LIVE MUSIC: How far has Qatar progressed?

taking into consideration for all music lovers from all ages, nationalities and all other likes, what has Qatar done to make it resourceful and how has it been better/worse when compared to Dubai and Bahrain?

Qatar is most definitely richer than Dubai and Bahrain but why is it that we are lagging behind in this scenario?

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By mishra32_in• 3 Nov 2010 11:34

Hi,

Can someone help me ?

We are looking for an Orchestra Party who can arrange a Cultural Evening for the entertainment of our 1200 employees on the first day of forthcoming Eid Festival. We will need Indian Singers (to sing New Films Music).

Kindly do write to me on [email protected] or contact on mobile +97455995804

By Robin-Blaze• 30 Oct 2010 18:56

Rating: 5/5

Hey Talented Youngsters we would like to inform you that there is A Concert been Held here in Qatar and we are planning to give 3 Good Bands the Opportunity to perform at the Particular Occasion. The date / place are not to be disclosed as yet. But it would be something Like Desert Rocks but diffrent and also would change depending on the Theme of the particular Night. This is something all you guys have been waiting for and I hope you will not miss this Opportunity. As I have mentioned just 3 selected bands will be performing but we will try to make a small slot for the rest of you but its not Confirmed. So if you’re interested Email me your Contact details with the name of your band and Type of Music you play and will proceed from there onwards. Hope to hear from you As Soon as Possible (ASAP)

Thank You

Events Management

Music.blaze/-a-t-/yahoo.com

By nicaq25• 17 Sep 2010 08:33

I hope you don't feel intimated by expats' opinion about music too. Be well.

By Reem_Q6R• 17 Sep 2010 08:05

Rating: 4/5

"as you said you are a Qatari, music is culture. It identifies your origin and it's not bad"

I didn't say music is bad.. but I don't wish for "Live" music to progress here.. I guess I'm allowed to have my opinion about what goes on in MY OWN country...

"However, the expatriates who came from where music doesn't limit their freedom, it means more than just listening to it."

First of all.. music doesn't limit our freedom.. we don't ban it from anywhere except I don't want to see it progress "Live" wise......and I don't believe disapproving of what goes against my conviction is a limit of freedom... It's my total freedom to express that.. You can listen to your music.. nobodoy says anything about that.. but it doesn't have to be live :)

You make it like live music is a matter of life or death..!!!!

Does it always have to go as you wish?!!!!

I wish we don't have to let go of our islamic beliefs and teachings to fit others' desires....

By nicaq25• 17 Sep 2010 07:44

Rating: 4/5

as you said you are a Qatari, music is culture. It identifies your origin and it's not bad. However, the expats who came from where music doesn't limit their freedom, it means more than just listening to it.

That's why we, who grew up with western music in as much much we have our own national compositions, somehow is trying to find 'the place' where we get connected to that feeling and hearing it playing LIVE boost the spirit.

For me, LIVE music is not a problem... I got friends that plays live with their bands here. We enjoy it!

By Reem_Q6R• 17 Sep 2010 07:34

"Maybe Reem will get her way and kick out all us infidels, so you can listen to your qatari drums and Nancy rip-offs ;) "

I love our traditional drums.. sorry you don't..

but really I hate nancy and the likes of her.. though I love Fayrooz...:)

"It must be so hard to feel your control over your tiny peninsula is slipping from your grasp and you may have no choice but to mix with the outside world :P"

What a really precious peninsula that we have.. I just love it and everything it makes it.. good and bad!

and NO it's not hard really... just being patient and believe me.. there will be a day when all of us Qataris will have a say..

We are still young politically.. less than 40 years old of independence in total so we need time to grow up.. and not to be a copycat.. but to have something that fits us as a unique and different society..

I don't guess all other countries who are more than hundereds of years old got their citizens to paticipate in politics except for the last 100 years.. right?

just go back like 60-80 years.. and see how the politics were in the US and Europe ( like the UK, Germany, Italy, France..etc.)!!

So we are walking the right way.. and we will get there..

God's willing..

By ex.ex.expat• 17 Sep 2010 07:09

Rating: 2/5

The tunes on my CD player are more alive than most of what I hear on the radio stations and advertised to the public.

Maybe Reem will get her way and kick out all us infidels, so you can listen to your qatari drums and Nancy rip-offs ;)

It must be so hard to feel your control over your tiny peninsula is slipping from your grasp and you may have no choice but to mix with the outside world :P