The Folk And International Roots album club

Stephen · 04-23-2013, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

I though that casting it all for a classical music orchestra rather detracted from the authenticity of the sound. What did you think, stp ?

Yes I would have to agree with you there as far as fleshing out something from 1400 BC with a modern orchestra. I was doing a bit of Googling on the composition and it seems it was only very loosely based on the original music. Shame really. It is certainly a tantalising concept.

Lisnaholic · 04-24-2013, 09:40 PM

^ Yes, it would be so good to hear the genuine music of so long ago, but I guess we never can.
They have found, though, a musical instrument from even further back in time :-

BBC News - Earliest music instruments found

misspoptart · 04-25-2013, 04:45 AM

Eeeee, I really dislike that Heliotrope track. Her voice reminds me of a slightly less pleasant Origa.

I like the stringed-instrument part though. Is it a harp or dulcimer...or something else??

misspoptart · 04-25-2013, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stp

Yes I would have to agree with you there as far as fleshing out something from 1400 BC with a modern orchestra. I was doing a bit of Googling on the composition and it seems it was only very loosely based on the original music. Shame really. It is certainly a tantalising concept.

I also agree, it seems really different rom what the music on the two websites stp posted sounds like.

But then again, I listened to all of those MIDIs and while it's cool that they have the music, it's not extremely interesting. Just hymns...

Stephen · 04-30-2013, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by misspoptart

I like the stringed-instrument part though. Is it a harp or dulcimer...or something else??

Joyce Todd · soprano, percussion, harp
Natalie Cox · harp
Shira Kammen · vielle, rebec
Kit Robberson · vielle
Kim Swatsler · hurdy-gurdy, monochord
David Tayler · oud

Stephen · 05-16-2013, 08:36 PM

Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares - Bulgarian State Radio & Television Female Vocal Choir (1975, Reissued 1986 on 4AD/ 1987 in US)

Bulgarian Womens' Choir featured on Fly, Fly My Sadness. Thought I would finally check out the original album compiled by ethnomusicologist Marcel Cellier.

Stephen · 05-19-2013, 08:44 PM

Doudou Ndiaye Rose - Djabote

While the purely percussive tracks on this album can be a little homogeneous the vocal tracks are rather wonderful.

Sir_Cactoos · 06-30-2013, 11:38 AM

Xera - Tierra (2009)

Formed in Northen Spanish region of Asturia, band successfully blends Asturian traditional sounds with modern electric layout, giving an opportunity to take a joyful journey into nature and happiness.

Lisnaholic · 06-30-2013, 01:18 PM

Hey, Sir Cactoos ! Thank you very much for contributing a suggestion for the FAIR album club. Following the club rules, the album you chose will go into our next poll, which will open on July 7.

In the meantime, if you are quick (because it closes today) you can help choose the next album up for discussion, by voting here:-
http://www.musicbanter.com/country-f...june-30-a.html

Sir_Cactoos · 06-30-2013, 01:55 PM

And I want to apologise for not displaying any music link nor label, but as a newbie I can't set any link before I reach 15 posts. I'll write many of them to be ready for July 7.

04-24-2013, 09:40 PM	#112 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	^ Yes, it would be so good to hear the genuine music of so long ago, but I guess we never can. They have found, though, a musical instrument from even further back in time :- BBC News - Earliest music instruments found __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

06-30-2013, 01:18 PM	#119 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	Hey, Sir Cactoos ! Thank you very much for contributing a suggestion for the FAIR album club. Following the club rules, the album you chose will go into our next poll, which will open on July 7. In the meantime, if you are quick (because it closes today) you can help choose the next album up for discussion, by voting here:- http://www.musicbanter.com/country-f...june-30-a.html __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

04-25-2013, 04:45 AM	#113 (permalink)
misspoptart gimme gimme Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: istanbul Posts: 897	Eeeee, I really dislike that Heliotrope track. Her voice reminds me of a slightly less pleasant Origa. I like the stringed-instrument part though. Is it a harp or dulcimer...or something else??

05-16-2013, 08:36 PM	#116 (permalink)
Stephen I sleep in your hat Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne, Vic. Aus. Posts: 1,847	Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares - Bulgarian State Radio & Television Female Vocal Choir (1975, Reissued 1986 on 4AD/ 1987 in US) Bulgarian Womens' Choir featured on Fly, Fly My Sadness. Thought I would finally check out the original album compiled by ethnomusicologist Marcel Cellier.

05-19-2013, 08:44 PM	#117 (permalink)
Stephen I sleep in your hat Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne, Vic. Aus. Posts: 1,847	Doudou Ndiaye Rose - Djabote While the purely percussive tracks on this album can be a little homogeneous the vocal tracks are rather wonderful.

06-30-2013, 11:38 AM	#118 (permalink)
Sir_Cactoos Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bet you won't locate it, will you? Posts: 52	Xera - Tierra (2009) Formed in Northen Spanish region of Asturia, band successfully blends Asturian traditional sounds with modern electric layout, giving an opportunity to take a joyful journey into nature and happiness.

06-30-2013, 01:55 PM	#120 (permalink)
Sir_Cactoos Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bet you won't locate it, will you? Posts: 52	And I want to apologise for not displaying any music link nor label, but as a newbie I can't set any link before I reach 15 posts. I'll write many of them to be ready for July 7.