China: It's Time to Listen [Box set]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 28, 1998)
• Original Release Date: April 28, 1998
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Ellipsis Arts
• ASIN: B000006BEU
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #467,938 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #92 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > Far East & Asia

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. The Mountain Village Peddler - Shan Wen Tong

2. Ode to the Autumn Wind - The Huaxia Chamber Ensemble

3. Singing on the Fisher Boats at Dusk - Pan Jing & Ensemble

4. The Rain Falls on the Leaves of the Banana Tree - Lily Yuan

5. Thunder Ends the Dry Season - Jade Bridge

6. Xiang-Yu Removes His Armor - The Huaxia Chamber Ensemble

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Gongs and Drums of the Peking Opera - Thundering Dragon

2. Sanpi Winpeng (Melody to Welcome Guests) - The Chinese Deep South Ensemble

3. The Planting Song - Professor Xu Pingxin

4. Guqi - The Dayan Ancient Music Association

5. Rwezhe (Fiddle Dance) - Nagchu Art Troupe From Tibet

6. Ox Fights Tiger - Thundering Dragon

See all 20 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Yang Guan San Die (A Hard Parting at Yang Guan)

2. Cuckoo

3. Ancient Poem in Three Verses

4. Moving Through the Streets

5. Worshipping the Autumn Wind

6. Spring Arrives on the Qin River

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Intro. to the music of China..., March 19, 1999

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[e-mail] Brian S. Rose (Ras al-Khaimah UAE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: China: It's Time to Listen (Audio CD)

This collection is a superb introduction to authentic traditional Chinese music. Unlike some academic ethnomusicological efforts, it boasts a natural sound while remaining accessible. It is never pretentious. The producers have worked diligently to provide a well-rounded cross-section of music. If you think you might like Chinese music but never tried it, this is the one to start with. I highly recommend it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to Chinese Music, July 25, 1998

By A Customer

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This review is from: China: It's Time to Listen (Audio CD)

For those who have to teach a unit on China in school! One of the best things about this 3 CD set is that it has a well written introduction to the music, and also introductions to the various instruments, which are excellent material for any primary-secondary school class study of China.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars haunting, melodic and exotic, September 9, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: China: It's Time to Listen (Audio CD)

I first heard this CD set in the gift shop at the Dallas Museum of Art. It was at once familar, yet exotic - a perfect "mood setter." True, international music, a real find