Introducing ourselves. - Page 8

Jamillah_Shjr · January 11th, 2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ollo-San

Welcome to our new friends !!!

wooh Jamillah you're a true citizen of the world, an ORwarriOR !!!

Hi, thanks, nice to meet you to

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Originally Posted by Postmodernist

Yep, her story sounds like Natacha Atlas's one.

Natacha is a Belgian Jew raised in Egypt, took Islam, she is singing Qu'ran and bellydancing mixing Middle Eastern music and jazz/fusion/dub for Transglobal Underground in the UK.

Really? I never heard of her, i'll google her, too
Yeah it was shocking to learn, i mean you grow up thinking of yourself as something trying to form your identity, then something like this shakes your reality

Kenneth R. · January 11th, 2010, 06:12 PM

Very cool

Postmodernist · January 11th, 2010, 07:37 PM

Natacha and other outstanding music is mentioned here, incl. samples:
Bands like Orphaned Land (oriental metal etc.)

FiveString · January 31st, 2010, 05:06 AM

Hey y'all,

Just wanted to give a royal SCREAM to let you peeps know I ain't dead quite yet. Times are bad here in the USA and that's been devouring all of my attention. Being in the US, I haven't gotten my music and swag yet. I wanted it that way, anyhow, because I'm freakin' broke. Anton knows why. Feel free to ask him. Uh...sorry, Anton.

Hugs,

Hill

Ananth · January 31st, 2010, 06:00 AM

Nice to see you around again Will, this place does feel quite empty without your posts. Hope this moment of crisis gets over fast. See you around man.

Morticia NL. · February 1st, 2010, 08:13 AM

Hey Hill, nice to see you and say hello. Just let me know if you need some cheering up

FiveString · February 1st, 2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Morticia NL.

Hey Hill, nice to see you and say hello. Just let me know if you need some cheering up

Good cheer is always welcome here. Now why am I writing in the passive?

And in rhymes?!

Must be goin' a tad mad (another rhyme, oh

).

I'll be back bothering y'all frequently, just like before, in no time. So enjoy the break, children and gentlepeople.

Rock n' Roll! Hello Cleveland! And if you don't know the source of the "Cleveland" bit, ooh boy, ya need some rock-ed pronto.

Love from Mizzou,

Hill

FiveString · February 1st, 2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ananth

Nice to see you around again Will, this place does feel quite empty without your posts. Hope this moment of crisis gets over fast. See you around man.

I appreciate your words of appreciation and thank you for your thanks. And I'm getting very repetitive, repetitive, repetitive. Yeah, "this moment of crisis" is stretching into weeks, but I'll soldier on.

We (I) Shall Overcome, My Friend/s.

Hugs and Fluffy Puppies,

Hillz

Zbigniew · February 3rd, 2010, 01:53 AM

Hi guys. I just wanted to say hello to all and greetings from Poland. I've just registered and have been OL fan since El Norra Alila. Cheers !

Morticia NL. · February 3rd, 2010, 01:39 PM

You are very welcome Zbigniew. Looking forward to your posts.

Ollo-San · February 3rd, 2010, 01:47 PM

hey hey welcome Zbigniew.

Kenneth R. · February 3rd, 2010, 02:22 PM

Welcome to our friendly community zbigniew!

paradoxile · February 3rd, 2010, 03:11 PM

How's everybody been during my little break from the world of UM?

Ollo-San · February 4th, 2010, 10:40 AM

hey Ilan , it's great to see you here. it's been a while !

FiveString · February 4th, 2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbigniew

Hi guys. I just wanted to say hello to all and greetings from Poland. I've just registered and have been OL fan since El Norra Alila. Cheers !

Awesome! You go way back with OL, then. My have they grown.

You're from Poland, so, regardless of your feelings toward Behemoth, I'm telling you, I've been a fan of those spooky dudes from Gdansk since Demigod

.

Enjoy your weekend!

paradoxile · February 5th, 2010, 11:51 AM

quite a while indeed

Ananth · February 9th, 2010, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by paradoxile

How's everybody been during my little break from the world of UM?

