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Rough Guide to Yodel

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Who knew that yodeling was so diversified and global? This cd is the "sound version" of Bart Plantenga's excellent book YODEL-AY-EE-OOOO, which delves deeply and widely into the art of yodeling. The cd is an exquisite compilation of some of the most unique yodel sounds you'll ever hear. Bart includes some of his yodel philosophy in the liner notes as well a brief descriptions of each of the artists that perform. You will hear a range of yodels from country to alpine (although, in my opinion there could have been a little more alpine), Hawaian to Indian, jazz to techno and much more.
I must admit that, although I enjoyed this cd very much, it will not be on my frequent listening list. Some of the yodeling and music is too harsh for my personal taste. I suspect,though, that these yodels are the very ones that will excite those of you who think that yodelling is corny and old-fashion. This aside, I would not miss having this cd in my yodel music collection.
Highly recommended for all obsessive and daring yodel fans and for yodeling curiosty seekers.

*** I spoke too soon and find that I do, indeed, listen to this compilation over and over. The more you listen to the very "unique" yodels, the more you learn to enjoy them. For some reason I find the sound of yodeling very compelling and just can't turn away from it. This CD provides a wonderful array of yodeling styles.

If you like to yodel or like the yodeling sound you will enjoy this cd. Since I purchased it and have now listened a few times, my ears are more in tune with the yodel and I can now hear yodel-like sounds coming from the tunes on my car radio that I never heard before. The cover art is fun and colorful, and the liner notes are great...you get to peek into the lives of all of the various artists. If there was ever a volume 2 to this, I would be the first in line to buy it.

LL

I totally LOVE this CD. The music is awesome and fun. I listen to it all of the time.

Dealing with uninvited guests?Trying to drive out annoying relatives?Need help disciplining children?Do you wear a purity ring&want to keep from getting "in the mood" with your honey? Then this Rough Guide is PERFECT for you,serving these many purposes!

It opens with a "Yodeling Lesson" that will quiet any child--with boredom."Yodeling Addiction" is a perfect reason for checking into rehab (with other celebrities).There's yodeling with a European club beat in "Jaga Ode",and the experimental yodels of "Haiku Lingo" and "Yodeling Robot" (about a robot enamored of Dolly Parton).You wouldn't want to be invited to an "Inuit Wedding",but you can understand how yodeling leads to a "Pygmy Divorce."This album is also a virtual "Small World" with yodels from Mexico,the Alps,India--and even country western Hawaiian yodeling-and all are annoying.

I'm surprised this album hasn't made it onto Jim Nader's "Annoying Music Show." It would be vindication if it did.