Naïka - Before He Falls (Live at Berklee)

Naïka performs her original composition "Before He Falls" live at Berklee College of Music. Produced by Sharifa Headley and arranged by Aliya Cycon.
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Naïka: voice
Sharifa Headley: conductor
Aliya Cycon: oud
Alp Akmas: balaban/clarinet
Parham Haghighi: piano
Maddie Jay: bass
Alber Baseel: riq
Daniel Feldman: darbuka
Recorded live in the Berklee Performance Center
John Escoboar: recording engineer
Andres Gonzalez Cardona: mixing engineer
Jonathan Wyner: mastering engineer
Athanasios Lazarou: video edit
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Berklee is the preeminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs at its campuses in Boston, Massachusetts and Valencia, Spain, and through its award-winning distance learning program, Berklee Online. Dedicated to nurturing the creative and career potential of the world’s most inspired artists, Berklee’s commitment to arts education is reflected in the work of its students, faculty, and alumni-hundreds of whom have been recognized with Grammy, Tony, Oscar, and Emmy Awards.
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[@puresereneaesthetic]

This music deserves the Oscar!

[@ranafayiz4596]

he's a dreamer he'se pure he doesn't know what your're fighting for 😢

[@ammarrizki6145]

I love how they make music with western and eastern instruments without making each other "the other".

[@AliyaCyconMusic]

Such an honor to play 'oud on this and to have arranged it! Thanks Naika, Sharifa and Berklee

[@mariodario9033]

AliyaCyconMusic Fantastic job, your play takes this song to another dimension. All best !

[@SOUF1298]

There’s a little boy, in a little house He loves attention And in his loving home when the lights go out He wants to play He says: “Look at me mommy, look at me! I am flying can you see?” But the little boy hears his mother cry It’s all familiar And with this noise outside he knows where to hide And holds her close She says “look at me baby, look at me In your heart I’ll always be” Stop the war Stop the war before he falls Stop the war He’s a dreamer He is pure When the darkness clears His home disappears The world is turning And through the cloudy sky a man opens his eyes And yells, and prays He screams “look at me boy look at me Can you hear me can you breathe?” But paralyzed from the scene Not one tear falls on his cheek Stop the war Stop the war before he falls Stop the war He’s a dreamer He is pure Another little girl in another house She loves affection And in her loving home when the lights go out She wants to play She wants to play

[@deviousdevil5556]

Honestly! This is what I call real music. Literally I'm crying. Love n respect from India 🇮🇳

[@maia2541]

omg these arabic instruments are killing me

[@jayvenson6166]

She is haitian, haiti is so proud of Naïka 🇭🇹 🇭🇹 🇭🇹

[@paladin4poets851]

One of the most beautiful songs I've heard in a very long time ...

[@dr.irfananwararnab1925]

💔💔💔 Art at it’s purest; it’s heartbreaking yet so beautiful ; it’s so tender yet resilient.

[@athena8030]

Stop the war, children don't know what are you fighting for.. They are pure, let them living their innocence 🕯️

[@mohamedamergharbi3432]

Just discovered what real art is Precious wow .... 👏❤

[@puresereneaesthetic]

Why is she not famous? Why is Justin Bieber getting all the attention and money? Crazy world

[@usersifodkhel]

i thought it was in arabic in the beginning but i'm still impressed the *oud* girl did her job very well good job

[@rosemabas5197]

Gaza’s children 💔

[@Maiasatara]

Please don’t ever take this down. I keep coming back to it again and again. The arrangement is so gorgeous. Makes me want to write a short film built around it just so I can use this. Any time I play it it’s in my head for the rest of the day.

[@mahaajami6933]

I attended many of Berklee’s summer free concerts in Boston & Cambridge. This is an extraordinary voice with a very sad story. It brought tears to my eyes.

[@ozgurbarutcuoglu304]

After listening to this song you are no longer the same person

[@AngryDonutGuy]

I'm blown away, that oud, omfg ! eargasm

[@SimohammedLahmyaniOkbi]

You gave me chills... i'm in love with this song and the lyrics are just perfect

[@mariodario9033]

WOW, what a piece of ART ! ....and the band....oh totaly awesomeness ! Thank you for your performance !

