KHALED: Lyrics, vocals, guitars, piano, various keyboards, various organs, bass, sampler, harmonica, congas, percussion, violin, turntables, coughs, meticulously tuned water glasses in E minor on Ooglie Booglie (track 5), and programming beats and samples,
RACHED: Mandolin, bass, accordian, congas, rototoms, large african djembe (drum),little green propellor whistle, various other percussion, and programming beats samples ect.
Sounds Like
One foot deeply rooted in a past of folk, bluegrass, and blues injected with alternative rock and oldschool hip-hop. Intensly personal and stunningly original with refreshing hints of diverse influences.
and was working on a third Album which was 80% complete but never finished, which was teneatively titled "the Sacred and nThe Profane"
i just wanted a place to put some of it up online and show some Friends.
I hope you enjoy.
here is some old press release info on the stuff..
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Music by Khaled and his brother Rached
They are the only musicians on the album with each one playing a wide variety of instruments.
Khaled's Music is an amazing blend of genres with the touching and witty lyrics. The first track on the CD (The SLG) is a Bluegrass style instrumental with mandolin and guitar establishing an understanding that this cd will be taking bold and unexpected chances. Some of the songs are experimental of traditional music and modern day recording techniques. With Songs like "Ooglie Booglie" and "Trend" the samples blend seemlessly with the folk guitar riffs and 70's style wah-organs.
In "Take your Love Away", Khaled exposes his inner most vunrable soul to the listener while singing a melody so simple and melodic it floats through your head for days. Songs like "Candleman" and "Better Off" (although very different musically) seem to be strange and experimental. But as the songs move on they reveal themselves as catchy crowd pleasers with delightful hooks and concepts of honesty and sensetivity that everyone can relate to.
This ferociously original album is moving and emotionally charged but never takes itself to seriously. The daring musical and recording choices make "KHALED - the bright blues" an album rooted in a rich musical past but years ahead of its time.
"An album that that gets more amazing every time you listen to it. Like "Pet Sounds" and Beck's "Odelay" rich with secrets and surprises one can uncover for years..."
- Nick Geidner music review from Youngstownscene.com
"It is a wonderous journey through the sonic universe touching on everything from americana, old school hip-hop, blues, folk, country, rock, and Khaled. And I love it."
- Kevin Povec music review
"Sitting on the wall that serves as his stage near the entrance of The Mocha House in Boardman, Khaled Tabbara, junior, telecommunication, has a look that matches his sound.
His navy blue stocking cap almost completely covers his newly bleached hair. His button down shirt and khakis are interrupted by his oversized belt buckle that reads "country."
He is a mix of different styles, influenced by many different sources, and his music is reflective of this."
-C. Vanoverbek live show review in "The Jambar" Youngstown, OH
Khaled, I finally got around to posting your photo at MVLiveMusic. com , in the slideshow, your listing in the Musicians page, and in the Photos page. If you want to use it, make sure you click for the full-size file. Thanks ... Steve
So did you get the pink pistol you've always wanted?! lol Nice running into you the other day. We'll get lunch one of these days when we're not suffering from art/music overload. For sure. xo
Merry Christmas Khaled...If you are in Ellwood be sure to stop in for some lovely meat pies I have made for the Holidays...mmmmmm Where is that pesky cat????? Merry Merry to you and yours!!!! Love Cyndi
hey love! ang put the video up but it's on facebook. do you have one of those? i have no clue how to get it off of there and onto my computer or on myspace. so if you have facebook you can see it on there, otherwise i'll get it from her soon. i watched it. it's good
so since you bought me some drinks the other night, i GUESS you can be forgiven for standing me up..
but really, it was great seeing you & we do need to do lunch sometime soon.