Greetings Ilan, I reckon seeing you post in the Dan Swano forum back in my lurking days. It's great to have someone who's musically enriched around, hope you are here for a while to stay.

paradoxile · February 9th, 2010, 09:09 AM

thanks

Postmodernist · February 10th, 2010, 05:31 AM

Oh my gods, the world is such a small and interconnected place!

I met TWO students of Avi Diamond and Social Psychology professor of Shlomit on Russian Internet o_O

Morticia NL. · February 11th, 2010, 10:46 AM

Good to have you back Ilan!
The world is small indeed, today I was wondering around Tel Aviv and went to the neve tzedek neighbourhood. I was taking pictures of people in the street when suddenly a guy comes up to me and showed me the pictures he took of my shirt while I was walking in the street. Its one of my hand,ade shirts with Or on the front and three religious symbols on the back. We started to talk and it turns out he is a friend of Kobi, a photographer. I mean- such a coincidence. Just because he saw my shirt...

HaTikva · February 27th, 2010, 02:58 PM

Well, the president of the fanclub will already know me from email traffic, but I thought it'd be quite nice to meet some other OL fans prior to the upcoming tour.

So I'm an 28 old man from Belgium, currently living in Spain. I got into oriental music (both traditional Middle Eastern music and crossovers with rock or other styles) during the time I lived in Turkey. I fell in love with the Middle Eastern culture in general, like I love visiting souks and mosques and I love the oriental architecture, and yes also the Middle Eastern music. Orphaned Land by far is the most unique one IMO because of the unique way how they mix the cultural elements of different areas of the world, and the concept and noble message of peace behind the music. Other Middle Eastern music I like includes Souad Massi, Natacha Atlas, Mezarkabul, ... My dream is to relocate to Israel or to return to Turkey in the future. Unfortunately not very easy: Turkey is suffering from the economical crisis so getting a working permit is not that easy, and in Israel a lot of employers prefer someone who can make Aliyah rather than paying the working permit for someone else with identical qualifications. I refuse to give up on the dream though, hence the HaTikvah ("Hope" is such a powerful word). I also consider the likes of Lebanon, Morocco, ... but well, working permit issues, so same problems if you want to do it the legal way

Other than Middle Eastern music my favourite bands include (but not limited to) The God Machine, Placebo, Manic Street Preachers, Echo & The Bunnymen, Bauhaus, The Smiths, A Perfect Circle, Muse, ... Other passions of mine are arts in general, sports and travel. I'm autistic and have anxiety disorders -- not that I like to label myself as such, but I also don't hide it anymore.

Ananth · February 27th, 2010, 11:24 PM

Welcome and enjoy the tour!

We have a couple of Spanish people on this forum and you might bump into them at the show.

Morticia NL. · March 1st, 2010, 03:51 AM

Welcome here as well HaTikva. Finally meeting another person-from my parts of the world- that is also into Turkey, Lebanon and Israel. I will gladly discuss Lebanese cuisine with you

HaTikva · March 1st, 2010, 07:46 AM

PS I'm the guy who you were emailing with recently

just in case that wasn't obvious already

I love Lebanese cuisine! Tabouleh, hummus, falafel, couscous platters, ... Well, I am vegan so I usually eat a lot of Asian stuff. Indian, Lebanese, Chinese, Thai, Arabic ... Most European cuisine contains animal products (if not meat or fish itself) with Italian cuisine as exception if you politely ask the pizza baker to not use any cheese on your veggie pizza

Ananth · March 1st, 2010, 08:34 AM

The Orphaned Land community is incredibly vegan/vegetarian

And you are no exception. The % of veggies here is startling, way above any average.

@HaTikva
I didn't get your name, but with regards to Lebanese cuisine I'm insanely jealous! I've only heard about all this or seen it in popular culture or Morticia's descriptions. Being a vegan, you can really feast on Indian food, there are innumerable varities

January 11th, 2010, 06:12 PM	#177 (permalink)
Kenneth R. Autumnstone Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hallways of Always Posts: 16,336	Very cool __________________ The greatest story leaves you before a door to the dark. felix, qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas.

