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Claude Chalhoub — Don't Wake Me Up
Album: Meloncholia
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6.3

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Released: 2001
Length: 3:56
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Where else in the world (universe, even) might one hear this extraordinary confection immediately after alt-J's "Breezeblocks"?
Posted 1 month ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
There is only ONE TUNE by him on the RP Playlist.  PLEASE ADD MORE!  Thank You.
Posted 9 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 JayHavvic wrote:

I can see this in a Federico Fellini movie 🎥


Me too, works for me!  
Posted 9 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I can see this in a Federico Fellini movie 🎥
Posted 1 year ago by JayHavvic    [ Reply ]
Izzata wango ur a taltz?
Posted 1 year ago by dziebell    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this, the more I like it!!  Thanx RP!  
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
SUPERB!! I never heard of him before. That is why we come here.  Thanx RP!   
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 shayc4 wrote:
ok, lets mix 7 different styles in to one song and see what happens...

{#Frustrated} 



Sounds great!! Works for me!!   
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 shayc4 wrote:
ok, lets mix 7 different styles in to one song and see what happens...

{#Frustrated} 
 

Welcome to Lebanon.
Posted 4 years ago by iMario    [ Reply ]
Oh, its like driving thought Beirut !
Posted 9 years ago by Azrica    [ Reply ]
ok, lets mix 7 different styles in to one song and see what happens...

{#Frustrated} 
Posted 9 years ago by shayc4    [ Reply ]
When I listen to this I escape and imagine I am stranded in the desert for days. The sun is beating down and have a constant tune in my head but I drift off in different directions as the mirages change as I cross every dune. Then boom it ends,
Posted 9 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
 TheLoneIguana wrote:


Actually made me think of The Simpsons theme for some reason.
 
Hehe - first thing I thought too :)
Posted 11 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
Yawnsville Central. The bus station at Yawnsville. The "Take a book leave a book" book rack at Yawnsville bus station. At 2AM. On a Thursday morning. This is more interesting than that song was. But just a little bit.
Posted 11 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
 Limpopoking wrote:
Sublime
 
No..soporific
Posted 11 years ago by ask    [ Reply ]
 auburntigerrich wrote:
It's alright... it just never goes anywhere.  It's like they re-cut the entire song and spliced it together like a quilt.
 

Did anyone ever level the same complaint against Bohemian Rhapsody?
Posted 11 years ago by jt1    [ Reply ]
sugary overdose. just too sweet to enjoy, almost intolerable...
Posted 11 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
I'm beginning to think this might not be a real song
Posted 11 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
I swear I heard "Tenderly".
Posted 12 years ago by kojiroh    [ Reply ]
It does sound like a few songs melded into one, but it is done so beautifully that I enjoy the end result as much as I do each individual piece {#Good-vibes}
Posted 12 years ago by milipili    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:


Why does all music have to go somewhere?  I don't particularly feel very strongly about this song, but it doesn't sound spliced.
 
I dunno and I'm not sure about going anywhere but I think I see why they say spliced.  There is some nice music here and one particular theme I really like but it does sort of sound like several very different songs at times clumsily linked together.
Posted 12 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 auburntigerrich wrote:
It's alright... it just never goes anywhere.  It's like they re-cut the entire song and spliced it together like a quilt.
 

Why does all music have to go somewhere?  I don't particularly feel very strongly about this song, but it doesn't sound spliced to me.  We all hear different things, though.
Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
exactly where was the beautiful violin? {#Tongue}

 Tana wrote:

Exactly what part of a beautiful violin is dreadful?

 


Posted 13 years ago by suesblues    [ Reply ]
awful, sorry
Posted 13 years ago by suesblues    [ Reply ]
I like it :)

something diffrent but still sensitve to western tastes and very mellow.
Posted 13 years ago by jam5ie76    [ Reply ]
One mans fiddle is another mans violin! I happen to like both!{#Boohoo}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 cover_lover wrote:
Dreadful
 
Exactly what part of a beautiful violin is dreadful?

