Low Tide: The Music
About the music used in the Kenyan short feature
video: Low Tide.
The Score
The original score for 'LOW TIDE' is composed by Thomas Crawfurd
and Per Bundgård. The score consists of a theme with
inspiration from 'Malaika' and an 'Action
Theme'. Take a listen to the music below.
Listen
to the 'Low Tide Theme' - Duration 0.55, approx. 207 kb
Listen
to the 'Action Theme' - Duration 1.12, approx. 273 kb
Malaika
Is
it possible to make a film with a 'Kenyan' subject without including
the popular song 'Malaika'? Probably not!
The subject of 'Malaika' is also the subject of 'Low Tide' - so
here it is. This special version from the end credits of 'Low Tide'
is arranged and performed by Kizingo
Arts Troupe of Mombasa.
Listen
to 'Malaika' Duration 2.45, approx 644kb
The Kenyan musician Fadhili William was the first to put
Malaika on record back in the 50s and he is probably also the author
of the song. The song has been recorded by many other artists. Folow
these links to buy a CD with Malaika performed by: Miriam
Makeba, Malaika
(a cappella group) or Angelique
Kidjo.
Original Kiswhahili
words of Malaika:
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English interpretion of Malaika:
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Malaika, nakupenda Malaika
Malaika, nakupenda Malaika
Nami nifanyeje, kijana mwenzio
Nashindwa na mali sina we
Ningekuoa Malaika
Nashindwa na mali sina we
Ningekuoa Malaika
Pesa zasumbua roho yangu
Pesa zasumbua roho yangu
Nami nifanyeje, kijana mwenzio
Ningekuoa Malaika
Nashindwa na mali sina we
Ningekuoa Malaika
Kidege hukuwaza kidege
Kidege hukuwaza kidege
Nami nifanyeje, kijana mwenzio
Nashindwa na mali sina we
Ningekuoa Malaika
Nashindwa na mali sina we
Ningekuoa Malaika
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Angel, I love you my angel
Angel, I love you my angel
What can I do, my love
I don't have any money
I would have married you my angel
I don't have any money
I would have married you my angel
Money is troubling my heart
Money is troubling my heart
What can I do, my love
I can't take care of you
I would have married you my angel
I don't have any money
I would have married you my angel
Little bird, I dream about you little bird
Little bird, I dream about you little bird
What can I do, my angel
I don't have any money
I would have married you my angel
I don't have any money
I would have married you my angel
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More about African music on this
site.
Kizingo Arts Troupe
The
Kizingo Arts Troupe is a group of around 25 young Kenyan artists
based in Mombasa. Singers, actors, dancers, writers and graphical
artists works together in the group. The Arts Troupe is performing
dramas and shows in Kenya including special school performances
of Kenyan classics. Many of their performances has educational purposes,
e.g. about HIV or alcohol problems.
The group is rehearsing on a rooftop in the Kizingo area of central
Mombasa. They often participate in drama festivals and have won
several prices for their efforts.
Kizingo Arts Troupe was the main acting force of 'Low Tide' and
their a cappella version of 'Malaika' is
featured on the soundtrack.
See
and hear video of Kizingo Arts troupe rehearsing a Christian
song from the Kenyan Luo tribe. Duration 1.40 - approx 1.18Mb.
Kizingo Arts Troupe
P.O. box 1277
Mombasa
Kenya
E-mail: kizingoarts@yahoo.com
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Story
and background
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