Mo7it Al-Mo7it
Jerusalem In My Heart—the project of Khalid Yassine—crafts experimental soundscapes honoring Arabic folk traditions while embracing electronic and drone aesthetics. Released in 2013 on Montreal's Constellation Records, Mo7it Al-Mo7it weaves traditional instrumentation—oud, voice, percussion—with ambient textures and processed elements. Track titles in Arabic hint at lyrical specificity; each song anchors in particular emotional or cultural moments. The production philosophy emphasizes restraint and space; sounds breathe and resonate rather than compete. Yassine's voice sometimes operates as an additional instrument rather than lead element, blending into the larger sonic tapestry. The overall effect is meditative and unsettling—beautiful but emotionally complex. Music for deep listening, best experienced without distraction. Essential for those seeking boundary-pushing work bridging folk traditions with contemporary electronic music.
Item Details+
| Genre | Electronic, Folk World and Country |
| Style | Experimental Drone Ambient Folk |
| Notes | Good Plus (VG+) Good Plus (VG+) |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Constellation |
| Year | 2013 |
| Country | Canada |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. Koll Lil-Mali7ati Fi Al-Khimar Al-Aswadi (Speak Of The Woman In The Black Robe
A2. 3andalib Al-Furat (Nightingale Of The Euphrates) Virginal
A3. Yudaghdegh El-Ra3ey Walal-Ghanam (He Titillates The Shepherd, But Not The Sheep...)
A4. 3anzah Jarbanah (Sick, Diseased Goat)
B1. Dam3et El-3ein 3 (Oh Tear Of The Eye 3)
B2. Ko7l El-3ein, 3emian El-3ein (Eyeliner Of The Eye, Blindness Of The Eye)
B3. Amanem (Amanem)
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