Sami Yusuf - Alive (feat. Homayoun Shajarian) #worldmusictraditions #worldmusic

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'Alive' is a soul-stirring composition by Sami Yusuf, featuring the extraordinary Homayoun Shajarian in their second collaboration (watch ‘Existentia’: https://youtu.be/1KfzQwMk9HA?si=M9gWHcIy9uhX3vyY).

Set in the soulful Turkish Rast makam, this piece is based on one of Sami Yusuf’s most cherished poems by Rumi — a timeless reflection on the journey of transformation and the profound truth that true life is found in love alone.

What makes Alive particularly special is that it incorporates Rumi’s full-length poem in the original Persian — a rare and powerful tribute to the poet’s unabridged words. These verses are presented alongside exquisite Turkish and English translations, enriching the piece with layers of meaning and beauty.

This heartfelt work was brought to life by the remarkable talents of master musicians from Turkey, Iran, and the UK, with the powerful voices of a distinguished choir from Azerbaijan — and with the invaluable contributions of countless others whose dedication and expertise made this piece possible.

Credits:

Performed by Sami Yusuf and Homayoun Shajarian
Words by Rumi
Composed by Sami Yusuf

The Instrumentalists:

From Turkey
Eyüpcan Açıkpazu: Ney
Omer Avci: Percussions
Selim Boyaci: Oud
Onur Cicin: Kanun
Kutay Ozcan: Baglama
Huseyin Can Pala: Kopus

From Azerbaijan
Togrul Asadullayev: kemanche
Narmin Abdullayeva : Choir
Nigar Asgarova : Choir
Mahsati Jabbarova : Choir
Rufat Khalilov : Choir
Nazim Mahmudov : Choir
Ismayil Yunusov : Choir

From UK
Babak Radmanesh: Kamanche (solo)
Seyed Ali Jaberi: Tanbur
Mohammad Jaberi: Daf
Sami Yusuf: Tonbak

From Iran
Vahid Tohid: Kamanche
Saeed Nodehi: Dotar

Recorded by Vishnu Rajan, Amal Neehar, Arash Pakzad & Omer Avci
Sound Design by João Pedro Rodrigues Martins

Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios

Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Additional post-production by Hasan Kuchkarov
Graphic Design & Artwork: Mahdi Jahangir

Special thanks to:
James Newell: English Lyrics
Katherine O’Brien: Project Supervision and translation
Nazanin & Peter Booth: Additional English translation
Hicabi Kırlangıç: Turkish words and translation
Ibrahim Kalın: Turkish translation and consultation
Harun Tan: Art Direction
Saadet Ateş: Consultant
Ibrahim Tut: Consultant
Büşra Kavaklıoğlu: Consultant

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