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Anouar Brahem — Stopover at Djibouti
Album: The Astounding Eyes of Rita
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Released: 2009
Length: 6:27
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Love the collaboration he did with legendary Dave Holland
Posted 6 days ago by ecojot    [ Reply ]
 Akazungu wrote:

In April of 1993 I had a Stopover at Djibouti while traveling between Nairobi and Haargeisa (Somaliland). I spent a day there. It was soooooooo hot from 10:00 am into the evening, and the town was empty. Then, starting ~7pm the night markets started up and the place was crowded. Food vendors, other vendors, shoppers, eaters, it was amazing! 

It kept up until after midnight then we all went to bed. Fantastic place.


Cool story. Thank You for sharing it.
Posted 11 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 ratjadi wrote:

RP never ceases to surprise! Lovely piece.


I  Agree.  I love the sound of the "oud".  Thanx RP!
Posted 11 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I close my eyes and instantly become transfixed for the next six minutes.  Just love Anouar's vocalization in the beginning. Oh, and that bass clarinet.  Breathtaking music for me.  Thanks RP.
Posted 1 year ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
Still remains one of my favorites, which I still listen to often including the whole album. Thanks RP for bringing this music to me (us).
Posted 1 year ago by Carrizito    [ Reply ]
 brosen wrote:


Explains why most Djibouti calls happen at night.


Well I got it!
Posted 1 year ago by Devaplan    [ Reply ]
 Starfish57 wrote:


Indeed, Djibouti by night is far more vibrant than Djibouti by day.


Explains why most Djibouti calls happen at night.
Posted 1 year ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
very something
Posted 2 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
 Akazungu wrote:

In April of 1993 I had a Stopover at Djibouti while traveling between Nairobi and Haargeisa (Somaliland). I spent a day there. It was soooooooo hot from 10:00 am into the evening, and the town was empty. Then, starting ~7pm the night markets started up and the place was crowded. Food vendors, other vendors, shoppers, eaters, it was amazing! 

It kept up until after midnight then we all went to bed. Fantastic place.



Indeed, Djibouti by night is far more vibrant than Djibouti by day.
Posted 2 years ago by Starfish57    [ Reply ]
This song definitely resonates, as I have been to Djibouti.  Funny little place.
Posted 2 years ago by Starfish57    [ Reply ]
RP never ceases to surprise! Lovely piece.
Posted 2 years ago by ratjadi    [ Reply ]
DO yourself a favor and watch the live version live
Posted 2 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
beautiful.
Posted 2 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!  Thanx RP!
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Great stuff!  Almost uncanny hearing this tonight as earlier today I listened to a podcast about the oud. 

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live...
Posted 3 years ago by ROXYGOMAR    [ Reply ]
Drums remind me of spending a pleasant evening at Candlehearth Hall in Windhelm
Posted 3 years ago by obankenobi    [ Reply ]
The deepest bass bits makes this sort of mysterious to listen to...they're there, but just...
Posted 4 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Wow!  Thank you for reminding me that I own this CD!  AS I recall, it's pretty cool, all the way through.
Posted 4 years ago by moto848    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

All music is "noise made on musical instruments".  


Cannons going off are noise. Cannons going off at the finale of the 1812
Overture are not...

Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
Posted 4 years ago by tonyinnj    [ Reply ]
In April of 1993 I had a Stopover at Djibouti while traveling between Nairobi and Haargeisa (Somaliland). I spent a day there. It was soooooooo hot from 10:00 am into the evening, and the town was empty. Then, starting ~7pm the night markets started up and the place was crowded. Food vendors, other vendors, shoppers, eaters, it was amazing! 

It kept up until after midnight then we all went to bed. Fantastic place.
Posted 5 years ago by Akazungu    [ Reply ]
 jcorry wrote:
Despite scales in key, jazz is noise made on musical instruments.

Maybe you haven't experienced much jazz.  It can be an acquired taste.  However, to me anyway, "Stopover" seems particularly accessible and beautiful.  Like all art, what's enjoyable, touching, & beautiful is in the eyes and ears of the beholder.  But "noise"? So negative - May I suggest an ENT
?
 