Posted 13 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
Dreadful
Posted 13 years ago by cover_lover    [ Reply ]
Go away Claude! Quickly!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
It's alright... it just never goes anywhere.  It's like they re-cut the entire song and spliced it together like a quilt.
Posted 14 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
inspector gadget
 

Inspector Gadget, its been too many years since I have seen him!  Yes!
Posted 14 years ago by ortallcowgirl    [ Reply ]
Although not a favorite of mine, it is a nice piece of music to listen to together with a cup of coffee in the sunset.
Posted 14 years ago by Hn    [ Reply ]
inspector gadget
Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Better wake me up ... my floor's coming right up.  *DING*
Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
 jjbix wrote:
better than hearing david byrned out droning on and on and on . . . .
 

Very true, but this is frag too edment.


Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
better than hearing david byrned out droning on and on and on . . . .
Posted 15 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Your getting sleepier, sleepier, sleepier........Good, now when you awake you will think you are a chicken..............
Posted 15 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
On any other day this may be acceptable or better but today - sigh.
Posted 15 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Sublime
Posted 15 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
It's A Beautiful Day of violins all the way to this.  {#Boohoo} 
Posted 15 years ago by PeteyGreens    [ Reply ]

I'm really enjoying the mood of this piece.  It has a story for sure.


Posted 16 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
Yeah, I dug this. Very nice sound and feeling on the violin.
Posted 16 years ago by scarletdancer    [ Reply ]
Cambot wrote:
Same here
I thought the other song was going into a Simpson's jam
Posted 16 years ago by wesrockin    [ Reply ]
I like the sound. Chalhoub is found on many "mix" CDs including "Buddha Bar".
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
TheLoneIguana wrote:
Actually made me think of The Simpsons theme for some reason.
Same here
Posted 16 years ago by Cambot    [ Reply ]
mrchristie49 wrote:
Nice song, reminds me of the theme to Inspector Gadget. I give it a strong 7 bordering on 8!
Actually made me think of The Simpsons theme for some reason.
Posted 16 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
mrchristie49 wrote:
Nice song, reminds me of the theme to Inspector Gadget. I give it a strong 7 bordering on 8!
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
This is talent. Skill combined with a craftful experimentation. Not perfect but certainly creative in producing some new sounds. Experimentation of the art is the art.
Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
Danny_G wrote:
jiml wrote:
Yeah eclectic!
Yes, the best way this is not a radio for purists
I don't know. I like purely good music, would that make me a purist? This is quite good
Posted 17 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
Nice song, reminds me of the theme to Inspector Gadget. I give it a strong 7 bordering on 8!
Posted 17 years ago by mrchristie49    [ Reply ]
Correct spelling: Melancholia. Okay, okay...I'm being a bit nerdy here...
Posted 17 years ago by lionirons    [ Reply ]
Tireux_De_Roche wrote:
Fascinating song but the guys from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy would have a heart attack over Mr. Chalhoub's monobrow.
Mmmmm, I dunno. He has dreamy eyelashes.
Posted 17 years ago by quesarah    [ Reply ]
Danny_G wrote:
Yes, the best way this is not a radio for purists
I despise purists
Posted 17 years ago by bcorcoran    [ Reply ]
don't wake me up otherwise my meloncholia might kick in no, seriously, this is wonderful, his stratawhatsit is soooo cool
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
jiml wrote:
Yeah eclectic!
Yes, the best way this is not a radio for purists
Posted 17 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
Fascinating song but the guys from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy would have a heart attack over Mr. Chalhoub's monobrow.
Posted 17 years ago by Tireux_De_Roche    [ Reply ]
Perfect chill music. I give it a nine.
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
Not particularly my style, but not bad, I give it a 4
Posted 18 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
If I wasn't at work I could really appreciate and listen to this.
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Or else play something sleepy by Loreena McKennitt.
