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Reviewers:

  • [AS] Alan Shrives
  • [KY] Kerry Yackoboski

 

  1. Mongolian Songs (54:52)
    NUM: KICC 5133
    LABEL: King Records
    COMMENT: This is a Japanese release with almost no English in the package. The men's khoomei is very good, the women's takes some getting used to. [KY]
    PERFORMERS: T.Ganbold, N.Norovbansad, D.Enhtaivan, T.Chagdarjav, D.Enhtuya, T.Gerelmaa, G.Gantuya
    TRACKS: 19
    1. Khoomei
    2. Dorben Nasutai Qaligun - Seyilen Bogere.
    3. Combung Tuguraitai Kureng - Guuji Nan Aga
    4. Buyant Goul - Qonin Jiru Mori
    5. Ci Mini Bayidagu - Bugural Mori
    6. Oberyin Nutug
    7. Yaguden Gogogogo
    8. Arban Tabun Cara
    9. Qoyar Nutugyin Erke
    10. Cengkerlen Qaragdaqu
    11. Kerulengyin Bariya
    12. Engke Menduyin Bayar
    13. Jigaqan Jarga
    14. Ar Kobci
    15. Uriqan Qongur Salki
    16. Bayan Mongul
    17. Dorben Cagyin Tala
    18. Ulemjiyin Cinar
    19. Ukercin Kuu


  2. Mongolian Peoples Republic National Dance Troupe - Mongolian Instrumental Music
    NUM: KICC-5134
    LABEL: King Records

  3. Ci Bulag - Mongolian Morin Khuur
    NUM: CD KICC 5135
    LABEL: King Records
    COMMENT: Sentimental horse-head fiddle solos.

  4. Mongolian Epic Song (Zhangar)
    NUM: KICC 5136
    LABEL: King Records
    COMMENT: Male vocal with instrumental accompaniment from Inner Mongolia. Short and long songs.

  5. Yulong - The Art Of Morin Khuur
    NUM: KICC 5165
    LABEL: King Records

  6. Ci Bulag - Morin Khuur
    NUM: VICG-5212
    LABEL: JVC World Sounds
    COMMENT: More sentimental horse-head fiddle solos.

  7. Mongolie Chants Kazakh et tradition epique de l'Ouest (63:33)
    NUM: C 580051
    LABEL: Ocora, Radio France
    COMMENT: Songs, with tobsuur accompaniment, recorded in Mongolia in 1984 and 1990. Twenty songs of Kazakh music, some of it actually danceable! Minimal khoomei, although the voices do make good use of changing timbres. The final five songs are labelled `epic tradition of the West' and the lyrics are fragments of lengthy epic songs. [KY]
    PERFORMERS: R.Nurdqaan, Aqman, S.Toqtal, O.Sayzada, T.Baydalda, T.Enkbalsan, E.Gombosuren, E.Gombozav, Q.Andzav, D.Batmonk, Q.Sesser, D.Zancancoy
    TRACKS: 25
    1. My Bayhorse with the Peaceful Gait - R.Nurdqaan
    2. The Varicoloured Mountain - Aqman
    3. The White Tune - S.Toqdal
    4. The White Spring - R.Nurdqaan
    5. Dance - Aqman
    6. My Truth - Aqman
    7. Irquzan's Song - O.Sayzada and R.Nurdqaan
    8. My Little Darling - Aqman
    9. Grain of Wheat - Aqman
    10. Dance in Twirling Movement - S.Toqtal
    11. My Chestnut Bayhorse - S.Toqtal
    12. This Is How I Say It - O.Sayzada
    13. The Flower Season - Aqman
    14. The Wounded Stag - T.Baydalda
    15. The Beauty - Aqman
    16. My Bayhorse - O.Sayzada and R.Nurdqaan
    17. My Inaccessible Love - R.Nurdqaan
    18. Fie! - Aqman
    19. Aq Bope's Song - O.Sayzada and R.Nurdqaan
    20. In Praise of Altai (ayalaq style) - T.Enkbalsan
    21. In Praise of Altai (qaylaq style) - T.Enkbalsan
    22. In Praise of Altai - E.Gombosuren, E.Gombozav, Q.Andzav, D.Batmonk
    23. The Hero With the Black-Tressed Hair - Q.Sesser
    24. The Hero With the Black-Tressed Hair - D.Zancancoy


