Cameron’s Perfectly Harmonious Songs in 18 Maqamat – Two Reviews

Hi Cameron

I wanted to thank you again for the books…
it’s really mind boggling all of the knowlege you have gathered.
thanks for sharing it with us.

i am also really enjoying the short melodies, and explanations of the rhythms
etc, really helps!

its’ amazing to think that the just intonation can have an impact on the psyche!!
but it makes sense,………….in the past two years,
i have been going thru a challenging time,
and the only realy solace ive had is playing oud or saz.
perhaps it is the ancient melodies and intervals that is helping…….
really something.

thanks again for everything,
really grateful
lloyd

Thanks, man, These maqams are amazing. Played them all afternoon while I painted Haida designs on my boat cabin wall. There’s a certain quality to them that reminds me of classical Spanish guitar, and if you recall that the Moors conquered Spain, maybe they brought this quality with them. Maybe this classical Arabic music is the father of all madrigals. Very soothing to the soul. I just sat there on the port deck letting the paintbrush move back and forth with the melodies. Truly a princely gift. Buck