Break away from the outside world and into the realm of serenity.

"Handmade" marks the counterpoint to the turbulent lives we lead in cosmopolitan societies. It provides an escape from the daily madness of media overload and from the stress that comes with it.

There are no songs here - just deep contemplative music, truthful expression and beautiful musicianship.

On the 19th of March 2008 Charbel Rouhana and the Beirut Oriental Ensemble made the Forward Music Studio their home for four consecutive days. The result was a magnificent Live performance by the five musicians that culminated in the recording of these 11 musical compositions.

HANDMADE

1.   Om El Maradem

2.   Clin D'Oeil

3.   Wedding

4.   Al Bint El Shalabiya

5.   First Meeting

6.   Second Meeting

7.   Sham El Nassim

8.   Diyarna

9.   Ya Asmar

10. Bavardage

11. Lady Fingers