Mdou Moctar - "Live at the Niger River"

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  • Опубліковано 10 лис 2021
  • An intimate performance from Mdou Moctar filmed at dawn along the Niger River. Mdou Moctar's new album 'Afrique Victime' out now on Matador Records. Order and stream the album here: mdou.ffm.to/afriquevictime
    From Mikey Coltun:
    Before it was decided that it was too unsafe for us to travel together outside the Niger capital, Niamey, we were planning to do concerts in villages throughout Niger, all with beautiful scenery. When Ahmoudou and I spent some time together at the beginning of the trip, we went location scouting in Niamey to see how we can achieve something similar while staying around the capital.
    A friend of ours had taken us to a place on the outskirts of Niamey, "In the bush". This land was right on the Niger River: a river flowing through Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria. Brainstorming different locations for filming, we came up with the idea to film a few songs at this location as the sun was coming up one morning.
    On the night before I departed Niger, we played a late concert, loaded everything into Mdou's car, packed in there all together, and dropped off the gear to the location about 30 minutes away. Mdou decided to sleep on location with the gear so none of it gets stolen. The rest of us woke up the next morning at 4am, got into the car, picked up breakfast at a bakery, and drove to the location.
    We set up quickly as we didn't want to lose filming the sun coming up. We made a fire to keep us warm and also to keep the Tuareg tea brewing while we played. As we started playing “Tala Tannam” the sun came up and the two-colored Saharan bird, the pied crow, the symbol for Mdou Moctar, flew above us. Midway through the session we were greeted by a pack of goats coming towards us from who knows where. They stopped and listened for a bit. Totally spontaneous, as things usually are for the Mdou Moctar group. This session proved to be one of the most beautiful performances we've played together.
    Credits:
    Mahamadou Souleymane ‘Mdou Moctar’ : Lead Guitar, Vocals
    Ahmoudou Madassane: Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
    Mikey Coltun: Bass, Vocals
    Souleymane Ibrahim: Calabash, Vocals
    Recorded by: Mikey Coltun
    Mixed and Mastered by: Seth Manchester at Machines With Magnets
    Edited by: Sabrina Nichols
    Mdou Moctar:
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    www.mdoumoctar.com/
    www.matadorrecords.com/bands/...
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    #MdouMoctar #AfriqueVictime

КОМЕНТАРІ • 319

  • @jacobgates1986
    @jacobgates1986 2 роки тому +135

    In my tribe Ohkay Owingeh NM, USA, we bury our dead with the rising sun , when we are most peace to help send off our loved ones so they can be free and rise up with the sun. So in the morning I feel most alive, waking up with the rising sun knowing that I am most alive to wake up another day to enjoy beautiful music, along with watching the world transform from dark to light.

    • @nbal5115
      @nbal5115 Рік тому

      بچ

    • @rolferikbaklkk6613
      @rolferikbaklkk6613 11 місяців тому +5

      Im proud to be an Ohkay from muskogee…

    • @vogelvogeltje
      @vogelvogeltje 10 місяців тому

      ⁠@@rolferikbaklkk6613 “Im proud of not standing up to an unjust war, and being a goodie two shoes, and squeaky clean good ol boy”

    • @libralaw7359
      @libralaw7359 10 місяців тому +4

      What a lovely tradition! Thank you for sharing.

    • @-norsecode-
      @-norsecode- 9 місяців тому

      ​@@rolferikbaklkk6613Muskogee Nation 💗

  • @massinjacob506
    @massinjacob506 Рік тому +8

    يحيا الشعب الامازيغي الكبير. تحيا اللغة الأمازيغية النيجر مالي موريطانيا المغرب الجزاير تونس ليبيا مصر تشاد السودان شعب واحد لغة واحدة

  • @jochemloeve7604
    @jochemloeve7604 2 роки тому +66

    0:37 Tala Tannam
    4:40 Bismilahi Atagah
    10:55 Ya Habibti
    15:09 Chismiten

  • @BenedickHoward
    @BenedickHoward 2 роки тому +23

    Shucks, I so miss West Africa, the desert festivals, the smiling faces, warm hearts, couscous, barbequed meats in the evenings and the camel trains swishing through the full moon light filled dunes.
    Mahalo from Hawaii.

