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Am Ahmed Reverie is a heartfelt reimagining of Omar Khairat’s timeless theme, transformed through the voice of the oud and the lyric grace of the violin. Built on the flamenco bulerías compás, it tells its story in twelve steady heartbeats, where rhythm and melody intertwine in moments of unison and quiet separation.

The oud leads in E Nahawand, touching briefly upon Hijaz at each cadence, while nylon guitar, cajón, and palmas shape the landscape beneath. The music breathes between tradition and renewal, familiar yet newly alive. Each variation swings in a slightly different light, carrying the listener through reflection, motion, and return.

This rendition does not seek to replicate; it dreams the melody anew, paying homage to Khairat’s spirit while walking its own path. The result is both tribute and transformation, an instrumental reverie where Arabic soul and flamenco rhythm share the same dusk.

[BEHIND THE REIMAGINATION]

I shaped this piece as a reflection of how we move through our own cycles, the quiet beginnings, the stumbles, the recoveries, and the calm that follows. Its melody was reimagined to feel both ancient and familiar, so that whoever listens can find a part of their own journey within it.

Every return of the theme is a return changed, carrying traces of what came before, just as every day we live repeats the same rhythm with a slightly different meaning. Some sections walk, others rise, some breathe wider before narrowing again. The music follows the shape of every life that has learned, lost, rebuilt, and continued.

It is not a story about any one person. It is about the shared rhythm we all live by, the quiet truth that we can begin again, and that even repetition can become beautiful once it turns into understanding.

Am Ahmed Reverie · A Reimagined Tribute to Omar Khairat

I’ve always lived at the crossroads of music and poetry — where feeling becomes form, and melody turns memory into meaning. Whether it’s a lingering jazz note, a well-placed rhyme, or a shift in tempo that tells a deeper story, I’m drawn to that quiet magic where art reflects life with a little more style.

My roots are in classic music — the kind that doesn’t chase the moment but lingers with you long after the last note. Over time, that love expanded into poetry writing and jazz — especially the kind that swings, speaks, and smirks all at once. Jazz, to me, isn’t just a genre; it’s a personality. A conversation. A little tilt of the head and a grin that knows more than it says.

When I set out to create an album, it’s rarely just a collection of songs. I approach it like a personal playlist — one that drifts and flows as if the entire tracklist were one long, uninterrupted piece. Each track leans into the next, shifting mood, pace, or voice, but always carrying the same thread of feeling. I want you to listen the way I do — not as a shuffle of moments, but as a cinematic arc. One breath that lasts an hour.

Lyrically, my work is rooted in lived experience. Sometimes it’s obvious. Other times it’s just the skeleton of a memory, dressed up in wit, irony, or longing. I draw from real-life events, then let the poet in me twist, stretch, or sweeten them to taste. Depending on the tone of the album — playful, romantic, nostalgic, or something in between — I try to keep the emotional truth intact while giving it a fresh coat of creativity. A little humor where it fits. A deeper dive where it hurts.

My newest jazz album continues this tradition — short-lined swing tracks, conversational duets, and tongue-in-cheek storytelling. It’s an homage to late-night alleyway ballads, rooftop serenades, and train station goodbyes — all bound together with a sense of charm and cohesion. Each song is its own little scene, but together they tell a story — one you can revisit with each replay.

Thanks for stopping by my profile. I hope you find something that earns a spot on your repeat-play list — a melody, a lyric, or a moment that feels like it was written just for you.

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