Misirlou - Arabian Chillout Version by George Abdo

Misirlou by George Abdo

[@detroitjeeper]

Arabian music is based on what is called "Maqamat" (plural), "Maqam" (singular), or scales there are seven major Maqams and for each one there are many branches.. so you can start off by googling "Maqam" and see where that takes you.... =)

[@silvanski]

Misirlou is such an iconic song. It was played all around the Mediterranean Sea.

[@nikosnikolaou7419]

Yes it's an original Greek song dating the 1873 from the thriving Greek community of Cairo speaking about a legendary girl from Egypt that the singer praised her exotic beauty and he want to still her from Africa!

[@assyrianguitar1753]

It an fotgotten ancient assyrian song

[@TheSugarnspicepixie]

I love this sound!! It is very hynotizing, and entices the body to dance!!

[@TheresiaSwiebel]

Misirlou of George Abdo is the best!

[@wolfwintemute7298]

I’m Partial to Martin Denny’s version, but this version is amazing for sure.

[@pericles733]

Excellent version of Misirlou original one was created in 1927 by a Greek . Many versions since then it became international song.. Thanks you and Abdo .

[@sarahalotaibi1230]

pericles733 I thought it was Egyptian bint misr since it was created in 1919.

[@DemetriosMPapadakes]

The song IS Greek. Originally it was intended to adhere to an "eastern-like" sound, because it was fashionable by then. It also talks about some exotic, oriental woman , possibly Egyptian, Arabic, or Turkish. That's the whole point of the tune sounding oriental-like. There might have been an egyptian song that some people claim has perhaps more primacy, which may have inspired the original composer, but if you listen to it, it sounds nothing like misirlou. BUT this version just gives it the tone it would have had if it were really really genuinely arab/mid-eastern... sounds amazing!

[@innosanto]

Dimitris M Papadakis the first Greek version was less eastern sounding. Then a second Greek more eastern sounding version was a bigger hit. Anyway the Greek song was talking about falling in love with an Egyptian woman.

[@updated9918]

المغني ديك دال سرع الأغنية الى 1,5 ثم ربح منها الملايين هههه

[@jimmykhansamusic453]

The singing is enchanting and so appropriate for this haunting melody!

[@wafe107]

الموسيقى العربية اجمل موسيقى على وجه الارض ❤️ Arabic music the most beautiful music on the face of the earth

[@detroitjeeper]

Greece had played a big role in the Arabian culture... all the love to you.. =)

[@spencerott2481]

Im gonna write a novel about the British exploration of Arabia during the 19th century while listening to this.

[@DanielleIguana]

Does anyone have the Arabic lyrics to this? I'd need a transliteration (ie, the Arabic sounds written with English letters. Thanks!

[@ByPrincessOfWar]

So lovely, when one culture "meets" another.. I also love arabian music, i wish I could learn everything about this culture... Once, i was hanging out with Arabian friends in Germany and tried to learn to me some words..My respect from Greece.

[@dimitriosvlissides5781]

ByPrincessOfWar

[@dimitriosvlissides5781]

ByPrincessOfWar

[@dimitriosvlissides5781]

ByPrincessOfWar

[@drsfn101]

Most pictures from morocco not egypt

[@finaestampa1]

I can see that you are a connoisseur!

[@zezosaber2646]

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[@Dagrond]

Is there anything to help someone understand what is important in the traditional musical construction? I enjoy it, but what it is that is of significant cutlural importance makes a difference. Where can someone interested learn more?

[@harper97]

is it weird for someone as young as me to be so intrigued by this music? like i love every single version of this song but i also like this type of music like Arabian, Egyptian, Greek....like...its so beautiful

[@EslamAbdElaziz]

+Christian Uecker me too, but how many version have you found till now?