  • @abdoulwatamasheq2347
    @abdoulwatamasheq2347 Рік тому +47

    It's so amazing to see people from all over the world sharing their love and sentiments here in this comment section. The beauty of this music reaches far and wide to every continent of this Earth. The mystical and ancestral vibration resonates in the souls of many people, mine included. Thank you Mdou moctar from the bottom of my heart for creating this beautiful music. #tuareg 😍🔥🎸

    • @sharkamov
      @sharkamov 11 місяців тому +2

      Well said, my sentiments precisely! . . .🤘

    • @libralaw7359
      @libralaw7359 10 місяців тому +1

      ditto!!

    • @Drivesfastlikescats
      @Drivesfastlikescats 7 місяців тому

      Wonderfully expressed 🧡

    • @thierryc3753
      @thierryc3753 2 місяці тому

      Tout a fait d'accord , preuve qu'il reste encore de bonne choses en ce monde.

    • @ili626
      @ili626 Місяць тому

      I’m already starting to love this band. Just today I first heard them. This natural setting fits them well.. They provide great company

  • @hanshendriksen72
    @hanshendriksen72 Рік тому +39

    As usual, Mdou Moctar setting a new standard with this performance. Absolutely spectacular.

  • @hopeclayburnsax9369
    @hopeclayburnsax9369 2 роки тому +26

    This music and video should be prescribed as an alternative to blood pressure pills because I’m so chilled and a serene space listening to this.

  • @motorbikeTim1
    @motorbikeTim1 Рік тому +6

    I wish I could upvote this every time I wwatch it. Im awe struck by the location.

  • @hanktheblesseddeejay
    @hanktheblesseddeejay 2 роки тому +43

    The sound of the guitar looks like the sunset

    • @omairsh8
      @omairsh8 Рік тому +2

      Perfect description! Acid tone

  • @Baghdadbatterymusic
    @Baghdadbatterymusic 2 роки тому +27

    Imagine being that one person who disliked this. I honestly can't, it must suck to be them

    • @sponkmcdonk3898
      @sponkmcdonk3898 2 роки тому +3

      I was at their concert and someone behind me was shitting on them. It's lame when people bring a "friend" who turns out to be a racist ignorant douchebag and feels the need to badmouth the band in public like that.

    • @MrTicTics
      @MrTicTics 2 роки тому +3

      @@sponkmcdonk3898 some people are just miserable and they almost can't help themselves. If you can look past them being bitter, they're actually free marketing lol

    • @lmg4378
      @lmg4378 3 місяці тому

      Hopefully it was somebody who thought thumb down means terrific!

  • @momofri6643
    @momofri6643 2 роки тому +33

    Just when it couldn't get more perfect we see their friend brewing tea!

  • @ragaamedia
    @ragaamedia Рік тому +18

    These fantastic people are our brothers! Oromo, Afar, Somali, Sidama people of Ethiopia are your brothers. In Diredawa we have the same beats 🎧. Nice to meet you ❤❤❤

  • @heraprince
    @heraprince Рік тому +8

    As the former wife of a N African, your music brings me comfort in my dark days. Love for the Sahara

  • @markbutterfield2740
    @markbutterfield2740 Рік тому +15

    My great honor to have seen them twice in concert. In Oregon!

  • @rorymcclure
    @rorymcclure 2 роки тому +11

    This band changed my life

  • @balabunat
    @balabunat Рік тому +13

    We NEED such music nowadays. Maximum grounded, peaceful, simple...love it!
    Thank you guys, for what you are doing

  • @EsmondLyons
    @EsmondLyons 2 роки тому +83

    The recording is fantastic, great mix by whoever did this remarkable job!

