraz
and Rast maqams to the aeolian. Subtly flowing rhythms & improvisation,
entrancing solos on the Chinese erhu, oud, ney, violin,
underscore the depth of the dialogue among traditions taking place here.
Lyrics by Fuzuli, a 16th c. Azerbaijani writer known as a poet of divine love,
are echoed here in the words of the 12th c. German mystic Hildegard of Bingen.
Intoxicatingly beautiful mawwals take verses from
the Andalusian poet Abul Hasan al-Shushtari (13th c.) and
Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, a 17th c. Syrian writer.
CREDITS:
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
Latin words by Hildegard von Bingen
Azerbaijani words by Mahammad Fuzuli
Mode: Bayati Shiraz with allusion to Rast
Sami Yusuf & Ensemble:
Sami Yusuf: Vocal
Ömer Avci: Bendir
Eyüpcan Açikpazu: Ney
Hasan Hekimoglu: Oud
Onur Cicin: Qanun
Guo Gan: Erhu
Seyyed Mohammad Jaberi: Daf
Huseyin Can Pala: Baglama
Mahyar Toreihi: Santoor
Jon Lawton: Guitar
Cappella Amsterdam:
Soprano: Sanda Audere, Elisabeth Blom, Marijke van der Harst
Alto: Hebe de Champeaux, Irene Sorozabal, Inga Schneider
Tenor: Jon Etxabe Arzuaga, Jelle Leistra, Diederik Rooker
Bass: Jan Douwes, Angus van Grevenbroek, Johan Vermeer
Production: Francesca Thompson
DESCRIPTION:
‘Karitas’ is a spellbinding new composition by acclaimed British musician Sami Yusuf.
It was recorded live at the Holland Festival in June 2022 and delivered with
exceptional artistry by Cappella Amsterdam,
the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra & the composer’s own ensemble.
The work moves with intelligence and fluidity from Western choral music
to Middle Eastern modes to the cadence of Andalusia.
Modes traverse boundaries from the distinctive Bayati Shiraz
and Rast maqams to the aeolian. Subtly flowing rhythms & improvisation,
entrancing solos on the Chinese erhu, oud, ney, violin,
underscore the depth of the dialogue among traditions taking place here.
Lyrics by Fuzuli, a 16th c. Azerbaijani writer known as a poet of divine love,
are echoed here in the words of the 12th c. German mystic Hildegard of Bingen.
Intoxicatingly beautiful mawwals take verses from
the Andalusian poet Abul Hasan al-Shushtari (13th c.) and
Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, a 17th c. Syrian writer.
CREDITS:
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
Latin words by Hildegard von Bingen
Azerbaijani words by Mahammad Fuzuli
Mode: Bayati Shiraz with allusion to Rast
Sami Yusuf & Ensemble:
Sami Yusuf: Vocal
Ömer Avci: Bendir
Eyüpcan Açikpazu: Ney
Hasan Hekimoglu: Oud
Onur Cicin: Qanun
Guo Gan: Erhu
Seyyed Mohammad Jaberi: Daf
Huseyin Can Pala: Baglama
Mahyar Toreihi: Santoor
Jon Lawton: Guitar
Cappella Amsterdam:
Soprano: Sanda Audere, Elisabeth Blom, Marijke van der Harst
Alto: Hebe de Champeaux, Irene Sorozabal, Inga Schneider
Tenor: Jon Etxabe Arzuaga, Jelle Leistra, Diederik Rooker
Bass: Jan Douwes, Angus van Grevenbroek, Johan Vermeer
Production: Francesca Thompson
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Karitas (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
من البوم
DESCRIPTION:
‘Karitas’ is a spellbinding new composition by acclaimed British musician Sami Yusuf.
It was recorded live at the Holland Festival in June 2022 and delivered with
exceptional artistry by Cappella Amsterdam,
the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra & the composer’s own ensemble.
The work moves with intelligence and fluidity from Western choral music
to Middle Eastern modes to the cadence of Andalusia.
Modes traverse boundaries from the distinctive Bayati Shiraz
and Rast maqams to the aeolian. Subtly flowing rhythms & improvisation,
entrancing solos on the Chinese erhu, oud, ney, violin,
underscore the depth of the dialogue among traditions taking place here.
Lyrics by Fuzuli, a 16th c. Azerbaijani writer known as a poet of divine love,
are echoed here in the words of the 12th c. German mystic Hildegard of Bingen.
Intoxicatingly beautiful mawwals take verses from
the Andalusian poet Abul Hasan al-Shushtari (13th c.) and
Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, a 17th c. Syrian writer.
CREDITS:
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
Latin words by Hildegard von Bingen
Azerbaijani words by Mahammad Fuzuli
Mode: Bayati Shiraz with allusion to Rast
Sami Yusuf & Ensemble:
Sami Yusuf: Vocal
Ömer Avci: Bendir
Eyüpcan Açikpazu: Ney
Hasan Hekimoglu: Oud
Onur Cicin: Qanun
Guo Gan: Erhu
Seyyed Mohammad Jaberi: Daf
Huseyin Can Pala: Baglama
Mahyar Toreihi: Santoor
Jon Lawton: Guitar
Cappella Amsterdam:
Soprano: Sanda Audere, Elisabeth Blom, Marijke van der Harst
Alto: Hebe de Champeaux, Irene Sorozabal, Inga Schneider
Tenor: Jon Etxabe Arzuaga, Jelle Leistra, Diederik Rooker
Bass: Jan Douwes, Angus van Grevenbroek, Johan Vermeer
Production: Francesca Thompson
DESCRIPTION:
‘Karitas’ is a spellbinding new composition by acclaimed British musician Sami Yusuf.
