authentic china vol.2 (vinyl)
LC 07573
EAN/GTIN: 4020771231935
: 1986-12-31
: 2023-08-18
New Chinese compositions based on authentic songs and dances of the Tang Dynasty (618-907); played on original instruments such as PAIXIAO (similar to the pan flute), PIPA (plucked string instrument with fingerboard), XIAO (vertical flute), DI (bamboo flute), ZHENG (old 21- or 25-string plucked string instrument, similar to the zither), and others. Authentic digital vintage stereo recordings, 1986 released in the legendary SONOTON Vinyl LP Series, newly remastered 2023.
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SAS001801
4:41
Romantic scenic mood based on a composition by the Emperor Xuang Zong of the Tang dynasty. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
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SAS001802
2:59
Pastoral romantic mood based on a poem of the Tang dynasty describing country girls washing silk on a river bank. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
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SAS001803
4:25
Romantic PAIXIAO solo slowly developing to joyful agitated ending; based on a Tang dynasty tune written down by a court musician Bai Mingda in the 9th century. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
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SAS001804
4:51
Calm descriptive PIPA melody to pompous film ending; the Tang dynasty tune was recently transcribed into modern notation by associate professor Ye Dong of the Shanghai Music Conservatory. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
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SAS001805
4:01
Romantic expressive XIAO tune with PIPA accompaniment; describes the homesickness of a Han dynasty princess. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
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SAS001806
3:48
Female chorus and orchestra; this melody was written to a poem by the Tang dynasty poet Wang Wie. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
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SAS001807
4:38
DI solo describing the beauty of the Hua Qing Palace, an imperial summer resort of the Tang dynasty. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
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SAS001808
1:41
Female vocal solo with ZHENG and ensemble accompaniment. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
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SAS001809
4:27
Descriptive pastoral mood followed by a vivid dance developing to climax, based on a Tang dynasty sword dance. Alternative version from 2:47. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
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SAS001810
1:58
Soprano vocal with ensemble accompaniment. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
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SAS001811
4:39
Ensemble depicting the spring breeze. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
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SAS001812
3:41
Folk dance with choir dating back to Jin dynasty (265-419), originated in the land of Wu (south of Yangtze River). Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
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SAS001813
3:47
Instrumental ensemble developing to a nationalistic pompous and glorious choral hymn with grand film ending. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.