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Arabic Elegance from 48kbps Ashes A Call to Revive the Glorious Arab Music Heritage: Embrace Quality and Preserve Cultural Legacy Dear esteemed content producers of the Arab world, As a producer deeply invested in the preservation and celebration of Arabic music, I am compelled to address a pressing issue that threatens to diminish the richness of our cultural heritage: the lamentable state of audio quality in our music archives. It is with a heavy heart that I must acknowledge the stark reality: the majority of our cherished Arabic music recordings suffer from subpar audio quality. As I endeavor to create films that honor our musical legacy, I am confronted time and again with the challenge of sourcing high-quality audio. Instead, I am met with the disheartening prospect of extracting tracks from poor-quality videos, where the essence of our beloved melodies is obscured by the veil of audio degradation. In this film, I have been dismayed to find iconic songs marred by the intrusion of extraneous noise and distortion. Imagine, if you will, the incomparable voice of Abdelhalim Hafez, a titan of Arab music, eclipsed by the cacophony of a “crazy girl“ at the precise moment of 47 seconds and 8 frames, passing over his timeless melodies. Such sacrilege cannot be tolerated. Our rich musical tradition, spanning centuries of creativity and innovation, deserves better. It is incumbent upon us, as custodians of this invaluable heritage, to rise to the occasion and demand excellence. We cannot allow our cultural legacy to languish in the shadows of poor audio quality. I implore you, my esteemed colleagues and fellow admirers of Arabic music, to join me in a solemn pledge to uphold the integrity of our musical heritage. Let us strive for excellence in every aspect of production, from audio recording to preservation. Let us invest in technologies and initiatives that ensure the pristine quality of our musical archives, safeguarding them for future generations to cherish and enjoy. Together, let us embark on a journey to reclaim the splendor of Arab music, casting off the shackles of mediocrity and embracing the boundless possibilities of the 21st century. Our heritage is too precious to be consigned to the annals of history. It is time for the Arab world to awaken to the call of excellence and honor the magnificent songbook that is our birthright. With unwavering dedication and profound respect for our musical heritage, Chaouki Saleh