It was recorded live at the Holland Festival in June 2022 and delivered with
exceptional artistry by Cappella Amsterdam,
the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra & the composer’s own ensemble.
The work moves with intelligence and fluidity from Western choral music
to Middle Eastern modes to the cadence of Andalusia.
Modes traverse boundaries from the distinctive Bayati Shiraz
and Rast maqams to the aeolian. Subtly flowing rhythms & improvisation,
entrancing solos on the Chinese erhu, oud, ney, violin,
underscore the depth of the dialogue among traditions taking place here.
Lyrics by Fuzuli, a 16th c. Azerbaijani writer known as a poet of divine love,
are echoed here in the words of the 12th c. German mystic Hildegard of Bingen.
Intoxicatingly beautiful mawwals take verses from
the Andalusian poet Abul Hasan al-Shushtari (13th c.) and
Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, a 17th c. Syrian writer.
CREDITS:
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
Latin words by Hildegard von Bingen
Azerbaijani words by Mahammad Fuzuli
Mode: Bayati Shiraz with allusion to Rast
Sami Yusuf & Ensemble:
Sami Yusuf: Vocal
Ömer Avci: Bendir
Eyüpcan Açikpazu: Ney
Hasan Hekimoglu: Oud
Onur Cicin: Qanun
Guo Gan: Erhu
Seyyed Mohammad Jaberi: Daf
Huseyin Can Pala: Baglama
Mahyar Toreihi: Santoor
Jon Lawton: Guitar
Cappella Amsterdam:
Soprano: Sanda Audere, Elisabeth Blom, Marijke van der Harst
Alto: Hebe de Champeaux, Irene Sorozabal, Inga Schneider
Tenor: Jon Etxabe Arzuaga, Jelle Leistra, Diederik Rooker
Bass: Jan Douwes, Angus van Grevenbroek, Johan Vermeer
Production: Francesca Thompson
مشاركة
When paths meet (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
Veritas (Live at the Holland Festival)
Karitas (Live at the Holland Festival)
Pearl (Live at the Holland Festival)
Hijaz Kabeer - Andalus (Live at the Holland Festival)
Fiyyashiyya (Live at the Holland Festival)
The Fire Within (Live at the Holland Festival)
I Only Knew Love (Live at the Holland Festival)
The Meeting (Live at the Holland Festival)
One (Live at the Holland Festival)
مشاركة
Karitas (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
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Go (Encore) [Live at the Dubai Opera] – Sami Yusuf
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Jaaneh Jaanaan (Live at the Dubai Opera) – Sami Yusuf
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Fiyyashiyya | Barakah (Deluxe) – Sami Yusuf
أعمال قد تنال استحسانك
[Chorus]
Allahu Allahu Allahu
[x8]
Truly He is the One
He has no father or son
Everything in creation was by Him begun
With His infinite power anything could be done
Ask Allah for His Pardon
And you’ll enter the Garden
[Chorus]
Before Him there were none
Of partners He has none
He knows what is apparent and what is hidden
All the fate of creation has already been written
His Will is always done
And can never be undone
[Chorus]
From amongst all humans
Muhammad was chosen
He was illiterate and he was an orphan
Yet Allah sent him to those who were pagans
Oh Allah let us drink
From his hand in the fountain
[Chorus]
Ya Allah You’re the Sovereign
You’re the Sultan of Sultans
Please protect me from Shaytan and all of his treason
Let him not with his whispers my iman ever weaken
My only wish in this life
Is to attain Your Pardon
[Chorus]
Allahu Allahu Allahu
[x8]
Truly He is the One
He has no father or son
Everything in creation was by Him begun
With His infinite power anything could be done
Ask Allah for His Pardon
And you’ll enter the Garden
[Chorus]
Before Him there were none
Of partners He has none
He knows what is apparent and what is hidden
All the fate of creation has already been written
His Will is always done
And can never be undone
[Chorus]
From amongst all humans
Muhammad was chosen
He was illiterate and he was an orphan
Yet Allah sent him to those who were pagans
Oh Allah let us drink
From his hand in the fountain
[Chorus]
Ya Allah You’re the Sovereign
You’re the Sultan of Sultans
Please protect me from Shaytan and all of his treason
Let him not with his whispers my iman ever weaken
My only wish in this life
Is to attain Your Pardon
مشاركة
Allahu – Sami Yusuf
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Allahu – Sami Yusuf
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Maher Zain
Melody, Arrangement: Moh Denebi, Maher Zain
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“One Day” Lyrics:
Lying here wide awake on my own now
Silence is the loudest cry
I’m safe but I’ve lost everything I’ve known
I can smile because the pain has gone
But cry because it’s where I’m from
O God I turn to You to make me strong again, oh
Chorus:
One day I can reach that rainbow
Watch the sweet reflection
Shining off my first home
I’d give anything to see my family again
And say how much I love them
That’s all I imagine
One day
I wish I could go back tomorrow
If it’s only for just one second
Put warmth back into a town that’s frozen
I can smile because the pain has gone
But cry because it’s where i’m from
O God I turn to You to make me strong again
CHORUS
I have cried so many times
And all those tears have washed my eyes
Now I see clearly into the light