January 11th, 2010, 07:37 PM	#178 (permalink)
Postmodernist Yachad el ha'or Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 495	Natacha and other outstanding music is mentioned here, incl. samples: Bands like Orphaned Land (oriental metal etc.) __________________ USA army in Viet Nam: WORSE THAN NAZI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seNi-6_d36M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0KAAbs2QpQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25hYZaisQT0 This is what I call non-conventional music: http://www.oddmusic.com/gallery/index.html http://liberalislam.net

January 31st, 2010, 05:06 AM	#179 (permalink)
FiveString Fly on Little Wing Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 139	Hey y'all, Just wanted to give a royal SCREAM to let you peeps know I ain't dead quite yet. Times are bad here in the USA and that's been devouring all of my attention. Being in the US, I haven't gotten my music and swag yet. I wanted it that way, anyhow, because I'm freakin' broke. Anton knows why. Feel free to ask him. Uh...sorry, Anton. Hugs, Hill __________________ That's what throws a man off--that extra alternative. Just when he has come to realize that living consists in choosing wrongly between two alternatives, to have to choose among three. / William Faulkner: Mountain Victory.

February 1st, 2010, 08:13 AM	#181 (permalink)
Morticia NL. Orphaned sister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland/France/Israel Posts: 1,720	Hey Hill, nice to see you and say hello. Just let me know if you need some cheering up __________________ Visit the official Orphaned Land fansite- in 6 languages! And I, I took the path less traveled by. And that has made all the difference / R.Frost

February 3rd, 2010, 01:53 AM	#184 (permalink)
Zbigniew Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1	Hi guys. I just wanted to say hello to all and greetings from Poland. I've just registered and have been OL fan since El Norra Alila. Cheers ! __________________ It must be a sign. A message from God's hand.

January 31st, 2010, 06:00 AM	#180 (permalink)
Ananth Orphaned Brother Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: India Posts: 531	Nice to see you around again Will, this place does feel quite empty without your posts. Hope this moment of crisis gets over fast. See you around man.

February 3rd, 2010, 01:39 PM	#185 (permalink)
Morticia NL. Orphaned sister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland/France/Israel Posts: 1,720	You are very welcome Zbigniew. Looking forward to your posts. __________________ Visit the official Orphaned Land fansite- in 6 languages! And I, I took the path less traveled by. And that has made all the difference / R.Frost

February 3rd, 2010, 01:47 PM	#186 (permalink)
Ollo-San Ollo-San Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fougères France Posts: 723	hey hey welcome Zbigniew. __________________ Olivier/ Ollo-San Peace Nature and Respect http://www.myspace.com/urigreen http://orphaned-land35.forumactif.com/

February 3rd, 2010, 02:22 PM	#187 (permalink)
Kenneth R. Autumnstone Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hallways of Always Posts: 16,336	Welcome to our friendly community zbigniew! __________________ The greatest story leaves you before a door to the dark. felix, qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas.

February 3rd, 2010, 03:11 PM	#188 (permalink)
paradoxile Den Sista Ljusbäraren Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Israel Posts: 5,916	How's everybody been during my little break from the world of UM? __________________ Swanö 3:16 hellre en rövare i poolen än en polare i röven

February 4th, 2010, 10:40 AM	#189 (permalink)
Ollo-San Ollo-San Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fougères France Posts: 723	hey Ilan , it's great to see you here. it's been a while ! __________________ Olivier/ Ollo-San Peace Nature and Respect http://www.myspace.com/urigreen http://orphaned-land35.forumactif.com/

February 5th, 2010, 11:51 AM	#191 (permalink)
paradoxile Den Sista Ljusbäraren Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Israel Posts: 5,916	quite a while indeed __________________ Swanö 3:16 hellre en rövare i poolen än en polare i röven

February 9th, 2010, 09:09 AM	#193 (permalink)
paradoxile Den Sista Ljusbäraren Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Israel Posts: 5,916	thanks __________________ Swanö 3:16 hellre en rövare i poolen än en polare i röven

February 10th, 2010, 05:31 AM	#194 (permalink)
Postmodernist Yachad el ha'or Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 495	Oh my gods, the world is such a small and interconnected place! I met TWO students of Avi Diamond and Social Psychology professor of Shlomit on Russian Internet o_O __________________ USA army in Viet Nam: WORSE THAN NAZI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seNi-6_d36M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0KAAbs2QpQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25hYZaisQT0 This is what I call non-conventional music: http://www.oddmusic.com/gallery/index.html http://liberalislam.net

