Echoes from Ugarit
Encyclopedia
Personnel
- Malek JandaliMalek JandaliMalek Jandali , is a Syrian composer and pianist considered to be among the most versatile and creative musicians in the Arab world. He is the first Syrian and only Arab musician to arrange music based on the oldest music notation in the world, which was discovered in the Bronze Age city of...
– PianistPianistA pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
& ComposerComposerA composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, ProducerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, PianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, OrchestrationOrchestrationOrchestration is the study or practice of writing music for an orchestra or of adapting for orchestra music composed for another medium...
and ArrangementArrangementThe American Federation of Musicians defines arranging as "the art of preparing and adapting an already written composition for presentation in other than its original form. An arrangement may include reharmonization, paraphrasing, and/or development of a composition, so that it fully represents...
. - Sergey Kondrashev – ConductorConductingConducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
of the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra. - Pavel Lavrenenkov – Recording Engineer and Sound Engineer.
- John RoddJohn RoddJohn Rodd is a freelance music recording, mixing and mastering engineer. He is best known for film score recording and mixing.-Career:His work include credits with The Rolling Stones, Porno for Pyros, Eric Clapton, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Ry Cooder, Madonna,...
– Track Mixing, Mixing EngineerMixing engineerA mix engineer is the person responsible for incorporating all the different recorded elements of music to make the final version of a song. These mixing professionals have many years of experience and training with audio equipment which has enabled them to master the art of audio mixing...
EngineerAudio engineeringAn audio engineer, also called audio technician, audio technologist or sound technician, is a specialist in a skilled trade that deals with the use of machinery and equipment for the recording, mixing and reproduction of sounds. The field draws on many artistic and vocational areas, including...
and MixerAudio engineeringAn audio engineer, also called audio technician, audio technologist or sound technician, is a specialist in a skilled trade that deals with the use of machinery and equipment for the recording, mixing and reproduction of sounds. The field draws on many artistic and vocational areas, including...
. - Dave Lawrence – Music EditorAudio engineeringAn audio engineer, also called audio technician, audio technologist or sound technician, is a specialist in a skilled trade that deals with the use of machinery and equipment for the recording, mixing and reproduction of sounds. The field draws on many artistic and vocational areas, including...
, EngineerAudio engineeringAn audio engineer, also called audio technician, audio technologist or sound technician, is a specialist in a skilled trade that deals with the use of machinery and equipment for the recording, mixing and reproduction of sounds. The field draws on many artistic and vocational areas, including...
and EditorEditorsEditors are a British indie rock band based in Birmingham, who formed in 2002. Previously known as Pilot, The Pride and Snowfield, the band consists of Tom Smith , Chris Urbanowicz , Russell Leetch and Ed Lay .Editors have so far released two platinum studio...
. - Malek JandaliMalek JandaliMalek Jandali , is a Syrian composer and pianist considered to be among the most versatile and creative musicians in the Arab world. He is the first Syrian and only Arab musician to arrange music based on the oldest music notation in the world, which was discovered in the Bronze Age city of...
- Record ProducerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, ProducerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and Publisher - Roger Seibel – Mastering EngineerMastering engineerA mastering engineer is one skilled in the practice of taking audio that has been previously mixed in either the analog or digital domain as mono, stereo, or multichannel formats and preparing it for use in distribution, whether by physical media such as a CD, vinyl record, or as some method of...
and Master. - Soul b Music - Music Publisher
Album
Chart | Rank |
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Dubai Weekly | 6 |
Music Maker Chart | 4 |
SYR Chart | 1 |
World Record Retailer | 14 |
Further reading
- The Official Website - الموقع الرسمي للموسيقي السوري مالك جندلي
- "Arab American News - The first Arab composer to arrange world’s oldest music notation: Syria is the birthplace of alphabet, music and harmony!
- "What's On" Magazine - March 2008- From Ugarit to the World! - Interview With Composer & Pianist Malek Jandali
- "Forward Magazine - December 2007 - Syrian Echoes that Reach the World; Malek Jandali Plays Passion on Strings!
- "Annahar Newspaper - April 17, 2008 (Arabic) - عازف البيانو والمؤلف الموسيقي السوري مالك جندلي
- "Dubai Jazz - Malek Jandali: A Truly Hidden Syrian Gem!
- "The Center for Arab Culture and Dialogue - Washington D.C.- Syrian Musician Arranges and Performs World's Oldest Music Notation.
- "www.US4Arabs.com - First Arab composer to arrange world’s oldest music from Syria!
- "Asdaa Newspaper - Press Release (Arabic) - Montréal Canada - May 2008
- "Arab News - Press Release - Middle East - May 27, 2008
- "Cham Press - Article (Arabic) - مالك جندلي يحاول أن يعلم الأمريكيين ثراء الثقافة العربية ويؤكد عظمة الموسيقى السورية القديمة
- "Ministry of Culture - Press Release (Arabic) - Damascus, Syria