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- Artist: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
- Album: Mustt Mustt
- Label: Real World
- Year of Release: 1990
- ME Rating: Indie Classic
- Reviewed by: dscanland on 2008-04-14
RecommendIf you are a listener of World music, chances are you've run across the name of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Khan's approach to traditional Indian music style of Qawwali was what brought the attention of Peter Gabriel's Real World label. Qawwali is a style of Indian music (more specifically, Sufi) that is normally played during weddings, child birth and during Koran studies. The goal is to raise the listener to a state of wajad which is a trance like state. And while Nusrat's approach to Qawwali may not be on a traditional level, he is highly regarded as the sole artist who brought this style of music to the mainstream.
Mustt Mustt is one of the best demonstrations how Khan managed to add a western crossover influence into the Qawwali music. He collaborated with Canadian guitarist Michael Brook. Brook's influence really rears on the song "Tracery", one that has a very atmospheric tone to it. It just seems so natural to have Khan's vocals weaving in and out on this song. Listen to "The Game" for an easy transition into this album. Or even better would be the Massive Attack remix of the title track. They do an amazing job at keeping the overall feel while adding their western influence. This album is almost 20 years old and yet it sounds so fresh every time I reach for it. If you like what you hear on Mustt Mustt, try out Devotional Songs next.
Qawwali music like this is the perfect sleep inducing soundtrack. If you are bored with regular music, reach out to something like Mustt Mustt in order to realize just how diverse the world musical landscape can be. It will humble you as well as open your eyes.
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Log In or Register to Rate Albumson 2008-05-07 dscanland Said:
Yes, Ali Farka Toure is another great world musician. Ravi Shankar is another essential. Few people know that he's actually the father of one Norah Jones!
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on 2008-05-07 Macavennie Said:
"Qawwali music like this is the perfect sleep inducing soundtrack. If you are bored with regular music, reach out to something like Mustt Mustt in order to realize just how diverse the world musical landscape can be"
On that same tip can i just throw the name of Ali Farka Toure in the mix. He's a "desert blues man" from Mali (in Africa). Without doubt one of the finest guitar players i've ever heard and his ability to fuse his native music and vocals with a hypnotic blues undercurrent is a beautiful thing. His album "Savane" was amazing. The "Talking Timbuktu" album is also impressive and leans slightly more to the blues with a little coersion from Ry Cooder.
A million miles from what i would usually listen to. but a joy none the less
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on 2008-05-06 hstisgod Said:
Massive Attack has recreated their career on tastefully covering all different genres of the world. Fantastic move...Good suggestion Maca, also check out Chillout 4
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on 2008-05-06 Macavennie Said:
Check the Duck pond remix of Mustt Mustt (not sure if it's on this particular album) by Massive Attack no less. Ive got it on 110 below (compilation album on beechwood). amazing vocals!
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