Ahmed Malek – Musique Original De Films, Volume Deux Vinyl LP

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Musique Originale de Films, Volume Deux is a deep collection of unreleased songs and stemmed grooves from the Algerian master, from jazz, funk, psych to reggae rhythms and Latin flavors, all under the sonic umbrella of Plante Malek; and to quote the maestro, I didnt choose music, music chose me. Lead single is the subtly funky Thme Rythme Lger, a delicate sonic dance between flute, piano and Spanish guitar with a Bossa influenced groove. The steady, swingin drum groove is cloudlike – definitely toe-tapping friendly so just grab a partner to feel the Rhythme Lger. Second single is the reggae-infused LEmpire Des Rves a sultry sax melody weaves through a prismatic rocksteady thematic groove. 3rd and final single Thme Djalti feat. Ada Guchoud is a true Western-inspired ode to his Italian counterpart Ennio Morricone. Thme Djalti features the haunting vocals of Ada Guchoud, and combines elements of baroque and Bossa-jazz in a timelessly thematic way that seems grandiose yet remains uniquely personal to your ears. Swelling strings, trumpet, fem vox, flute, and plucked guitar expertly arranged, feels like youre riding a horse into the sunset. Focus track La La La is fiery afro-arab-funk of the highest order! Put on your dancing shoes as Ahmed cuts the rug and gets us grooving along. Sonically the cut sounds as if Ahmed ran into The JBs and Fela Kuti at a Cymande concert. Driving guitar and organ solos vie over pulsating bass riffs and afro-funk drumming thatll have you out on the dance floor in no time. As always vinyl comes with an extensive booklet featuring background and interviews with Ahmed compiled through found newspaper clippings and newsreels, also including unseen photos, scans and more.