The name of this Lebanese band, Mashrou’ Leila, means “The Night Project.”Their sound is a blend of Arab pop and western electronica. [18] On April 6, Mashrou' Leila became the first Middle Eastern artist to be featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Mashrou Leila, sometimes transliterated as “Mashrou3 Leila”, meaning “Leila’s project”, is a Lebanese alternative rock band. [15] The album was released in August 2013. [4] The band continued to play small venues and gain ground on the underground music circuit[2] until they emerged onto the indie music scene during the Lebanese 2008 "Fête de la Musique" event (the yearly Music festival held by the Beirut municipality) sparking controversy for their unabashed and critical lyrics on Lebanese society, failed love, sexuality and politics. [14], Mashrou' Leila's anticipated 3rd release Raasuk was recorded at Hotel2Tango in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The controversy largely comes down to a dispute about the meaning of song lyrics. Going down such roads has not prevented them from gaining a following. Mashrou’ Leila is a Lebanese alternative rock band who rose to international fame from beginning as a student music workshop. "[23] During a show in Boston, the band explained that the song "Tayf (Ghost)" is about a shuttered gay club, and "Bint Elkhandaq" tells the story of a friend who learned, "as hard as it is to be a woman in Beirut, it’s just as hard to be brown in the West."[24]. In August 2010, during a concert at the Byblos Festival, the band's lead Hamed Sinno unfurled a rainbow flag that was handed to him by a member of the audience. The band formed in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2008 as a music workshop at the American University of Beirut. [27], On February 8, 2019, Mashrou' Leila released a new single, "Cavalry", the first from their upcoming album The Beirut School. Info. This is a collection of songs that happen in a weathered bedroom with ruffled bed sheets, stained carpeting, and a book shelf of references, while a string section plays on a rusty vinyl player to a couple of young lovers trying to survive the city". The band announced on its Facebook page that their planned concert was denied approval by the Amman Governorate. [29] The album includes some songs from the group's previous album. This song is about a guy and a girl who agree to be together just for love's sake, without any of the traditional trappings of marriage and domesticity, but in the end she changes her mind and leaves him. وين ما ايدك بتلمسني. [2][32] "Shim el Yasmine" (literally Smell the Jasmine), a song reminiscent of Jay Brannan's "Housewife", was described as an ode to tolerance for same-sex love where a young man wants to introduce his bride to his parents but the bride turns out to be a groom. The world's favorite Arabic alternative band, Mashrou' Leila, of Beirut, Lebanon, are out with their first new single in years. Mashrou Leila, meaning Leila’s Project in English, is the Middle Eastern alt-rock/indie band that dominated the global music scene through its witty, political, and ironic melodies. [63] On the date of the concert, independent activists gathered to put on a show in solidarity with the band and against censorship under the banner “The Sound of Music Is Louder.” The event gathered dozens of sympathetic musicians, bands and comedians at 'The Palace' venue in Beirut's Hamra district. Their sound is a mix of influences, from indie guitar music – the Arctic Monkeys, the Strokes and Radiohead – to Lebanese singer Fairuz (think the Arab world's Maria Callas). You can eavesdrop on conversations either side of us. Mashrou' Leila is a Lebanese band. Mashrou’ Leila's themes and satirical Lebanese lyrics reflect the many faces and flaws of Lebanese societywhich are not addressed by mainstream Arabic music. [42][55] Sinno posted a reply denouncing the mounting sectarian and fundamentalist rhetoric and explained that the Madonna image is a cover of a facebook article discussing pop art he shared and deleted in 2015; he added that he neither drew the image nor wrote its caption. It’s just saying “We’re not gonna be your bitches!” I think this meaning is created from the apparent conflict between the video and the lyrics: Songkick is the first to know of new tour announcements and concert information, so if your favorite artists are not currently on tour, join Songkick to track Mashrou' Leila and get concert alerts when they play near you, like 19445 other Mashrou' Leila fans. [5] When asked during an early interview about the origin of the name Mashrou' Leila, band members teasingly retorted that the band is a project started to collect money for a girl they knew called Leila. The concert was one of the most anticipated events of the summer and was attended by scores of fans as well as the Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri.[3][6][10]. Shopping. The drummer orders a basket of croissants and some omelettes. Hebah Fisher: Mashrou’ Leila is going on a North American tour beginning of September 2019, so if you’re in the US or Canada, be sure to check out those dates. At 9pm, pubs and restaurants across the city played Mashrou' Leila songs in solidarity with the band. The statement added that the band members who were questioned agreed to remove content that was deemed disrespectful to religious sensitivities and to issue an apology. The band's political dimensions are not new to Arab pop. [9] The gig turned out to be Beirut's biggest non-mainstream event in recent years and has been a big hit among Indie and Rock fans in Lebanon. [42][63], On July 31, 2019, following the concert cancellation, Mashrou' Leila shared a statement on its social media accounts condemning the unfounded libel campaign, saying that the songs at the center of the controversy were subjected to "misinterpretation and twisting of lyrics". [20]During a show at The Middle East club in Boston, Sinno introduced "Abdo" off the Raasuk release by explaining that, "This one is about something typical in Beirut which is people selling stuff on trolleys in the street. The band experimented with drum machines, loops, samples, and several synthesizers in a new method of composition, trying to accommodate for the departure of keyboard player Omaya Malaeb. [56], Senior clergyman and head of the Catholic Media Center Abdo Abou Kasm, said the church is prepared to take legal action against the band, that he contacted members of parliament and other Christian officials, and informed them that this concert poses a "danger to [our] community," adding "We won’t let this go through. In an interview with CNN, human rights lawyer Nizar Saghieh described the Mashrou’ Leila case as the start of a post-truth era in Lebanon. [59], Lawyer Christiane Nakhoul, filed a lawsuit on behalf of a right-wing activist against Mashrou' Leila for "insulting sanctities and religions and stirring sectarian sentiments. The band recorded the 13 tracks in studio La Frette in France over the summer with French-Lebanese producer Samy Osta, and worked on orchestral and brass arrangements with the Macedonian Radio Orchestra in F.A.M.E's Studios in Macedonia. Information on their Facebook page. [51], Since July 17, 2019, protesters against the gig circulated conspiracy theories claiming the band is a "Masonic-Zionist" project to morally corrupt Lebanon, citing the band's support of gay and transgender rights. With a gay frontman and anti-establishment lyrics, the Beirut-based band are out to stir a musical rebellion in the Middle East. Some of the distinctive features of the band's music is the prominence of the violin in passages redolent of Armenian folk music and the use of a megaphone in some songs to alter lead vocalist Hamed Sinno's voice.[5][9]. The song references parallels in Christian and Greek Dionysian mythology but the crux of the songs is about "getting [...] messed up at a bar". A universe grows on my body. [60] The prosecutor added that those members who were outside Lebanon (Sinno) can return because there is no memo against them. [56], On July 29, 2019, the Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Byblos communicated on its Facebook page, a statement by the Episcopal Commission for Social Communication claiming that two of the band members had acknowledged, during a meeting with church officials, that some of the band's songs violated religious values. Mashrou’ Leila (Arabic: مشروع ليلى, Lebanese pronunciation: [maʃˈɾuːʕ ˈlajla]; sometimes transliterated as Mashrou3 Leila or Leila's Project) is a Lebanese four-member indie rock band. This was the first public display of a gay pride flag by an artist in Lebanon. Mashrou’ Leila … "We go down those roads when we feel it's necessary.". Take Shim El Yasmine ("Smell the Jasmine"), which is about a gay relationship and sung by Sinno as though torn between pain and ecstasy: "I would have liked to keep you near me/Introduce you to my parents/have you crown my heart/Cook your food, sweep your home/Spoil your kids, be your housewife. They currently have 108,000 likes on Facebook, quite an accomplishment for an independent band with virtually no corporate backing in the Middle East (they crowdfunded their latest album, to bypass censorship and the control of a record company). In 2012, the band headlined Baalbeck International Festival. "[55][58] On July 24, 2019, Mount Lebanon Prosecutor Ghada Aoun ordered the release of the band members after their interrogation by the State Security agency dismissing charges of blasphemy and inciting sectarian strife offenses. Sarah Hegazi was among those arrested and later fled to Canada. A few days ago, they released "Cavalry", a single from their upcoming album, The Beirut School. "Nobody is asking for the truth. [12] One week before the release concert in Beirut Hippodrome, Mashrou' Leila announced that the album was available for free download on the band's website. Tap to unmute. The band is critical of the problems associated with life in