[@Ankit-nj8hn]

I never imagined this kind of music. I got to know the real power of music, this is purely peaceful and healing for both heart and mind. Lovely voice - lovely song

[@nakiak4256]

Oh my God... I am in tears. This is the most beautiful and heart breaking thing I've heard in a long time. Thank you. Very relevant for the current world situations. May God protect those under oppression and suffering injustice on a daily basis. Ameen.

[@ludiemilhomme3615]

Naïka my love you're killing me softly with this music!!!! Your voice, the lyrics, the instruments... Aptly, the instruments have a middle eastern vibe which is the area where wars are most common nowadays. Chapeau!!! Just brilliant! 😘😘😘😘☮️💙 I keep coming back for more...

[@TheGuitarFromOz]

Beautiful and sad. This song nudges such a deep wound of this world!

[@EsmailBahous]

*Lyrics* There’s a little boy, in a little house He loves attention And in his loving home when the lights go out He wants to play He says: “Look at me mommy, look at me! I am flying can you see?” But the little boy hears his mother cries It’s all familiar And with this noise outside he knows where to hide And holds her close She says “look at me baby, look at me In your heart I’ll always be” Stop the war Stop the war before he falls Stop the war He’s a dreamer He is pure Now, when the darkness clears His home disappears The world is turning And through the cloudy skies a man opens his eyes And yells, and prays He screams “look at me boy look at me Can you hear me can you breathe?” But terrorized by the scene Not one tear falls on his cheek s Stop the war Stop the war before he falls Stop the war He’s a dreamer He is pure He doesn't know what you're fighting for Stop the war Stop the war before he falls Stop the war He’s a dreamer He is pure so Stop your war Stop your war (x8) Another little girl in another house She loves affection And in her loving home when the lights go out She wants to play She wants to play

[@elhaoudaromar1247]

Coincidentally i find myself hearing this beautiful and relaxing song while I'm enjoying dark night setting. Repeating it 7 times until now. Love it

[@hibatallahkabbaj2724]

Beauty in this masterpiece is limitless 🌹🍁

[@Stalbans1953]

A stunningly moving and beautifully performed piece - many congratulations to all involved. The whole performance provokes tears & cuts through to the heart. I was especially struck by Naika's voice (& composition) and Aliya's Oud - but it's a little invidious to single individuals out. A profound & (regrettably) timeless Truth. Thank you so much.

[@TheRosablanca1]

She is an amazing singer, beautiful. Really talented.

[@deejayvu9493]

Such a Beauty!!!!!!!!! When emotions meets perfection

[@LucaAnamaria]

Those lyrics gave me goosebumps.

[@thecakechateau566]

This song reached me so deep and made me cry. So beautiful.

[@ejazahmad7895]

one of the best songs from this generation 😮😮😮

[@ferbustamante19]

I heard this song almost 3 years ago and it makes me feel the same way I do now. Such an incredible song, the singer, the instruments, everything outstanding. The lyric is beyond heartbreaking and true.

[@Joanna_Ashka]

In love with this song and melody.

[@chaneldorelus4925]

This is just pure music with an angelic voice. I can't help myself but cry every time listen to this piece of art,pure ART.

[@feddalsalima3141]

So beautiful ! A such piece of art . Thank you so much for this wonderful melody. SLM ⚘️💚🙏

[@rodericklow323]

This is quite extraordinary .... Heartbreaking. Thank you. Berklee continues to amaze .....

[@rafik_jabbour]

Incredible performance by all of you. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this video. It's been on repeat for some time now! The lyrics, the music, the instruments and the emotions while performing this piece of music is unreal.

[@serinexports4958]

Love from core of my heart ❤️, I started listening this song at 23.30 now it's 01.40 am n don't want to stop this track.. loveeeee n respect

[@Vanessaprohaska]

My goodness your voice is amazing and the band superb! Beautiful. Just beautiful!

[@monishsabnani325]

Wow.. Beautiful voice.. Incredible.

[@salm.6776]

I listen to it over and and over. And I cry....

[@amralaa5550]

Every time tears go down

[@dimamelli213]

Greats feelings of the oriental music and her voice ❤️. In hope to stop the war !