‘Cause I believe
I know one day I’ll be home again
To start a new life, with peace everywhere
Right from the start until the end
I believe that one day
I can reach that rainbow
One day, one day
I believe that one day
One day
CHORUS
One day, one day
One day, one day
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Maher Zain
Melody, Arrangement: Moh Denebi, Maher Zain
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“One Day” Lyrics:
Lying here wide awake on my own now
Silence is the loudest cry
I’m safe but I’ve lost everything I’ve known
I can smile because the pain has gone
But cry because it’s where I’m from
O God I turn to You to make me strong again, oh
Chorus:
One day I can reach that rainbow
Watch the sweet reflection
Shining off my first home
I’d give anything to see my family again
And say how much I love them
That’s all I imagine
One day
I wish I could go back tomorrow
If it’s only for just one second
Put warmth back into a town that’s frozen
I can smile because the pain has gone
But cry because it’s where i’m from
O God I turn to You to make me strong again
CHORUS
I have cried so many times
And all those tears have washed my eyes
Now I see clearly into the light
‘Cause I believe
I know one day I’ll be home again
To start a new life, with peace everywhere
Right from the start until the end
I believe that one day
I can reach that rainbow
One day, one day
I believe that one day
One day
CHORUS
One day, one day
One day, one day
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One Day – Maher Zain
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One Day – Maher Zain
Composed and produced by Maher Zain
Lyrics by Maher Zain and Bara Kherigi
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Lyrics :
There’s something on my mind, on my mind
I just can’t get it right, can’t get it right
It doesn’t go away, doesn’t go away
Even though I try to ignore it
I just want peace of mind, I want peace of mind
I feel like breaking down time after time
And it keeps coming back, always coming back
All my life doubting was a part of me
Day and night I fight my insecurities
Asking: “Why?” “Why am I?” “Who am I?”
I just want some peace of mind
Antassalam (You [God] are Peace)
Wa minkassalam (And from You comes all peace)
Tabarakta ya (Blessed are You)
Ya Thal Jalali wal Ikram (O Lord of Majesty and Bounty)
O God I need Your peace, I need Your peace
I still believe with hardship comes ease
Make this stress go away, go away
Go away, go away, yeah!
All my life I know You’ve been guiding me
You’re the One, the One who knows my destiny
I’ll be alright, I’m sure that You’ll look after me
You know what’s inside of me
All my life I know You’ve been blessing me
You’re the only One, the One who knows my destiny
I’ll be alright, I’m sure that You’ll look after me
You know what’s inside of me
Composed and produced by Maher Zain
Lyrics by Maher Zain and Bara Kherigi
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Lyrics :
There’s something on my mind, on my mind
I just can’t get it right, can’t get it right
It doesn’t go away, doesn’t go away
Even though I try to ignore it
I just want peace of mind, I want peace of mind
I feel like breaking down time after time
And it keeps coming back, always coming back
All my life doubting was a part of me
Day and night I fight my insecurities
Asking: “Why?” “Why am I?” “Who am I?”
I just want some peace of mind
Antassalam (You [God] are Peace)
Wa minkassalam (And from You comes all peace)
Tabarakta ya (Blessed are You)
Ya Thal Jalali wal Ikram (O Lord of Majesty and Bounty)
O God I need Your peace, I need Your peace
I still believe with hardship comes ease
Make this stress go away, go away
Go away, go away, yeah!
All my life I know You’ve been guiding me
You’re the One, the One who knows my destiny
I’ll be alright, I’m sure that You’ll look after me
You know what’s inside of me
All my life I know You’ve been blessing me
You’re the only One, the One who knows my destiny
I’ll be alright, I’m sure that You’ll look after me
You know what’s inside of me
مشاركة
أنت السلام ( Antassalam ) – ماهر زين
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أنت السلام ( Antassalam ) – ماهر زين
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Yusuf – Ahmed Bukhatir
Lyrics: Maher Zain & Bilal Hajji
Melody: Maher Zain & Nano Omar
Arrangement: Maher Zain & Malek Shah
Mixing: Malek Shah & Ronny Lahti
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Paradise – Lyrics:
I remember when I first met you
I felt that God answered my call
There was that one place I always thought about
And I just wanted to be there with you
The place that no eye has ever seen
The place that no heart has ever perceived
I had a great feeling inside of me
That one day I’ll be there with you
And now that we’re here feeling so good
About all the things that we went through
Knowing that God is pleased with us too
It’s not a dream, this is so true
Feeling the peace all around
Seeing things we could never imagine
Hearing the sound of rivers flow
And we know we’ll be here forever
The feeling is indescribable
Knowing that this is our reward
Do you remember the hard times we went through?
