Tuva, Among The Spirits: Sound, Music And Nature In Sakha And Tuva

Tuva (Artist), Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 19, 1999)
• Original Release Date: January 19, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Smithsonian Folkways
• ASIN: B00000G4OG
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #263,883 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #8 in Music > World Music > Far East & Asia > Tuva

Editorial Reviews

Tuva, Among the Spirits is a sonic journey to the steppes of southern Siberia, the wellspring of Tuvan and Sakhan music, where the spiritual power of nature is manifested through its sounds. In these unprecedented on-site recordings, master musicians imitate and interact with the natural acoustic environment. Recorded in 1995-1998 on horseback, in creek beds, caves, canyons, and grasslands. Extensive notes, photographs, and discography. 1999 New Age Voice Music Awards: awarded finalist for Best Traditional World Album of 1999.

AWARDS
2000Crossroads music Awards Silver Star for World-Traditional. 1999 New Age Voice Music Awards finalist for Best Traditional World Album of 1999

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Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Nature, Beautiful Culture, January 14, 2003

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Michael Heumann (El Centro, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tuva, Among The Spirits: Sound, Music And Nature In Sakha And Tuva (Audio CD)

This is, quite simply, one of the most beautiful albums I've ever heard. The interplay between human, animal, and natural sounds here is effortless, and it dramatizes better than any other release I've heard the true spirit of both Tuvan music and Tuvan culture.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome for Ambiance, September 29, 2006

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D. Losada "boogerbrat" (Winter Park, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tuva, Among The Spirits: Sound, Music And Nature In Sakha And Tuva (Audio CD)

Lovely just for playing in the background.
I really love this C.D.
It transports you to another land without you having to leave your living room.
Lots of interesting real, and man made animal sounds, and man made music.
Even my pets love it !
It may not be for everyone though, so isten to the samples before you buy !

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best albums of all time, October 2, 2000

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tobius (the deep south) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tuva, Among The Spirits: Sound, Music And Nature In Sakha And Tuva (Audio CD)

the best electro-acoustic record i have ever heard that isn't trying to be an electro-acoustic record at all. a wonderfuly recorded and edited album that captures the beautiful sound world of sakha, tuva and the people who live there. you've really got to hand to these guys for the editing style they used, making you feel like your listening to both a world music record and a 20th century sound collage. the edits are subtle, but they create a flow that is takes the listener through a complete and satisfying listening experience. very inspiring.