Nostalgia from the east
Jul 15, 06:28 PM
"Nostalgia from the east" fuses techno beats with Indian sitar, tabla, and Arabic vocals, creating a unique blend of modern and traditional sounds. Inspired by a field recording from the bustling streets of India, the track captures the essence of migration and cultural exchange. The ambient street noises serve as a backdrop, adding depth to the rhythmic techno layers. The live-recorded sitar melodies and the soulful Arabic vocals, which convey an ancient poem about love, complement different sections of the piece, while the Indian tabla adds a rich, rhythmic texture.
The field recording inspired the story of an Arab person reminiscing about a love affair with an Indian lover, evoking a deep sense of nostalgia. This composition celebrates the rich tapestry of Eastern cultures and the timelessness of human emotions.
New Delhi street sounds reimagined by Omar Alkilani.
Part of the Migration Sounds project, the world’s first collection of the sounds of human migration.
For more information and to explore the project, see https://www.citiesandmemory.com/migration
The field recording inspired the story of an Arab person reminiscing about a love affair with an Indian lover, evoking a deep sense of nostalgia. This composition celebrates the rich tapestry of Eastern cultures and the timelessness of human emotions.
New Delhi street sounds reimagined by Omar Alkilani.
Part of the Migration Sounds project, the world’s first collection of the sounds of human migration.
For more information and to explore the project, see https://www.citiesandmemory.com/migration