{"title":"Omar Khorshid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOmar Khorshid was a talented guitar player from Egypt. Born in 1945, he tragically lost his life in a car accident in 1981. He started his career playing at parties and small clubs before being invited by Abdel Halim Hafez to join his Oriental Orchestra. Omar then collaborated with Oum Kalsoum and her orchestra. In 1973, he moved to Lebanon where he began producing his own records until his untimely death. Additionally, Omar showcased his acting skills in various Egyptian, Lebanese, and Syrian films during the 1970s and early 1980s. It is estimated that he composed music for over 40 films.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"giant-and-guitar","title":"Giant and Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiant + Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e was released in 1974 on key Lebanese label of the times, Voice of Lebanon and was instantly popular in the Arab world. The album was recorded at the Polysound studios in Beruit and overseen by engineer Nabil Moumtaz. The sound of the album is both bold and accessible displaying Khorshid's unique guitar sound, accompanied by a small band mixing traditional and modern fuzzed up arrangements. The mesmerizing opening track, 'Rakset El Fadaa', composed by Lebanese musician Nour Al Mallah, is a perfect example of Khorshid's artistry. Starting with a long, hypnotic guitar intro, it then speeds up with the backing of a groovy organ, Oriental percussion and the psych sound of an early synthesizer to great effect. The album continues on the same mode blending traditional Oriental music with inventive arrangements as showcased by the Mohamed Abdel Wahab standard 'Leilet Hob' popularised by Oum Kalthoum, which sees Khorshid and his musicians shifting pace several times over eight minutes. One of the peaks of the album in terms of sonic experiments is undoubtedly Korshid's own composition, 'Taqassim Sanat Alfein', with Khorshid's superb guitar in full bloom accompanied by a few touches of synth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wewantsounds","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50417730126155,"sku":"1135549","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a6bfcdf7-4fe5-46d3-bd98-ca4ba453822a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726735875"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_c9405767_thumbnail_4096_786ec63d-97bd-43b1-85ce-67009824aac2.jpg?v=1726735854","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/omar-khorshid.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}