Please help me find non-opera classical Chinese and Japanese koto music.
October 26, 2006 10:25 AM Subscribe
Please help me find non-opera classical Chinese and Japanese koto music.
I've tried searching Amazon and the usual suspects, but all I've come across are ugly collections with uninspiring titles such as 'Sound of Flutes' Can anyone name some artists / groups / symphonies for either genre I should look for or name some online stores that specialize in carrying authentic CDs? I've already tried Smithsonian Global Sound, but had no luck there.
I've tried searching Amazon and the usual suspects, but all I've come across are ugly collections with uninspiring titles such as 'Sound of Flutes' Can anyone name some artists / groups / symphonies for either genre I should look for or name some online stores that specialize in carrying authentic CDs? I've already tried Smithsonian Global Sound, but had no luck there.
The Naxi Orchestra aka the Dayan Ancient Music Association have several recordings out of traditional, ancient Chinese court music, particularly from the 13th and 14th centuries. They play on period instruments and their ensemble includes several guzheng.
posted by Pollomacho at 11:42 PM on October 26, 2006
posted by Pollomacho at 11:42 PM on October 26, 2006
Best answer: The Nonesuch Explorer series probably has what you're looking for.
I own a few LPs from the series and the sound is top-notch. There's no new-agey phase or echo added to the recordings; it's just good field recording. I have some stunning koto and gamelan LPs from this series. I believe most of their recordings are available on CD.
Oh, and i8ny3x, that oink site sure looks interesting. Is it invitation-only?
posted by the matching mole at 7:21 AM on October 27, 2006
I own a few LPs from the series and the sound is top-notch. There's no new-agey phase or echo added to the recordings; it's just good field recording. I have some stunning koto and gamelan LPs from this series. I believe most of their recordings are available on CD.
Oh, and i8ny3x, that oink site sure looks interesting. Is it invitation-only?
posted by the matching mole at 7:21 AM on October 27, 2006
hey, matching mole, it is invite only, and if you can download torrents and have your ports forward so you can share the stuff, the better!
My e-mail is in my profile, so you can msg and I'll send you an invite.
posted by i8ny3x at 8:23 AM on October 27, 2006
My e-mail is in my profile, so you can msg and I'll send you an invite.
posted by i8ny3x at 8:23 AM on October 27, 2006
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I get this off this music torrents sharing site called oink. If you'd like, i can send you an invite.
posted by i8ny3x at 12:29 PM on October 26, 2006