Tayar, Tamada revive live performances in Amman
By Majo Tielve, Jordan News
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AMMAN — In Amman, several venues have given people a first-hand insight into the Jordanian music scene, both emerging and established. This is the case of “The Corner’s Pub”, in Jabal Amman, which has grown with the Jordanian music scene over the last nine years. On November 10, Jordan News went to experience the music of the Jordanian band “Tayar” and the Georgian singer “Tamada.” اضافة اعلان
The walls of Corner’s narrated countless stories of memorable moments in Amman’s music scene. As people arrived at the venue, and amidst hugs and smiles, the tables filled up.
“Music is part of Jordan’s cultural identity,” said Mais Sahli, the owner of Corners, adding: “I try to bring a curation of music to give exposure to the big names in the scene and also bring sounds that don’t come to our country so easily.”
Throughout the evening, Jordan News spoke to people from the audience, who expressed their opinion on the importance of having places like this: “Corner’s is a place for music. Every week there is something here, it’s an opportunity for musicians to showcase their talent,” said Ibrahim Najada.
As restrictions eased since the start of the pandemic, live performances have been happening again: “It feels great to be able to see live music,” said Ibrahim Darwish.
Tayar is an indie-folk band that Ahmad Farah and Bader Helalat started. They returned to the stage a couple of weeks ago, adding Nairuz to their live acts, creating a perfect atmosphere of synthesizers and guitar accompaniment.
As the lights went out, Tayar took the stage, and the first chords of the night began.
The way their music sounds on streaming platforms does not compare with the sound they delivered on stage. Seeing the three of them live and in such an intimate format felt like a one-on-one conversation. It is impressive how Tayar’s music makes you part of a feeling, one that turns from collective to personal.
The night included great pieces like “Soot El Reeh” and “El Ghareeb,” which made the people dance and sing along with the lyrics that resembled poetry.
Farah is a musician who has built an established career in the industry. However, it wasn’t until the arrival of Helalat that the seed grew, leading them to the musical exploration of what they are today.
Jordan News spoke to the duo, Tayar, about their evolution; Helalat said: “It was over 10 years ago when I saw Ahmad performing, and I wanted us to do something, and it wasn’t until four years ago that I started arranging his music.”
The band believed they had something special back in 2019 after Helalat produced some of Farah’s pieces; Helalat managed to keep the folk essence already established in Farah’s pieces and added more indie-pop elements.
Art is personal, and in the case of Farah, he uses music to expose social issues and stories he sees in the people around him.
Currently, the band is developing new music: “The most personal thing I have written is the song, “La Taruhi,” which means Don’t Go,” expressed Farah. They performed this new piece as part of their repertoire. In addition, the duo announced that they are preparing to release an EP that will contain four songs.
Tamada, a Georgian singer. (Photo: Majo Tielve/Jordan News)
After Tayar said goodbye and left the audience with a sea of emotions, it was time to receive Tamada, who performed in solo format and delighted the public with rhythms new to Jordan.
The second act was marked by Lasha Chapel, who came from Georgia to Amman and invited the local community to be part of his performance as Tamada.
Chapel is a unique, kind, and rare spirit. He shared his joy on stage, making his pieces a constant celebration as he invited people to dance with him. “I think we only have one life, and that’s why we should enjoy it; I want everyone to celebrate my music with me and feel free,” said the Georgian musician.
This was Chapel’s first visit to Jordan, and he shared: “I love the people, they are friendly, and the food is the only thing I do here. Eat and eat more.”
He added that he aims for music to bring people together, “what I want is to make people enjoy and evolve in their lives, my lyrics are a mix between criticism of myself and social criticism,” said Chapel in reference to his music.
Throughout the performance, you could see his famous curls swinging as he navigates the sadness and the joy of his music.
Chapel sings traditional Georgian-style songs titled “Tantali,” “Gamdis,” and “Piramde” reflect that.
Chapel’s performance was natural; there is no doubt that he is a master of improvisation. He performs without thinking about his next move, and the most important thing for him is the interaction between him and the audience on and off stage.
Chapel came to Jordan to promote his latest album, “Dionysus vs. Tamada,” which is inspired by the music he grew up with — the songs Georgians have sung for centuries at family gatherings.
“I had to do something that I really felt and connected with, and that’s how Tamada was born,” he said.
