Ukrainian Voices

Voix Ukrainiennes | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 7, 1993)
• Original Release Date: August 12, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Playasound
• ASIN: B000005G1F
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,483,777 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #54 in Music > World Music > Europe > Eastern Europe > Ukraine

Track Listings

1. Sur La Montagne Imbere (Traditionnel) - Oxana Foursova

2. J'attendrai Mon Bien-Aime (Trad.) - H. Levtchenko/A. Pachko

3. Viens Petit Hrehory Dans La Rue (Trad.) - Choeur Et Orchestre Diriges/H. Levtchenko

4. Le Marin De La Mer Noire (Trad.) - Tania Tkatchenko

5. Ivana Koupala (Trad.) - Famille Tkatchenko

6. Tcheremchina (Trad.) - Choeur Et Orchestre/Olga Shyan

7. Hola, Hola Mes Oies! (Trad.) - Choer Et Orchestre/H. Levtchenko

8. Le Large Dniepr Hurle Et Gemit (Trad.) - Choeur Et Orchestre/T. Chevthenko

9. Pourquoi N'es-Tu Pas Revenu? (Trad.) - Liuba Lamsina Et Liuda

10. La Lune Est Claire (Trad.) - Famille Tkatchenko

11. O Chene, Ne Te Tourmente Pas (Trad.) - Choeur Et Orchestre

12. Dieu Tout Puissant (Trad.) - Choeur

13. A Qui Appartient Ce Seigle? (Trad.) - Liuba Lamsina

14. Le Seigle Vert (Trad.) - Famille Tkatchenko

15. Garcons, Detelez Les Chevaux (Trad.) - Choeur Et Orchestre

16. Si Il N'y Avait Pas De Champignons Dans Les Forets! (Trad.) - Olga Shyan Et Natalia Sulaeva

17. Prunelles Noires, Epine Noire (Trad.) - Liuba Lamsina Et Liuda

18. Baida (Trad.) - Choeur Et Orchestre Diriges/H. Levtchenko

19. La Clairiere Verte (Trad.) - Mihail Herasymenko

20. Allons Femme! (Trad.) - Famille Tkatchenko

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ukrainian Voices/Voix Ukrainiennes is a Winner!, June 3, 2000

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Zoltan B. (Berkeley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ukrainian Voices (Audio CD)

Ukrainian Voices/Voix Ukrainiennes CD - This excellent collection of Ukrainian folk music is a real treat for anyone who loves the folk music genre. It reflects the Ukrainian cultural history that is surprisingly still intact, despite many years of repression by the Soviet system, and even by those who came before. The vocal technique, the precision of the polyphony, the fullness and the unique timbre of the natural voices, which are "open" even in the highest registers, are astounding. Some of the women who sang these songs wept during the recording session, because many of the songs were forbidden by Moscow only several years earlier. Any allusion to independent Ukraine was suppressed. "The heritage passed from generation to generation, by word of mouth, in a hushed voice and with doors and windows closed, with fear in their herarts" The great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy declared that no folk music has expressed the national personality of a people as strongly as Ukrainian folk music. The CD was produced in France.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a folk recording with variety!, July 6, 2001

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"taappi" (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ukrainian Voices (Audio CD)

Though it is interesting (and a little strange) to see Ukrainian song titles translated literally into French (it takes some listening or thinking hard about the title to figure out which song it is), the variety of styles is nicely represented in this volume. From raw, open-voiced a cappella tunes to heavy and orchestral patriotic songs, "Ukrainian Voices" is a wonderful taste of what Ukraine has to offer to the folk music world. I would have liked to hear even more a cappella "village recordings" with women's voices, but there are quite a few here nevertheless. Quality song choices and wonderful execution of the styles.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Music - Daily Listening Material!, September 27, 2006

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Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ukrainian Voices (Audio CD)

The collection of vocal singing music is superb here, and the quality of the recording is equally as good. The recording was done in France - so the titles of the songs on the CD are shown in French - but the music is 100% Ukrainian and beautiful.

The liner notes (which are in English) explain how powerful it was for many of these native singers to finally be able to sing and enjoy these songs in public. The Soviets had strongly stamped out any trace of native Ukrainian culture, most especially their songs. You can hear that heartache in the singers' voices at times during the songs, how much they love and treasure this music.

It's hard for me to even choose a favorite amongst the songs. Some of them are slow and poignant. Others are full of life and energy, perfect for dancing around to. You definitely don't have to know Ukrainian to appreciate these songs - you feel the emotion and meaning through the song itself. I love the harmonies of "Ivana Koupala", I adore the fast paced swirling harmonies of "Tcheremchina", and I could go on. Every song has its own particular personality and each is great.

Highly recommended!