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Cambodia: Folk and Ceremonial Music

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Cambodia: Folk and Ceremonial Music
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Traditional Cambodian ceremonial orchestras may be divided into two groups: those composed of string and wind instruments and those that are primarily percussion ensembles using keyed metallophones, gongs, and xylophones (pinpeat orchestras). This album, recorded between 1966 and 1968, features both. Historically, the pinpeat orchestras, often with several hundred musicians, performed ceremonial music for the Brahmins (the highest ranking caste) or the king. This recording captures the essence of the distinctive musical forms that have survived since the 11th century.

In addition, Master Srey-Yim performs solos on the tro khmer,a three-string bowed instrument, and thesadev, a gourd monochord, in a folk music orchestra. Also heard is the chapey, a two-string lute that is ideal for accompanying vocal improvisations because of its technical possibilities and the effects of attacking the strings in different ways. The album includes music for weddings, boxing matches, and shadow theater.

Track Listing

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Bât phléng khlong Srey-Yim, Kêo-Phuong, Siem-Nhuong, Yim-Ya, Kâng Kuy 5:55
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Bât hamrong Srey-Yim, Kêo-Phuong, Siem-Nhuong, Yim-Ya, Kâng Kuy 5:17
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Bât phléng khlong & saray andèt Srey-Yim 7:05
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Bât sampong Srey-Yim 2:39
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Roeung moyolvong Tuk-Môn 6:50
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Chapey solo Tuk-Môn 4:11
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107
Phléng khlang khêk Pinpeat orchestra of Siemreap-Angkor, Chhuon 5:54
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Nang sbêk thom: the sampeah kru music Shadow-theater pinpeat orchestra and troupe of Ta-Phul, Chhuon, Nap Chum 3:58
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Nang sbêk thom Pinpeat orchestra of the shadow-theater of Siemreap-Angkor, Chhuon 5:06
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Phléng krao nay Pinpeat orchestra of Siemreap-Angkor, Chhuon 8:00
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Phléng néang lot Pinpeat orchestra of Siemreap-Angkor, Chhuon 1:49
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Phléng khlom Pinpeat orchestra of Siemreap-Angkor, Chhuon 5:16
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Phléng Pinpeat orchestra of Siemreap-Angkor, Chhuon 5:24

Album Info

Catalog Number

UNES08068

Year(s) Released

1996

Label/Collection

UNESCO Collection of Traditional Music

Genre(s)

World

Country(s)

Cambodia

Credit(s)

Jacques Brunet - Liner Notes, Recorder
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