Beirut and they are known for their liberal use of swear-words in some of their songs. "[21], The first hint of new material arrived when the band started a campaign asking the members of their social media pages to submit lyrics and video ideas to be incorporated in the band's upcoming single. You know, hotel lobby stuff. It was formed in February 2008 in Beirut, Lebanon and consists of seven members. Mashrou Leila, sometimes transliterated as “Mashrou3 Leila”, meaning “Leila’s project”, is a Lebanese alternative rock band. And suddenly life returns. On the November 28, the band released Ibn El Leil at the Barbican in London with live broadcasting on MTV Lebanon available to the entire world to positive reviews. [5], Mashrou' Leila's members enjoy the wordplay and ambiguity surrounding their band's name. Just as the Arab-world protests show that people will no longer accept the political status quo, Mashrou' Leila shows there's also an appetite for music that doesn't conform to the Arabic pop status quo. The boys from Mashrou Leila are out with ‘#Maghawir’, their first single from the new album (and my second favorite song on the album). Contrary to their common method of writing and producing songs, the band decided not to test their new material in live concerts, opting instead for secrecy and mystery about their fourth album. One is a sales pitch about some sort of beauty product, another a preparation for a conference panel later that day. [3][5] Mashrou' Leila’s self-titled debut album produced by B-root Productions (established by Raed El Khazen and Jana Saleh)[8] was released in December 2009 at a steel factory in Bourj Hammoud (a suburb of Beirut) where an unprecedented number of attendees crowded the factory yard. For some, the case of Mashrou' Leila has marked the start of a post-truth era in Lebanon. [3][4][6], In 2009, Mashrou’ Leila participated at Radio Liban's Modern Music Contest held at Basement (club) winning both the jury and popular awards in part due to their breakthrough single "Raksit Leila" (Leila's dance). “Nobody is asking for the truth. The band formed in Beirut, Lebanon in 2008 as a music workshop at the American University of Beirut. The truth behind Ibn El Leil: Night, Wine and Gods. During a 2016 NPR Tiny Desk Concert, the band lead singer Hamed Sinno explained the "Djin" lyrics as drawing from scholar Joseph Campbell's comparative mythology and religion works. [64] The cancellation of the Mashrou Leila concert triggered protests and a solidarity campaign on social media. In English, the name can be interpreted as either "One Night Project" or "Leila’s Project"; Leila being a very common given name in Lebanon. [63], On July 30, 2019 the Byblos Festival organizers caved in to pressure from online groups, church officials and politicians and announced the cancellation of the show to prevent civil unrest and bloodshed. [13] The concert was filmed and released as a live concert. All that it has taken away from me. You can listen to the band, and all their albums on Spotify. [5] Their debut album's nine songs discuss subject matters such as lost love, war, politics, security and political assassination, materialism, immigration and homosexuality. [6] According to the band’s official Facebook page, Mashrou’ Leila means "An Overnight Project", named for the nocturnal nature of the project characterized by all-night jam sessions. Over a thousand people attended the show while hundreds waited in droves at the venue's entrance in waiting. Video: Mashrou’ Leila – Lil Watan ( Official Music Video ) from Mashrou’ Leila on YouTube. [42][59][61][62] On that same day, supporters of the band rallied in downtown Beirut rejecting attempts by Christian clergymen and right-wing groups to stop the concert. [42][43], Mashrou' Leila's satirical lyrics and themes regarding politics, religion, sexuality and homosexuality have led to an unofficial ban on performing in Jordan on April 26, 2016. Translation of 'معاليك (Cavalry)' by Mashrou’ Leila (مشروع ليلى) from Arabic to English With a lead singer who is openly gay and lyrics sung in Arabic that satirise Lebanese society and politics, the band are overturning the status quo in Arab pop. During the event, Mashrou' Leila proved to be the only band that composed and performed their original compositions. On June 13, 2016, the band again posted a message on their official Facebook page that claimed their upcoming concert in Amman had been cancelled by the Jordanian Ministry of the Interior: "The inconsistency of the Jordanian authorities in this respect (inviting us, then banning, then cancelling the ban, then inviting us again, then banning us again - all within the course of 14 months - has culminated in a clear message, that the Jordanian authorities do not intend to separate Jordan from the fanatical conservatism that has contributed in making the region increasingly toxic over the last decade. It’s about a flower salesman called Abdo. They formed in 2008, and their name means "the overnight