Al Wahem الوهم by PRAED
Raed Yassin and Paed Conca are coming back with a new album, beautifully released on vinyl. Al Wahem الوهم - was recorded between Beirut and Berlin and it's a tight representation of their unique and unfalsifiable style, eloquence and erudition as well as musical intelligence and sense of humour. That dynamite mix is set across four tracks that fill the disc. An exquisite blend of Lebanese ethnic music, modern electronic music, experimental approach derived from improvised music and all sorts of experiments. Clarinet, electronics and ethnic drums with electric or synth bass that duo presents is both energetic and can be used in different contexts - on one hand - it has a huge dancefloor and club music potential. On the other hand - it's way beyond triviality of club music and it's more of a deep performance of philosophical approach and artistic ambition that both Raed and Paed have. And more than that - it has a unique beauty that wouldn't be possible to achieve in ...