Various Artists - Music from Thailand and Laos (recordings by DAVID FANSHAWE)
[EUCD1425]

CD Information • CD Title: Music from Thailand and Laos • Artist(s): Field recordings by David Fanshaw • CD Code: EUCD1425 • Tracks: 20 • Playing Time: 67:49 min • Booklet Info in: English, Spanish, French, German

David Fanshawe of “African Sanctus” fame spent many years exploring hidden and far away corners of the world, recording and preserving music of uncounted indigenous peoples. This colourful CD presents the exotic and beautiful music of Thailand and Laos. More than 70 minutes of music from these still mostly unknown lands together with informative texts plus many photos create a well rounded album and a musical document that will take place of pride in each music collection. You’ve got to have this one!

Track Listing:

LAOS/THAILAND

1. “Lao Chao Su” – Sep Nyai Court Orchestra – 2:37

2. “Champa Muang Lao” – 4:46

3. Phin lute solo – 1:12

4. Pong Lang Xylophone – 2:25

5. Soeng Kong Yao Festival – 1:51

6. Mor Lam Sunthorn – 3:31

7. Mor Lam Ratri Srivilai – 3:20

8. National Cultural Festival Udon Thani – 4:06

9. Boon Pra Wes Festival Ban Tharua – 3:18

10. Saek Pole Dance – 1:31

11. “Lieng Pii” – Offering to the Spirits – 3:24

LAOS

12. Mekong River Song – 4:34

13. Hmong Khaen – 1:40

14. Luang Prabang Pi Mai – 3:24

15. Dance of the Angels – 8:00

16. Lak Paed Song – 1:35

17. Pao Pii and Tot flute solos – 2:16

18. Pen Sim On – Song of Nature – 3:35

19. “Champa Muang Lao” (reprise) – 4:48

20. Manora Dance – Sep Nyai Court Orchestra – 5:56