Posted 5 years ago by Djoy    [ Reply ]
The oud is a beautiful instrument. This is so peaceful. My favorite recording of it is Hamza El Din on the album 'A Wish'. I'm surprised none of his work on RP.
Posted 5 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
another great RP introduction for me.  Love this one, Thanks Bill!
Posted 5 years ago by sjmorrison2    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

All music is "noise made on musical instruments".  
 

It is also the silence between noise.
Posted 5 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 jcorry wrote:
Despite scales in key, jazz is noise made on musical instruments.
 
There has to be a soul and this is the soul and if you don't hear it be patient one they you will visit Djibuty too
Posted 5 years ago by Pilsenaaa    [ Reply ]
 mrtuba9 wrote:


Inspires me to stopover in Djibouti...
 

Have you been to Djibuty ? 
Posted 5 years ago by Pilsenaaa    [ Reply ]
Djibouti is a charming city but I am off to Arizona.   aspicer wrote:
This has become a "staple" album for me when it's time to unplug and unwind but still  be engaged and entertained.  Definitely worth picking up if you like this track.
 


Posted 5 years ago by Pilsenaaa    [ Reply ]
This has become a "staple" album for me when it's time to unplug and unwind but still  be engaged and entertained.  Definitely worth picking up if you like this track.
Posted 6 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Absolutly fan of Anouar Brahem. Specialy this song. I love the way how he play oud. 
Posted 6 years ago by globecroqueur    [ Reply ]
Theres an awful lot of Paul Winter in this piece. 
(Opps! Just noticed the earlier post. Apparently I’m not alone.)
Posted 6 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
Very nice.  
It conjures memories of tracks by the Paul Winter Consort back in the '70s and '80s. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 jimtyrrell wrote:

Thanks for the heads up.
And Thanks goes to RP for playing artists most of us couldn't hear anywhere else.
 
 

Inspires me to stopover in Djibouti...
Posted 6 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
 OUTSTANDING  : )
 

ASTOUNDING
Posted 6 years ago by francesco_insyde    [ Reply ]
Although I avoid Djibouti personally, this music is a lovely blend of North African and Arabic music. Fantastic.
Posted 7 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
 jcorry wrote:
Despite scales in key, jazz is noise made on musical instruments.
 
All music is "noise made on musical instruments".  
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Despite scales in key, jazz is noise made on musical instruments.
Posted 7 years ago by jcorry    [ Reply ]
Purchased this album - it's wonderful overall and the sound quality of the recording is excellent! Chalk up yet another new artist I wouldn't have found without RP.
Posted 7 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Like all albuns by Anuar Bahrem: Outstanding Music & Oustanding Recording
Posted 7 years ago by rbremer    [ Reply ]
 OUTSTANDING  : )
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Sweetness and light on Halloween. So sweet  so rare.
Posted 8 years ago by Centabor    [ Reply ]
I can't get over this song. The time signatures, the key changes, the instrumentation, the phrasing. Love it!
Posted 8 years ago by stickers11    [ Reply ]
A little bit of advice, don't ever do a stopover in Djibouti. Almost the biggest shithole in the world.
Posted 8 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:
I decided to pick up this album - I highly recommend it.  It's great overall!

 
Yes - I think it is outstanding music - the entire album.
Posted 9 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
I decided to pick up this album - I highly recommend it.  It's great overall!
Posted 9 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
LikeItALot!
Posted 9 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
If you liked it, go and listen to the Hadouk Trio. Bon voyage !
Posted 9 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
Me encanta. Todo un deacubrimiento!
Posted 9 years ago by Arantxa    [ Reply ]
Never heard this before - really nice!
Posted 10 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 passsion8 wrote:
After the playing of this song I purchased the album. Un-be-LIEV-able. Best music I've heard in years. Do so yourself. Highly recommended.

 
Thanks for the heads up.
And Thanks goes to RP for playing artists most of us couldn't hear anywhere else.
 
Posted 10 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
After the playing of this song I purchased the album. Un-be-LIEV-able. Best music I've heard in years. Do so yourself. Highly recommended.
Posted 10 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the discovery! Love it!
It makes me think I probably should propose a little bit of Titi Robin, would be great to hear him on RP :) 
Posted 10 years ago by Mannick    [ Reply ]
Very much like Anouar Brahem. I have 2 other albums of him. Didn't know this one yet.
Posted 10 years ago by PaoloManana    [ Reply ]
Very nice photo.
 
