The forests of Lebanon, the falls of the Nile

[serai1]

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Take a listen to this. Oud player Ahmed Alshaiba gives a Middle Eastern spin to a beloved soundtrack classic:

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The Gael from The Last of the Mohicans

It's so fascinating to hear the effect when taking music of one cultural type and transforming it into music of another. This reminds me of what Loreena McKennitt did to God Rest Ye Merry,

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[addie71]

Lovely! Thanks for sharing this.

[shirebound]

what Loreena McKennitt did to God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

LOVE that version!