[@harper97]

I would say like at least 10, different bands do covers and then ya have some others doing the original version with their own artistic flare

[@EslamAbdElaziz]

i've found a lot didn't count but loved every single version i heard :D

[@harper97]

+Eslam Ahmed same here

[@casperado666]

then you'll like "Pay the man" by the offspring ;)

[@chryssoulaspanou]

ΤΗΕ ORIGINAL MISIRLOU 1927 kzbin.info/www/bejne/goiZonqvaLenrbs

[@m.l5485]

Does anyone know where George Abdo was born? it’s impossible to find on internet

[@jacicleidecavalcantialvesd3587]

MAGNIFICA MUSICA - PARABÉNS PELA POSTAGEM.

[@athanatiEllada]

Μπραβο !

[@MargaretGeorgila]

اغنية يا امل!!!

[@19BenZ57]

from PERSIA with Passion

[@قلمالرصاص-د6و]

it's a greek song sofia vembo sang it well

[@luciakeuch13]

💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@jacquesbelkaroubi3350]

Magnifique

[@axjagfilms]

AAAAAAH!!!1!1!1!

[@amilitarymind]

Enchanting as always.

[@bebetigre1252]

Best recent version.

[@Apollonia93]

Bravo! This is really good.

[@LANTZOILANTZOI]

That's a Greek song...

[@bulldozer313]

LANTZOI LANTZOI it’s a Greek song but it’s a Greek take on Arabic music because the name Misirlou means Egypt, and it wasn’t 100% Arabic, it was a Greek-Arabic fusion until George Abdo made this fully Arabian version of it using all Arabic instruments..

[@abdcait7711]

سلام اختي سعيدة انا جيتك ضيف فاقنات ديلك وش مومك تزورن انت فالقنات اكون مشكرا لك🤗🤗🤗

[@irakliokritis]

Lovely!! Even though it's a lot faster then the Greek original song.! I read a few comments here and lets not all forget the Greeks and Arabs shared music and instruments in the past

[@halisyinanc1652]

lets not forget it is due to their common history under the rule of the ottomans. otherwise how the hell on earth a greek would think this arabic melody is originally greek? :)

[@maya9345]

+Halis Yinanç the ottoman had nothing to do with this beautiful song. it's pure Arabic habibi:)

[@sorinichim4737]

Halis Yinanç the melodic line 100 % muslim even I know and I'm from Romania !

[@halisyinanc1652]

maya9345​ please google the ottoman empire's map in their time and see how an interaction can take place within its borders. I am also saying it is arabic but not greek in any way. the connection is the empire that they were both ruled by, once in history.

[@sorinichim4737]

I don't need to do that because I know from school ! By the way did you know that romanian ruler Dimitrie Cantemir was the first to put ottoman songs into musical notes ? He was a true schoolar guy wich served the sultan court before he become the Moldavian Ruler !

[@giorgioglobal8605]

WHERE HOW can I find more songs like this traditional medieval Arabian soft? How are they called? PLEASE ANSWER

[@joebaxter6895]

What instruments are in this comp?

[@detroitjeeper]

Victor Morales oud, qanoon, tabla, nai, violin, sajat. I don’t know if I forgot something.

[@moradchebout4632]

super

[@MissyPoppy95]

you edit so beautiful videos....simply amazing!

[@araceligarcia561]

Me encanta... cualquier versión de misirlou tiene magia...pero para mi gusto esta es la mejor.

[@aracelibarradasgalindo1012]

Misirlou......misirlou..

[@PoGirlShines]

I used to live in Dearborn for years. I am not middle eastern but this is sort of my heritage per my DNA of north africa. Have listened to his music for many years.

[@stellakonsta3332]

If it wasn't for the Greeks you wouldn't of had this song and this music. Δόξα στην Ορθόδοξια Δοξα στον Ιησού Χριστό.

[@stellakonsta3332]

ΜΕΓΑ ΤΟ ΌΝΟΜΆ ΤΗΣ ΑΓΙΑΣ ΤΡΙΆΔΑΣ

[@akhmadkautsarak]

Yeah...