project" – a reference to the night-time jam sessions out of which the band was born. It’s a big stand up for who Mashrou3 Leila is and promises to remain the free spirits, the last men standing. [52] Right wing social media activists circulated an image shared by the band's lead singer on his personal Facebook account in 2015 depicting a byzantine icon of the Virgin Mary with the singer Madonna's head in place of Mary's;[53][54] they accused the band of devil worship, rallied priests and politicians in their bid to stop the concert. "Latlit" one of the Mashrou' Leila album tra… [2][3] Band members were encouraged by friends to perform in front of a live crowd; they put on a show as the opening act for a concert on the AUB campus. "In the seven years since Mashrou’ Leila formed at the American University of Beirut, the quintet – whose name, in fact, means 'overnight project' – have won comparisons to everyone from Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead to Roxy Music and Wild Beasts." When Mashrou' Leila conceived "Roman" some five years ago, the band thought of it as a song about betrayal. [2] Shortly after the release of their first album, the band burst into the spotlight of the Lebanese music mainstream when they were announced to be headlining the Byblos International Festival on July 9, 2010. The band's third and newest album release, Raasuk ("made you dance"), was recorded in Montreal at a studio where Arcade Fire have previously worked. The band deals with different aspects of society that are normally unaddressed in traditional Arabic songs such as … But what really matters is what they are singing. [35] وفجأة الدنيا بتردلي. During that same festival appearance, the band performed songs denouncing police brutality and corrupt politicians while then prime minister Saad el-Din Hariri was in attendance. Lebanese singer Marcel Khalife who was himself the target of a libel campaign earlier voiced his support and called his followers to rally behind the band. [65], In the aftermath of the concert cancellation, a number of human rights organizations voiced concern. Mashrou' Leila Lyrics Lyrics, transliterations and Italian translations. The band was formed in February 2008 at the American University of Beirut, when violinist Haig Papazian, guitarist Andre Chedid, and pianist Omaya Malaeb posted an open invitation to musicians looking to jam to vent the stress caused by college and the unstable political situation. [30], Mashrou’ Leila's themes and satirical Lebanese lyrics reflect the many faces and flaws of Lebanese society which are not addressed by mainstream Arabic music. Mashrou’ Leila (meaning ‘Night Project,’ or ‘Leila’s Project’) was born from a passion for music and a desire to articulate the issues plaguing a generation – and from the late-night music-making sessions of a group of university students. [66], On August 4, 2019, Dutch metal band Within Temptation who was set to perform at Byblos on August 7 pulled out of the festival in solidarity with Mashrou Leila and "in support of tolerance, freedom of speech and expression". This is a departure from the logic of the state, one that strikes at the core of our sense of our safety and ability to be artistic and creative. How to say Mashrou' Leila in English? Mashrou' Leila are one of the most notable indie pop bands in the Middle East – and one of the most controversial. The controversy largely comes down to a dispute about the meaning … [2][3][4] Out of the dozen of people who answered the call, seven would remain to form Mashrou' Leila. [26] The single was included on the deluxe version of Ibn El Leil released July 21, 2017. The meaning of the band’s lyrics, which often feature a play on words and are open to interpretation, is at the centre of the row. I woke up, like the majority of the Lebanese, with my Facebook and Twitter feeds full of posts regarding Mashrou’ Leila, a band I like and have been listening to for the past few years. It's a cry for self-realization, as Mashrou' Leila explains: a way of "treating oppression not as a source of victimhood, but as the fertile ground from which resistance can be weaponized." The band are part of a rebellious surge of new bands in the Middle East, such as El Morabba3 in Jordan and Lebanon's Zeid and the Wings. It's an arresting, heady mixture of retro-Beirut music – the signature sound being Haig Papazian's razor-sharp violin. Mashrou Leila has released three albums: “Mashrou Leila” (2008), “El … [41] Carl Gerges landed his first solo cover on the November issue of L'Officiel Hommes-Levant, 2013. "Maghawir" narrates a possible version of a club shooting in Beirut, drawing on references to real Lebanese case histories from two different shootings that took place within the same week, both of which resulted in the deaths of extremely young victims, each of who was out celebrating their birthday. "[57] On July 22 the Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Byblos issued its first call to cancel the concert. Dec 