I hardly Spoke English when I first arrived in
Hawaii,but it did not stop me from enjoying music.I consistently
wrote poetry and lyrics from the age of nine.I was conquering
one phase of my passion for music,but I lacked the ability to play
and comprehend music from its rudiment al foundation. Life did
not really allow me the opportunity to pursue my heart's desire at
the time. At seventeen, I owned my own business while taking
some college courses. This resulted in me becoming proficient in
English.
The rhythm and melody of Middle-Eastern music was a
fundamental part of my musical foundation which has now
become an integral part of my unique blend of music. I did not
realize it then, but I would transpose in my mind, Western songs
with Middle-Eastern rhythms and beats. Western 4/4 beats
became Middle-Eastern5/4,7/4 beats . I was automatically
singing Western songs with Middle-Eastern rhythm patterns with
an infusion of Hawaiian and an eclectic blend of other genres.
It has taken me twenty-five years to realize my dreams of any
musical ambitions. Even though I've owned guitars and other
musical instruments over the years,I did not learn them well
enough to recognize and put together a total musical
arrangement. My accomplishment in writing lyric, composing and
playing my own material only occurred as recent as 20 months
ago. While in my store I picked up one of my Hawaiian Ukuleles
and began to strum it .Within three to four weeks I became
proficient and then I discovered that I was able to arrange some
songs. These were songs I grew up hearing.I was amazed at my
ability to actually sing and play in sync. Suddenly,it became
apparent to me that for the first time in my life I was able to
express myself instrumentally and vocally all at once.
I was evolving in my musical abilities and soon found myself
playing some of my own material. I rearranged some native
songs I remembered from childhood on the Hawaiian Ukulele.
One day I found the confidence to play a number of them to my
customers and to my surprise thy were enjoying my unique blend
of music. Imagine a Palestinian, singing with an English
accent,with hints of Middle-Eastern diction, to a blend of
Middle-Eastern rhythmic beats, and undertones of Hawaiian and
Western influences.
With accolades and encouragement from my customers I began
to throw myself into writing and composing. I found myself able
to write a song, compose the melody and arrangements in about
twenty-four hours. By the end of the second day I was able to sit
and play the songs as though I've played it all my life. I was
driven-am driven , IFinally find myself able to do what I thought
was impossible.
Looking back at my life now,I see that it has all been a Process
what I perceived as a standstill in my life was merely the way
being paved before me . I was a musical score sheet collecting all
I needed to experience life which supplied the words that gave
way to lyrics, and the experiences that elicit that the passion in
my songs.I finally realize that any form of art is simply
experience expressed in music,painting,sculpting, and a
multiplicity of other artistic genres.
I had finally arrived at a place that I only dreamed of. The
amazing thing is that I soon found myself coming in contact with
numerous people from the music industry,well known recorded
artists ,and musicians who heard some of my compositions and to
my delight they thought my music was quite good and unique.
This increased my confidence and I was inspired to do something
I dream of for twenty-five years.I was so serious in learning how
to play the guitar that it took me less than five months to be
proficient,Since January 2007,I have written and composed over
fifty of my own songs.
Hawaii,but it did not stop me from enjoying music.I consistently
wrote poetry and lyrics from the age of nine.I was conquering
one phase of my passion for music,but I lacked the ability to play
and comprehend music from its rudiment al foundation. Life did
not really allow me the opportunity to pursue my heart's desire at
the time. At seventeen, I owned my own business while taking
some college courses. This resulted in me becoming proficient in
English.
The rhythm and melody of Middle-Eastern music was a
fundamental part of my musical foundation which has now
become an integral part of my unique blend of music. I did not
realize it then, but I would transpose in my mind, Western songs
with Middle-Eastern rhythms and beats. Western 4/4 beats
became Middle-Eastern5/4,7/4 beats . I was automatically
singing Western songs with Middle-Eastern rhythm patterns with
an infusion of Hawaiian and an eclectic blend of other genres.
It has taken me twenty-five years to realize my dreams of any
musical ambitions. Even though I've owned guitars and other
musical instruments over the years,I did not learn them well
enough to recognize and put together a total musical
arrangement. My accomplishment in writing lyric, composing and
playing my own material only occurred as recent as 20 months
ago. While in my store I picked up one of my Hawaiian Ukuleles
and began to strum it .Within three to four weeks I became
proficient and then I discovered that I was able to arrange some
songs. These were songs I grew up hearing.I was amazed at my
ability to actually sing and play in sync. Suddenly,it became
apparent to me that for the first time in my life I was able to
express myself instrumentally and vocally all at once.
I was evolving in my musical abilities and soon found myself
playing some of my own material. I rearranged some native
songs I remembered from childhood on the Hawaiian Ukulele.
One day I found the confidence to play a number of them to my
customers and to my surprise thy were enjoying my unique blend
of music. Imagine a Palestinian, singing with an English
accent,with hints of Middle-Eastern diction, to a blend of
Middle-Eastern rhythmic beats, and undertones of Hawaiian and
Western influences.
With accolades and encouragement from my customers I began
to throw myself into writing and composing. I found myself able
to write a song, compose the melody and arrangements in about
twenty-four hours. By the end of the second day I was able to sit
and play the songs as though I've played it all my life. I was
driven-am driven , IFinally find myself able to do what I thought
was impossible.
Looking back at my life now,I see that it has all been a Process
what I perceived as a standstill in my life was merely the way
being paved before me . I was a musical score sheet collecting all
I needed to experience life which supplied the words that gave
way to lyrics, and the experiences that elicit that the passion in
my songs.I finally realize that any form of art is simply
experience expressed in music,painting,sculpting, and a
multiplicity of other artistic genres.
I had finally arrived at a place that I only dreamed of. The
amazing thing is that I soon found myself coming in contact with
numerous people from the music industry,well known recorded
artists ,and musicians who heard some of my compositions and to
my delight they thought my music was quite good and unique.
This increased my confidence and I was inspired to do something
I dream of for twenty-five years.I was so serious in learning how
to play the guitar that it took me less than five months to be
proficient,Since January 2007,I have written and composed over
fifty of my own songs.
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