Posted 10 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
This is really pleasant, make the grind of this spreadsheet that much easier.
Posted 11 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]

From the comments it looks like this disk should be added to the wish list. I really enjoy this track so the risk seems slight.


Posted 11 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
I'd rather listen to some MUSIC... ;-)
Posted 11 years ago by rgabriel    [ Reply ]
Ah, Anouar. Another fantastic musician and fabulous ECM album.
Posted 12 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
This musician is great, thanks to RP for introducing him to me. I highly recommend all his albums!
Posted 12 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
I will be forever grateful to RP for introducing me to this music.

Sublime.
Posted 12 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
Terrific album... I look forward to hearing more from him in the future.
Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
This is excellent, but for me the standout track on this album is the title track - absolutely exquisite!
Posted 12 years ago by RobN    [ Reply ]
 philbertr wrote:
Reminds me of Paul Winter Consort

 
Indeed! I hear that too.
Posted 12 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
This is beautiful.........
Posted 12 years ago by richrosen    [ Reply ]
This is just beautiful.
Posted 12 years ago by atakan    [ Reply ]
I liked this enough to purchase it on iTunes...but never rated it. How silly of me?
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 noodley is GOOD!
hbs47 wrote:
Cool track, love the drum/bodrum sounds. Noodely certainly but that doesn't hold it back.
 


Posted 13 years ago by vandarbar    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Paul Winter Consort
Posted 13 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
Cool track, love the drum/bodrum sounds. Noodely certainly but that doesn't hold it back.
Posted 13 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
 gvan wrote:
Sheik Djibouti!
 



Ha! Nice one. Sheik Sheik Sheik....great song to chill out with tonight.

Posted 13 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
Sheik Djibouti!
Posted 13 years ago by gvan    [ Reply ]
I will.

BTW - I love Powell - what a great town!
 
ScottFromWyoming wrote:

You might need to upload some for him.
 


Posted 13 years ago by ycb661    [ Reply ]
 ycb661 wrote:
Please, Bill, play some Pierre Bensusan sometime.
 
You might need to upload some for him.
Posted 13 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Please, Bill, play some Pierre Bensusan sometime.
Posted 13 years ago by ycb661    [ Reply ]
 Lumpy13 wrote:
During the stopover, definately try the shakes at Djibouti, they are really good.
 
You mean there's something good about Djibouti? (yes, been there).
Posted 13 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
This is great......no lyrics!
Posted 13 years ago by subdude    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}
Posted 13 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
During the stopover, definately try the shakes at Djibouti, they are really good.
Posted 13 years ago by Lumpy13    [ Reply ]
First stop Djibouti, next stop Uranus.
Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
Almost makes you want to Sheik Djibouti?
 
Well Sayid, indeed!

Posted 14 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
Almost makes you want to Sheik Djibouti?
Posted 14 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous.
Posted 14 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...
 
 
not again...

Posted 14 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
 Mugro wrote:
Not really sure I would want to do a stopover in Djibouti — it is WAY too hot there!
 
for when Mexico just won't cut it...

Posted 14 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Not really sure I would want to do a stopover in Djibouti — it is WAY too hot there!
Posted 14 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Beautiful - I absolutely love this man's music. I need to put this album on my shopping list. Thanks Bill
Posted 14 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

This number has more noodles than a bowl of Chow Mein.
 
Needs a "Like" button.

Posted 14 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Pretty!
Posted 14 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]
This'll be a sleep stopover at Djibouti, then... {#Sleep}

This number has more noodles than a bowl of Chow Mein.
Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Very nice! 7 -> 8
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Really nice mix. This is summertime car-windows-down on a starry night kind of stuff.

Posted 14 years ago by estprophet22    [ Reply ]
 meloman wrote:


I did the same (except for buying a set for my folks). This was the first time I'd heard Anouar's music, and agree it is sublime.
 
I bought this track on iTunes before it finished playing on RP. I should check out the rest of Anouar's music. 
Posted 14 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Just moved it from a 7 to an 8 (might yet get to a 9). Love the percussion, too.
Posted 14 years ago by paulmack    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
Like this a lot.  Reminds me of Dave Matthews Band noodling/jamming.  Am I crazy?
  Yes, but also correct. You're in good company, mon frere.

