- Jangylyk (Novelty)
- Erke Kyz (The Spoiled Girl)
- Küidüm Chok (I Burn, I Smoulder Like Charcoal)
- Episode from the Manas: Kökötöidün Ashy (Kökötöi's Memorial Feast)
- Belek (Gift)
- Kara Özgöi (Impudent One)
- Kyiylyp Turam (I'm Sad to Say Goodbye)
- Attila Khan
- Ak Satkyn Menen Kulmyrza (Ak Satkyn and Kulmyrza)
- Fantasy on the Chopo Choor
- Gül (Flower)
- Jol Jürüsh
- Kengesh (Soviet)
- Esimde (I Remember)
- Ker Özön (Wide Valley)
- Sagynam (I Miss You)
- Kambarkan
- Kyz Oigotoor (A Melody That Wakes Up a Girl)
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This might be a manufactured excursion into Central Asian roots, but it's one with integrity, with the intention of going to the heart of the music of Kyrgyzstani mountain music. These are traditional and nostalgic pieces, as well as modern tunes and songs that evoke the past, all exquisitely performed. What's perhaps surprising is how un-alien it all sounds, from the flute melodies of "Kyz Oigotoor," which conjures up images of the Andes, to the brilliant full-throated singing of "Kyiylp Turam," which sounds European. But even the most Kryzyg pieces, such as the jew's-harp feature that opens the album, don't come across as especially strange, given their galloping rhythms that pull the ear along. In fact, everything here is a gem, thanks to the wonderful work of the band (and it's worth adding that the overall package is superb, with extensive notes and an accompanying DVD), whose thoughtful and imaginative arrangements make the most of the melodies and rhythms. The members of Tengir-Too, all virtuosos without ever flaunting the fact, make some glorious music. This offers a window on a relatively unknown world, and shows the view to be incredibly appealing.
Product Details
Release Date: | 03/14/2006 |
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Label: | Smithsonian Folkways |
UPC: | 0093074052020 |
catalogNumber: | 40520 |
Rank: | 88416 |
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Album Credits
Performance Credits
Asylbek Nasirdinov Jew's Harp,KomuzRuslan Jumabaev Komuz
Nurak Abdrakhmanov Komuz
Namazbek Uraliev Komuz
Technical Credits
Elaine Anderson ContributorJoel Gordon Producer,Engineer,Audio Production
Theodore Levin Producer,Liner Notes,Audio Production,Series Executive Producer
Traditional Composer
Sonya Cohen Cramer Contributor
Carlos Casas Videography
Nurlanbek Nyshanov Composer,Contributor,Liner Notes,Artistic Director
Nurak Abdrakhmanov Composer
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