Audio Samples

Akher Ayam El Saifeye (The Last Days of Summer)

This 1975 Fairuz song is a lovely addition to a Middle Eastern event or wedding.

This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.

The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.

Harp & Flute Duet

English lyrics:
On the last days of summer,
As the girl slowly drove,
And neared Mays-el-Reem village,
Only for her car to break down.

On the last days of journeys,
There's a blue cloud and a lot of cold,
And I stand alone,
Forgotten in this gray field,
Me, and the night, and this song.

I'm late, but what can be done?
My dear, we missed the date,
If only I could visit you with my eyes,
And may the car never move again.