She was feted at the airport stakeholders' appreciation dinner, which highlighted HIA’s journey over the years, including its official inauguration, as well as the launch of the official music theme.
Composed by DNA Records founder Alfardan, The Beginning was performed by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) in front of the iconic Lamp Bear at HIA as well as next to the airport’s runway. DNA Records is Qatar’s first home grown record label that is based in both Doha and London.
During the event, a special video was also shown with a footage of QPO performing The Beginning at various locations around HIA.
Alfardan has confirmed that through this exclusive partnership with HIA, The Beginning will be played around the whole airport including its lounges, lifts and the special video will also be shown on board as part of the in-flight entertainment on Qatar Airways flights.
“I am beyond privileged and honoured for my song The Beginning to be HIA’s theme music, and this is truly a dream come true,” Alfardan said. “As an artist, it is always rewarding to have your work recognised and I am humbled that my song will now have HIA as its platform.”
“HIA is a symbolic location for Qatar both within Qatar and the region, and I look forward to a lengthy and fruitful partnership with them,” she added.
This is an exciting time for both Alfardan and also for her record label, with the debut of her latest album, Sandstorm, a classic crossover album featuring a number of collaborations with other artists including MAias Alyamani, esteemed solo violinist, which is now available on iTunes.
Sandstorm, which was two years in the making, features 11 tracks, all composed by Dana herself, and with a wide range of musical influences covering genres including Latino, Baroque and Swing.
Standout tracks on the album include Pride of a Nation, a musical tribute to Qatar; and Layla, Alfardan’s musical ode to her daughter, who she says is her greatest inspiration.
Recently Alfardan showcased a few songs from Sandstorm at a performance at Cadogan Hall in London to an overwhelmingly positive response.
Over the last 18 months, she has continued to enjoy a number of successes including having This Is Your Life, a track composed by Dana that was featured on international superstar DJ, Robin Schulz’s album, Sugar.