  8. Melody Of The Steppe - White Moon, Tsagaan Sar (50:00)
    NUM: PAN 2010CD
    LABEL: Pan Records

  9. Enchanting Mongolia: Traditional Mongolian Music
    NUM: 56472, 1993.
    COMMENT: Produced by Stefan Koerbel, Postfach 106, 10266 Berlin . Distributed by Zweitausendeins Versand, Postfach, D-60381 Frankfurt.
    PERFORMERS: N.Jantsannorov, T.Ganbold, E.Otgontujaa, N.Norovbansad, Tsh.Batsaichan, D.Battemer, L.Namshilmaa, Sh.Dawachuu, D.Gantemer, G.Nansalmaa, A.Solongo, J.Ot-gontujaa, D.Battemer
    TRACKS: 18
    1. Prologue - N.Jantsannorov
    2. Variations of Mongolian Throat Singing - T.Ganbold
    3. Nutgiin Ujanga ("Homeland Tune") - E.Otgontujaa
    4. Seruun Saichan Tshangai ("Beautiful Cool Tshangai") - N.Norovbansad, Tsh.Batsaichan
    5. Khalkh Shonon Charyn Jawdal ("The Ride of the Khalkh Horses") - Tsh.Batsaichan
    6. Er Bor Chartsaga ("Strong Brown hawk") - D.Battemer, Tsh.Batsaichan
    7. Argaguy Amrag ("Hidden Beloved") - L.Namshilmaa
    8. Junden Geegee (A Girl's name) - L.Namshilmaa
    9. Sajnchuu Gelem ("Beautiful Horse") - Sh.Dawachuu
    10. Derwen Tsag ("Four Seasons") - D.Gantemer
    11. Derwen Tshashtai Khaliun (4-Year-Old Khaliun Horse) - T.Ganbold,Tsh.Batsaichana
    12. Tsagaan Ssar ("New Year") - G.Nansalmaa, Tsh.Batsaichan, A.Solongo, J.Ot-gontujaa, D.Gantemer, L.Namshilmaa
    13. Chech Torgon Tsamts ("A Shirt of Blue Silk") - G.Nansalmaa, Tsh.Batsaichan, A.Solongo, J.Ot-gontujaa, D.Gantemer, L.Namshilmaa
    14. Ai Nanaa (A Girl's Name) - A.Solongo
    15. Chojor Setgel ("Two Souls") - A.Solongo
    16. Urchan Chongor Salchi - N.Norovbansad, Tsh.Batsaichan
    17. Derwen Oirdyn Uria ("The Four Oyrad Tribes") - Tsh.Batsaichan
    18. Erdene Sasgiin Unaga ("Foals from Erdene") - D.Battemer, Tsh.Batsaichan
    19. Torguud Nutag ("Homeland Torguud") - T.Ganbold
    20. Silen Bejer (A Name) - T.Ganbold
    21. Tset-seg Nuuryn Cheweend ("On Flower Lake") - Batsaichan, Shagdarshan, Bujanbaatar, Bujantshin
    22. Ar Chewtsch ("Song of the Forest") - N.Norovbansad, Tsh.Batsaichan


  10. Mongolian Folk Music
    NUM: HCD 18013-14
    LABEL: Hungaroton
    COMMENT: 2 CD set. Selected from the 1967 year's collection by Lajos Vargyas.

