Traditional Music of Vietnam

Track Listings

 
1. Serenade for the Autumn Moon
2. Harvest Time
3. Chamber Music
4. Shooting the Stork
5. Longing for the Past
6. Lullaby from Hue
7. Beholding the Moon
8. Ten Lovable Things
9. Black Horse in Bac Mode
10. Wind Blows over the Bridge
11. Lullaby from the South
12. Lullaby from the North
13. Phoenix
14. Song for the Black Horse
15. Song for the Banyan Tree
16. Poetry Chanting from the South
17. Portery Chanting from the North
18. Butterfly Hovering over Flower
19. Black Bird
20. Beginning and End of the River

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Full Metal Jacket: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • BORING
  • Only One Good Track..
  • Not for everyone
  • Boot Camp scenes are hauntingly realistic
  • Full Metal Jacket
Full Metal Jacket: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002LCG
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Full Metal Jacket - Abigail Mead/Nigel Goulding
  2. Hello Vietnam - Johnny Wright
  3. Chapel Of Love - The Dixie Cups
  4. Wooley Bully - Sam The Sham And The Pharoahs
  5. I Like It Like That - Chris Kenner
  6. These Boots Are Made For Walking - Nancy Sinatra
  7. Surfin' Bird - The Trashmen
  8. The Marines' Hymn - The Goldman Band
  9. Transition - Abigail Mead
  10. Parris Island - Abigail Mead
  11. Ruins - Abigail Mead
  12. Leonard - Abigail Mead
  13. Attack - Abigail Mead
  14. Time Suspended - Abigail Mead
  15. Sniper - Abigail Mead

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars BORING.......2006-02-15

I am yet to understand why this movie is compared to the likes of Platoon. There is no question which of the two is the better one. I was bored out of my mind after an hour. I turned it off and then when I had time to waste, I finished it. I am sorry I did. 2 Hours I will never get back. I know that evertone is different, but if you have not seen this movie and are thinking about viewing it, do so on a Sunday when you have NOTHING else to do. The only highlight was the Drill Instructor. He managed to crack a smile out me on occasion.

1 out of 5 stars Only One Good Track.........2002-10-14

The first one... The rest of the CD is movie instrumentals that are excellent for falling asleep to, but that's about it.

3 out of 5 stars Not for everyone.......2002-02-21

Abigail Mead, the composer of eight songs of this soundtrack, is actually Vivian Kubrick, daughter of Stanley Kubrick.
The disc has 15 tracks:

The first song is a hip-hop/techno mix of the cadences sung by Sgt Hartman in the first part of the movie, it is not a beautiful or good and I don't think it was necessary to include it.

The songs 2 to 7 are songs from the sixties and hear them during the movie creates a "mood" for the movie, for example, the song These Boots Are Made For Walking, by Nancy Sinatra and the scene in Vietnam which a prostitute is walking fits just perfectly and watch the movie without this song would have much less effect. Although they are not complex songs and most of the lyrics are foolish it's worth to have them in the score because they made a good part in the movie.

Song number 8 is the Marine's Hymn, a nice inclusion even thought it's not likely that someone would play this song very often at home.

The rest of the score are the instrumental themes composed by Abigail Mead, some of them are quiet and peaceful like Leonard, and others are more aggressive like Parris Island, with some nice stereo effects.

This is not the best score for a Stanley Kubrick movie and I suggest you to listen to it before you buy or you can have some bad surprises like not listening to Paint it Black, because it was not included or odd songs like Time Suspended. Actually I would suggest this soundtrack for Collectors, Kubrick fans or people with eclectic musical taste.

5 out of 5 stars Boot Camp scenes are hauntingly realistic.......2000-08-04

The best part of this movie is the beginning, when they show what a raw recruit goes through at Boot Camp. It brings back a lot of memories because it was so well done. Lee Ermey just is exactly what a DI is at Paris Island. All the nuances, the lingo, the discipline. The acting is all first rate. Also, the combat portrayals in Hue City showed the type of frustration that vets faced in Vietnam. Snipers were nightmares to deal with. By the time you snuffed 'em out, you lost three or four men. The other movie that, in my opinion is the best war movie ever made, is Hamburger Hill. That movie showed what real grunt life was like in the bush.

