Sami Yusuf - River of Paradise #classicalcrossover #classicalmusic #worldmusictraditions

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Simultaneously floating and rooted, the opening of Sami Yusuf’s composition ‘River of Paradise’ seduces its audience with hypnotic melodies and rhythms of the kora and classical guitar. As the performance unfolds, voices of the instruments assembled on stage seamlessly add to the meditative mood. This is music that speaks with one voice through the prisms of many cultures, embracing and illuminating us. Ballaké Sissoko on kora and Antoine Morinière on classical guitar deliver evocative solos, and Nabyla Maan joins Sami Yusuf in a stunning vocal performance.

‘River of Paradise’ is a new composition by Sami Yusuf from the second 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. Performed at the Paris Philharmonic.

CREDITS:

Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
Arabic words by Suhrawardi
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: Vocals & 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
Video Editing & Postproduction by Omar Al Balushi
Graphic Design & Artwork: Hasan Kuchkarov

Audio Editing & Premixing: Erdem Altinses & Amal Neehar

Recording Engineer: Charles Alexandre Englebert

FOH Engineer : Sachin Savio Dane

Music Supervisor: Ruslan Salimov

Executive Producer: Claire Mcrandal @ Astiana

Astiana Team:
Christine Höchstötter
Claire Mcrandal
Katherine O’Brien
Vishnu Rajan
Omar Al Balushi

Special thanks to:
Elouafi Mohammed
Saadet Ates
Nicholas Boylston
Katherine O’Brien

PRODUCED BY TAKLIT PRODUCTION
Nicolas Glady
Natacha Loisel
Patricia Johnston

PHILHARMONIE DE PARIS:
Production manager: Marine Hozer
General stage manager: Arnaud Pierret
Stage manager: Romuald Deschamps
Lighting: Letang Philippe
Sound engineers: Aumenier Fabien, Lafaurie Kéo, Martin Nicaud
Audiovisual production director: Norman Delauné
Video sound recording: Charles Alexandre Englebert
Stage manager audiovisual: Mohamed Bendaoud
Stage hand: Nicolas Jannel

FUTUR ANTÉRIEUR PRODUCTIONS
Managing director: Aymeric Isnard
Producer: Gabriel Scialom
Director: Colin Laurent
Director of photography: Florence Levasseur
Musical advisor: Carine Jeanton
Camera operators: Isabelle Audigé, Philippe Bini, Quentin Dumas, François Perret, Christine Strazzeri

TECHNICAL MEANS
Manager: Nicolas Foulon
Operations: Alexis Lemaire
Equipment manager: Adrien Tessier
Digital imaging technician: Stéphanie Gognies
Video assistants: Enzo Lopez, Manon Habert, Eric Lecocq

©℗ 2024 Andante Records. All rights reserved.

#samiyusuf #riverofparadise #whenpathsmeet #worldmusic #traditionalmusic

[zenbash]

MY FAV FROM THIS ALBUM 😭❤ the composition, the vocal, the vibe???? PERFECT imagine being able to listen this live i think my soul will dissociate from my body right on the spot bcs only god knows the chills and goosebumps this one give IT'S SO GOOD ❤❤❤

[ivanakristo]

How many people agrees with me that Sami Yusuf is the greatest musician of our time?! I even comparing him with Mozart, Beethoven, Bach and other legendary European composers from 18th and 19th century all the time. I am deeply convinced that he is talented just like them (maybe even better), that his music deserves equal appreciation. I sincerely hope that it will become permanent part of world cultural heritage for the future generations through next centuries. That future generations will learn about him at schools, colleges and musical academies just like we are learning about Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Wagner, Haydn etc. If anyone deserves such a great honor of modern musicians, then that is Sami without any doubt ❤. No, I'm not kidding him at all - that is my honest opinion, I mean it 100% seriously!

[samiraaijaz]

Sami Yusuf is a rare talent who uses his voice and music as a force for good in the world. His commitment to spreading messages of love, peace, and unity transcends cultural and religious boundaries, resonating with audiences globally. Through his artistry, he embodies the essence of compassion and harmony, touching the lives of countless individuals with his heartfelt melodies and universal themes.

[Roberto-xj]

Sorry..
In my poor English, but i'm born in the country of Brasil and since my simple life i hear this songs and music and every touch me, today i heave 64 years old this music is fascination for me my heart confort my soul and i desire.
GOOD BLESS THE SAMI YUSUF

[macrinus-mauri]

Nabila is one of the most beautiful female voices in Morocco we have known her since she was a teenage girl who sings beautiful covers of traditional Moroccan Sufi songs on national TV channels, she grew up to be one of the best voices that we are proud of in Morocco.

[sarahmaqbool]

I feel like the people who love Sami yusufs song all their souls are family!

