Shalabi Effect, a mostly instrumental band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The band was originally formed in 1996 as a duo composed of Anthony Seck and Sam Shalabi. The first incarnation of Shalabi Effect released a limited edition cassette recording. In 1998, Shalabi Effect doubled in size by adding Alexandre St. Onge on double bass and Will Eizlini on tablas. That year “Aural Florida” was recorded at Red Rocket Studios in Montreal, and was originally slated to be a “side” of a split CD with Godspeed You! Black Emperor, produced by Alien8 Recordings.

In 1999, Shalabi Effect recorded for a second time at Sound of One Hand studios in Ottawa, and by July 2000 had released Shalabi Effect, which incorporated a remixed version of “Aural Florida” embedded among the 131 minutes. Shalabi Effect continues in the tradition of live improvisation based on Middle Eastern modes but Shalabi Effect’s approach has become more experimental with the inclusion of strange semi-broken electronics and a variety of odd instruments—most of which happened to be lying around in the studio where it was recorded.

Returning from touring the United States in the autumn of 2000, the group stepped into the studio for the third time. This time with a mind to create an EP release that captured the mood of the tour. In fact the EP, entitled, The Trial of St. Orange, has a great deal more varied material, including a drum ‘n bass mix. Pink Abyss, dubbed by the band as their “pop” record, was release in January of 2004. In 2005, they released their fourth album.

————— ( Goodness, I don’t even know where to start on this one. There was an interesting topic in the shout box the other day about Godspeed. Call me nuts if you want to but “experimental wise” musical instrument experimental wise Shalabi Effect is one band that truly stand next to Goodspeed. The overall outunes outcome is by far different as oppose to Godspeed but on an experimental note… MASSIVE Godspeed influence.

While one can say this is going to take more than 10 listen to stomach, the matter of the fact is Shalabi Effect remains a totally different league on its own and while there isn’t much of tags that would really described them / their music, I have taken the liberty to tag them base on my genuine feelings.

And by the way if you just break up with your girlfriend, don’t even think of playing Shalibi Effect. This will most certainly push you to suicide. I gave “Pink Abyss” a 5 stars cause this is the only release I had a chance to listen so far. This release is more like… shut up and listen and even if you don’t like, you not allowed to touch anything or skip any track. Really there is 2 ways about “Pink Abyss” Love it or hate it. I choose to LOVE it. ) —————

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Edit Note: 2005 release “Unfortunately” added.
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Artist – Shalabi Effect
Album – Shalabi Effect
Release Date – 2000
Genre – Expereimental, Instrumental, Post-rock, Suicide, Apocalyptic, Psychedelic, Night-listen, Mass depression, Dark-core, Paranoid, Get High

Tracklist Disc One
1 Wyoming 11:49
2 Vicious Triangle 9:44
3 Mending Holes in a Wooden Heart 7:00
4 Aural Florida (Approach) 9:57
5 Aural Florida 26:30

Tracklist Disc Two
1 Mokoondi 12:53
2 Amber Pets 7:53
3 Boardwalk at Apollo Beach 6:09
4 Apparitions 5:42
5 On the Bowery 12:58
6 Leaving a Horse to Die 5:01
7 Return to Wake Island 9:00
8 ﻋ ﺎﻔﻳﺒﻟﺍ ﺓﺩﺭﻭﻟﺍ 6:03
Shalabi Effect – Shalabi Effect – Disc 1 & 2 Password – SirensSound.blogspot.com
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Artist – Shalabi Effect
Album – The Trial of St-Orange
Release Date – 2002
Genre – Expereimental, Instrumental, Post-rock, Suicide, Apocalyptic, Psychedelic, Night-listen, Mass depression, Dark-core

Tracklist
1 Sundog Ash 4:08
2 Saint Orange 5:27
3 Mr. Titz (The Revelator) 4:11
4 One Last Glare 6:28
5 Sister Sleep 4:03
6 Uma 3:57
7 A Glow in the Dark 21:28
Shalabi Effect – The Trial of St-Orange Password – SirensSound.blogspot.com
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Artist – Shalabi Effect
Album – Pink Abyss ( * * * * * )
Release Date – 2004
Genre – Expereimental, Instrumental, Post-rock, Suicide, Apocalyptic, Psychedelic, Night-listen, Mass depression, Dark-core

Tracklist
01 Message From the Pink Abyss 2:54
02 Bright Guilty World 4:55
03 Shiva Pria 2:40
04 Blue Sunshine 3:42
05 Iron and Blood 8:53
06 I Believe in Love 3:37
07 Imps 4:28
08 Deep Throat 3:05
09 We’ll Never Make It Out of Here Alive 8:49
10 Kinder Surprise 5:15
Shalabi Effect – Pink Abyss Password – SirensSound.blogspot.com
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Artist – Shalabi Effect
Album – Unfortunately
Release Date – 2005
Genre – Expereimental, Instrumental, Post-rock, Suicide, Apocalyptic, Psychedelic, Night-listen, Mass depression, Dark-core

Tracklist
1 Out of the Closet 13:03
2 Pai Nai 1:44
3 Early Reptilian Memories 3:19
4 Monobrow 8:29
5 Half Life 6:53
6 Beluga 2:38
7 Harpie 6:22
8 Vegas Radiation 4:44
9 Skin Job 4:19
Shalabi Effect – Unfortunately Password – SirensSound.blogspot.com
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Recommendations:
Hṛṣṭa
Sweek
Lisabö
417.3 – 417.3 EP
Défilé des Âmes – Lust ‘n’ Stone
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MANY THANKS for introducing this one f00bar2000. Cheers for the “Unfortunately” release Veror
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