{"id":738040,"date":"2024-12-06T09:01:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T09:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=738040"},"modified":"2024-12-06T13:33:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T13:33:01","slug":"did-you-know-fairuzs-li-beirut-samples-a-spanish-tune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/738040\/did-you-know-fairuzs-li-beirut-samples-a-spanish-tune\/","title":{"rendered":"Did You Know? Fairuz&#8217;s &#8220;Li Beirut&#8221; Samples A Spanish Tune"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>A video is going viral showing a processional parade in Seville, Spain, playing an iconic tune that Lebanese people know all too well. The caption reads, &#8220;Casually walking in Seville and suddenly my heart beats &#8216;Li Beirut'&#8221;. While this tune is often associated with Fairuz&#8217;s &#8220;Li Beirut&#8221;, here&#8217;s some background on its Spanish origins.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DDKRqTZNqRM\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-concierto-de-aranjuez-what-s-the-story-behind-it\"><strong>Concierto de Aranjuez: What&#8217;s the Story Behind It?<\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>While &#8220;Li Beirut&#8221; is undeniably tied to Fairuz&#8217;s angelic voice, the tune itself actually has roots in Spain. The melody comes from the famous <em>Concierto de Aranjuez<\/em>, composed by Spanish musician Joaqu\u00edn Rodrigo in 1939. This piece, originally written for guitar and orchestra, is considered one of the most celebrated classical works of the 20th century. Its sweeping, emotional melody captured the hearts of many, and over time, it found its way into the global music scene.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The <em>Concierto de Aranjuez<\/em> was composed during a particularly difficult time in Rodrigo\u2019s life. It was the same year that the Spanish Civil War had ended. The country was recovering from years of division and devastation. Rodrigo, however, had a strong connection to the gardens of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. Aranjuez is a city just outside Madrid, known for its beauty and tranquility. The piece was inspired by the palace gardens, symbolizing the serenity of nature.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/joaquin-rodrigo-1233763194-article-0.jpg\" alt=\"Joaquin Rodrigo Li Beirut, Fairuz\" \/><\/div>   <p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Photo of Spanish composer Joaqu\u00edn Rodrigo<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>There are so many theories about the inspiration for this arrangement, which you can read about <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarmagazine.com\/the-truth-about-rodrigos-concierto-de-aranjuez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>! <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-spain-to-the-lebanese-civil-war\">From Spain to the Lebanese Civil War<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>&#8220;Li Beirut&#8221; actually samples the second movement of Rodrigo&#8217;s arrangement, titled <em>Adagio<\/em>. <strong>You can listen to this beautiful tune here: <\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div class=\"youtube\" data-embed=\"Et6cmagw_t4\">   <div class=\"play-button\"><\/div>  <\/div>    <p><\/p>    <p>Fairuz&#8217;s &#8220;Li Beirut&#8221;, released in <a href=\"https:\/\/raseef22.net\/english\/article\/1076065-fairuz-li-beirut-and-lebanese-nationalism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1984<\/a>, reinterprets this timeless melody, reflecting Beirut&#8217;s heartache and resilience during the Civil War. The song, with its poignant lyrics and delicate arrangement, became an anthem for a city that was enduring great pain, but also showing remarkable strength.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div class=\"youtube\" data-embed=\"u0xLvBEOPm0\">   <div class=\"play-button\"><\/div>  <\/div>    <p><\/p>    <p>The video from Seville surprised some with the familiar tune, showing how music connects cultures across borders. From Spain to Lebanon, this melody evokes deep emotions, reminding us of music\u2019s power to bridge past and present.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Next time you hear &#8220;Li Beirut&#8221;, remember that you\u2019re not just listening to a Lebanese anthem. It is also a melody that has touched the hearts of people across the world.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 100%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%);font-size:18px\"><strong>Enjoyed this read? 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