Temiar Dream Music of Malaya

This 1955 Folkways album is a collection of field recordings made by E.D. Robertson and D.H. Noone of the music of the Temiar tribes living in the jungle-covered mountains of Malaysia. The Temiar are a deeply spiritual people whose religion is based on singing and dancing rituals, through which the power of healing, grace, and help are granted. The songs in this album are “dream songs,” sung at night in a Temiar longhouse. Liner notes contain introductions to Temiar culture by both Robertson and Noone and a track-by-track explanation of each song.

Track Listing

101	Bah Sain	Male and female singers from Telon in Pehang, drummer	03:35
102	Hanjoi	Male and female singers	02:01
103	Chinchem, Pt. 1	Male and female singers on the Korbu River, in Perak	01:40
104	Chinchem, Pt. 2	Male and female singers on the Korbu River, in Perak	01:38
105	Chinchem, Pt. 3	Male and female singers on the Korbu River, in Perak	01:12
106	Siku	Male and female singers from Cameron Highlands	02:56
201	Telei Bah Peb	Male and female singers from the Ulu Telon in Pahang	02:25
202	Bah Motoh	Male and female singers on the Telon River	03:27
203	Dalam Guni	Male and female singers, drummer	01:54
204	Ajin	Male and female singers, drummer	03:30
205	Alus	Male and female singers	03:32
206	Nose Flute Melody	Nose flute player	02:09