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Aziz Maraka: not your average Jordanian musical whim

Published at June 27, 2007 in Jordan, music and entertainment.
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This is so good, I had to post it here as well. That blogger just amazes me with his stuff! ;)

This is not a musical whim, and no, he’s not a whimsical artist either.

This is an example of the new generation of Jordanian music, and no I’m not talking about another ’Abo Yousef ka3k ib 3ajweh’ crap, or even the ridiculous ’Firqit Sala7if El Ninja’, el nawar.

This is real
This is GOOD!
This is far beyond than good!

This is Aziz Maraka, ladies and gentlemen.

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Aziz Maraka is a unique artist with his musical vision, ’RAZZ’ music. A combination of rock, Arabian and Jazz melodies. Maraka’s music is influenced by several experiences and facts about him; he grew up in the region of Arabia, inspired by the Biblical sites and the Arabian music all over the place.

It is difficult to explain Razz, indeed. You have to experience it to understand it, and it will surely have you wanting more.

Yes, I DO WANT MORE! I listened to one of his songs, La Hali [Alone], and immediately fell in love with the music.

We all know that Jordan is not a music factory and it’s certainly not the best place for honing musical talent, but sure enough, Aziz is unique, in being one of the very few, if not the only one, who plays and sings this kind of music. Let’s support Aziz I say! I myself will buy a couple of his CDs, keep one and give one as a present.

Aziz, being from the new generation, realizes the positive impact of online marketing, and will therefore make his coming album available for free on his website: azizmaraka.com.

This is a song that I totally related to. I also think he sounds pretty good, and the music is amazing! It’s an odd mixture, yes, but it’s the kind of oddness you’ll love!



Download La Hali (right click, save as)

عزيز مرقة - لحالي

بعيد كتير عن بلادي … عم بحكي لحالي …
وابصر مين بقوللي عادي … طب تعال مكاني …
أشتاق لمين وللا لمين؟ … والله كلهم عبالي …

وبتقللي بكرة بتهون … طب ما أنا محروم …
بنام عوينك يمّا .. اسمع لا تقلي … كيف بدها تهون؟
لسّا هلأ … هلأ هلأ عم بحكي … لحالي

آه يا حنين مستنيني … بكرة بحالي جايكي …
لا يا حنين لا تبكي لا … قلبي عليكي شاغلني …
بكرة سنين أنا وإنتِ … إيد بإيد بنمشي …
آه يا حنين يا حنين

أحكي للكل … الغربة ضيقة وذل …
أحكي لأمي .. كل ليلة ببكي … حبي إلها بهديه
لسا هلأ… هلأ هلأ … عم بحكي لحالي …

Another example of Maraka’s groovy and “danceable” songs is Bint El Nas (right click, save as).

Listen to the music on this one. Amazing and rare work indeed! Both these songs will be available in his yet-to-be launched CD.

ENJOY!

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25 Responses to “Aziz Maraka: not your average Jordanian musical whim”

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  1. Gravatar Icon 1 Abed Hamdan
    Jun 27th, 2007 at 6:32 pm

    He is not that bad.

    He mixes Jazz with some rock.

    but I have to criticize his lyrics! sorry but they are below average, sometimes totally pointless!
    ok the music is good, jazz is good. But they should pay more attention to the lyrics.

    I prefer Macadi Nahhas, and sho hal ayyam band :)

  2. Gravatar Icon 2 Who-Sane
    Jun 27th, 2007 at 7:11 pm

    Yes Abed, I realize he’s not Al Motanabbi when it comes to words, but you gotta take into consideration that a) he’s an expatriate and b) he’s in his early twenties.

    So he has a long way ahead of him, but I’m liking what I’m seeing so far :grin:

  3. Gravatar Icon 3 Hamzeh N.
    Jun 27th, 2007 at 7:15 pm

    I’d listen to Bent El Nas in the car. Actually, I do listen to it in the car. So I think he’s done a wonderful job with that song. Lahali has its moments.

    His lyrics are not horrible, not bad, I would even say they’re more than decent. He’s a very promising artist, and I’m sure he knows well that he has to keep improving his lyrics.

