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Switzerland: Zäuerli, Yodel of Appenzell

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Switzerland: Zäuerli, Yodel of Appenzell
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This collection of traditional zäuerli (wordless yodels) was recorded by ethnomusicologist Hugo Zemp in the Appenzell region of northeastern Switzerland, an area known for its dairy farms. Zäuerli are among the most celebrated yodels in the world and have a very distinct sound. Contrasted with the yodeling of central Switzerland, which is high and fast-paced, Appenzell zäuerli are sung in the lower register of the vocal range and feature a relaxed voice, slow tempo, and an elongation of the tones. The yodels compiled here are songs of work—sung while milking cows or herding cattle—social life, and celebration. The liner notes are in English, French, and German.

Track Listing

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Zäuerli The Silvesterkläuse 9:01
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Zäuerli Sung While Milking the Cows Ernst Pfändler 5:47
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Zäuerli Sung While Going Up to the Alpine Pastures Jakob Dietrich, Ernst Frick, Konrad Örtle, Ernst Pfändler 2:36
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Zäuerli with Schelleschötte (Ringing the Cow Bells) Ernst Frick, Jakob Dietrich 6:13
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Zäuerli Sung in the Inn Ernst Pfändler 2:20
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Zäuerli Sung in the Inn Bernhard Frischknecht 3:49
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Zäuerli Sung in the Inn Hans-Uli Gähler 2:57
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Zäuerli Sung in the Inn Ernst Pfändler 2:02
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Zäuerli Sung in the Inn Hans-Uli Gähler 2:01
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Zäuerli Sung in the Inn Ernst Pfändler, Fritz Tribelhorn, Silvia Gähler 3:06
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Zäuerli Sung in the Inn Bernhard Frischknecht 2:50
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Zäuerli Sung in the Inn Ernst Pfändler, Fritz Tribelhorn, Silvia Gähler 2:48

Album Info

Catalog Number

UNES08026

Year(s) Released

1980

Label/Collection

UNESCO Collection of Traditional Music

Genre(s)

World

Country(s)

Switzerland

Credit(s)

Hugo Zemp - Liner Notes, Recorder
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