5 out of 5 stars Full Metal Jacket.......2000-05-16

Full metal jacket is by far one of the best movies I have ever seen. Although the language is too strong for many people (not for me), it definately puts the point across about the harsh life of Marines during training on the Island. The sniper scene is very well done as well. Gunnery Sergeant Hartman is portrayed by an excellent actor who is able to scream obscenities at his troops without even cracking a smile, I would like to see the bloopers reel from Full Metal Jacket.
From Saigon to Hanoi, Traditional Songs and Music of Vietnam
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Very good
From Saigon to Hanoi, Traditional Songs and Music of Vietnam
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Milan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000056CB5
Release Date: 2001-02-06

Tracks:

  1. Trong Com (Rice Drum)
  2. Qua Cau Gio Bay (My Vest Was Swept Away By The Wind When I Crossed The Bridge)
  3. Ba Rang - Ba Ri (Reproach Against A Procuress)
  4. Nguoi Oi Nguoi O Dung Ve (Stay A Little More, Don't Leave)
  5. Ly Tinh Tang
  6. Ly Giao Duyen (Song Of A First Encounter)
  7. Chau Van (Song Of The Rites Of Incantation Of Mediums)
  8. Vi Dam (Song Of Love)
  9. Muoi Thuong (Ten Years Of Love)
  10. Ly Con Qua (Song Of The Crow)
  11. Ru Con Nam Bo (Lullaby In The Manner Of The South)
  12. Ly Ngua O (Song Of The Black Horse)

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Very good.......2004-04-06

Oh, This collection is indeed very beautiful. (For me) it does require some "effort" to listen to the different language, but it is well worth it. The only thing is that I wish there were more insturmental songs on here-- (most feature vocals).
One of the women in this group has a wonderfully beautiful voice.
Stilling Time - Traditional Musics of Vietnam
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Stilling Time is a truly GREAT listening experience!
Stilling Time - Traditional Musics of Vietnam
Nhu Quynh & Various Artists
Manufacturer: INNOVA
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000004AF6
Release Date: 2000-12-06

Tracks:

  1. Welcome Music - Gong And Drum Ensemble
  2. Little Song Of River Lam/Longing For The Past/Song Of The Magpie - Manh Tuan/Hoang Dat/Anh Tu
  3. Ha Leu - Nong Thi Ngan/Trieu Thi Phan
  4. Ha Leu - Minh Hue/Nhu Quynh
  5. Heu Phum - Hoang Van Dong/Luc Van Hien/Luc Thi Son/Mac Thi Cau
  6. Elope In Spring - Duc Dung/Duc Tan/Duc Binh/Duc Dau/Duc Quang/Duc Loi/Thang Long
  7. Spring Love Song - Ngo Thi Mai/Hong Viet Village/Hoa An District/Cao Bang Province
  8. Offering Incense - Ai Hoa/Thai Hung
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  10. Here Vi Da Village - Le Thi Nhan/Lam Bao Dan
  11. Poem Of Farewell - Le Thi Nhan/Lam Bao Dan
  12. Phong Slue - Hoang Thi Quynh Nhai
  13. Then - Hoang Thi Quynh Nhai
  14. Lueon Then - Mr. Hien
  15. Two Trees On The Hill - Hoang Xuan Dao
  16. On The Hill - Hoang Xuan Dao
  17. Happy Gathering At Harvest - Duc Dung/Duc Tan/Duc Binh/Duc Dau/Duc Quang/Duc Loi
  18. The Beautiful Tay Thi, Poetic Song, Evening Dew - Manh Tuan/Hoang Dat/Anh Tu
  19. Ha Noi Soundscape - Stilling Time: Traditional Music Of Vietnam

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This recording is a work of wonder, an act of dedication by Philip Blackburn, an American contemporary composer who traveled to Vietnam in 1993 as a visiting artist and came home with some of the best recordings of contemporary folk-music traditions available anywhere. Nineteen tracks display the cultural variety and excellent musicianship of this nation, from street musicians, school children, farmers, and mothers as well as classically trained artists and professional folk musicians. There are work songs, play songs, songs of religious fervor and simple life events, and each is well recorded, on location, without any pretense at production or "art." Works are performed by gong ensembles; by skilled chamber-music ensembles using ancient zithers and modern, altered guitars; by theater orchestras and solo singers; by lutenists and bamboo-xylophone players. Blackburn has also include a lengthy piece recorded at random on a street in Hanoi, complete with the sounds of passing vehicles, street musicians, a bell smith, bikers, and chirping bugs. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Stilling Time is a truly GREAT listening experience!.......1999-04-19

