Fairuz - Legendary Fairuz

Her legend continues to dwell in the shadow of the great Um Kalthoum, but the voice and fame of this Lebanese legend are really just as potent, and after decades of immeasurable fame in the Arab world, her incredible body of work is beginning to get recognition everywhere else. This collection of her music is one of the best introductions you could ask for, given that it not only presents some of her most brilliant work, but it does so via live recordings before her adoring audiences. The works presented here are all major orchestral accompaniments written and directed by her long-lived partners, the Rahbani brothers. Lebanese and pan-Arabic folk instruments are mixed with a western orchestral arsenal of excessive strings and woodwinds. The sound is huge, but to contain a voice like this, maybe huge is what they needed. The voice of Fairuz is undeniable--rich, complex and soulful. --Louis Gibson Amazon.com

Legendary is the word

There have been many reviews of this album posted here on amazon by customers. Some do this album some justice, others don't. In my modest opinion, this album's content is nothing short of legendary for one reason only: it is Fairuz who is singing. This reason, in my opinion, should be more than enough to buy this CD asap. It may be true that the album's musical arrangements are not so great or the sound quality is less than optimal, but one fact is undeniable: Fairuz rocks! She makes you overlook all these minor details with that surreal voice of hers. It is a pity that a listener gets hung up on such details when all the beauty in the world of music is summed up by her voice in this album's performances. For the price of this album, you are being accorded the privilege to listen to arguably the most beautiful female voice in the history of mankind!! September 19, 2008

Moka voice

Mmmm.. Fairuz' moka voice woven around a butterfinger orchestra. The recording is a comfortable presence, your room becomes the music. If you fancy Persian delights: this cd is for you. January 7, 2007

Not the best recording

This album was compiled from previous live performances in the 60's and 70's. The recording is too noisy, and it's only worthwile for people who want to enjoy Fairuz's voice.

Personally, I only got that album because of the first song "ya mina el 7abayeb". I didn't find the rest much interesting.

January 12, 2006

The Lady Can Sing...

Fairuz just has the most absolutely beautiful voice I have ever heard on a human being. I don't listen to a lot of Arabic music but I love Fairuz. As you might have guessed, all these songs are tributes to a particular Arab city, whether it's Beirut, Mina (in Egypt, Kuwait City, Amman or Baghdad. March 14, 2003

The Legendary Fairuz

A vocalist of the caliber of Fairuz deserves far more sensitive accompaniment than that provided on "The Legendary Fairuz" CD. Also the applause should have been suppressed. A traditional backup consisting of oud, doumbek, perhaps clarinet, guitar, accordian of high quality and respectful of the soloist would have been immeasurably more satisfying. I have just "discovered" Fairuz and would like to acquire other CDs by this artist but the accompaniment must be much more respectful of the artist who is apparently a legend in the world of Arabic music. February 11, 2003

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