And those days we used to argue
But there was not one thing that could bring us down
‘Cause we always had in our minds
The place that no eye has ever seen
The place that no heart has ever perceived
The place we’ve been promised to live in forever
And best of all, it’s just me and you
I remember us praying at night
And just dreaming about this together
I’m so blessed to have you in my life
And now we can enjoy these blessings forever
Paradise is where we are now
Paradise, a dream come true
Paradise, O what a feeling!
Paradise, thank You Allah!
Lyrics: Maher Zain & Bilal Hajji
Melody: Maher Zain & Nano Omar
Arrangement: Maher Zain & Malek Shah
Mixing: Malek Shah & Ronny Lahti
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Paradise – Lyrics:
I remember when I first met you
I felt that God answered my call
There was that one place I always thought about
And I just wanted to be there with you
The place that no eye has ever seen
The place that no heart has ever perceived
I had a great feeling inside of me
That one day I’ll be there with you
And now that we’re here feeling so good
About all the things that we went through
Knowing that God is pleased with us too
It’s not a dream, this is so true
Feeling the peace all around
Seeing things we could never imagine
Hearing the sound of rivers flow
And we know we’ll be here forever
The feeling is indescribable
Knowing that this is our reward
Do you remember the hard times we went through?
And those days we used to argue
But there was not one thing that could bring us down
‘Cause we always had in our minds
The place that no eye has ever seen
The place that no heart has ever perceived
The place we’ve been promised to live in forever
And best of all, it’s just me and you
I remember us praying at night
And just dreaming about this together
I’m so blessed to have you in my life
And now we can enjoy these blessings forever
Paradise is where we are now
Paradise, a dream come true
Paradise, O what a feeling!
Paradise, thank You Allah!
مشاركة
Paradise (Vocals Only – No Music) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Paradise (Vocals Only – No Music) – Maher Zain
Lyrics: Bilal Hajji & Maher Zain
Melody: Maher Zain
Arrangement: Maher Zain & Malek Shah
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Lyrics:
Allahu Akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar…
Allahu Akbaru Allahu Akbaru Allah…
If you ask me about love and what I know about it
My answer will be
It’s everything about Allah, the pure love to our souls
He’s the Creator of you and me
The heavens and the whole universe
The One that made us whole and free
The Guardian of His true believers
Chorus:
So when the time gets hard
And there’s no way to turn
As He promised
He will always be there
To bless us with His love
And His mercy ’cause
As He promised
He will always be there
He’s always watching us, guiding us
And He knows what’s deep in our hearts
So when you lose your way
To Allah you should turn
‘Cause as He promised
He will always be there
He brings us out from the darkness into the light, Subhanallah
Capable of everything
We should never feel afraid of anything
As long as we follow His guidance all the way
Through our short time we have in this life
Soon it’ll all be over and well be
In His heaven and we’ll all be fine
Chorus
Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar…..
Chorus
Lyrics: Bilal Hajji & Maher Zain
Melody: Maher Zain
Arrangement: Maher Zain & Malek Shah
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Lyrics:
Allahu Akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar…
Allahu Akbaru Allahu Akbaru Allah…
If you ask me about love and what I know about it
My answer will be
It’s everything about Allah, the pure love to our souls
He’s the Creator of you and me
The heavens and the whole universe
The One that made us whole and free
The Guardian of His true believers
Chorus:
So when the time gets hard
And there’s no way to turn
As He promised
He will always be there
To bless us with His love
And His mercy ’cause
As He promised
He will always be there
He’s always watching us, guiding us
And He knows what’s deep in our hearts
So when you lose your way
To Allah you should turn
‘Cause as He promised
He will always be there
He brings us out from the darkness into the light, Subhanallah
Capable of everything
We should never feel afraid of anything
As long as we follow His guidance all the way
Through our short time we have in this life
Soon it’ll all be over and well be
In His heaven and we’ll all be fine
Chorus
Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar…..
Chorus
مشاركة
Always Be There (Vocals Only Version) – Maher Zain
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Always Be There (Vocals Only Version) – Maher Zain
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Prophet Yusuf – Muad
Music & English words by Sami Yusuf
Urdu words by Mehboob
Produced by Sami Yusuf
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Lyrics:
DON’T DESPAIR, DON’T LOSE HOPE
HOLD ON TO THAT ROPE
DON’T LET GO, DON’T LET GO
I HEAR YOUR CALL
THOUGH YOU FEEL SO COLD
ABANDONED AND ALONE
BUT DON’T LET GO, DON’T LET GO
I HEAR YOUR CALL
GIVE ME YOUR HAND MY BROTHER
I WILL NOT LET YOU GO
PLEASE DON’T LOOK BACK MY SISTER
I SWEAR I HEAR YOU CALL
GIVE ME YOUR HAND MY BROTHER
I WILL NOT LET YOU FALL
PLEASE DON’T LOOK BACK MY SISTER
‘CAUSE I SWEAR I HEAR YOUR CALL
LITTLE BOY ASK AWAY “WHERE ARE THE STREETS I USED PLAY TO?”
