2023-06-29 23:00:00
Interviewed by: Fatima Al-Youssef
Photography: Mohamed Sarhan
We have always heard a lot regarding those creators who made their way from darkness to light, and we have always heard regarding those The inspiring people who capture our hearts with their love and intense giving of life and creativity, our guest this week is a Bahraini artist who loves music So I loved him and approached the violin, so he adored us to captivate us with pieces that mix with our souls to take us to days of love. Then he takes us to Lebanon to listen to pieces by Mrs. Fayrouz and takes us to Egypt once more to be on a journey with different pieces. Between the brown nightingale and in the Gulf, we were delighted by his various compositions by great artists, such as Ahlam, Nawal Al-Kuwaiti and Abdullah Al-Ruwaished. And Rashid Al-Majed, the artist of the Arabs, Muhammad Abdo, Al-Jasmi, and many others.
Artist Ali Al-Alewi First of all, we thank you for being with us today at the Gulf News headquarters, and we would like you to give us a glimpse Simple regarding you, who is Ali Aliwi?
– First of all I would just like to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for the opportunity to be there to host me via The front pages of the newspaper in the Kingdom of Bahrain, I am Ali Al-Olaywi, a Bahraini artist. My journey with music extends for regarding 27 years or 28 years approx.
When did you start your journey with the violin?
My journey with the violin began when I was regarding 13 years old and I started studying the violin at the At the age of 15, I began to study the violin extensively.
Artist Ali Al-Alewi.. Do you belong to a musical family, and who were you affected by?
– No, I am not influenced by the family, as my family is far from art and music, and I came completely different from it my family environment.
When did you start discovering your artistic talent?
My beginnings came from the institute, and I used to participate in concerts and play nasheeds. After I graduated from the institute, I studied at the school High school with sighted students.
Who is the first to take your hand on this path?
Each step has several steps and gradations. In the beginning was the Institute and there was the School of Music, which polished me musically for a while I grew up and started my journey with the violin by recording in the studios. My brother and friend, the musician Muhammad Al-Haddad, who I learned a lot from him by working with him.
Was the artist Ali Al-Olaywi exposed to any kind of criticism at the beginning of his appearance?
To be honest, no.. I have not been criticized, but I and many artists like me lack the necessary support from Parents and some institutions are interrelated.
What regarding your participation with the artist Ahlam?
– My participation with the artist Ahlam “Umm Fahd” means a lot to me, and from my headquarters here I address it Greetings, she is always interactive with what I post on my Twitter account, and once I posted someone The business contacted me and asked me to participate with her in her party in Riyadh, which was held three months ago Almost, the artist, Ahlam, I heard a lot regarding her, but I really got to know Ahlam following dealing with her directly In addition to her kind heart and humanity, I sensed her great support for art and artists.
What does this post mean to you?
When an artist such as Ahlam asks a musician to play with her, this means that the artist is walking in The right path and steady steps, as she is a great artist and is known for her great art and precise choices, and of course she will not be flattered in her field Work, and this is what really happened to me, following you asked me to participate, and following I was really sure and attended there I was so happy and knew I was going in the right direction.
What regarding your experience with the artist Nawal Al-Kuwaiti?
– The artist, Nawal Al-Kuwaiti, was a supportive artist for me, as I was communicating with her husband, the artist, composer Mishaal Al-Arouj I used to ask him to send me some of the works sung by the artist Nawal, and I would play them, but he caught my attention The artist Nawal published one of her works, but with the sound of the violin that I played for one of her works.
We saw the artist Al-Alewi, and his fame spread until he reached the artist Ahlam, Turkey, Egypt and Kuwait, so why do we not see Al-Alewi in the Bahrain Music Band?
By God, this question is very sad. Until this moment, I hope to be part of the national band of my country, Kingdom Bahrain, and I hope to have the opportunity to join the band as a Bahraini musician and carry an artistic message that radiates non-stop and pulsates with love. The permanent and continuous love for melody and music, and I can employ my musical abilities to be the best representation in local and international forums.
If you had the opportunity to work with the Bahrain Music Band, when would you start with them?
Right following the meeting
Do you have experiences you would like to tell us regarding?
– In my free time, I always try to occupy myself with composing musical notes and using technology in the musical aspect of social media Media has now shortened the distances a lot, and it caught my attention that I have followers from Azerbaijan, America and Turkey.
Have you ever thought of releasing your own music album?
– On the contrary, this has been my wish for a long time, but releasing the album requires an integrated plan and needs support Sufficient and complete.
Who is the Gulf artist that you wish to collaborate with?
– I wish to play in the orchestra of the artist Hussein Al Jasmi, the artist Rashid Al Majid, the Arab artist Muhammad Abdo, and the artist Abdullah Al-Ruwaished These are legendary artists. I would be honored if I had the opportunity to play in their bands, and there are others as well .
And I would like to mention an important point, which is that the Kuwaiti artist Abdullah Al-Ruwaished was communicating with me and offering me some He took my hand and encouraged me a lot, and I appreciated that beautiful gesture.
Why hasn’t there been cooperation between you and the artist Al-Ruwaishid in a joint work yet?
– I am honored to work with the artist Abdullah Al-Ruwaishid, but so far the opportunity has not come, as he is one of the artists Adults with meticulous and well-thought-out actions.
With your extensive experience in the field of music, have you practiced instrument training?
Yes, I have trained some of the music and playing lovers. Some come as a desire and an experience of learning to play and others He comes for his love of learning to play, to practice it and to satisfy his passions and inclinations.
It is said that the violin instrument is closely related to feelings, feelings, and feelings of sadness in particular.. Is this true?
– The violin is not associated with sadness, and most of what you see on YouTube is only to increase the number of views on clips for that They title the clips with a sad violin and a sad piece to touch the feelings of the followers and increase the number of views.
Do you have any addition?
– I have one message, which is that despite my artistic history, I am still unemployed, so I I direct my message to those concerned in our dear kingdom to get a job through which I can support my family.
And I would like to add one thing, which is that we are blind. We are not unable to work, but we are able We have all the capabilities of production and creativity.
I repeat my thanks to Gulf News and the world of fame for this beautiful meeting.
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