  11. Mandukhai Ensemble - Mongolia (61:37)
    NUM: PS65115
    LABEL: Playa Sound
    COMMENT: A good selection, many of the songs have orchestral backing. Includes a couple of good khoomei performances. Liner notes in French and English. [AS]
    PERFORMERS: Dashzeveg, Dashtsermaa, Batsuur, Tsogtbaatar, Selengee, Tumurbaatar, Battuvshin, Gerelmaa, Yagaanbaatar
    TRACKS: 17
    1. Enkh Mendiin Bajar (2:49)
    2. Ar Khovchiin Unaga (2:14)
    3. Durvun Oirdyn Uria (2:57)
    4. Altai (4:42)
    5. Khan Khokhiin Ujanga (3:52)
    6. Mandukhai (3:12)
    7. Khuumii (3:48)
    8. Ulgeriin Kholboo (3:02)
    9. Zandan Khuren (4:28)
    10. Zaakhan Sharga (4:51)
    11. Khavar (3:48)
    12. Dorvon Uul (3:25)
    13. Delger Moron (2:44)
    14. Dari Ekhiin Burilba (3:31)
    15. Uran Nugaralt (4:02)
    16. Khuumii (2:49)
    17. Kunnu (5:23)


  12. Mongolia - Vocal & Instrumental (60:40)
    NUM: W 260 009
    LABEL: Maison Des Cultures Du Monde
    COMMENT: A very good selection, recommended. The liner notes (in French and English) are comprehensive. A printing error has put part of the English track list in German! [AS]
    PERFORMERS: Adilbish Nergui, Damdinjav Tuvshinjargal, Sodnompil Ganaa, Luwsangombo Iderbat, Taravjav Ganbold, Guendenpil Yavgaan, Sosor Tosjargal, Jigdee Tsetsegmaa, Dechinzundui Nadmid
    TRACKS: 22
    1. Jaakhan Charga (Love Song) (2:01)
    2. Erdene Zasguyn Unaga (Long Song) (2:39)
    3. Morin Tovorgoon (Morin Khuur) (2:35)
    4. Torguud Nutag (Khoomei & Morin Khuur) (2:56)
    5. Khoomei & Ekhel (2:35)
    6. Khuren Khallgatai Delguur (Khoomei) (0:56)
    7. Mandal Juujaa (Morin Khuur) (3:25)
    8. Dance Music (Morin Khuur) (2:05)
    9. Khangayn Magtall (Song Of Praise) (6:04)
    10. Dorvon Uul (Short Song) (2:05)
    11. Alsyn Gazryn Zereglee (Short Song) (2:50)
    12. Budarmaar Budamaar Slkhi (Khotogoyd Song) (2:29)
    13. Chingin Chivrin Uus (1:07)
    14. Dursgalyn Alchuur (1:09)
    15. Tosonguyn Oroygoor (1:53)
    16. Kharmayn Khagd (Darkhat Song) (1:56)
    17. Dunjin Garav (Song Of Praise) (3:55)
    18. Enkh Mendyn Bayar (Long Song) (3:10)
    19. Ovgon Chuuvuu (Long Song) (2:20)
    20. Dorvon Oyrdyn Uurya (Morin Khuur) (2:00)
    21. Uekhan Zambuu Tivyn Naran (Long Song) (3:53)
    22. Altayn Magtaal (Song Of Praise) (5:33)


  13. Mongolia - Traditional Music, UNESCO Collection (66:54)
    NUM: CD D8207
    LABEL: UNESCO Auvidis
    TRACKS: 30
    Long Songs
    1. My Speckled Bay (2:16)
    2. Two Little Ducks (5:35)
    3. Horse With Light-Grey Coat (2:55)
    4. The Beautiful Altai (2:47)

    Horse-Viele

    1. View Over The Kherelen River (2:54)
    2. The Four Seasons (2:49)
    3. Popular Dance Of Western Mongolia (2:19)
    4. Dance Tune Of Western Mongolia (2:09)
    5. The Black Stallion Zhonon Of The Khalka Mongols (2:18)
    6. The Brown Silk Dress (2:09)
    7. Movements Of A Blessing (1:49)