BUT DON’T LET GO, DON’T LET GO
I HEAR YOUR CALL
DON’T YOU KNOW WE’RE ONE
WHEN YOU HURT I HURT
DON’T LET GO, DON’T LET GO
I HEAR YOUR CALL
(URDU)
UMMEDON KO NA TODO
DO NOT LOSE HOPE
HATH MERA THAAM LO
HOLD MY HAND
TANHA NAHI SAMJHO TUM
DO NOT CONSIDER YOURSELF ALONE
MERE APNE TUM HO
WE ARE A FAMILY
GIVE ME YOUR HAND MY BROTHER
I WILL NOT LET YOU FALL
SO DON’T LOOK BACK MY SISTER
‘CAUSE I SWEAR I HEAR YOUR CALL
Music & English words by Sami Yusuf
Urdu words by Mehboob
Produced by Sami Yusuf
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Lyrics:
DON’T DESPAIR, DON’T LOSE HOPE
HOLD ON TO THAT ROPE
DON’T LET GO, DON’T LET GO
I HEAR YOUR CALL
THOUGH YOU FEEL SO COLD
ABANDONED AND ALONE
BUT DON’T LET GO, DON’T LET GO
I HEAR YOUR CALL
GIVE ME YOUR HAND MY BROTHER
I WILL NOT LET YOU GO
PLEASE DON’T LOOK BACK MY SISTER
I SWEAR I HEAR YOU CALL
GIVE ME YOUR HAND MY BROTHER
I WILL NOT LET YOU FALL
PLEASE DON’T LOOK BACK MY SISTER
‘CAUSE I SWEAR I HEAR YOUR CALL
LITTLE BOY ASK AWAY “WHERE ARE THE STREETS I USED PLAY TO?”
BUT DON’T LET GO, DON’T LET GO
I HEAR YOUR CALL
DON’T YOU KNOW WE’RE ONE
WHEN YOU HURT I HURT
DON’T LET GO, DON’T LET GO
I HEAR YOUR CALL
(URDU)
UMMEDON KO NA TODO
DO NOT LOSE HOPE
HATH MERA THAAM LO
HOLD MY HAND
TANHA NAHI SAMJHO TUM
DO NOT CONSIDER YOURSELF ALONE
MERE APNE TUM HO
WE ARE A FAMILY
GIVE ME YOUR HAND MY BROTHER
I WILL NOT LET YOU FALL
SO DON’T LOOK BACK MY SISTER
‘CAUSE I SWEAR I HEAR YOUR CALL
مشاركة
Hear Your Call – Sami Yusuf
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Hear Your Call – Sami Yusuf
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Karitas (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
‘Shirvanshah’s Palace’, a new instrumental work from Sami Yusuf, features a 57-member
orchestra and dazzling solos on oud, kamanche, tar and balaban.
The musical narrative is majestic, powerful and intensely beautiful.
This piece is performed in Shur mugham [Əbu Əta], evoking an ecstatic mood that
echoes the Sufi ceremony of remembrance.
Although the sub-mode Əbu Əta (Or Abū ’Atā) is seldom used in recent decades,
it has been part of the Azerbaijani mugham system for centuries. The composer has chosen
to honor this particular traditional expression here, and in doing so seeks
to contribute to the revival of this complex musical language.
Shirvanshah’s Palace is a 15th century complex in Baku where the revered philosopher and sage,
Seyid Yahya Bakuvi, taught and prayed and where his tomb is located.
Performed live at the Opening Ceremony of the 43rd World Heritage Committee held in Baku,
Azerbaijan on 30th June, 2019.
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CREDITS
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
SOLOISTS
Oud: Mirjavad Jafarov
Kemanche: Toghrul Asadullayev
Balaban: Shirzad Fataliyev
Tar: Sahib Pashazade
‘Shirvanshah’s Palace’, a new instrumental work from Sami Yusuf, features a 57-member
orchestra and dazzling solos on oud, kamanche, tar and balaban.
The musical narrative is majestic, powerful and intensely beautiful.
This piece is performed in Shur mugham [Əbu Əta], evoking an ecstatic mood that
echoes the Sufi ceremony of remembrance.
Although the sub-mode Əbu Əta (Or Abū ’Atā) is seldom used in recent decades,
it has been part of the Azerbaijani mugham system for centuries. The composer has chosen
to honor this particular traditional expression here, and in doing so seeks
to contribute to the revival of this complex musical language.
Shirvanshah’s Palace is a 15th century complex in Baku where the revered philosopher and sage,
Seyid Yahya Bakuvi, taught and prayed and where his tomb is located.
Performed live at the Opening Ceremony of the 43rd World Heritage Committee held in Baku,
Azerbaijan on 30th June, 2019.
