Green Town (Closed Eyes Whirling Mix)

by Sufi Swing

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about

This tune started out with the heart wrenching string section and the basic beat. In subsequent months, more instruments were added.

The recordings feature soaring Indian vocals & tabla by my teachers in Pushkar and Varanasi (Birju, Kailash & Tanuja) as well as an epic Portuguese Tanbur (Middle Eastern ‘Banjo’) player (Ricardo) whom I was looking forward to working with for several years.

The soulful vocal and lyrics are from a sweet lad from London (Jamie) whom I met at Zorba festival in the desert of Israel. Last recorded was my friend El-Ad playing the Ney (Middle-Eastern Flute).

Putting it all together was the real challenge as talented musicians were obviously not shortcoming. But after endless edits on a laptop in airports, train stations and various living rooms and cafes, and hilarious recording sessions in a kitchen in Pushkar, a guesthouse in Varanasi, my brother's bedroom in Tel-Aviv, I'm glad to have been able to show a glimpse of everyone's deep connection to Music of the Heart.

lyrics

Lyrics:

"Its hard to make decisions when each path is bright
Look around for guidance and people to advise
Those who listen will become wise
Go with your instincts and you will survive
You will survive
Give us something to live for

Let your soul create and your mind run free
Learn from everyone that you meet
Be the rhythm night and day
Good souls must lead the way

Spread the love you have to give is the key in this society
Takers take but you must be a giver, the universe will then deliver

Give us something to live for"