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Hey group,
A couple of weeks ago I got a copy of Eternal Egypt, the album that preceded the "Immortal Egypt" that Phil and Hossam did together.
I've loved Immortal Egypt for years, and I like this record much better than Eternal Egypt.
Hossam's percussion is exquisite and strong as always (of course, he's Hossam!!) but some of Phil's guitar and synth work seems like it's not much there, the ideas don't seem to take off like they do on the follow-up record. I'm still happy I bought the record because there's still lots to hear in terms of "sound" space, and texture in the music, as well as good examples of long, meditative musical ideas.
I'm curious to know what the rest of you think in the comparison of these two discs?
-Eric
A couple of weeks ago I got a copy of Eternal Egypt, the album that preceded the "Immortal Egypt" that Phil and Hossam did together.
I've loved Immortal Egypt for years, and I like this record much better than Eternal Egypt.
Hossam's percussion is exquisite and strong as always (of course, he's Hossam!!) but some of Phil's guitar and synth work seems like it's not much there, the ideas don't seem to take off like they do on the follow-up record. I'm still happy I bought the record because there's still lots to hear in terms of "sound" space, and texture in the music, as well as good examples of long, meditative musical ideas.
I'm curious to know what the rest of you think in the comparison of these two discs?
-Eric
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Re: Eternal Egypt: Phil Thornton and Hossam Ramzy
Fri, June 30, 2006 - 4:24 PMHI Eric,
I have not seen or heard this Cd yet, but i will take a look next time im in the store, which will be in about half hour.. lol
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Re: Eternal Egypt: Phil Thornton and Hossam Ramzy
Fri, June 30, 2006 - 9:00 PMHi Pias,
Let me know what you think of it.
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Re: Eternal Egypt: Phil Thornton and Hossam Ramzy
Fri, June 30, 2006 - 9:05 PMHi Eric,
I looked in 3 stores this evening and no luck.. ill have to order it, hope your having a great night.
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Re: Eternal Egypt: Phil Thornton and Hossam Ramzy
Fri, June 30, 2006 - 9:07 PMI hope you're having a great night too, thanks!
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Re: Eternal Egypt: Phil Thornton and Hossam Ramzy
Fri, June 30, 2006 - 9:20 PMThanks Eric, enjoying my evening here as well.i was wondering if you have Hossam's Album ("Eshta" Egyptian Baladi Dance Music )? this was my first Hossam record to own, and i enjoy it greatly as well. Lots of the big lush sound that he seems to be master at.
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Re: Eternal Egypt: Phil Thornton and Hossam Ramzy
Fri, June 30, 2006 - 9:29 PMI don't own that record.
I'm slowly compiling more and more of his recordings of his when I get the cash to buy records.
I'll keep that one in mind.
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Re: Eternal Egypt: Phil Thornton and Hossam Ramzy
Fri, June 30, 2006 - 9:38 PMI hear ya,.. 14 -20 dollars an album adds up quick.I think you would really enjoy this album, from hearing you describe some of his others. Have you been doing alot of drumming?, i cant remember if you play for local dancers where you are.
Im going to go check and see if my new drum is in tomorrow, he ordered one for another guy and said he would order another for the store so i could have a look see, i hope its just what i am looking for. -
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Re: Eternal Egypt: Phil Thornton and Hossam Ramzy
Sat, July 1, 2006 - 12:50 PMI don't know if you have iTunes but they have Enchanted Egypt, Immortal Egypt and Eternal Egypt. All about 10 bucks a piece. Hope i don't hurt anyones business by mentioning it. -
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Re: Eternal Egypt: Phil Thornton and Hossam Ramzy
Sun, July 2, 2006 - 7:32 AMThat's right! I thought there was a third recording in this series, I'll have to look for it. (Enchanted)
Thanks!
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Re: Eternal Egypt: Phil Thornton and Hossam Ramzy
Sun, July 2, 2006 - 6:59 PMI prefer Immortal Egypt out of the three. It was one of the first Middle-Eastern cds I ever owned and was part of the reason i fell in love with dance. I'm crossing my fingers that they'll add some more traditional titles by Hossam to iTunes soon. Maybe I'll do the request music thingy.
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