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CREDITS
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
SOLOISTS
Oud: Mirjavad Jafarov
Kemanche: Toghrul Asadullayev
Balaban: Shirzad Fataliyev
Tar: Sahib Pashazade
مشاركة
Shirvanshah’s Palace – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Shirvanshah’s Palace – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Māhūr Instrumental (Live at the Dubai Opera)
Lyrics: Maher Zain & Bara Kherigi
Melody: Maher Zain
Arrangement: Maher Zain & Hamza Namira
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Lyrics:
We keep telling each other
That this day will be
Will be the last and tomorrow
We all can go home free
And all this will finally end
Palestine tomorrow will be free
Palestine tomorrow will be free
No mother, no father to wipe away my tears
That’s why I won’t cry
I feel scared but I won’t show my fears
I keep my head high
Deep in my heart I never have any doubt
That Palestine tomorrow will be free
Palestine tomorrow will be free
I saw those rockets and bombs shining in the sky
Like drops of rain in the sun’s light
Taking away everyone dear to my heart
Destroying my dreams in a blink of an eye
What happened to our human rights?
What happened to the sanctity of life?
And all those other lies?
I know that I’m only a child
But is your conscience still alive?
I will caress with my bare hands
Every precious grain of sand
Every stone, and every tree
‘Cause no matter what they do
They can never hurt you
‘Cause your soul will always be free
Palestine tomorrow will be free
Palestine tomorrow will be free
Lyrics: Maher Zain & Bara Kherigi
Melody: Maher Zain
Arrangement: Maher Zain & Hamza Namira
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Lyrics:
We keep telling each other
That this day will be
Will be the last and tomorrow
We all can go home free
And all this will finally end
Palestine tomorrow will be free
Palestine tomorrow will be free
No mother, no father to wipe away my tears
That’s why I won’t cry
I feel scared but I won’t show my fears
I keep my head high
Deep in my heart I never have any doubt
That Palestine tomorrow will be free
Palestine tomorrow will be free
I saw those rockets and bombs shining in the sky
Like drops of rain in the sun’s light
Taking away everyone dear to my heart
Destroying my dreams in a blink of an eye
What happened to our human rights?
What happened to the sanctity of life?
And all those other lies?
I know that I’m only a child
But is your conscience still alive?
I will caress with my bare hands
Every precious grain of sand
Every stone, and every tree
‘Cause no matter what they do
They can never hurt you
‘Cause your soul will always be free
Palestine tomorrow will be free
Palestine tomorrow will be free
مشاركة
Palestine Will Be Free ( Thank you Allah Album ) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Palestine Will Be Free ( Thank you Allah Album ) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Karitas (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Save Me – Muad
مشاركة
Mother (Arabic) [Live at the Dubai Opera] – Sami Yusuf
Ya Nabi Salam Alayka (Live and Acoustic)
Ummati (Live and Acoustic)
Number One for Me (Live and Acoustic)
Peace Be Upon You (Live and Acoustic)
Mawlaya (Live and Acoustic)
One Day (Live and Acoustic)
Baraka Allahu Lakuma (Live and Acoustic)
Let It Go (Live and Acoustic)
For the Rest of My Life (Live and Acoustic)
Ramadan (Live and Acoustic)
Asalamu Alayka (Live and Acoustic)
One Big Family (Live and Acoustic)
Medina (Live and Acoustic)
Insha Allah (Live and Acoustic)
مشاركة
Karitas (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Karitas (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Karitas (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Karitas (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
Lyrics: Maher Zain & Bilal Hajji
Melody: Maher Zain & Nano Omar
Arrangement: Maher Zain
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Number One For Me – Lyrics:
I was a foolish little child
Crazy things I used to do
And all the pain I put you through
Mama now I’m here for you
For all the times I made you cry
The days I told you lies
Now it’s time for you to rise
For all the things you sacrificed
Chorus:
Oh, if I could turn back time rewind