    • @shysonofficial
      @shysonofficial 2 роки тому +2

      I seccond that

    • @jho2646
      @jho2646 2 роки тому +6

      The bass player, according to the video description.

    • @skyarubi
      @skyarubi 10 місяців тому +1

      And to think they used little Roland Cube amps!

  • @kirbykeough3366
    @kirbykeough3366 11 місяців тому +7

    Listening here in Hawaii, your heartfelt music so very moving and beautiful! Mahalo nui!!!

  • @twinpeaks5564
    @twinpeaks5564 2 роки тому +6

    This is one of the most incredible things I have ever seen.

  • @ibrahimabdoulaye1394
    @ibrahimabdoulaye1394 2 роки тому +24

    Mdou moctar always magnificence of beautiful colors, sun's colors, music's colors, happiness color. Great artist.

  • @user-nl6uq6pm1c
    @user-nl6uq6pm1c 2 роки тому +5

    Soothing music. Something that is sorely lacking right now. Thank you.

  • @rasta-moumou9749
    @rasta-moumou9749 2 роки тому +14

    Perfect sitting my brothers....pure everlasting serinity comes with authentic vibes...wish I was there...

  • @Yusufiano
    @Yusufiano 2 роки тому +12

    I played drums when I was like 9-10 years old. Now I am very inspired to play drums again

    • @chrisgannuscio2217
      @chrisgannuscio2217 2 роки тому

      Good luck!!! Start playing, Brother! God bless you on your path!!

    • @5thbassdrum
      @5thbassdrum Рік тому

      Me too I got bored and almost gave up from the hurdles of the music business. Thank you Mdou mactar!

  • @MegaAmoled
    @MegaAmoled 2 роки тому +3

    this is the future

  • @hannuback
    @hannuback 2 роки тому +100

    I love this stuff! I've just discovered your music and I have been listening to it a lot this week. I don't understand a word you're singing, but I feel you're at the core with your music - it comes from the heart.
    It's nice to see a performance like this, where you're just enjoying the music together. It's meditative, beautiful and there is joy and peace in it. Even the goats seem to like it! :)

    • @MilkCheck
      @MilkCheck 2 роки тому +7

      As someone who has listened for awhile now, enjoy! Check out all their stuff it’s all golden

  • @bruceangel4459
    @bruceangel4459 11 місяців тому +2

    I can see your excellent work reflected in the eyes of the children. Their unscripted and spontaneous responses are the ultimate truth teller.
    Keep up the great work!

  • @chelanoestaok9709
    @chelanoestaok9709 2 роки тому +3

    Enjoying all the way from Hawaiian islands👏🏼🤙🏼🌴☀️

  • @Amadeus451
    @Amadeus451 2 роки тому +39

    Always sounds so clean in every performance I've seen, this group is clearly dedicated to their craft. Never dropped a beat or hit a yellow note, awesome

  • @mengmar1
    @mengmar1 2 роки тому +6

    It's refreshing to see a band enjoying their craft as much as these guys. Regards from Manchester

  • @TheFord1932
    @TheFord1932 Рік тому +17

    Wow what a group. Can't stop listening to them. Please come to 🇦🇺 Australia.

    • @jakemargerison9262
      @jakemargerison9262 Рік тому

      Pretty sure they are coming to Aus in March 23'

    • @aarondoyle96
      @aarondoyle96 Рік тому +1

      Hes coming mate, im seeing him in Brunswick Ballroom in melbs

    • @ThouDailyBlab
      @ThouDailyBlab 11 місяців тому

      @@aarondoyle96 Just found them last week. As usual I missed them. Hope they come back...

    • @markkennedy7404
      @markkennedy7404 10 місяців тому +2

      Also a late comer from Melbourne, enjoying the music.

  • @margaretnesbeth593
    @margaretnesbeth593 Рік тому +3

    I love this, amazing setting.

