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National Arab Orchestra LIVE!
Directed by: Michael Ibrahim
Buena Vista Theater - UTSA Downtown
San Antonia, TX
October 2, 2021


The Dream / الحلم 
Composer: Michael Ibrahim / مايكل ابراهيم 


Performed by: Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra


Meet the Takht  Michael Ibrahim (Director/Nay), Mohamad El Breft (Violin), Firas Zreik (Qanun), Nashwan Fadel (Oud), Jonathan Hammonds (Double Bass), Edy Fadel (Riqq), Gilbert Mansour (Tableh). 
Recorded by Dave Schall, THS Audio


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National Arab Orchestra - The Dream   الحلم - Michael Ibrahim   مايكل ابراهيم

Instrumental: https://youtu.be/Y0s8gBon_8E?si=u9iyPDylo36bgmnk

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Soundtrack music to our film, Iceland: Spirits of the Water and Air.

Vocals by Jeanne and Francesca

Iceland: Spirits of the Water & Air

"The Pounamu's epic: Te Aroha a Poutini me Waitaiki" is a poignant tune breathed into being from that heart-wrenching Maori legend of love and sacrifice and eternal bond. This folk song is rich in New Zealand's cultural heritage. It penetrates into the love, unrequited love of Poutini—the keeper of sacred Pounamu—for the beautiful Waikiki. Against the magic landscapes of Te Wai Pounamu, this is their story, enacted in a composition that marries sad and romantic moods to reflect the complex emotions of the tale.

I aimed to encapsulate the essence of the story through its reflective pace with a medium variation, at times reaching its emotional peak, vividly portraying the depth of Poutini's turmoil and love. 

Then, by drawing a melancholic D minor key, with mixed vocals, man and woman, and the deepness of the bass guitar, it pulls the listener on a journey of eternal love and promises.

'The Pounamu's epic, Te Aroha a Poutini me Waitaiki,' is not just a song; it's a love soundscape etched into the awe-inspiring landscape of Aotearoa. The melody weaves a tale, each note beckoning the listener into a realm where folklore and music combine, and the spirits of Poutini and Waitaiki reside. The tranquil waters are adorned with myriad Pounamu stones, a testament to their eternal love.

Follow me on and listen as the tale of Poutini and Waitaiki resounds through your love, sacrifices, fullness, and emptiness, which come with the human pursuit of connection experiences.

The Pounamu's epic: Te Aroha a Poutini me Waitaiki

LYRICS :

[Verse]
I've been gone for oh so long
Chasing dreams in the neon lights
But now I'm back where I belong
And it's like I'm seeing the world in black and white (ooh-yeah)

[Verse 2]
The streets I used to walk have changed
Buildings taller, people in a rush
But the memories they've rearranged
Are still etched in my mind, untouched (ooh-yeah)

[Chorus]
Everything and nothing has changed
Familiar faces, unfamiliar names
The echoes of the past still remain
But time has a way of playing these games (ooh-yeah)

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The Familiar Strangers

من البوم When Paths Meet (VOL 2 ) 

Sami yusuf - L'Amour Vivant

There's a place
where we are so free
up in th hills
under fir trees

There will be a time
when everything's calm
In our heads
no worries to feed


© There's A Light 


Across The River, Into The Trees

abyss

Nibriell is the pseudonym under which I sign my musical and literary works. I was born in Romania, a beautiful country in Eastern Europe, but I also live in the UK. For personal reasons and symbolism, the pseudonym is inspired by the names Saint Nicholas (Ni) and Archangel Gabriel (briell). 

     As for my musical activity, I do not define myself through traditional terms such as artist, musician, or composer, but rather as a music creator. This term is much more suitable for my musical activity. I have only one regret: not being born with the talent to sing or possess a musical voice. 

     However, my passions for music and literature have been cultivated with interest throughout my life. With the advent of AI in our lives, it has been very successful in producing high-quality vocalizations, which instantly encouraged me to start creating melodies. 

     Therefore, in my creative workshop, DAW software, music editing, and AI technology are the tools through which I express my vision. By using AI to generate the distinctive voice of my pieces and recreate the sounds specific to traditional or archaic instruments, I bring to life the stories I present to you. 

     My entire creation, from one end to the other, tries to tell a story, whatever it may be. From myths and legends worldwide to stories I create, they are dressed in melodies and harmonies that exceed language and culture, touching a universal chord of human emotion. With each composition, my goal is to open a window to imaginary worlds, inviting the listener to explore ancestral myths, personal narratives, or those already existing worldwide. 

     Using a mix of modern sounds and traditional elements, I aim to create a bridge between the past and the present, between the real and the fantastic, offering the listener an auditory experience and an emotional and spiritual journey.

     So, Nibriell is the pseudonym that unites all these creative sides and expresses the desire to create and the belief that art, in all its forms, is a vehicle for understanding, compassion, and connection among people, regardless of their origins or borders. This is the path I have chosen to follow, one in which every note and word contributes to creating a more extensive work of all humanity, an ode to the beauty and complexity of life.

     Although AI plays an essential and decisive role in my work, it does not define its direction or quality at all. I entirely write the texts and melodic lines, and the voice generated by it is the product of my strict vision and supervision.

The Pounamu's epic: Te Aroha a Poutini me Waitaiki

Nibriell

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