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Play Sleeping by The Band.
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Unusual. Gets a tentative "yes."
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
Radio Paradise in one track! Love it.
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
How many transitions does this song have? Great piece of music.
Posted 19 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
A little hard to dance to.... but it's different in a good way - adds to the excellent banquet of diversity on this station.. pakoenen wrote:
one of many reasons I dig this station!
Posted 19 years ago by brewcity    [ Reply ]
Drummer4soul wrote:
This is the hottest CD. He is a very accomplished, formally trained musician. I believe he is Lebanese and not a monk. This song and entire CD is an 11 in my book. If you don't have it, get it! The first track has THE best drum start to it.
You know... Claude Chalhoub.... Tony Chalhoub... the tv show "Monk". I think he was making a (leap) funny.
Posted 19 years ago by susafina    [ Reply ]
Drummer4soul wrote:
... I believe he is Lebanese and not a monk. ...
You might want to check behind you... I think something flew over your head.
Posted 19 years ago by Yamson    [ Reply ]
Actually this guy plays a Stradivarius violin, lent to him by the stradivarius trust... that alone is a mark of his talent, as those guys don't give away their precious violins easily...!!! :-({|=
Posted 19 years ago by Yozi    [ Reply ]
Don't wake me up?? Wake me when it's over is a better name.
Posted 19 years ago by majortom505    [ Reply ]
OoooOO VIOLIN!!! i wanna go ride a camel in the desert now. :crown.gif: oooo very nice transitions.
Posted 19 years ago by bebe    [ Reply ]
I am in love!
Posted 19 years ago by susafina    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
Strings remind of Yoyo Ma on 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.' Love it!
That would be the cello 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon' soundtrack. This is so cross-genre. Latin, African, Italian, Classical, East Indian, the list goes on. Amazing.
Posted 19 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
This is the hottest CD. He is a very accomplished, formally trained musician. I believe he is Lebanese and not a monk. This song and entire CD is an 11 in my book. If you don't have it, get it! The first track has THE best drum start to it.
Posted 19 years ago by Drummer4soul    [ Reply ]
...Hey, dat MONK guy can really lay down a tune!
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Yeah eclectic! :sunny.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by jiml    [ Reply ]
Xeric wrote:
Eclectic ROCK??
Good point.
Posted 20 years ago by reedifus    [ Reply ]
Xeric wrote:
Eclectic ROCK??
Yeah... if you enough
Posted 20 years ago by rpm    [ Reply ]
Nice violin work.
Posted 20 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
PLease..Wake me up!!!
Posted 20 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
Eclectic ROCK??
Posted 20 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
It's almost like a (tame) John Zorn in how it jumps between styles.
Posted 20 years ago by MaxEmerika    [ Reply ]
Don't wake me up lest I have to hear this song....
Posted 20 years ago by mig7    [ Reply ]
Me likey. :nodhead:
Posted 20 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
This one defenitely works! :-({|=
Posted 20 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
I really like this one....it's beats....it's movements......!!
Posted 20 years ago by ladyj    [ Reply ]
Very cool...!
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Really like this song...can\'t tell you why (then I\'d have to kill you).
Posted 21 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
For some reason this song just annoys me this morning. Maybe it will become clearer after I hear it some more.
Posted 21 years ago by harlock52    [ Reply ]
Whoah. I was browsing around in Barnes & Noble one day and they were playing this over in the music section. I asked the lady what was playing, I liked it so much, so she wrote his name down for me and I lost it. Strings remind of Yoyo Ma on \'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.\' Love it!
Posted 21 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by pakoenen: one of many reasons I dig this station!
yep.
Posted 21 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]
Arabic Mozart, Strauss, Lebanese classical BS.
Posted 21 years ago by CompuTech    [ Reply ]
This song is all over the place. Not too shabby! :D
Posted 21 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
one of many reasons I dig this station!
Posted 21 years ago by pakoenen    [ Reply ]