If I could make it undone
I swear that I would
I would make it up to you
Mum I’m all grown up now
It’s a brand new day
I’d like to put a smile on your face every day
Mum I’m all grown up now
And it’s not too late
I’d like to put a smile on your face every day
And now I finally understand
Your famous line
About the day I’d face in time
‘Cause now I’ve got a child of mine
And even though I was so bad
I’ve learned so much from you
Now I’m trying to do it too
Love my kid the way you do
CHORUS
You know you are the number one for me (x3)
Oh, oh, number one for me
There’s no one in this world that can take your place
Oh, I’m sorry for ever taking you for granted, ooh
I will use every chance I get
To make you smile, whenever I’m around you
Now I will try to love you like you love me
Only God knows how much you mean to me
CHORUS
You know you are the number one for me (x3)
Oh, oh, number one for me
Lyrics: Maher Zain & Bilal Hajji
Melody: Maher Zain & Nano Omar
Arrangement: Maher Zain
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Number One For Me – Lyrics:
I was a foolish little child
Crazy things I used to do
And all the pain I put you through
Mama now I’m here for you
For all the times I made you cry
The days I told you lies
Now it’s time for you to rise
For all the things you sacrificed
Chorus:
Oh, if I could turn back time rewind
If I could make it undone
I swear that I would
I would make it up to you
Mum I’m all grown up now
It’s a brand new day
I’d like to put a smile on your face every day
Mum I’m all grown up now
And it’s not too late
I’d like to put a smile on your face every day
And now I finally understand
Your famous line
About the day I’d face in time
‘Cause now I’ve got a child of mine
And even though I was so bad
I’ve learned so much from you
Now I’m trying to do it too
Love my kid the way you do
CHORUS
You know you are the number one for me (x3)
Oh, oh, number one for me
There’s no one in this world that can take your place
Oh, I’m sorry for ever taking you for granted, ooh
I will use every chance I get
To make you smile, whenever I’m around you
Now I will try to love you like you love me
Only God knows how much you mean to me
CHORUS
You know you are the number one for me (x3)
Oh, oh, number one for me
مشاركة
Number One for Me (Vocals Only – No Music) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Number One for Me (Vocals Only – No Music) – Maher Zain
Music by Sami Yusuf
English words by Will Knox
Arabic words by Dr. Shihab Ghanem
Produced by Sami Yusuf
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Lyrics:
TONIGHT THE WORLD WILL SLEEP
BUT HUNGER WILL NOT WAIT
FOR PROMISES WE MADE
WE SHARE ONE SOUL
WE SHARE ONE LAND
WE HAVE ONE TIME TO UNDERSTAND
WE ARE ONE HUMANKIND
BROTHERS SIDE BY SIDE
WE’LL HAVE NO REGRET
WE WILL NOT FORGET
WE ARE ONE HUMANKIND
SISTERS SIDE BY SIDE
WE’LL HAVE NO REGRET
WE WILL NOT FORGET
(ARABIC)
سامحنا يا الله
SAMIHNA YA ALLAH
FORGIVE US O LORD
وارحمنا يا رباه
WA IRRHAMNA YA RABBAH
HAVE MERCY ON US O LORD
وامنح رزقك للأفواه
WA IMNAH RIZQAKA LIL-AFWAH
GIVE YOUR BOUNTY TO THE MOUTHS
وابعد عنها كل الــ آه
WA ABI’D ANHA KUL AL-AAH
AND KEEP AWAY FROM THEM ALL THE MOANS AND GROANS
OUR WORDS MUST COUNT
HUNGER WILL NOT WAIT
FOR PROMISES WE MADE
WE SHARE ONE SOUL
WE SHARE ONE LAND
WE HAVE ONE TIME TO UNDERSTAND
WE ARE ONE HUMANKIND
BROTHERS SIDE BY SIDE
WE’LL HAVE NO REGRET
WE WILL NOT FORGET
WE ARE ONE HUMANKIND
SISTERS SIDE BY SIDE
WE’LL HAVE NO REGRET
WE WILL NOT FORGET
(ARABIC)
سامحنا يا الله
SAMIHNA YA ALLAH
FORGIVE US O LORD
وارحمنا يا رباه
WA IRRHAMNA YA RABBAH
HAVE MERCY ON US O LORD
وامنح رزقك للأفواه
WA IMNAH RIZQAKA LIL-AFWAH
GIVE YOUR BOUNTY TO THE MOUTHS
وابعد عنها كل الــ آه
WA ABI’D ANHA KUL AL-AAH
AND KEEP AWAY FROM THEM ALL THE MOANS AND GROANS
(SWALIHI)
SISI BINADAMU
WE ARE HUMANKIND
WA ROHO MOJA SISI BINADAMU
WITH THE SAME SPIRIT AS ONE HUMANKIND
WA NCHI MOJA SISI BINADAMU
WITH THE SAME LAND AS ONE HUMANKIND
WA NISA MOJA KWAROHO MOJA, NCHI MOJA
WITH ONE SPIRIT AS ALL, THE SAME LAND
SISI BINADAMU
WE ARE HUMANKIND
WA ROHO MOJA SISI BINADAMU
WITH THE SAME SPIRIT AS ONE HUMANKIND
WA NCHI MOJA SISI BINADAMU
WITH THE SAME LAND AS ONE HUMANKIND
WA NISA MOJA KWAROHO MOJA, NISA MOJA
WITH ONE SPIRIT AS ALL, THE SAME AS ALL
OUR WORDS MUST COUNT
HUNGER WILL NOT WAIT
