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Music of the Orient

Various Artists
Music of the Orient Compiled by the German ethnologist Dr. E.M. Von Hornbostel (of the Hornbostel-Sachs instrument classification system), this 1979 collection provides a cross-section of traditional Asian music. Prominently featured is the vocal music and Gamelan orchestras of the Bali and Java regions of Indonesia; other locations represented on this compilation include Japan, China, Thailand, India, Persia, Egypt, and Tunis. The liner notes contain diagrams and descriptions of the tonal structures of each song, translations of some lyrics and mythology associated with the music, along with photos of the musicians and their instruments.

Track Listing

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Naga-uta "Urashima" Vocalist with shamisen accompaniment 03:17
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102
Ha-uto "Umenimo Haru" Vocalist with shamisen and shakuhachi accompaniment 03:11
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103
Shinnai "Sekitori senryōnobori" Two vocalists with shamisen and violin accompaniment 03:08
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104
Mat-sumae-Oiwake Oiwake singer and flute 03:02
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105
Classical Drama (Kun'oh'ü) "Pi-p'a-chi" Vocalist with lute, flute, and wooden stick accompaniment 03:24
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106
Modern Drama (Hsi-pi) "Tso fang Tsao" Vocalist with hu-ch'in (violin), gong, and wooden stick accompaniment 03:09
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201
Modern Drama (Pang-tse) "Nan-tien-men" Vocalist with hu-ch'in (violin) and wooden stick accompaniment 02:39
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202
Sundanese Song "Udan mas" Vocalist with katcapi (zither) and suling (flute) 02:55
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203
Kraton Jogiakaria, Gamelan Slendro "Sekar gadung" Gamelan of the Royal Prince Pakoe Alam of Jogjakarta with female vocalist 02:52
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Pakoe Aiman, Jogiakarta Gamelan Pelog "Kinanti madumurti" Gamelan of the Royal Court in Jogjakarta 02:55
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205
Koeta Gendèr Wajung "selénero" Gamelan gender wayang ensemble with male and female vocalists 03:11
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206
Mogan, Gamelan Anklung "Berong pengètjèt" Gamelan Anklung ensemble 03:04
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301
Pagan, Gamelan Djogèd "Tjetjing Kereman" Gamelan Djogèd orchestra and female dancers 03:08
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302
Djangèr "Putih putih saput anduk" Male and female vocalists accompanied by drum and rebab 02:45
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303
Boesoengbiso Gamelon Gong "Lagu Kebiar" Gamelan Gong 02:59
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304
Musical Drama "Scene from the 'Rama' Legend" Female vocalist with flute and xylophones 02:55
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305
Meerut, Sang "Raga Bhairavī" Female vocalist accompanied by sārangī and drum 03:07
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306
Jummoo, Sang "Rāga Bilāval (?)" Vocalist accompanied by sārangī 03:26
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401
Popular Song Vocalist accompanied by oud and violin 03:40
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402
Song "Maqām Sika" Vocalist accompanied by oud, flute, and qanun 03:22
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403
Bäschrav "Kuzum" Maqām Hijaz, Pt. 1 Egyptian musicians playing oud, qanun, flute, violin 03:52
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404
Bäschrav "Kuzum" Maqām Hijaz, Pt. 2 Egyptian musicians playing oud, qanun, flute, violin 03:34
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405
Song "Maqām Mezmūm" Vocalist accompanied by oud and violin 02:52
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406
Dervish Choir "Maqām ḏil" Solo male voice and chorus 02:55