  • @martinhall932
    @martinhall932 7 місяців тому +1

    This is such a beautiful video... thank you Mdou and your band for sharing your vision. I could feel the spontaneity of the whole production, and then reading Mikey's synopsis confirmed it. With amazing sound quality like that in an outdoor setting, who needs studios?!

  • @MattPendles
    @MattPendles 2 роки тому +4

    OMFG!! You guys are amazing!!! Please come to Adelaide, Australia!! So much love for you guys!! You guys need so much more followers than you have atm!! I mean, your sound and meaning are what the world needs to hear right now!! Please do another live version of Tarhatazed!! Would be greatly appreciated!! Everyone I introduce to this song absolutely loves it!! Much love Matt Pendles from Adelaide ❤️🙃

  • @shalasalazar4930
    @shalasalazar4930 Рік тому +7

    Truly one of the best bands in the world today. You're all so extraordinarily gifted. ✌🏽❤

  • @rebekah620able
    @rebekah620able 6 місяців тому +1

    makes my ears feel so good

  • @YURAKAPTIV
    @YURAKAPTIV 2 роки тому +6

    Been a fan for years and can't wait until the Athens show, definitely entering a trance that night.

  • @neilleach5249
    @neilleach5249 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you. Best wishes.

  • @johnnydeformed7123
    @johnnydeformed7123 11 місяців тому +2

    Super tight band! Beautiful voice, I don't know what he's singing about but I'm sure it means a lot. His guitar sounds like a sitar. I'm sure this is influenced by styles of music that I'm unfamiliar with, but there's something vaguely Appalachian folk about it. This evokes good feelings, when I hear this band, I'm just *gone.*

  • @jennifermullins277
    @jennifermullins277 2 роки тому +6

    Hello from southeastern Kentucky in the US. Thanks for the video and beautiful music!

  • @derekjesse2582
    @derekjesse2582 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m so mad at myself for not seeing them when they were in my state

  • @hhalimbbouakka3532
    @hhalimbbouakka3532 2 роки тому +2

    نتمنى لو تعيدو غناء اغنية توماس توماس جميلة جدا ،تخية الى ناس تمنراست ولاد بلادي ،انا من ولاية البيض وربي يحفظكم الفنانين

  • @tonybahama6817
    @tonybahama6817 5 місяців тому

    Awesome. It reminded me of jamming in the Arabian desert with my bros who played the oud and drums & sang. On the desert with carpets and hubbly.

  • @AzmeerDarulBarai
    @AzmeerDarulBarai 2 роки тому +6

    Salam my favourite band! Peace be upon us all!

  • @sharkamov
    @sharkamov 11 місяців тому +2

    *Fantastic music by Mdou Moctar!* 💓

  • @Claytone-Records
    @Claytone-Records 2 роки тому +6

    Loved reading Mikey’s comments about this performance. Great performance piece, guys.

  • @henrikeriksson6910
    @henrikeriksson6910 10 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful suroundings and music

  • @williamridinger843
    @williamridinger843 2 роки тому +6

    Man I would so love to come and play with u gentlemen someday. Terrific flow and beauty vibe to this music. Timeless and ethereal. I love it!

  • @lastmanstanding9389
    @lastmanstanding9389 11 місяців тому +1

    The beauty of an African dawn and mesmerizing music..

  • @drychaf
    @drychaf 2 роки тому +8

    Must be a great feeling to be so fluent as this on an instrument.
    Lovely music under a spectacular sky.

    • @gspona
      @gspona Рік тому +1

      Sheer brilliance, pure magic! I don’t understand the lyrics but music like this will put you in a trance for sure!

  • @eleniphotos
    @eleniphotos 2 роки тому +8

    Merci beaucoup! Musique envoutante! J'ai toujours voulu aller au Niger, en Mauritannie et au Mali!

