Lebanese Mike Massy, The Artists' Artist

See the elite of the Lebanese TV, publications, music and entertainment turn out in droves for this artists' CD signing in Beirut. See the testimonial from the cream of the crops of Lebanon's intellects. Mike Massy is the text book case of the sunny indie rock with a hint of funk. To think of him as the hipster version of the diva Fayrouz is comforting, but it does not do neither justice. He is a complete artists, the 360 artist. His music is his own, his lyrics are his words, and his owns his look

Massy's album "Ya Zaman" took 10 years to make, so you know this is not one you make for money. Encouraged by a Belgian Iraqi producer who put the idea of making the CD and the subsequent music video a reality. 12 musical pieces and one song with his voice on this album that seems to excite the ones with brain in Lebanon.

This is the work of 39 instrumentalists and vocalists from both Lebanon and Belgium. The album lyrics are simple describing their everyday life of people as they struggle with life. Mike had zero marketing budget, yet it topd the sales charts in Lebanon for 5 straight weeks. His good work was the best promotion he could hope for.

This is an album all about fusion, creativity and chasing fresh concepts. Mike draws on classical influences and employs a variety of instruments, including violin, guitar,to create delicate baroque pop ballads. It's the perfect album: experimental yet accessible, utterly unique to its maker.

Mike Massy مايك ماسي - "Ya Zaman" Album Release


Mike Massy مايك ماسي - Khalasna Ba'a - English Subtitles