[@irfanahmed9652]

Most unique voice with unique arrangement of music and poetry .... ❤🇵🇰

[@nicholasigunbor2896]

This music makes me feel like I've drifted down the sands of time

[@Freeonguitar]

So deep emotionally... GREAT performance and song.

[@mediel6378]

I can't believe what I"m hearing, such perfection is rare aweeeesoooome thaanks

[@Slavman]

This is the real deal - inspiring, precise, and hopeful for the future of humanity. Thank you, young and talented folks!

[@azzeddinesaidi5368]

the most beautifull and sweeeeeeet song i heard allll of my liiiiife, i love it sm

[@serinexports4958]

Extraordinary!!! Respect n love from India.

[@jsalvant6073]

haitian Queen 😻🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹

[@user-ov8sv9ns5l]

Thank you from Singapore ❤

[@olfah6715]

C'est un pur plaisir ! Les instruments, la voix, le rythme ! Si bien mélangés.. just wow ! Never heard a song like this for my entire life!

[@nouhabhy3067]

Man this deserves millions of views..

[@villageonez4355]

Every thing in this video is beautifully and perfectly performed. Great job guys. Hope I will see such great performance in near future And Best of luck specially to you Naika.

[@chrishammers3175]

I could listen to this and her voice all night

[@limaalkikuun6108]

مش طبيعية الأغنية شو بتقشعر البدن و بتجنن 🥲❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@souperegrino2874]

Wow, she is gorgeous ❤️👏

[@asmaa851]

I can see you dueting with Tamino perfectly! Who agrees?

[@paridhibhatnagar1557]

This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard

[@aknyilmaz6210]

Muhteşem ses Naïka 👏❤

[@BiggusDiggusable]

That is wonderful

[@asmadjemili2000]

I am crying right now ...just amazing 😢

[@katietrubetsky2770]

Wow, this is beautiful and I just got so emotional...

[@billingreece]

What a masterpiece!! I love it

[@ranmount]

performance that brought tears into my eyes, such beautiful and emotional song, ethereal singing, on spot and perfect instruments playing. amazing and breathtaking.

[@adilamekhchoun5150]

J'adore 💕

[@risingmoon07]

Wooow. Super! Great work. Great band. Great voice. Great everything.

[@BLACKSONBEATS]

Falling in love with this song

[@amosmukhia]

Berklee is simply the best.

[@HGooner94]

Loved it. Listened to this beauty song while coming back home.❤️

[@abdellahabid1741]

Omg, i'm on love with the song 😍

[@AmineOirar]

Im in love with this song .. this performance .. the lyrics ... just wow

[@abdallam6099]

this is just amazing !!!

[@idkmen1789]

I love this so much

[@OthmanElAlaoui]

We want more music like this, please!!

[@FCA1975]

She's so amazing. I can't wait until this is available for mp3 purchase. I purchased her EP's and just love everything about this artist.

[@hanenmehrez1018]

😢 for all angels falling in Palestine.......

[@mouhssinesibous2267]

such an amazing song especially the words

[@rihan248]

Beautiful, thanks for this great piece

[@kingMuhammadAsif]

This is the first English song which I like in my life time.

[@yalys7574]

Beautiful voice !!! and song !!! Thanks !!!!!

[@abderrahimtravies958]

وااو يا الرب العالي موسيقى خارجة من الجنة ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sihampierreprecieuse7071]

I love her song so much

[@nadanasserney]

this is perfection ............

[@soumiaghechami]

Speechless. This is beautiful.

[@adilbachiri1709]

such a piece of art , I love it !

[@arunkrishnan6375]

My heart sobs..beautiful voice

[@georgiyz]

This is so wonderful!!!!

[@sc6tty]

i adore everything about this

[@gadymarcus5297]

wow phenomenal sound and talent

[@bellaentertainmentagency]

fantastic singer!!

[@RoccoSoundTube]

Beautiful!

[@hunterx753]

Such a beautiful masterpiece

[@thomasgorden6284]

Beautiful piece. Beautiful performance.

[@ahmadobeid9329]

such a heart touching song thank you

[@infinity5831]

Absolutely perfect... Loved it