Al-jbra

from Land of Light, Around the Bay in a Boat by Howard Haigh

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“Al-jbra”
Mathematics were an Arabic speciality and during the period with which we are concerned many of the most fundamental developments in mathematics took place in the Arab/Muslim world (including Spain).
The text uses Algebra as a rhythmic sound, and the name of the Arab mathematician Al-Qarizmi whose name gave us the word algorhythm.
Another aspect of the use of maths in Andalucian culture is
the employment of abstract geometric designs, used in favour of representations of the natural world. Almost anywhere in Andalucia, in buildings ancient and modern, you will see these designs adorning walls and patios in the form of ceramic tiles. Similarly, the architectural style was influenced by mathematical considerations beyond the purely functional. So common are the designs and style of Moorish architecture and decor that they are more or less synonomous with that of southern Spain.
The best examples of Islamic art/architecture/style is surely the Alhambra (from the Arabic Al-jamra , meaning Red Fort) in Granada, possibly the most Moorish of all Spanish cities.
Also impressive and equally important is the mosque in Cordoba, built to a plan in which ones perspective constantly changes and confounds should you try to find perfect symmetry; a sort of proto-OpArt in which the eyes, and consequently the senses, are just so slightly disoriented: both “Ba Tu Ta” and “Al-jbra” deliberately use ideas and techniques analagous to this.

lyrics

Al-jbra
Al-jbra
Alquarizmi (Algorithmi), Zifr, Waehid, Itnen, taelaetae, Arbaa, khaaemsae, Sittae, Saebae, Taemaenyae, Tisaa, Ashara

Dar’asinah
Rana, Zara
Kazra
Zaetun. Atun. Raza
Rama. Zapa. Raso.
Luzum ma la yalzam

credits

from Land of Light, Around the Bay in a Boat, released July 15, 2005
Composed by Howard Haigh
Performed by The Hertfordshire Chorus, Howard Haigh & Lava, & conductor David Temple

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Howard Haigh Lancaster, UK

Primarily Guitarist, composer, plus mandolin, harmonica, percussion, various other instruments at a basic but useable level.
also enjoys creating visual work including all the images used here.
Performances worldwide have included Royal Albert Hall, South Bank halls, Barbican Hall. for HM The Queen, BBC TV and Radio, and many more.

Contact: howardhaigh@gmail.com ... more