  • @libralaw7359
    @libralaw7359 10 місяців тому +1

    Fabulous!!! The music is amazing and the river is absolutely gorgeous!!

  • @HeatherClarkafterdark
    @HeatherClarkafterdark 11 місяців тому +1

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE GUYS!!!!

  • @kenmilne2379
    @kenmilne2379 11 місяців тому +2

    Awesome again boys!! ❤ lovely sound !! ❤❤

  • @tijanikidal11
    @tijanikidal11 2 роки тому +3

    cooool songs

  • @ericlangloislanglois7661
    @ericlangloislanglois7661 Рік тому +2

    I love u, i'll see u at Montreal the july 26

  • @paulusmarticus
    @paulusmarticus 2 роки тому +7

    Wow. Thank you. Lifted my spirit today.

  • @Kastsiuchenka2Minsk
    @Kastsiuchenka2Minsk 6 місяців тому +1

    молодец Мухтарчик, продолжай радовать нас новыми песнями

  • @marinalvasofia4075
    @marinalvasofia4075 2 роки тому +2

    Jesus vai vir

  • @shinji5967
    @shinji5967 2 роки тому +1

    Look at that sun rise!; Whoo hoo!

  • @tumblewheed5994
    @tumblewheed5994 2 місяці тому

    There is absolutely no reason I should find this as intriguing as I do! Soul knows no nationalities or borders.
    I am entranced...

  • @freethis222
    @freethis222 2 роки тому +3

    The sounds are so familiar, but the arrangement of them is so enchanting, I feel so at ease listening to this, like it's a harbinger of good.

  • @christianepyrenees2281
    @christianepyrenees2281 2 роки тому +9

    Video enchanteresse, idée magnifique que d'aller enregistrer là.... Rien de plus beau que d'allier votre musique avec la nature qui l'a inspirée, et de nous en faire profiter.... Un pur bonheur pour notre être, notre coeur grâce à vous 😊 🙏 🙏 🙏 💖🌴

  • @bethwilliams7926
    @bethwilliams7926 Рік тому +1

    Hypnotic and ethereal. I'm hooked.

  • @abdoulahinouh---officiel3451
    @abdoulahinouh---officiel3451 2 роки тому +7

    De cœur avec vous ✌️🎸🇳🇪🎸 Good Luck

  • @brandenpatten
    @brandenpatten 2 роки тому +2

    This is incredible

  • @travisthornton1792
    @travisthornton1792 2 роки тому +2

    Man, Peter Jackson did some magic with that recovered Beatles footage

  • @tanirt-hassnaamalou3996
    @tanirt-hassnaamalou3996 2 роки тому +11

    Adorable musical team 😍❤️ ..big up Modou Moctar 🇲🇦🙏✔️

    • @HamzaKab-
      @HamzaKab- 2 роки тому

      Glad to see a moroccan with such a good taste 😂 3dbouna s7ab way way

  • @Facerip
    @Facerip 2 роки тому +30

    Such a unique and interesting band. Love it.

  • @justgivemethetruth
    @justgivemethetruth 2 роки тому +2

    Someone is a media and marketing genius to show us a side of Africa that we've never seen before. Really great, thanks.

    • @yvanobam3902
      @yvanobam3902 Рік тому

      That someone is Mikey Coltun, the producer and American bassist of the band 😉

    • @justgivemethetruth
      @justgivemethetruth Рік тому

      @@yvanobam3902
      Thanks Yvan. They're all fantastic. I wish them success, and very much that that success doesn't go to their heads. Fantastic music and videos.

  • @hounnontinarnaud3322
    @hounnontinarnaud3322 Рік тому +1

    the boss of bosses

  • @GLD516
    @GLD516 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m looking forward to seeing this band in Brooklyn this summer.

  • @TomTom-xp2jb
    @TomTom-xp2jb 2 роки тому +6

    This feels awesome!!! Thx for the great vibes. ❤️🌟🖖

  • @observador3419
    @observador3419 2 роки тому +1

    Love you all from Brazil!