During the evening, he was accompanied on stage by some guests, such as the bassist of Tayar and the vocalist of Autostrad, a local band. Tamada, who finds freedom on stage, gave the audience a great night that will be remembered forever in the walls of Corners.
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The walls of Corner’s narrated countless stories of memorable moments in Amman’s music scene. As people arrived at the venue, and amidst hugs and smiles, the tables filled up.
“Music is part of Jordan’s cultural identity,” said Mais Sahli, the owner of Corners, adding: “I try to bring a curation of music to give exposure to the big names in the scene and also bring sounds that don’t come to our country so easily.”
Throughout the evening, Jordan News spoke to people from the audience, who expressed their opinion on the importance of having places like this: “Corner’s is a place for music. Every week there is something here, it’s an opportunity for musicians to showcase their talent,” said Ibrahim Najada.
As restrictions eased since the start of the pandemic, live performances have been happening again: “It feels great to be able to see live music,” said Ibrahim Darwish.
Tayar is an indie-folk band that Ahmad Farah and Bader Helalat started. They returned to the stage a couple of weeks ago, adding Nairuz to their live acts, creating a perfect atmosphere of synthesizers and guitar accompaniment.
As the lights went out, Tayar took the stage, and the first chords of the night began.
The way their music sounds on streaming platforms does not compare with the sound they delivered on stage. Seeing the three of them live and in such an intimate format felt like a one-on-one conversation. It is impressive how Tayar’s music makes you part of a feeling, one that turns from collective to personal.
The night included great pieces like “Soot El Reeh” and “El Ghareeb,” which made the people dance and sing along with the lyrics that resembled poetry.
Farah is a musician who has built an established career in the industry. However, it wasn’t until the arrival of Helalat that the seed grew, leading them to the musical exploration of what they are today.
Jordan News spoke to the duo, Tayar, about their evolution; Helalat said: “It was over 10 years ago when I saw Ahmad performing, and I wanted us to do something, and it wasn’t until four years ago that I started arranging his music.”
The band believed they had something special back in 2019 after Helalat produced some of Farah’s pieces; Helalat managed to keep the folk essence already established in Farah’s pieces and added more indie-pop elements.
Art is personal, and in the case of Farah, he uses music to expose social issues and stories he sees in the people around him.
Currently, the band is developing new music: “The most personal thing I have written is the song, “La Taruhi,” which means Don’t Go,” expressed Farah. They performed this new piece as part of their repertoire. In addition, the duo announced that they are preparing to release an EP that will contain four songs.
Tamada, a Georgian singer. (Photo: Majo Tielve/Jordan News)
After Tayar said goodbye and left the audience with a sea of emotions, it was time to receive Tamada, who performed in solo format and delighted the public with rhythms new to Jordan.
The second act was marked by Lasha Chapel, who came from Georgia to Amman and invited the local community to be part of his performance as Tamada.
Chapel is a unique, kind, and rare spirit. He shared his joy on stage, making his pieces a constant celebration as he invited people to dance with him. “I think we only have one life, and that’s why we should enjoy it; I want everyone to celebrate my music with me and feel free,” said the Georgian musician.
This was Chapel’s first visit to Jordan, and he shared: “I love the people, they are friendly, and the food is the only thing I do here. Eat and eat more.”
He added that he aims for music to bring people together, “what I want is to make people enjoy and evolve in their lives, my lyrics are a mix between criticism of myself and social criticism,” said Chapel in reference to his music.
Throughout the performance, you could see his famous curls swinging as he navigates the sadness and the joy of his music.
Chapel sings traditional Georgian-style songs titled “Tantali,” “Gamdis,” and “Piramde” reflect that.
Chapel’s performance was natural; there is no doubt that he is a master of improvisation. He performs without thinking about his next move, and the most important thing for him is the interaction between him and the audience on and off stage.
Chapel came to Jordan to promote his latest album, “Dionysus vs. Tamada,” which is inspired by the music he grew up with — the songs Georgians have sung for centuries at family gatherings.
“I had to do something that I really felt and connected with, and that’s how Tamada was born,” he said.
During the evening, he was accompanied on stage by some guests, such as the bassist of Tayar and the vocalist of Autostrad, a local band. Tamada, who finds freedom on stage, gave the audience a great night that will be remembered forever in the walls of Corners.
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