February 11th, 2010, 10:46 AM	#195 (permalink)
Morticia NL. Orphaned sister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland/France/Israel Posts: 1,720	Good to have you back Ilan! The world is small indeed, today I was wondering around Tel Aviv and went to the neve tzedek neighbourhood. I was taking pictures of people in the street when suddenly a guy comes up to me and showed me the pictures he took of my shirt while I was walking in the street. Its one of my hand,ade shirts with Or on the front and three religious symbols on the back. We started to talk and it turns out he is a friend of Kobi, a photographer. I mean- such a coincidence. Just because he saw my shirt... __________________ Visit the official Orphaned Land fansite- in 6 languages! And I, I took the path less traveled by. And that has made all the difference / R.Frost

February 27th, 2010, 02:58 PM	#196 (permalink)
HaTikva Dreams of the Middle East Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sunswamped Spain Posts: 36	Well, the president of the fanclub will already know me from email traffic, but I thought it'd be quite nice to meet some other OL fans prior to the upcoming tour. So I'm an 28 old man from Belgium, currently living in Spain. I got into oriental music (both traditional Middle Eastern music and crossovers with rock or other styles) during the time I lived in Turkey. I fell in love with the Middle Eastern culture in general, like I love visiting souks and mosques and I love the oriental architecture, and yes also the Middle Eastern music. Orphaned Land by far is the most unique one IMO because of the unique way how they mix the cultural elements of different areas of the world, and the concept and noble message of peace behind the music. Other Middle Eastern music I like includes Souad Massi, Natacha Atlas, Mezarkabul, ... My dream is to relocate to Israel or to return to Turkey in the future. Unfortunately not very easy: Turkey is suffering from the economical crisis so getting a working permit is not that easy, and in Israel a lot of employers prefer someone who can make Aliyah rather than paying the working permit for someone else with identical qualifications. I refuse to give up on the dream though, hence the HaTikvah ("Hope" is such a powerful word). I also consider the likes of Lebanon, Morocco, ... but well, working permit issues, so same problems if you want to do it the legal way Other than Middle Eastern music my favourite bands include (but not limited to) The God Machine, Placebo, Manic Street Preachers, Echo & The Bunnymen, Bauhaus, The Smiths, A Perfect Circle, Muse, ... Other passions of mine are arts in general, sports and travel. I'm autistic and have anxiety disorders -- not that I like to label myself as such, but I also don't hide it anymore.

February 27th, 2010, 11:24 PM	#197 (permalink)
Ananth Orphaned Brother Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: India Posts: 531	Welcome and enjoy the tour! We have a couple of Spanish people on this forum and you might bump into them at the show.

March 1st, 2010, 03:51 AM	#198 (permalink)
Morticia NL. Orphaned sister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland/France/Israel Posts: 1,720	Welcome here as well HaTikva. Finally meeting another person-from my parts of the world- that is also into Turkey, Lebanon and Israel. I will gladly discuss Lebanese cuisine with you __________________ Visit the official Orphaned Land fansite- in 6 languages! And I, I took the path less traveled by. And that has made all the difference / R.Frost

March 1st, 2010, 07:46 AM	#199 (permalink)
HaTikva Dreams of the Middle East Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sunswamped Spain Posts: 36	PS I'm the guy who you were emailing with recently just in case that wasn't obvious already I love Lebanese cuisine! Tabouleh, hummus, falafel, couscous platters, ... Well, I am vegan so I usually eat a lot of Asian stuff. Indian, Lebanese, Chinese, Thai, Arabic ... Most European cuisine contains animal products (if not meat or fish itself) with Italian cuisine as exception if you politely ask the pizza baker to not use any cheese on your veggie pizza

March 1st, 2010, 08:34 AM	#200 (permalink)
Ananth Orphaned Brother Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: India Posts: 531	The Orphaned Land community is incredibly vegan/vegetarian And you are no exception. The % of veggies here is startling, way above any average. @HaTikva I didn't get your name, but with regards to Lebanese cuisine I'm insanely jealous! I've only heard about all this or seen it in popular culture or Morticia's descriptions. Being a vegan, you can really feast on Indian food, there are innumerable varities