This is a recording of a pop song from Turkey called Nemrud'un Kizi by Mahsun Kirmizigül, an icon in the Middle East. He lives in Istanbul but has achieved international fame, selling 16 million records in just 8 years.
Nemrud'un Kizi is one of his more famous hits, most likely because of the long introduction which is reminiscent of a Qur'an recitation (the song begins at 2:09 if you don't care to listen to the intro).
The lyrics (in turkish) speak of a betrayal by a loved one and the agony of the following days, which I interpret as the Turkish version of a love song. This song includes solo vocals, gang vocals, hand clapping, some percussion, and lots and lots of sitar.
Connections to the reading? Make sure to discuss how it relates to the topics we discuss in class.
ReplyDeleteI think it's interesting that you interpret the opening as reminiscent of a religious recitation. I can definitely see that similarity. I wonder if that was intentional, or if it is seen as dissimilar for people who actually practice a Muslim religion, because from class readings and my own unit project I know that religious recitation and music--especially pop music--are completely separated. I would think that an opening that sounds similar to a Qur'an reading would spark controversy.
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