Stilling Time is one of my all-time favorite CDs. It seems as though something other than just the music (which is quite astounding) was captured on tape. The feeling in the air, the silences, the tension and enviornment are all there too. You feel like you're in the same room, in a foriegn place, listening in on some of the most unique, heart-felt traditional folk music available to our ears today. This, simply-put is Beautiful.
Vietnamese Traditional Music
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The Best Traditional Music From Vietnam
Vietnamese Traditional Music
Pham Duc Thanh
Manufacturer: Oliver Sudden Prod
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ASIN: B00000JFPL
Release Date: 1999-05-14

Tracks:

  1. The Black Horse / Ly Ngua o
  2. Eight Measures On the Drum / Tam Nhip Trong Cheo
  3. Night Song & Waiting For A Loved One / Ho Dong Thap & Ly Chieu Chieu
  4. Season of the Golden Rice / Mua Lua Chin
  5. Rowing the Boat / Hat Cheo Thuyen
  6. Autumn Moon Serenade / Trang Thu Da Khuc
  7. Festive Drums / Trong Quan
  8. Song of Gratitude / Ngu Diem Ta
  9. The Instigating Comedian / He Moi
  10. Planting the Rice / Di Cay
  11. Imperial Court Music / Tong Quan & Dang Dan Cung
  12. Possession Chant / Hat Chau Van

Album Description

Experience the diverse traditional sounds of Vietnam as performed by multi-instrumentalist Pham Duc Thanh and singer Lieu Nguyet Lan. This digitally recorded disc contains a 24-page booklet with detailed liner notes in English, French and Vietnamese.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Best Traditional Music From Vietnam.......2000-12-17

Pham Duc Thanh is a very gifted musician. I have listened to this CD many times. It always puts me in a good mood.
Anthology Of World Music: The Music Of Vietnam
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • a varied delight
Anthology Of World Music: The Music Of Vietnam
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Rounder Select
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I5KM
Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

  1. The Tradition Of Hue Music And Theater Of The Court: Dance Of The Horse And Mang - Dai Nhac Ensemble
  2. The Tradition Of Hue Music And Theater Of The Court: Dance Of The Phoenix - Dai Nhac Ensemble
  3. The Tradition Of Hue Music And Theater Of The Court: Mounting the Esplanade - Nguyen Ngoc Phung
  4. The Tradition Of Hue Music And Theater Of The Court: Ten 'Royal' Pieces - Nha Nhac Ensemble
  5. The Tradition Of Hue Music And Theater Of The Court: Mad Woman's Song - Dai Nhac Ensemble
  6. Ritual Music And Entertainment Music: The Five 'Drums Of Thunder' - Dai Nhac Ensemble
  7. Ritual Music And Entertainment Music: Recitation Of Buddhist Prayers - Hieu Quang
  8. Ritual Music And Entertainment Music: Buddhist Chant - Hieu Quang
  9. Ritual Music And Entertainment Music: Monochord Solo - Nguyen Huu Ba
  10. Ritual Music And Entertainment Music: Journey Overland - Nguyen Huu Ba
  11. Ritual Music And Entertainment Music: Landscape Of Four Generations - Nguyen Huu Ba

Tracks:

  1. The Music Of South Vietnam Ritual And Religious Music: Bai Trong Lay And Thet - Tu Huyen
  2. The Music Of South Vietnam Ritual And Religious Music: Buddhist Chants And Prayers - Tu Huyen
  3. The Music Of South Vietnam Ritual And Religious Music: Bai Ha - Tu Huyen
  4. The Music Of South Vietnam Ritual And Religious Music: Respectful Invitation To The Goddess Of The West - Tu Huyen
  5. The Music Of South Vietnam Ritual And Religious Music: Xang Xe - Bay Ham
  6. Entertainment Music And Music Of 'Modernized' Theater: Rao Nam, Hoi Ai-Oan - Vinh Bao
  7. Entertainment Music And Music Of 'Modernized' Theater: Binh Ban - Tu Huyen
  8. Entertainment Music And Music Of 'Modernized' Theater: The Wind Blows And Bends The Weeping Willow - Tran Van Khe
  9. Entertainment Music And Music Of 'Modernized' Theater: The Four Generations - Miss Bach Hue
  10. Entertainment Music And Music Of 'Modernized' Theater: The Beautiful Tay Thi - Bay Ham
  11. Entertainment Music And Music Of 'Modernized' Theater: Longing For The Past - Miss Bach Hue

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars a varied delight.......2000-12-31