[@assyrianguitar1753]

Misirlou is an ancient assyrian song

[@energiadomagoeremita]

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[@energiadomagoeremita]

vai xplodir nada aki charlita

[@aboud431]

this is simply amazing

[@andrewvillafuerte5590]

Arab women sure are very beautiful.

[@asatir1]

ooooo ooooooo oooo o rum. what is the meaning . in which language it is said

[@BADRUBULDURA]

💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@19BenZ57]

from PERSIA with Passion

[@Pashasmom1]

This is far superior to any Greek version I've ever heard. Thank you.

[@HELLENICPRIDE100]

BUNNI ARMANI... WHY A "GREEK" VERSION SPECIFICALLY WHEN THERE ARE SO MANY VERSIONS OF THIS SONG? OPINIONS ARE LIKE ASSHOLES, WE ALL HAVE ONE!

[@detroitjeeper]

You're welcome anytime. =)

[@treliyiaellinika]

love and admiration, thank you! Zina

[@detroitjeeper]

thanks I appreciate it.. =)

[@sardanapalos1]

Το τραγούδι ξεκίνησε από Αίγυπτο και μέσω Σμύρνης έφτασε στην Ελλάδα.

[@DRAKONET2000]

οχι...ειναι καθαρα ελληνικο ρεμπετικο του 1927 !

[@هارون-ف8ق]

[ Egyptian girl ] or [ Ya Amal ] is an arabic song composed by *Sayed Darwish in 1916* . in 1927 there was a Greek rebetiko composition of this song influenced by Middle-Eastern music under the name *Misirlou* . There are also traditional Arabic *belly dancing* , Jewish *klezmer* , *Armenian* and *Turkish* versions of the song ....

[@klistiranikrupije1724]

Bullshit! The song was composed in 1873 in Cairo by a Greek composer, from a Greek community in that city.

[@perla51]

Very beautiful,video and music!!!!

[@Dagrond]

Thanks - makes a world of difference.

[@detroitjeeper]

thank you..... =)

[@alltimegamer1343]

You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in Persia?

[@beruangkutubmotovlog]

what?

[@alltimegamer1343]

@@beruangkutubmotovlog رویال با پنیر

[@a7med-aldh45]

خلاب

[@dimitriosvlissides5781]

A realy excellent version

[@jafroman887]

Does anyone know the name of the painting at 1:22?

[@apolloniafr]

Franciszek Zmurko:Sleeping Woman

[@updated9918]

Dick Dale Set speed 1,5 hhhh!!!!

[@AJ-vs3yz]

That defeats the purpose

[@Pashasmom1]

@@AJ-vs3yz This is perfect the way it is. That commenter posted the same thing on another video of this song. No appreciation for the music or the mood it is supposed to set.

[@aliciakitten9590]

Lovely. melody from 01;36 on remind me of Black Eyed Peas Pump It

[@aliciakitten9590]

lol now I know why :)

[@grizzlee358]

Alicia Kitten are you being serious? It's the same song...

[@sarafinaestefania5570]

Wonderfull music !!!!!

[@Pedro-wk3th]

Pérola do oriente.

[@dkjanotta]

What a find!

[@maristelamoro4431]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mikemazfen]

Brilliant and hypnotic!!!....love it ....is this instrumental version available anywhere?....I want it!

[@philipose66]

i hear the bass line of The Animals "drink the wine"

[@robiramdani5439]

i think im ready to conquer Constantinople again!!

[@MichaelBranque]

Ne nous voilons pas la face, nous les hommes… La place de la femme est à la maison ! Nonobstant, belle musique ! ⊂]:)

[@Glendetta]

Verrrry BEAUTIFUL !!!!

[@TheOrientalDream]

I never tired listening and watching this beauty!!! always return to this video!!! Love George Abdo and your beautiful pics!! Thanks a lot!!!

[@TheOrientalDream]

I love love this song so much!!:)) Great video!! Thanks a lot for posting!! :))