    Tobshuur Lute

    1. Linked Movements (0:54)
    2. Colours Side By Side (1:02)
    3. Bechaining (0:59)
    4. Bechaining Movements (0:50)
    5. Wake-like Dance (0:53)
    6. Quick, Short Movements (2:30)

    Short Songs

    1. Surzhidmaa (1:21)
    2. Saddle Flags Of Saykhiyu Leather (1:39)
    3. These Shimmering Blue Mountains (1:49)
    4. My Darling (2:43)

    Songs For Special Occasions

    1. Songs Of Praise Of The Horse (4:34)
    2. Dembee (finger game) (1:23)

    Instrumental Songs

    1. Metal Jew's Harp (1:21)
    2. Bamboo Jew's Harp (2:45)
    3. Transverse Flute (2:20)
    4. Four Stringed Viele (1:13)
    5. Shanza Lute (2:20)

    Diphonic Song

    1. The Khoomej Lesson (2:46)
    2. The 4 Year-old Light-tan Horse (1:49)


  14. Vocal & Instrumental Music Of Mongolia
    NUM: TSCD909
    LABEL: Topic Records
    COMMENT: Originally released as 2 LPs by Tangent Records in 1977. Recorded by Jean Jenkins.

  15. Disappearing World (76:54)
    NUM: CD-SDL 376
    LABEL: Saydisc Records
    COMMENT: Music of 17 endangered cultures recorded by Granada Television for the Disappearing World TV series. Some of the recordings are outstanding. The Mongolian programs were: "On the Edge of the Gobi" & "The City on the Steppe" transmitted December, 1975. The liner notes let this disc down badly. There is little information about the performers, or when and where they were recorded. See also Tuvan list. [AS]
    TRACKS: 17

      All by ``The Mongols'' - 8:13

    1. Buddhist Chant (khaylakh)
    2. long song (female & orchestra)
    3. long song (female & orchestra)
    4. sygyt & yochin (zither)
    5. long song (female & morin khuur)


  16. Mongolia:Vol1 Folk Music Traditions - Khoomi & Urtin Duu
    NUM: 1449 5212 2
    LABEL: JVC

  17. Mongolia:Vol2 Folk Music Traditions - Morin Khuur
    NUM: 1449 5211 2
    LABEL: JVC

  18. Shamans & Lamas
    NUM: 9311 560059 2
    LABEL: Ocora

  19. Music Of Mongolia
    NUM: 5086 92591 2
    LABEL: Buda

ADDRESSES OF SOME RECORD LABELS

  • Buda, 188, db Voltaire, 75011 Paris, France.
  • Crammed Discs, 43 Rue General Patton, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
  • Free Music Productions, Postbox 100 227, 1000 Berlin 10, Germany
  • King Records, 12-13, 2-Chome, Otowa, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo 112, Japan.
  • Maison Des Cultures Du Monde, 101 Bd Raspail, 75006, Paris, France.
  • Pan Records, P.O. Box 155, 2300 AD Leiden, Netherlands.
  • Playa Sound, Sunset-France, 66 Rue De L'Est, 92100, Boulogne, France.
  • Real World Records, WOMAD, Box, Wiltshire, SN14 9PN, UK.
  • Saydisc Records, Chipping Manor, The Chipping, Wotton-Under-Edge, GL12 7AD, UK.
  • Shanachie Records, 37 E. Clinton St., Newton NJ 40017, USA
  • Smithsonian Folkways, Office Of Folklife Programs, 955 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 2600, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560, USA.
  • Topic Records, 50 Stroud Green Road, London, N4 3EF, UK.
  • UNESCO Auvidis, 12 Av. M. Thorez, 94100, Ivry-Sur-Seine, France.
  • World Network, Distributed by Zweitausendeins Versand, Postfach, D-60381 Frankfurt.
  • Window to Europe, Jodenbreestraat 24, 1011 NK, Amsterdam, Netherlands.