  • @mariaflores-es2qz
    @mariaflores-es2qz 2 роки тому +4

    This music is highly spiritual. I'm from Chicago , and speak English this music moves me. Music is Gods highest form of praise , it's a universal language. Keep playing brothers God bless you all.

  • @user-ht3un2fs7x
    @user-ht3un2fs7x 2 роки тому +5

    I hope you guys get to perform in Japan!
    From the Japanese

  • @bloosman1
    @bloosman1 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful.

  • @omairsh8
    @omairsh8 Рік тому +2

    Ya Habibti is such a masterpiece

  • @timaeschulze
    @timaeschulze 2 роки тому +2

    This is what it should be all about. Beautiful recording, thank you so much for this!

  • @shepopop
    @shepopop Рік тому +1

    Thé sound of the Sahara .
    Reminding me of Tirenawen

  • @kakazak3934
    @kakazak3934 2 роки тому +10

    This is the most insane scenery I have ever seen.... Music genuine, players genuine....it is just perfect. I love you guys

  • @freedarga2227
    @freedarga2227 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, sessioni opus est ut hoc Pura musica fruor ex tanto opere Amor et pax a Sudan 🇸🇩❤️❤️

  • @gabrielha
    @gabrielha 2 роки тому +8

    So great, thanks for putting this into the world.

  • @manuelalbertomarques4575
    @manuelalbertomarques4575 2 роки тому +3

    Congratulations , this is Great! Thnaks you for your songs ,wish all the best for all .

  • @bikers_path
    @bikers_path 2 роки тому +31

    Great session, great scenery, I especially loved the way you played Ya Habibti: even better than the album version!

  • @flyingmonk3y888
    @flyingmonk3y888 2 роки тому +2

    that was amazing 🙂

  • @khounabenhaoued4162
    @khounabenhaoued4162 2 роки тому +4

    BRAVO ♥️🔥🎸🎸🔥♥️

  • @skeeterboombaty
    @skeeterboombaty 7 місяців тому

    just discovered these guys. My mind is fucking BLOWN. Completely blown. Never heard of Berber blues either...just so excited because this art is beautiful.

  • @abdoulahimohamedmijila4400
    @abdoulahimohamedmijila4400 2 роки тому +2

    Très bien mes frères Mdou et akhmoudou👍👍🇳🇪🇳🇪🇳🇪🇳🇪🌹🌹

  • @andrewgoldbergs4474
    @andrewgoldbergs4474 2 роки тому +3

    Just spectacular and natural..great backdrop and as always inspiring musicianship carries you away..

  • @funkymonkey8174
    @funkymonkey8174 5 місяців тому

    Stumbled upon you last night and I am hooked. So good. Much love and respect from California

  • @jakestone31
    @jakestone31 2 роки тому +3

    So incredible, this music and have changed my life!

  • @richardsagredo2421
    @richardsagredo2421 Рік тому +2

    Quizás la mejor banda de rock del mundo en estos momentos...🤟

  • @gb896
    @gb896 Місяць тому

    Italy next august. I will be there.

  • @fordprefect80
    @fordprefect80 6 місяців тому

    Fantastic music. Relaxing with a great vibe.

  • @rpcorp
    @rpcorp 2 роки тому +8

    Incredibly beautiful and moving performance 🙏🏼🙏🏼💫

  • @Millions_Baby
    @Millions_Baby 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much mdou montar 🥰🥰🥰

  • @sukasobbiire2796
    @sukasobbiire2796 2 роки тому +2

    Ndou Moctar y're Amazing 💥

  • @BLACKMATTRESS
    @BLACKMATTRESS 7 місяців тому

    What a treasure ❤

  • @frostycanada6404
    @frostycanada6404 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic, thank you 🤗🙂

  • @mrscientificterms
    @mrscientificterms 2 роки тому +1

    magical!😍