SABABA 5 - The Bird Song

SABABA 5 - The Bird Song Buy our music - Instagram - Facebook - Middle Eastern groove masters Sababa 5 take on the unthinkable for Batov Records. “Popcorn” and the “Birdie Song” are reworked into psychedelic dancefloor smashes laden with synths, surf guitars and Hammond licks. Tel Aviv based four-piece Sababa 5 naturally came together, having collaborated in so many key sessions and concerts, not only for the likes of Hoodna Orchestra, Tigris, and Kutiman Orchestra, but also whilst backing leading vocalists such as Gili Yalo, Ester Rada, and Liraz Charhi. Following a string of sold-out 45s, championed by BBC Radio 6 Music DJs such as Gilles Peterson, Cerys Mathews, and Gideon Coe, the group have crafted a deadly pair of instrumentals that will trick your children into appreciating a killer rhythm and at the same time help you rediscover your inner child. Off the bat, “Popcorn” snakes its charm into your head with an off beat drum and bassline pattern before “woosh!” The synths enter the fray and proceed to lay down the classic riff with maximum flair. On the flip, birdsong appears to herald “The Bird Song”. Beautiful Hammond chords and guitars and another classic Middle Eastern rhythm build anticipation for the familiar melody, which... more credits releases August 19, 2022 Organ - Eitan Drabkin Guitar - Ilan Smilan Bass - Amir Sadot Drums - Raz Man Darbuka - Matan Caspi Mixed by Ilan Smilan Mastered by Doug Krebs