Le Trio Joubran Avec la Voix de Mahmoud Darwich - À LOmbre Des Mots

Review by Stephen Holland

Album Review: À L'Ombre Des Mots by Le Trio Joubran Avec la Voix de Mahmoud Darwich Alright, let’s dive into this gem of an album—À L'Ombre Des Mots. Released in 2009 under the World Village label, it’s one of those records that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. You know how some albums are just background noise? Not this one. It grabs your attention and doesn’t let go. First off, the vibe is super unique. The trio (Le Trio Joubran) blends folk, world, and country influences with oud mastery that feels like poetry for your ears. And then there’s Mahmoud Darwich’s voice—like silk but also kinda haunting, like he’s whispering secrets from another time. It’s not something you hear every day, which makes it all the more special. Now, I gotta call out two tracks that stuck with me: Majaz and Laytaka. Majaz hits hard right from the start. There’s no big intro or anything flashy—it just unfolds slowly, almost like a story being told around a campfire. The oud work here is insane; it’s intricate yet raw, and you can feel the emotion behind every pluck. By the time Mahmoud’s voice comes in, it’s like… whoa. Feels like you’re floating somewhere between earth and sky. Hard to explain, but trust me, it stays with you. Then there’s Laytaka. This track has this hypnotic rhythm that builds up gradually. Like, at first, you think it’s gonna stay chill, but then BAM—it pulls you deeper. Something about the way the instruments layer together gives me goosebumps every single time. Plus, the lyrics (even if you don’t understand them fully) have this weight to them, like they carry centuries of history. Honestly, I’ve replayed this song so many times I lost count. Oh, and quick shoutout to the DVD included with unknown tracks—that’s kinda mysterious, isn’t it? Like, what’s hiding in there? A secret concert? Behind-the-scenes footage? Who knows, but it adds to the whole allure of the album. Reflecting on À L'Ombre Des Mots, it’s clear this isn’t just music—it’s art. It’s storytelling. It’s a journey through soundscapes you didn’t even know existed. But honestly, the thing that struck me most was how timeless it feels. Even though it came out in 2009, it could’ve been made yesterday—or fifty years ago. Weirdly enough, listening to it made me realize how much we miss out on when we stick to mainstream playlists. Sometimes, the real magic happens in places you’d never think to look. So yeah, check this album out. Just don’t blame me if you end up zoning out for hours while staring at nothing in particular. Happened to me more than once!

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Artist: Le Trio Joubran Avec la Voix de Mahmoud Darwich
Album: À LOmbre Des Mots

France

Folk, World, & Country

2009

Rating: 3.25

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Track	Duration	Preview
DVD: Unknown Track(s)
Masar
Le Lanceur De Dés (4ème Partie)
La Murale - Safar
Le Lanceur De Dés (1ère Partie)
Le Lanceur De Dés (3ème Partie)
Sur Cette Terre - Faraadees
L'Art D'aimer - Shajan
Laytaka
Le Lanceur De Dés (2ème Partie)
Une Rime Pour Les Mu'allaqât
Le Lanceur De Dés (5ème Partie)
Saraab
Majaz

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على هذه الأرض ما يستحق الحياة محمود درويش

جدارية محمود درويش مع ظافر يوسف و الثلاثي جبران

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WVF479036

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World Village

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Role	Company
Produced For	Zamora Productions

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(P) & (C) Randana 2009

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Barcode: 7 94881 93322 8

About Le Trio Joubran Avec la Voix de Mahmoud Darwich

Le Trio Joubran, three brothers descending from a family of Oud makers and players since four generations. The groups members: Samir Joubran Wissam Joubran Adnan Joubran

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Le Trio Joubran
Trio Jubran
الثلاثي جبران

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Wissam Joubran
Samir Joubran
Adnan Joubran

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *À L’Ombre Des Mots* by Le Trio Joubran, released in 2009, blends folk and world music with poetry from the legendary Mahmoud Darwish. It’s like a musical journey through words and emotions. One standout track, *Le Lanceur De Dés*, is split into five parts, giving listeners a sense of unfolding chapters in a story. The album even comes with a DVD featuring unknown tracks, adding a layer of mystery for fans. Recorded in France under the World Village label, it’s a beautiful mix of culture, voice, and strings.