Filmmaker Jennifer Taylor shares some of the music from and inspired by New Muslim Cool.
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Playlist:
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"Struggle and Flow"
Lyrics by M-Team, music by Omar-Abdul Mallick, Anas Canon and Herman Soy Sos Pearl
This rock 'n' roll-inspired track features all live musicians jamming in Herman's Pittsburgh studio, with the hot guitar licks coming from lead soundtrack producer Herman Pearl himself. -
"Closing Moments"
Instrumental by Chris Strollo with Sean Jones on trumpet
A variation on one of the recurring musical themes in the film with Sean's trumpet echoing Hamza's own voice, this was an improv that magically fit our final scene down to the exact frame. -
"So Clear"
Lyrics by M-Team, music by Omar-Abdul Lawrence and Herman Soy Sos Pearl
Once picture was locked but before the music was done, Hamza and Suliman watched the finished cut and wrote this song for the "America's Worst Nightmare" section. -
"Home Life"
Instrumental composed and played by Chris Strollo, engineered by Herman Soy Sos Pearl
Chris composed this piece on a beautiful wooden marimba that he found in an antiques store in rural Pennsylvania.
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"Cherish"
Lyrics and music by Amatus-sami Karim
This heart-wrenching song is by lead soundtrack album producer Amatus-sami Karim, and will be coming out on her album later this year. The track is dedicated to her late brother, a victim of gun violence. -
"PB&K"
Time: 3:50
Lyrics by Liza Garza, music by Mikaal Sulaiman
Another original track inspired by the film, this is a collaboration by Mexican American spoken word artist Liza Garza — well-known to fans of HBO Def Jam Poetry — and lead soundtrack producer Mikaal Sulaiman.
M-Team
Jennifer Taylor, Chris Strollo and Hamza
Herman Soy Sos Pearl
Amatus-sami Karim
Liza Garza
Mikaal Sulaiman
The New Muslim Cool expanded soundtrack album will be available on CD and for download in late summer of 2009, with jazz, neo-soul, world music, reggae, progressive hip-hop, electronica, some good old-fashioned Punjabi punk, with unique spoken word contributions from Q-Tip and other guest artists. Visit the filmmakers' website for more information.
Talk About This
I grew up in the protest era. The music was wonderful across the board... anti-Viet Nam songs, social protest, social enlightenment.
This music what we are waiting for. that gangsta', sexually charges lyrics from the kids now are tiring and obsolete. This is the music we have been waiting for.
What I loved most about the documentary was its honesty. How can I buy the music.
by nancy harris
June 24, 2009, 8:08 AM
where can i find the lyrics to these songs?
by fariss
June 24, 2009, 2:59 PM
Thanks for the comments on the music, we feel very lucky to have worked with so many good artists on it.
We're wrapping up work on an EXTENDED SOUNDTRACK ALBUM with songs from and inspired by the film and it will be available on our website in early August, http://www.NewMuslimCool.com.
Also Fariss, we have some lyrics to the songs in the P.O.V. Discussion Guide, which you can download for free on the left-hand menu bar.
by Jennifer Taylor
June 26, 2009, 10:10 PM
I love to see my Pgh people representing hard on this soundtrack.
Peace 2 Soy Sos. Omar-Abdul I see you.
Pure fiyah sounds.
And my BK homegirl Amatus!
U better git it!
by Ogechi
June 27, 2009, 4:28 PM
I love the this soundtrack and since I saw the film before the final sountrack, I know from experience how superb the music is and how it has enhanced the film - so "bravo" and "mazol tov"
by Carol Elkind
June 27, 2009, 5:59 PM
I saw the film last night on PBS and I absolutely loved it. Being a Christian it was interesting to see clearly your religious views. Keep pressing forward and stay positive. Your reward will be great!!!
Your music is awesome. Love the lyrics. Thanks for sharing the gift.
by Stephanie Watts
August 5, 2009, 12:34 PM