Iraqi Musician Yousif Abbas Leaves a Musical Imprint on a Global Television Epic
Hailed as one of the most significant American television productions of the year, the series boasts a full original score composed by Abbas, an unprecedented feat marking the first time an Iraqi musician has been entrusted with scoring a Hollywood project of such caliber.
Abbas's involvement, however, transcended the realm of composition. He was a constant presence on set, meticulously translating scripts into authentic Iraqi Arabic, coaching both American and international actors in the dialect, and even appearing in select scenes. His responsibilities further extended to supervising the dubbing and recording of dialogue in the local vernacular, as well as ensuring the cultural authenticity of all scenes set in Iraq.
Notably, Yousif Abbas is no stranger to the world of dramatic composition; his previous work includes musical scores for acclaimed Iraqi series such as Watan and Al-Naqeeb, among others.
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