  4. Gravatar Icon 4 Tala
    Jun 27th, 2007 at 8:28 pm

    this guy has it going, im pretty sure he is gonna get somewhere. lovely music, he has a warm voice, its full of expression.

    i have no objection over the lyrics, the accent because it gives him character, it took me time to understand it but my only remark for him is the pronunciation, words come low at the end of lines especially in la7ali.

    concerning his lyrics, i guess they reach to people, they just get to you and imagine if you were a foreigner as well, you would actually understand the music, he is doing a great job :wink:

  5. Gravatar Icon 5 7aki Fadi
    Jun 27th, 2007 at 9:50 pm

    This is AMAZING…la7aly gave me Goosebumps. biddi mama ana kaman :(

    I gotta agree about the lyrics for the 2nd song, but the music is great :).

    Thanks for sharing 7sain :)

  6. Gravatar Icon 6 Who-sane
    Jun 27th, 2007 at 10:25 pm

    Hey Hamzeh, thanks for dropping by!

    Yeah, the lyrics can be improved :)

  7. Gravatar Icon 7 Who-sane
    Jun 27th, 2007 at 10:28 pm

    cool! glad you liked it, Tala! Let’s buy his CD when it’s out! :mrgreen:

  8. Gravatar Icon 8 Who-sane
    Jun 27th, 2007 at 10:29 pm

    Aren’t you supposed to be working instead of downloading music and getting goosebumps? LOL!

    Glad you like it 7aki! :)

  9. Gravatar Icon 9 Tala
    Jun 27th, 2007 at 11:11 pm

    sure will get copies of it :mrgreen:

  10. Gravatar Icon 10 bara2
    Jun 27th, 2007 at 11:23 pm

    his writing is so gooooooooood .. 7elwe wallahe 3ajbatne .. ya36eh el3afeye .. looooooooool i didn’t read all the post but i like what i read

  11. Gravatar Icon 11 Abed Hamdan
    Jun 28th, 2007 at 4:06 am

    I’d say he could do better, and apparently he will

  12. Gravatar Icon 12 7aki Fadi
    Jun 28th, 2007 at 7:44 am

    HAHAHAHA

    :shock: keef i3refet? lol

  13. Gravatar Icon 13 Who-sane
    Jun 28th, 2007 at 9:17 am

    LOL, yeah he’s an excellent writer :mrgreen:

  14. Gravatar Icon 14 Isam
    Jun 28th, 2007 at 10:37 am

    Disclaimer : The following was not by any way a result of Topper behavior :wink:

    maybe he’s innovative … his accent is nice … trying to create a new kind of fusion … this is all ok … but i think he should hire a lead singer in his band … because his voice is all over the place … always out of tune … needs ALOT of vocal training so he can control whatever comes out of his mouth along with his music … really …

    he is not as bas as Sa3d el so3′ayyar :P but if he finds a good vocalist … it will be ALOT better …

    peace

  15. Gravatar Icon 15 wonders
    Jun 28th, 2007 at 10:51 am

    did you listen to his song called: el 2esa (the story)? it is for Amman

    what i like about him is that he sounds sincere and he has a warm voice. for me the simplicity is what got through to me with his songs.

  16. Gravatar Icon 16 Sel3
    Jun 28th, 2007 at 11:11 am

    his songs are nice, there is another song for him which is quite funny, it’s name is possessed! i think i downloaded it from moey’s site

  17. Gravatar Icon 17 Batir
    Jun 28th, 2007 at 4:14 pm

    I am sorry to break the flow of enthusiasm but I did not find his voice appealing. The music is fantastic, the lyrics are not creative but he does not have to be Al Mutannabi but certainly he has to be with a better voice if he wants to make a name in singing. Otherwise, maybe he can stick to composing.

  18. Gravatar Icon 18 Who-Sane
    Jun 28th, 2007 at 6:38 pm

    Yes wonders, I agree with you. I did hear the song, and I’ll upload it here too :mrgreen:

  19. Gravatar Icon 19 Who-Sane
    Jun 28th, 2007 at 6:39 pm

    cool! :smile:

  20. Gravatar Icon 20 Who-Sane
    Jun 28th, 2007 at 6:58 pm

    I think it’s fine Batir, constructive criticism is always good for the artist. Thanks for your input! :smile:

  21. Gravatar Icon 21 Wafa'
    Jun 29th, 2007 at 7:29 pm

    i love his music and i have all of his songs , he’s so unique !

  22. Gravatar Icon 22 Manal
    Jul 1st, 2007 at 3:36 pm

    He is such a talanted young musician.. seriously he has a special way in performing too! I went to his last concert! it was awsome.. I wanted to write about it , but I got lazy as always lol.. way to go Aziz

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