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Like this a lot.  Reminds me of Dave Matthews Band noodling/jamming.  Am I crazy?
Posted 14 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Mari wrote:
thanx to this one song here on rp
ended up downloadin'  Anouar's complete Discography!
sublime! {#Notworthy}
i enjoyed it so much
i then bought the whole lot on cd
for my folks!

 

I did the same (except for buying a set for my folks). This was the first time I'd heard Anouar's music, and agree it is sublime.
Posted 14 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
One fantastic album!
Posted 14 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
 agkagk wrote:
I just looked it up. There's only one Oregon tune on the RP playlist. It's a good one. But it hasn't been played since 2007, and it didn't get a good response. Pity.
 
Yes, I'm enjoying this, and would love to hear some Oregon (and/or Ralph Towner) on RP!
Posted 15 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 JasonfromFrance wrote:
Very nice for all the Arab countries rising up and crying for democracy! Don't stop, keep on truckin!
 

Yes, it is. 
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
Very nice and mellow, perfect for a snowy day.
 
Or for a fine glass of tea in the cold desert night, there by the fire.

Posted 15 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
 JasonfromFrance wrote:
Very nice for all the Arab countries rising up and crying for democracy! Don't stop, keep on truckin!
 
May they actually get democracy, and then have good fortune getting it implemented.

Posted 15 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Very nice for all the Arab countries rising up and crying for democracy! Don't stop, keep on truckin!
Posted 15 years ago by JasonfromFrance    [ Reply ]
Very nice and mellow, perfect for a snowy day.
Posted 15 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
 BowTieDad wrote:
nice!

I get a really nice Oregon feeling from this(Oregon the jazz band(no offence u Oregon guys))
 
I just looked it up. There's only one Oregon tune on the RP playlist. It's a good one. But it hasn't been played since 2007, and it didn't get a good response. Pity.

Posted 15 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
BowTieDad wrote:
nice!

I get a really nice Oregon feeling from this(Oregon the jazz band(no offence u Oregon guys))
The sensations are equally sublime! (says the part-time Oregon guy)

Posted 15 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
thanx to this one song here on rp
ended up downloadin'  Anouar's complete Discography!
sublime! {#Notworthy}
i enjoyed it so much
i then bought the whole lot on cd
for my folks!

Posted 15 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Realized I never got around to rating this, even after I went and bought the album! There - done!
Posted 15 years ago by Darrooon    [ Reply ]
This takes me to another place.  Oh yeah, Djibouti.
Posted 15 years ago by 2cats    [ Reply ]
digging the clarinets :)
Posted 15 years ago by sailorgirl    [ Reply ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkBntrqDOO0
Posted 15 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
 Pyro wrote:
Reminds me of Oregon (the group) or Paul Winter Consort....
 

Thought of Paul Winter Consort right away.  Very soothing.  8 for sure.

Bill, please play their other song, it's never been on.  Would like to hear it.
Posted 15 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
 jadewahoo wrote:
Most excellent!
 
Hi, Jade! {#Wave} I agree. Very whimsical - it takes me on a journey, much like Joni's "Paprika Plains" - can't explain it. Just gotta go with it and be ready for the magic on the other side... Hugs to you.

EDIT:  The website is mostly in French, and there's no English translation option that I could find. Still, I love the music, so I'll trot out my French translation book and do my best...

Posted 15 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Love ambient fusion.  This is nice!
Posted 15 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:
Cool virtuoso jam...
 
Ah, but does it spread nicely on your morning toast? ;)

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 jadewahoo wrote:
Most excellent!
  This is wonderful, plus it is really fun to say 'Djibouti'.

Posted 15 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Most excellent!
Posted 15 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
This is making me think of a Pixar short...was this used in the snow globe one? or just a similar sound?
Posted 15 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
Wonderful tunisian compositor! {#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by dali    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
I like this! {#Music}
 
Me too!

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I like this! {#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
nice!

I get a really nice Oregon feeling from this(Oregon the jazz band(no offence u Oregon guys))
Posted 15 years ago by BowTieDad    [ Reply ]