FOR PROMISES WE MADE
Music by Sami Yusuf
English words by Will Knox
Arabic words by Dr. Shihab Ghanem
Produced by Sami Yusuf
—
Lyrics:
TONIGHT THE WORLD WILL SLEEP
BUT HUNGER WILL NOT WAIT
FOR PROMISES WE MADE
WE SHARE ONE SOUL
WE SHARE ONE LAND
WE HAVE ONE TIME TO UNDERSTAND
WE ARE ONE HUMANKIND
BROTHERS SIDE BY SIDE
WE’LL HAVE NO REGRET
WE WILL NOT FORGET
WE ARE ONE HUMANKIND
SISTERS SIDE BY SIDE
WE’LL HAVE NO REGRET
WE WILL NOT FORGET
(ARABIC)
سامحنا يا الله
SAMIHNA YA ALLAH
FORGIVE US O LORD
وارحمنا يا رباه
WA IRRHAMNA YA RABBAH
HAVE MERCY ON US O LORD
وامنح رزقك للأفواه
WA IMNAH RIZQAKA LIL-AFWAH
GIVE YOUR BOUNTY TO THE MOUTHS
وابعد عنها كل الــ آه
WA ABI’D ANHA KUL AL-AAH
AND KEEP AWAY FROM THEM ALL THE MOANS AND GROANS
OUR WORDS MUST COUNT
HUNGER WILL NOT WAIT
FOR PROMISES WE MADE
WE SHARE ONE SOUL
WE SHARE ONE LAND
WE HAVE ONE TIME TO UNDERSTAND
WE ARE ONE HUMANKIND
BROTHERS SIDE BY SIDE
WE’LL HAVE NO REGRET
WE WILL NOT FORGET
WE ARE ONE HUMANKIND
SISTERS SIDE BY SIDE
WE’LL HAVE NO REGRET
WE WILL NOT FORGET
(ARABIC)
سامحنا يا الله
SAMIHNA YA ALLAH
FORGIVE US O LORD
وارحمنا يا رباه
WA IRRHAMNA YA RABBAH
HAVE MERCY ON US O LORD
وامنح رزقك للأفواه
WA IMNAH RIZQAKA LIL-AFWAH
GIVE YOUR BOUNTY TO THE MOUTHS
وابعد عنها كل الــ آه
WA ABI’D ANHA KUL AL-AAH
AND KEEP AWAY FROM THEM ALL THE MOANS AND GROANS
(SWALIHI)
SISI BINADAMU
WE ARE HUMANKIND
WA ROHO MOJA SISI BINADAMU
WITH THE SAME SPIRIT AS ONE HUMANKIND
WA NCHI MOJA SISI BINADAMU
WITH THE SAME LAND AS ONE HUMANKIND
WA NISA MOJA KWAROHO MOJA, NCHI MOJA
WITH ONE SPIRIT AS ALL, THE SAME LAND
SISI BINADAMU
WE ARE HUMANKIND
WA ROHO MOJA SISI BINADAMU
WITH THE SAME SPIRIT AS ONE HUMANKIND
WA NCHI MOJA SISI BINADAMU
WITH THE SAME LAND AS ONE HUMANKIND
WA NISA MOJA KWAROHO MOJA, NISA MOJA
WITH ONE SPIRIT AS ALL, THE SAME AS ALL
OUR WORDS MUST COUNT
HUNGER WILL NOT WAIT
FOR PROMISES WE MADE
مشاركة
Forgotten Promises – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Forgotten Promises – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Karitas (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
“Khorasan (Arabic Version)”
My, Lord
إلهي
Have Mercy on me
إرحمني
On the day of eternity
يوم الخلود
My Lord
إلهي
Unite me
إجمعني
With the messenger
بالرسول
My Lord
إلهي
Tell me
بشرني
You will accept me
بالقبول
Protect me, O Merciful
سلمني يا رحمن
From worries and anxieties of this world
من هم الدنيا
Protect me, O The Most Kind
و احفظني يا منان
From pain and sorrow
من كل بلوى
Exalted in all Your affairs
عظيم الشان
O You, the Supreme One
إله متعال
I have none in this universe but You
مالي يا رباه في الكون سواك
My, Lord
إلهي
Have Mercy on me
إرحمني
On the day of eternity
يوم الخلود
My Lord
إلهي
Unite me
إجمعني
With the messenger
بالرسول
Protect me, O Merciful
سلمني يا رحمن
From worries and anxieties of this world
من هم الدنيا
Protect me, O The Most Kind
و احفظني يا منان
From pain and sorrow
من كل بلوى
Exalted in all Your affairs
عظيم الشان
O You, the Supreme One
إله متعال
Have mercy on my weakness
فارحم ضعفي
For I have none in this universe but You
مالي يا رباه في الكون سواك
My Lord
إلهي
Tell me
بشرني
You will accept me
بالقبول
“Khorasan (Arabic Version)”
My, Lord
إلهي
Have Mercy on me
إرحمني
On the day of eternity
يوم الخلود
My Lord
إلهي
Unite me
إجمعني
With the messenger
بالرسول
My Lord
إلهي
Tell me
بشرني
You will accept me
بالقبول
Protect me, O Merciful
سلمني يا رحمن
From worries and anxieties of this world
من هم الدنيا
Protect me, O The Most Kind
و احفظني يا منان
From pain and sorrow
من كل بلوى
Exalted in all Your affairs
عظيم الشان
O You, the Supreme One
إله متعال
I have none in this universe but You
مالي يا رباه في الكون سواك
My, Lord
إلهي
Have Mercy on me
إرحمني
On the day of eternity
يوم الخلود
My Lord
إلهي
Unite me
إجمعني
With the messenger
بالرسول
Protect me, O Merciful
سلمني يا رحمن
From worries and anxieties of this world
من هم الدنيا
Protect me, O The Most Kind
و احفظني يا منان
From pain and sorrow
من كل بلوى
Exalted in all Your affairs
عظيم الشان
O You, the Supreme One
إله متعال
Have mercy on my weakness
فارحم ضعفي
For I have none in this universe but You
مالي يا رباه في الكون سواك
My Lord
إلهي
Tell me
بشرني
You will accept me
بالقبول
مشاركة
Khorasan ( Arabic Version ) ( The Centre Album ) – Sami Yusuf
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