This song by Mohammed Assad translates to Swords of Glory. This upbeat piece is a love song of sorts to the Palestinian people. Through translation, we hear verses such as “O Lord, it is written about us that we now protect our homeland with stones and with stones we build them,” which provides us as listeners with an understanding of the songs function. This piece is meant to serve as a battle cry for the Palestinian people. We hear many of the common sounds associated with Middle Eastern music including the use of melismas, which provides an ornamented sound that is common in Middle Eastern music. The combination of heavy ornamentation and the use of multiple voices contributes to the powerful message this song carries.
سيوف العز – Swords of Glory
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