[Zeynep_]

Şu dünyada ölmeden önce yapmak istediğim şeylerin ilk 3.sırasında Sami Yusuf'un konserine gitmek var... Aslında bana göre yurt dışı olan Amerika Hollanda gibş yerlerde yaşasaydım okulum olsa bile gidebilirdim ve maddi bir sıkıntı çekmezdim. Ama şuan Türkiye'de yaşıyorum biz gençler için müze gezmek, konsere gitmek ya da operaya gitmek biraz sıkıntılı. Hem aileye yük olmayalım diye hemde robot gibi duygusuz hâlde okumamız gereken bir okulumuz var diye. Bizş böyle bir sisteme itenleri Allah'a emanet ve havale ediyorum. Ama yine de Sami Yusuf'un konserine umarım 5 yıl sonra hala yaşıyor olursa gitmek isterim çünkü şuan buna gidecek ne vaktim ne maddi açıdan bir gelirim var ne de buna elverişli bir eğitimim var. Neyse sevgiler Sami Yusuf... Seninle bir yerlerde karşılaşacağıma eminim, ister 5 yıl ister 10 yıl olsun ama yine de senin konserine gelmek için çabalayacağım. Söz veriyorum.🤍🦋

[ebrahim.bapary]

It feels like I am sitting by a river bank of paradise with my wife and a majestic concert playing on for us, thousands of angels gathered and playing melody tunes forever that we haven't heard ever before, and we are staring at each other's eyes!! A state of full contentment!

[HRamos-sicq]

Mr. Sami Yusuf is like a mystical river of life; were peace and harmony flows peacefully as in a paradise. Be blessed...you are an incredible composer and artist.

[Mustafacnsz]

Listening to Sami Yusuf’s “River of Paradise” evokes a sense of exhilaration and admiration within me. This song reflects Sami’s profound spirituality and artistic genius. Its melodies caress my soul, and its lyrics touch my heart, flowing like a river and carrying me to the shores of paradise. Sami’s voice offers a beauty beyond this world; each note and word speaks the universal language of humanity—love and hope. “River of Paradise” brings together people from diverse cultures and faiths, reminding us of the unifying power of music and its potent artistic influence. This is truly a magnificent art form!

Listening to Sami Yusuf’s songs is not just a musical experience for me, but also a spiritual journey. With each listen, I fall in love with the song’s beauty all over again, and it becomes an indescribable source of peace for me. ❤️

[AicimounLight]

This is not a song! It is AN EXPERIENCE OF ENLIGHTENMENT! ❤

[dimitristriantafyllopoulos]

Plenty of love from Greece. Another masterpiece from Sami. No

[YasOoA-hw]

انا من أشد المعجبين بكل ما تقدمه واسمع الك واتابعك من يوم كان عمرى 12سنه والان عمرى 28 😊❤اتمنى تشوف تعليقى مشتركه جديد 😢

[ahmednasr]

اليك اشاراتي وأنت الذي أهوى .. وأنت حديثي بين أهل الهوى يروى
وأنت مراد العاشقين بأسرهم .. فطوبى لقلب ذاب فيك من البلوى
محبّوك تاهوا في الهوى وتولّهوا .. وكل امرئ يصبو نحو الذي يهوى
ولمّا وردنا ماء مدين نستقي .. على ظمأ منا الى منهل النّجوى
نزلنا على قوم كرام بيوتهم .. مقدّسة لا هند فيها ولا علوى
و لاحت لنا نار على البعد أضرمت .. وجدنا عليها من نحبّ ومن نهوى
سقانا فحيّانا فأحيا نفوسنا .. وأسكرنا من خمر اجلاله عفوا
شربنا فبحنا فاستبيحت دماؤنا .. أيقتل بوّاح بسرّ الذي يهوى
وما السرّ في الأحرار الّا وديعة .. ولكن اذا رقّ المدام فمن يقوى
فهمنا وهمنا في مدامة وجدنا .. وسرنا نجرّ الذيل من سكرنا زهوا

[blackhair]

ما شاء الله ..هذا المزج الرائع بين عوالم موسيقية مختلفة مدهش .. برافو استاذ سامي ❤🇵🇸

[HonoriusCensor]

Please, never stop producing these masterpieces, featuring those fine selections from the Sufi tradition. What you are doing is ineffably appreciated and savoured.

[sabrinarenataditaranto]

His music always brings me to another realm 🤍🙏🏼

[spiritiquefan]

En yakın zamanda Türkiye'de de böyle harika bir konser vermeniz ümidiyle 🤗

[Japple]

When listening to this I feel like a bird soaring through sky over stunning landscapes.

[AsmaBintiHafiz]

You define an age ... Ages give birth to ages and I look forward to those ages, Sami. You are you. The river of paradise ...