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| Ramzi S. Reviewed 2012-10-18 | ||
| -- All Tracks are FCC CLEAN -- Aziz Maraka is one of the leading alternative music composers and performers in Jordan. In 2005 he founded the group RAZZ, (Rock-Arabic-Jazz). "Master Copy" is Maraka’s first officially released CD. It includes both studio tracks as well as live versions of some songs. All tracks are in Arabic. **1. Bent Ennas.(4:30) is a jazzy sounding tune, upbeat, lots of trumpets. About a girl who won’t respond to a guy’s affections. 2. Al Atwa (4:08) Begins dramatically with symphonic sounding orchestra, nay plying (flute), drums. Slows down into a mawwal (lamentation) which then picks up. **3. Ibki (Live) (5:20) Oud playing begins this ballad, along with piano, vocals with echo, slow tempo. 4. Leish habibi (live) (6:21) Slow track, lots of piano playing, soft jazz, grand ballad-like segments. 5. Laa (live) (4:38) Begins with piano and violin; sounds sad. Symphonic instrumental (no vocals). **6. Amman (6:56) This is Maraka’s tribute song for Jordan’s capital Amman. Slow and haunting. Powerful vocals. 7. Bent Ennas (live) (7:43) Live version of track 1 above. Extended, longer. Version. **8. Bahki Lahali (live) (3:30) Title means “I Speak to Myself.” Sad slow track about being away from one’s country. 9. Possessed (4:44) Up-tempo, nice beat, combines eastern and western instruments. Showcases Maraka’s vocal ability. My picks: 1, 3, 8 Ramzi Salti | ||