DESCRIPTION:

Composer Sami Yusuf’s mastery of musical languages dazzles in ‘L’Amour Vivant’.
The initial movement unfolds within the intricate geometry of the Baroque style,
a form that was imprinted on the composer’s soul during his upbringing in London
and that remains a cherished inspiration. From the start we hear the subtle
meeting of musical paths in the Arabic baladi rhythm that underlies the graceful melody.
The transition into the second movement transports the listeners to the heart of Sami Yusuf’s
other musical heritage, immersing them in the Central Asian Azerbaijani world.
The third movement revisits the Baroque sound before incorporating
the rich tonalities and nuanced rhythms of the Middle East and Persia,
seamlessly blending them into a sweeping soundscape.
The meditative sounds of the West African kora and the sensuous tones of the Chinese erhu then follow.
The final movement acts as a love letter to the world classical traditions encapsulated here,
skillfully weaving together the myriad emotions experienced throughout this journey in sound.

‘L’Amour Vivant’ is one of Sami Yusuf’s compositions from the second concert of his ‘When Paths Meet’ series.
It features The Sami Yusuf Ensemble, The Scoring Orchestra of Paris, The Métaboles,
and stellar soloists and specialist musicians in a stunning collaboration.
‘L’Amour Vivant’ is classical crossover at its most innovative.
Performed at the Paris Philharmonic.

CREDITS:

Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
French words: Thérèse de Lisieux
Uzbek words: Alisher Navoi
Arabic words: Suhrawardi
Turkish words: Kaygusuz Abdal
Performed at the Philharmonie de Paris

THE SAMI YUSUF ENSEMBLE:
Sami Yusuf: Composer & Director

Sami Yusuf: Vocals and Oud
Eyüpcan Açikpazu: Ney
Huseyin Can Pala: Baglama
Hasan Hekimoglu: Oud
Ilyos Arabov: Vocalist
Magsad Azizov: Balaban
Mahyar Toreihi: Santoor
Malik Mansurov: Tar
Ömer Avci: Percussion
Onur Cicin: Qanun
Ruven Ruppik: Bass Darbuka, Riq and Woodblock
Mohammad Jaberi: Daf

SPECIALIST INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL SOLOISTS:
Nabyla Maan: Vocals
Guo Gan: Erhu
Ballaké Sissoko: Kora
Antoine Morinière: Classical Guitar
Loriane LLorca: Organ
Eléonore Fourniau: Hurdy Gurdy
Nicolas Mackowiak: Harpsichord

THE SCORING ORCHESTRA OF PARIS:

Pierre-Adrien THÉO
Isabelle THEO
Jonathan GRIMBERT-BARRÉ

Violins 1:
Romuald Grimbert-Barré, first violin
Florian Jourdan
Clara Bourdeix
Madeleine Athané
Gladys Ledoux

Violins 2:
Michael Serra, lead violin
Pauline Gillet
Jérôme Merlet

Violas:
Maxence Grimbert-Barré, lead viola
Valentine Garilli
Axel Benedetti

Cellos:
Jérémie Billet, lead cello
Aurore Montaulieu

Contrabass:
Benoît Levesque

Percussions:
Florie Fazio

THE MÉTABOLES:
Choir Director: Félix Benati
Sopranos:
Émilie Husson
Anne-Claire Baconnais
Clara Penalva

Altos:
Laura Muller
Emmanuelle Monier
Caroline Chassany

Tenors:
Steve Zheng
Marco Van Baaren
Jean-François Chiama
Samuel Zattoni-Rouffy
Benoît Porcherot
Jérémie Couleau

Basses:
Laurent Bourdeaux
Jean-Sébastien Nicolas
Paul-Alexandre Dubois
Jean-Michel Durang

Mixed and Mastered by Vishnu Rajan

Written by Faez Choudhary
Composed and Performed by Hesham Abdul Wahab

Guitars – Sandeep Sequeira (Palayan)
Tabla and Dholak – Sanu, Dean, Baiju Balakrishnan
Additional Vocals – Rakesh Kesavan and Nithin Raj

Recorded @ Andante Studios, Freddy’s AVG Studios and Livewidmusic Studios
Mixed & Mastered @ Andante Studios
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Lyrics:
Pyar Se Jag Roshan Hai – The World is Lightened with love
Nachay Jogi Jogan Hai – Dancing ascetic lovers
Dhadkanon Mein bas Ja , Jhoom Ja – Stay in Heartbeats and enjoy

Ishq Mast kalandar Hai – Love is Crazy
Dil Jalon Ka Samundar Hai – it’s a sea of Lovers.
Tor(d) Kay Rasmon Ko , Doob Jaa – Break all the rituals and sink in it.

Chahaton Ki Ye Sargam , Ab Dagar Dagar Mein Sunta Hoon – I hear the music
of love place to place.