This is a great introduction to Vietnamese music. While some of the selections may sound harsh or discordant to western ears, this is well worth owning. From the percussive and almost jazzy sounding "Dance of the Horse" to the hauntingly beautiful bent notes of the "Monocord Solo", there are many gems on this collection. Its unclear from the notes, but this seems to have been originally recorded between the 60's and the 80's. My first real introduction to Vietnamese music was through the great Celestial Harmonies recordings which are "smoother" and more modern sounding, but this was a great find !
The Music of Vietnam, Vol. 1.1
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  • "Ear-Opening"
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Various Artists
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ASIN: B0000007XO
Release Date: 1994-03-04

Tracks:

  1. Melody Of The Country - Phan Kim Thanh
  2. I Miss You - Le Tu Cuong
  3. You're Marching On - Trieu Tien Voung
  4. Remembering The South - Trieu Tien Voung
  5. Four Great Sorrows - Dan
  6. Doc Con Xa (Religious Ritual Music) - Pham Van Ty
  7. Breeze Over The Bridge - Trieu Tien Vuong
  8. Bird Bringing Good News - Le Tu Cuong
  9. Night In Tay Nguyen - Dan
  10. Nam Bo Lullaby - Phan Kim Thanh
  11. My Village - Co Huy Hung
  12. Ly Giao Duyen (Folksong From Southern Vietnam) - Le Tu Cuong
  13. Crossing The River - Nguyen Thi Hong Phuc
  14. A Harvesting Story - Dan
  15. On The Road To Victory - Trieu Tien Voung
  16. Coming Home To Tay Nguyen - Nguyen Thi Hong Phuc
  17. For Southern People - Phan Kim Thanh
  18. The Scent Of The Dong Thap Lotus - Leu Kim Thu

Album Description

Imagine a country whose instrumental heritage includes a thousand-year-old, one-string precursor to the electric guitar: a country where you can play a percussion instrument without actually touching it; a country where one-hole flutes and strange rifle-shaped mouth harps are more common than a piano. Imagine a country whose history and music have been shaped by struggles with Chinese, French, Japanese, and American invasions. You might expect this country's music to be wildly colorful, exotic, and complex - and you would be right. The Music of Vietnam offers listeners a rare opportunity to sample the remarkable variety of traditional Vietnamese music: from ensemble works with a clear Chinese influence to solo pieces for the odd instruments of Vietnam's many tribal minorities.

Volume 1.1 and Volume 1.2 of The Music of Vietnam focus on the traditional music of the Vietnamese people themselves, as opposed to the folk music of the ethnic groups that live in Vietnam's highlands and plateaus. Within the Vietnamese tradition there are many surprises. Works that draw on the trance and percussion music of ancient Buddhist healers appear alongside old Vietnamese theater folk ensembles, but others are definitely a product of musicians who have studied Western classical and pop music. Familiar chord progressions may grace a southerner Vietnamese harvest song, while another work based on religious ritual music may have an acoustic funk backbeat, thanks to the subtle and energetic tradition of Vietnamese percussion.

For Western listeners, especially those for whom Vietnam signifies a war and nothing more, The Music of Vietnam will be an ear-opening experience.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "Ear-Opening".......2007-05-21

Actually 4.5 stars.

For those of you who have preconceived notions about Vietnam, just take a look at this excellent disk. A few of these selections just blew my mind away. In general, the music if higher and more delicate-sounding than Chinese, with more extensive use of light percussion, bells, and (my personal favorite traditional Vietnamese instrument) the "dan bau". Some selections are mournful and lamenting, bringing to mind the countless wars wages in Vietnam over the last 1500 years. Others, like "Bird Bringing Good News", simply are bursting with joy - in fact, the instrument used in this piece sounded so much like a real bird that I thought they had actually recorded bird calls and layered it over a traditional orchestra! (unfortunately the sound sample provided here does not adequately display this amazing instrument.) The entire disc swells with the national pride of the Vietnamese. Truly great music!
Music from Lost Kingdom: Hue Vietnam
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Unusual Vietnamese music
  • Beautiful Music
Music from Lost Kingdom: Hue Vietnam
The Perfume River Traditional Ensemble
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ASIN: B00000620K
Release Date: 1998-04-21

Tracks:

  1. Dang Dan Cung (Ascending The Esplanade) & Long Ngam (Song Of The Dragon) - Perfume River Traditional Ensemble
  2. Non Que Em (Songs Of The Conical Hat Making) - Perfume River Traditional Ensemble/Thu Hang/Khanh Van
  3. Tu'o'ng Tu Khuc (A Lover's Song) - Perfume River Traditional Ensemble/Si Thoai
  4. Ai Phong Lu'u (Who Is Refined In The Arts?) - Perfume River Traditional Ensemble/Thu Hang
  5. Ly Hoai Nam (Remembering The South) & Ly Ngua O (Song Of The Black Horse) - Perfume River Traditional Ensemble/Thuy Van
  6. Lu'u Thuy, Kim Tien, Xuan Phong, Long Hu (Stream Of Water, Golden Coin, Spring Breeze, And Dragon... - Perfume River Traditional Ensemble
  7. Nho Hue (Memories Of Hue) - Perfume River Traditional Ensemble/Thuy Van
  8. Ly Mu'oi Thu'o'ng (Ten Reasons To Love You) - Perfume River Traditional Ensemble/Khanh Van
  9. Nu'o'c Non Ngan Dam (A Thousand Miles From Home) - Perfume River Traditional Ensemble/Thu Hang
  10. Canh Dep Co Do (The Beauty Of The Old Imperial City) - Perfume River Traditional Ensemble/Ai Hoa
  11. Ho Gia Gao (Rice Pestling Song) - Perfume River Traditional Ensemble/Thu Hang/Thuy Van/Thai Hung/Si Thoai
  12. Ma Vu And Du Xuan (Horse Dance And Spring Promenade) - Perfume River Traditional Ensemble/Manh Cam/Tran Thao

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Unusual Vietnamese music.......2002-09-20

This Vietnamese classical court ensemble plays in a style which dates from the 11th Century. For a while during the Vietnam War, the city of Hue retained its sacrosanct hands-off status, but eventually got engulfed by the conflict. The ensemble, meanwhile, became cultural ambassadors -- a position they continue to fill. The striking thing about the repertoire is how closely it resembles classical Chinese and Japanese music, with koto-like lutes and languid vocals, rather than the quirky and hypnotic folk styles of various Vietnamese provinces. Meditative, stately music... definitely worth checking out!

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Music.......2001-02-18

A top quality production and an excellent blend of voice and instruments, especially track 9 (title: A Thousand Miles From Home).
Landscape of the Highlands
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    Landscape of the Highlands
    Tran Quang Hai
    Manufacturer: Wonderground Oz
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    ASIN: B000003ITZ
    Release Date: 1997-06-24

    Tracks:

    1. Towards The Vietnam Land [Huong Ve Dat Viet]
    2. South-North The Same Home [Bac Nam Mot Nha]
    3. Starling Song [Ly Con Sao Trung]
    4. Modulation [Chuyen The]
    5. Landscape Of The Highlands [Phong Canh Tay Nguyen]
    One Sound
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      One Sound
      Various Artists
      Manufacturer: Ellipsis Arts
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00004UAN3
      Release Date: 2000-07-11

      Tracks:

      1. Morning Bell Chant - Master Seung Sahn
      2. Ajikan - Ronnie Nyogetsu Seldin
      3. The Four Great Vows/The Three Refuges - The Congregation Of The Ch'an Meditation Center
      4. Prelude To Sitting Meditation - Thich Nhat Hanh
      5. Mandel Tachen - Monks Of The Drepung Monastery
      6. Hyakuhachisan - The Tendai Chants Research Society
      7. Paying Hommage To The Buddha, The Dhamma, And The Sangha - Sri Lankan Monks
      8. Dorje Phurba - Orchestra Of The Khampagar Monastery
      9. Fan-pai - One Sound: Traditional Buddhist Music
      Dreams & Reality
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        Dreams & Reality
        Tran Quang Hai
        Manufacturer: Playasound
        ProductGroup: Music
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        ASIN: B000NTPBDE
        Release Date: 2007-06-12

        Tracks:

        1. Van Thien Tuong
        2. Keiu Du Xuan
        3. Hai Hoa
        4. Qua Cau Gio Bay
        5. Ho Hui
        6. Ly Con Sau
        7. Au O Vi Dau
        8. Gio Mua Thu
        9. Ly Ngua O
        10. Medley: Luu Thuy Doan/Binh Ban Van/Kim Tien
        11. Vong Co
        12. Khong Minh Toa Lau
        13. Doc Huyen Cam Khuc
        14. Ngu Diem Bai Ta

        Album Description

        Singer Bach Yen is regarded as one of the greatest interpreters of Vietnamese music, and Tran Quang Hai is a noted musician and ethnomusicologist. Here, they combine their talents in a tribute to the traditional music of Vietnam.

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