30, 2013 - Mashrou’ Leila (Arabic: مشروع ليلى sometimes transliterated as "Mashrou3 Leila", meaning "Leila's project") is a Lebanese seven-member alternative rock band. The band has released four studio albums: Mashrou' Leila (2009), Raasük (2013), Ibn El Leil (2015) and The Beirut School (2019); and an EP, El Hal Romancy (2011), while causing many controversies due to their satirical lyrics and themes. The album is heavily loaded with allusions and references, both to contemporary figures of pop, and to mythological figures of gods and demons. Hamed Sinno got his first solo magazine theater cover in 2012[36] when he fronted the December issue of the first LGBTQI magazine in the MENA region, My.Kali. [37] Hamed was also featured on the cover of October 2013 issue of French gay magazine Têtu. Pronunciation of Mashrou' Leila with 1 audio pronunciation and more for Mashrou' Leila. They became both one of the world’s most adored and most despised bands by defying modern Middle Eastern taboos. Translation of 'ايكاروس (Icarus)' by Mashrou’ Leila (مشروع ليلى) from Arabic to English [28] The Beirut School was released on March 1, 2019. "[46], In September 2017, while the band was playing in Egypt, members of their audience were arrested for unfurling rainbow flags in support of LGBT rights. It was described as "an arresting, heady mixture of retro-Beirut music – the signature sound being Haig Papazian's razor-sharp violin". [34] The song's music video shows the band members deconstructing nuptial symbols and defying the pressure of romantic relationships. In fact, their song Wa Nueid is a plea for a neverending blossoming "spring" – a command to vote with your feet. It was formed in February 2008 in Beirut, Lebanon and consists of seven members. Their debut album's nine songs discuss subject matters such as lost love, war, politics, security and political assassination, materialism, immigration and homosexuality. Their bold decision to sing about sexuality in a region where this is not readily accepted is unprecedented. [42][48][58], In an attempt to defuse the situation, a Byblos Festival spokesperson claimed that a compromise was reached and that the concert will be held if the band members hold a press conference and apologize to all those who may have been offended" and that the two offending songs will be pulled from the festival set. "[63] Social activist Khaled Merheb filed a lawsuit against members of the right wing campaign group who threatened the band and attendees with the use of weapons, beatings and killing. [42][50] Two song in particular "Djin" and "Idols" were cited as violating Christian sensitivities. The group toured North America in 2019 in support of the album. [67][68] On August 24, 2019, Internationally renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma played Tayf at the end of his Byblos festival concert as a tribute to the band.[69]. They all emerged around the time of the Arab spring, creating a potent fusion of pop and politics. 12 dicembre 2015 13 dicembre 2015. Mashrou’ Leila, the biggest alt-rock band in the Middle East, was formed in 2008 by several students at the American University of Beirut. The beginning of the song expresses the meaning of the whole song which is the feeling of alienation and not fitting in even in your own society. All tracks are written by Mashrou' Leila. [45] Mashrou' Leila are one of the most notable indie pop bands in the Middle East – and one of the most controversial. Lead single Lel Watan ("for the nation") has hints of electronica, although its politicised lyrics couldn't be further removed from the gently prodding disco chords: "Whenever you dare to ask about the worsening situation, they silence you with their slogans about all the conspiracies being woven for us. One man was sentenced to six years in jail for 'practicing debauchery' on his way home from the concert; seven other concert attendees were arrested. Nevertheless, he dismissed the idea that the band deliberately courts controversy with their lyrics, insisting they just sing about what matters to their generation. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. [7] The first prize was a record deal. Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Mashrou' Leila scheduled in 2021. Introduction. "Latlit" one of the Mashrou' Leila album tracks is a caricature of the Lebanese society overridden by gossip. "3 Minutes" was released on March 17, 2015.[22]. Share. الي اخدتو مني. Mashrou Leila’s music is mesmerizing – speaks to me somehow, very directly, almost without translation – but the translations open it up dramatically, so a … Mashrou’ Leila … a marriage of Arab pop and politics, Commenting has been disabled at this time but you can still, sentenced to imprisonment for "insulting the police". "[25], The band released a music video for their single "Roman" on July 19, 2017. Mashrou' Leila will play their first London concert on 9 October at 229 the Venue.
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