Track Listing

1. Marifnaash
2. Moustahil
3. Amulet
4. Leyli
5. Kidda
6. Sweeter Than Any Sweets
7. Ya Weledi
8. Enogoom Wil Amar
9. Andeel
10. Gafsa
11. Ya Albi Ehda
12. Agib

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #123300 in Music
• Released on: 2000-07-18
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued

Customer Reviews

Exotic
Simply, I would recommend everyone to buy this album. Of course I know that my musical taste isn't identical to everyone else's, but since Natacha Atlas probably is the most addictive music I've ever come across, it is saying a lot as there actually is lots of music out there.

OK, this music sounds quite different at first listen unless you're not already into ethnic music, but don't worry; it is accessible. 'Halim' is a most rare musical masterpiece. The blend is too perfect: Natacha Atlas' voice, so delightful and sexy, and the beautiful Arabic language(yes, it is very beautiful when sung by Natacha Atlas). The exotic rhythms, and sometimes the good techno feel (however this album isn't very technoish). High-class arrangements, without any flaws as far as I can hear.

After having bought `Diaspora' and `Gedida' I didn't expect `Halim' to be as good as my first two superb Atlas purchases, but I was very impressed by how strong and mature the songs on this album are. The opening tune `Marifnaash' is really full of go and always takes me into ecstasy (like all of the tunes), `Ya Weledi' and `Andeel' are other stand-outs. Also, I appreciate very much the tracks on which the melodies get cheesy (for example 'Amulet', 'Moustahil'), because the `cheese' works excellent with Natachas voice. Each one of the tunes here has its own charm.

`Gedida' is my favourite Natacha Atlas album, but `Halim' comes very close and belongs to the essential cds of my record collection that I have to listen to once (at least) a day. Buy it.

A Sensual Voice
While not quite on par with "Gedida", this is still a definate crowd pleaser. Theres a lot more of a western influence on this CD, in my opinion anyway. Natacha's style is still a definite mix though, combining both the sensabilities of western music and the stylistic elements of Egyptian/Arabic pop music. The result is uniquely Natacha Atlas, but appeals to both fans of western music and Arabic pop. If you listen to her, your hooked. Her beautiful, seductive voice just sort of drags you in. She is definately one of the most wonderful singers out there. Her songs "Amulet" and "Layli" are just so atmospheric and beautiful (check them out; you can listen to them here). She goes on to do mind-blowing songs lie "Sweeter Than Any Sweets", "Andeel" and "Y Albi Ehda". I cannot put into mere words the splendor which is her voice. Just give this CD a shot. Even if you have never heard Arabic pop music in the past, you might find yourself dancing along to her voice.

Genius
The talent of this woman is undescribable. In some of her songs the music seems almost touchable. Its as if she took the whole universe and weaved it into a song. When I listen to her melodies I can see the stars, the galaxies, I can see love. This is the kind of art that used to be in the world, beautiful, powerful, honest, not on a quest for money but on a journey through creativity. This music is totally alive and I think it gives and changes the world more than any amount of money ever could.