Anthology Of World Music: The Music Of Vietnam

Anthology Of World Music (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 23, 1999)
• Original Release Date: March 23, 1999
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Rounder Select
• ASIN: B00000I5KM
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #508,032 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #13 in Music > World Music > Far East & Asia > Vietnam

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. The Tradition Of Hue Music And Theater Of The Court: Dance Of The Horse And Mang - Dai Nhac Ensemble

2. The Tradition Of Hue Music And Theater Of The Court: Dance Of The Phoenix - Dai Nhac Ensemble

3. The Tradition Of Hue Music And Theater Of The Court: Mounting the Esplanade - Nguyen Ngoc Phung

4. The Tradition Of Hue Music And Theater Of The Court: Ten 'Royal' Pieces - Nha Nhac Ensemble

5. The Tradition Of Hue Music And Theater Of The Court: Mad Woman's Song - Dai Nhac Ensemble

6. Ritual Music And Entertainment Music: The Five 'Drums Of Thunder' - Dai Nhac Ensemble

7. Ritual Music And Entertainment Music: Recitation Of Buddhist Prayers - Hieu Quang

8. Ritual Music And Entertainment Music: Buddhist Chant - Hieu Quang

9. Ritual Music And Entertainment Music: Monochord Solo - Nguyen Huu Ba

10. Ritual Music And Entertainment Music: Journey Overland - Nguyen Huu Ba

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Disc: 2

1. The Music Of South Vietnam Ritual And Religious Music: Bai Trong Lay And Thet - Tu Huyen

2. The Music Of South Vietnam Ritual And Religious Music: Buddhist Chants And Prayers - Tu Huyen

3. The Music Of South Vietnam Ritual And Religious Music: Bai Ha - Tu Huyen

4. The Music Of South Vietnam Ritual And Religious Music: Respectful Invitation To The Goddess Of The West - Tu Huyen

5. The Music Of South Vietnam Ritual And Religious Music: Xang Xe - Bay Ham

6. Entertainment Music And Music Of 'Modernized' Theater: Rao Nam, Hoi Ai-Oan - Vinh Bao

7. Entertainment Music And Music Of 'Modernized' Theater: Binh Ban - Tu Huyen

8. Entertainment Music And Music Of 'Modernized' Theater: The Wind Blows And Bends The Weeping Willow - Tran Van Khe

9. Entertainment Music And Music Of 'Modernized' Theater: The Four Generations - Miss Bach Hue

10. Entertainment Music And Music Of 'Modernized' Theater: The Beautiful Tay Thi - Bay Ham

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Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a varied delight, December 30, 2000

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This review is from: Anthology Of World Music: The Music Of Vietnam (Audio CD)

This is a great introduction to Vietnamese music. While some of the selections may sound harsh or discordant to western ears, this is well worth owning. From the percussive and almost jazzy sounding "Dance of the Horse" to the hauntingly beautiful bent notes of the "Monocord Solo", there are many gems on this collection. Its unclear from the notes, but this seems to have been originally recorded between the 60's and the 80's. My first real introduction to Vietnamese music was through the great Celestial Harmonies recordings which are "smoother" and more modern sounding, but this was a great find !