Freedom

Yothu Yindi

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 22, 1994)
• Original Release Date: 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hollywood Records
• ASIN: B000000OCP
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #213,925 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Released to critical acclaim in November 1993, Freedom features the singles World Turning, Timeless Land, and Dots on the Shells. Freedom paved the way for 1994 tours of Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Germany, France, Belgium, Holland, the UK, the USA, Canada and Japan. This release features a maturing sound and incredible Yidaki (didgeridoo) playing. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESTRUCK!!!!!, October 11, 1999

By A Customer

This is one album not to be missed. If you like dancing or just relaxing then Freedom will accomplish that and so much more! Never before has music been fused the way the Yunupingu clan have done. After one listen to this album, you'll wonder why traditional Koori(Aboriginal) music and rock/techno wasn't combined long ago. One can get a sense of pride, joy and just plain fun after listening to the captivating combo of bilma sticks, yidaki and Mandawuy's vocals! Songs like "Back to Culture", and "Timeless Land" will take you to new boundaries as you learn about Koori culture and jam along the way. "Gapu" will take you to where you most desire as it transports you to where your heart most desires. Believe you me, you don't want to miss this! Check out Tribal Voice as well. Music unlike any other! Never a dull moment! It's got meaningful lyrics and substance, with every listen you will be renewed!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent mix of aboringal/digeridoo & techno pop, May 3, 1998

By A Customer

The first time I listened to "Freedom" in the Fiji Islands, the music swept me away to a remote land, farther away than I already was to find myself. The combination of the Australian aboringinal sounds and pop sounds in one group never dulls the senses. I feel as though I gain Freedom from my stressed out daily life each time I listen to this CD. The lyrics are well written with meaning and substance. This is a CD which one can listen to over and over again without ever being bored.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Aboriginal Funk!, August 20, 2002

By	PeteisWho (Columbia, MO United States) - See all my reviews

This is a cd worth picking up. Lots of good cuts on this gem. Along with the 13 Yothu Yindi band members {from the Yolngu -Aboriginal- homelands on the ne coast of Australia} they are supported on this disc by Neil Finn (ex-Crowded House and Split Enz), Bill Lasswell and Bernie Worrell, among others.

My faves on this album: Timeless Land, Back to Culture, Yolngu Boy and Dots on the Shells.