Melody, Rhythm and Harmony - Tour 1993 [Live]

The Bulgarian Women's Choir | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 1, 1994)
• Original Release Date: February 1, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Messa/Blue Moon
• ASIN: B0000034AU
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #273,357 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #35 in Music > World Music > Europe > Eastern Europe > Bulgaria

Track Listings

1. Polegnala E Toudora [Todora's Dream]

2. Grozda Moma [Young Grozda]

3. Dragana I Slavei [Dragna and the Nightingale]

4. Vetchera I Rado [Rada, Sit and Eat]

5. Bre Ivane [Hey, Ivan]

6. Jano, Hubavo Jano [Yana, Beautiful Yana]

7. Listi Se Goro [Green Forest]

8. Tapan Bie [Beating the Drum]

9. Kazhi, Kazhi, Angio [Tell Me, Angio]

10. S Gaida Na Horo [Dancing to the Bagpipe]

11. Ozdole Ide Devoitche [A Young Maiden Is Arriving]

12. Tin Vjater Vee [The Wind Is Blowing]

13. Sestro Dobriano [Sister Dobriaa]

14. Tri Biulbiuia Pejat [Three Heroes Singing]

15. Dimjaninka

16. Pilentze Pee [A Bird Is Singing]

17. Lale Li Si [You Are a Tulip]

18. Kalugerine (The Monkey Battalions)

19. Mechmetio

20. Dyulmano, Dyulbero

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly beautiful music!, September 9, 2001

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Brant Nelson "bonelson" (Vermont, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Melody, Rhythm and Harmony - Tour 1993 (Audio CD)

I believe this is nearly the same recording as the previously released album on Mesa Records entitled "Melody Rhythm and Harmony". The photo is exactly the same anyway, and it was recorded in Trondheim, Norway in March 1993. That album was TWO CDs, however and included 28 songs. I was fortunate enough to see a live concert in Los Angeles several years ago plus attend a lecture by conductor Dora Hristova on this style of music, and both were wonderful! I have never been so in awe of the power of the human voice. No recording could capture how rapturous and haunting these women sound in person, but this CD is as close as you can come. It far outranks the Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares volumes 1 and 2 CDs, since as noted here, those were not recorded terribly well (I believe they were compiled from tapes laid down in the 50s or 60s). So start with this one as the best possible introduction to the Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astounding Sounds, March 17, 1999

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RComposer "RComposer" (Fla.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Melody, Rhythm and Harmony - Tour 1993 (Audio CD)

Musicians from Eric Clapton to high-brow classical types have hailed this recording as inspirational and groundbreaking. Stunning recording quality, vocal textures and composition. You will not be sorry if you order this great recording! I just hope they do more....

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CONTINUATION OF AN ANCIENT TRADITION, February 2, 2000

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no longer a customer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Melody, Rhythm and Harmony - Tour 1993 (Audio CD)

Deeply rooted in the ancient polyphony of Byzantine Liturgical Music, this achingly beautiful album reveals how hauntingly lovely the human voice can be. The album offers pieces in various forms and styles from different periods. Please get this beautiful music and then branch out and explore other Eastern European and Middle Eastern vocal music. In far flung places often the only instrument, (and best instrument), was the human voice. Let this be a stepping stone to explore the extraordinary tradition of Syriac, Arabic, Byzantine, Ethiopian, Russian and Eastern European vocal music.