In Petra is a masterful album by the legendary Lebanese singer, Fairuz. Released in 1986, the album features a collection of hauntingly beautiful songs that transport listeners to the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. Fairuz's voice is as emotive and powerful as ever, and she brings a sense of depth and authenticity to each track.
The album opens with the title track, "In Petra," which sets the tone for the rest of the record. The song is a testament to the beauty and majesty of the ancient city, and Fairuz's vocals are both ethereal and grounded. The instrumentation is sparse but effective, with haunting strings and subtle percussion creating a sense of mystery and wonder.
Other standout tracks on the album include "Al-Quds Al-Atiqah" (The Ancient City of Jerusalem), which is a poignant tribute to the holy city, and "Ya Ana Ya Ana" (Oh Me, Oh My), a playful and upbeat song that showcases Fairuz's range as a performer. The album also features several instrumental pieces, including "The Jordan River," which is a stunning showcase of the talents of Fairuz's backing band.
بكرا لما بيرجعو الخياله = Boukra Lama Byerjaou El Khayale
3:08
Ribal Chou El Akhbar (Musical Dialogue)
1:27
شو عندك معلومات غابت = Patricius & Leo (Dialogue)
1:15
Boukra Lama Byerjaou El Khayale
3:08
الملكة و عياش = Queen & Ayach (Dialogue)
0:30
Ala El Dar
1:15
Ya Zahrat El Jounoub (Song)
1:23
الملكة, الوزير و بابيروس = The Queen, The Minister & Papyrus (Dialogue)
2:43
نشيد بترا و مشهد ذهاب الملك للحرب = Anthem Of Petra & Scene Of King's Departure To The War
6:32
The Minister & Hala (Dialogue)
0:37
خدني يا حبيبي
هلا , عياش و صالح = Hala, Ayach & Saleh (Dialogue)
2:40
قلتلك خود الاميره = Patricius & Leo (Dialogue)
2:13
منفتش منفتش = The Minister & Hala (Dialogue)
0:37
Patricius & Leo (Dialogue)
1:15
Saghira Ou Ma Bta'aref
2:29
ريبال شو الأخار
يا زهرة الجنوب
بدي قابل ملكة بترا = The Queen & Patricius (Dialogue)
5:13
Dialogue Leo, Patricius & Ayach
2:22
The Minister & The Officer (Dialogue)
1:45
خذني يا حبيبي = Khodni Ya Habibi (Song)
3:23
غطت اليمامة = Ghatat Al Yamame
0:59
Hala, Ayach & Saleh
0:54
نشيد بترد
مملكتي أنا
The Minister & Papyrus
1:10
The Queen & Papyrus
1:10
رحيل القوافل و يا نجمة ليليه = Departure Of The Caravans & The Night Star (Musical Dialogue)
5:45
La Yisma'na Hada (Musical Dialogue)
2:13
لا يسمعنا حدا = La Yisma'na Hada (Musical Dialogue)
2:13
Ba'ada El Kanadil (Musical Dialogue)
3:17
The Queen & Patricius (Dialogue)
5:13
يا زهرة الجنوب = Ya Zahrat El Jounoub (Song)
1:23
Ayach & Papyrus (Dialogue)
1:10
هلا و عياش = Hala & Ayach (Dialogue)
0:45
Malou Min Al Biy Ara May (Musical Dialogue)
2:08
منين . جايي = The Minister & The Officer (Dialogue)
1:45
بترد بالغار
ما هذا الضجيج = Patricius, Leo & Ayach (Dialogue)
1:36
زغيرة وما بتعرف
Khodni Ya Habibi (Song)
3:23
Patricius, Leo & The Prophet (Dialogue)
1:15
شو هالصريخ = The Minister & Papyrus
1:10
Our King Has Come - End
5:59
ملكنا وصل = Our King Has Come - End
5:59
بابيروس = The Queen & Papyrus
1:10
ملو من البيارة ميه Malou Min Al Biy Ara May (Musical Dialogue)
2:08
يا بنيه زغيره = Ya Bnaye Saghire (Song)
2:54
Ghatat Al Yamame
0:59
Departure Of The Caravans & The Night Star (Musical Dialogue)
5:45
ما نام اليل = Ma Nam El Leil
2:55
Queen & Ayach (Dialogue)
0:30
الملكة و هلا = Queen & Hala (Dialogue)
1:05
Musical Introduction
2:50
Ala Ain El May Ya Samra
3:10
Hala, Ayach & Saleh (Dialogue)
2:40
كيف الزغيره = Hala, Ayach & Saleh
0:54
غطت اليمامة = Patricius, Leo & The Prophet (Dialogue)
1:15
على عين الميه يا سمرا = Ala Ain El May Ya Samra
3:10
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Catalog Numbers
VDL CD 561, VDL CD 562, VDL CD 561/562
TC-GVDL 521
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Formats
2 × CD
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Produced For
A. Chahine & Fils
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الدار المصرية للصناعة والهندسة الصوتية
Credits
Role
Credit
Vocals
Fairuz
Performer
Andre Gedeon, Lebanese Polular Group, Antoine Kerbage, Nasri Shamsedine, Hoda
Remastered By
Farid Abulkheir
Written-By
Rahbani Brothers
Music By
Rahbani Brothers
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(P) Produced by A. Chahine & Fils - Beirut Lebanon (C) Music Box International & Technical Trading Copyrights is Owned by A. Chahine and Fils Under exclusice Licence To Music Box International
Manufacture and Distribution by Music Box International
(P) 1993 Chahine & Fils, Beirut
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Barcode: 8352312091132
Matrix / Runout (CD1): DPH VDL CD 561 CD1
Matrix / Runout (CD2): DPH VDL CD 562 CD2
Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI5901
Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI5901
Other: ت. ر ٩٤/١٦٥
About فيروز Fairuz
Born and educated in Beirut, she began her musical career as a chorus member at the Lebanese Radio Station. In the late 1950s her talent as a singer became fully acknowledged.
Fayrouz's early songs featured the singer's distinct vocal timbre and lyrics expressing romantic love and nostalgia for village life. They meshed with a delicate orchestral blend in which certain Arab instruments figured prominently but which also subtly incorporated European instruments and European popular dance rythms. She also sometimes sang adaptations of Arab folk tunes.
By the early 1960s Fayrouz was already one of the main attractions of the annual Baalbeck Festivals and a celebrity not only in Lebanon but throughout the Arab world. The dissemination of hundreds of songs, many musical plays and several films had widened her audience to include Arabs living in Europe and the Americas.
During most of her singing career, Fayrouz was part of a three-member team which included the two Rahbani brothers.
was married to . They had four children: , (Layal Rahbani), Hali Rahbani and (Rima Rahbani).
In Petra is a must-listen for fans of Fairuz and Arabic music in general. The album is a testament to the enduring power of traditional music, and Fairuz's voice is as captivating as ever. Whether you're familiar with Petra or not, this album is sure to transport you to a different time and place.