Kabhi Payalon Ki Chan Chan – sometimes the sound of athletes
Chudion Ki Khan Khan – the sound of bangles.
Is Bheedmein pyari se koi , aati Hai Ye Sada – In This crowd a lovely Echo
came up

Khudaya Ve Khudaya Ve
Khuda Ve Khuda Ve
Nor-e-Khuda

Ye Jahan ab Tera Hai – this world is now your’s
Qurbaton Ka Mela Hai – it’s a fun land of peace
Ulfaton ka is mein , hai Mazaa – it’s a joy of love

Sham Ye Mastani Hai – this evening is wonderful
Zindagi Dewani Hai – life is crazy
Bekhudi Ka is mein , hai Nashaa – it’s an addict of love
Aashiqon Ki Ye Sargam , Ab nagar nagar Mein Sunta Hoon – I hear the music
of lovers place to place.
Kahen Dhol Bajay Hai Dham Dham – somewhere drums playing
barishon ki ye cham cham – sounds of rain.

Is Bheer(d) mein pyari se koi , aati Hai Ye Sada – In This crowd a lovely Echo
came up

Khudaya Ve Khudaya Ve
Khuda Ve Khuda Ve
Nor-e-Khuda

Lab Pae Aati (LYRICS)

Lab Pe Aati Hai, Dua Ban Ke Tamanna Meri x2
Zindagi Shamma Ki Surat Ho, Khudaya Meri x2
Lab Pe Aati Hai, Dua Ban Ke Tamanna Meri
Ho Mere Dum Se Yuhin Mere Watan Ki Zeenat x2
Jis Tara Phool Se Hoti Hai Chaman Ki Zeenat x2
Zindagi Ho Meri Parwaane Ki Soorat Ya Rab x2
Ilm Ki Shamma Se Ho Mujko Mohabbat Ya Rab x2
Ho Mera Kaam Ghareebon Ki Himayat Karna x2
Dard Mando Se Zaeefon Se Muhabbat Karna x2
Mere Allah Burai Se Bachana Mujhko x2
Naik Jo Raah Ho Uss Reh Par Chalana Mujhko
Mere Allah Burai Se Bachana Mujhko
Naik Jo Raah Ho Uss Reh Par Chalana Mujhko
Mere Allah Burai Se Bachana Mujhko
Naik Jo Raah Ho Uss Reh Par Chalana Mujhko
Mere Allah Burai Se Bachana Mujhko

J’ai corrigé les paroles

Si parfois,

tu as du mal à avancer

si tu te sens seul, si tu te sens paumé.
Quand la nuit s’éternise,

que l’obscurité t’oppresse

même désemparé,

même si tu ne sais quelle voie suivre.
Ne baisse pas les bras

et ne perd pas espoir

car Allah est toujours proche de toi..

Refrain1:
Incha’allah..x3
Tu trouveras ta voie

Incha’allah..x3
Tu trouveras ta voie

Si parfois

tu commets tant de fautes

que pour te repentir

tu penses qu’il est trop tard.
Tellement confus

des mauvais choix que tu fais

qui hantent ton esprit et
emplisse ton cœur de honte.
Ne baisse pas les bras et ne perd pas espoir car Allah est toujours proche de
toi.

Refrain1

Vas vers Allah, il n’est jamais très loin,

fais lui confiance lève tes mains et prie

Ouh Ya Allah guide nos pas et protège-nous de l’errance.
Tu es le seul qui puisse
‘nous montrer la voie’x4

Refrain2:
Incha’allah..x3
Nous trouverons notre voie
Incha’allah..x3
Nous trouverons notre voie

Poem by Late Bulleh Shah
Composed, Arranged and Perfomed by Hesham Abdul Wahab

Additional Vocals – Rinu Razak, Rakesh Kesavan, Anab Abbas, Anoop Menon, Mithun, Arun Naik, Sandeep Sequeira and Nithin Raj

Recorded @ Andante Studios
Mixed & Mastered @ Andante Studios
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Lyrics:
(Translation and transliteration):

Na main momin vich maseetaan
Na main vich kufar diyan reetaan
Na main paakaan vich paleetaan
Na main moosa na firown

(Not a believer inside the mosque, am I Nor a pagan disciple of false rites
Not the pure amongst the impure Neither Moses, nor the Pharoh)

Bulleya Ki jaana main Kaun
(Bulleya! to me, I am not known)

Na vich shaadi na ghamnaaki
Na main vich paleeti paaki
Na main aabi na main khaki
Na main aatish na main paun

In happiness nor in sorrow, am I Neither clean,
nor a filthy mire Not from water,
nor from earth Neither fire, nor from air, is my birth

Bulleya Ki jaana main Kaun
(Bulleya! to me, I am not known)

Bulleya ki Jaana Bulleya ki Jaana ki Jaana