The Orphan's Lament

by Huun-Huur-Tu

The Orphan's Lament cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 23 November 1994
  • Label: Shanachie
  • Country: Russia
  • Length: 1:02:24
  • Community rating: 3.79/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Kaigal-ool Khovalyg, Anatoli Kuular, Alexander Bapa, Sayan Bapa, Ted Levin, Mergen Mongush

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Propelling the ancient art of Tuvan throat singing to unprecedented international acclaim, the ensemble's sophomore album is a mesmerizing demonstration of vocal polyphony. Utilizing indigenous instruments alongside their staggering ability to sing multiple pitches simultaneously, the group creates an otherworldly, wind-swept soundscape that deeply evokes the Siberian steppes.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, atmospheric, technical, a-cappella, vocal, traditional, folk

Tracklist

  1. Prayer (2:30)
  2. Ancestors (3:52)
  3. Aa-Shuu Dekei-oo (2:49)
  4. Eerbek-Aksy (2:02)
  5. The Orphan's Lament (6:42)
  6. Kaldak Khamar (2:35)
  7. Steppe (4:02)
  8. Borbanngadyr (3:51)
  9. Chiraa-Khoor ("The Yellow Trotter") (4:49)
  10. Exile's Song (4:11)
  11. Eki Attar (2:19)
  12. Irik Chuduk ("The Rotting Log") (6:09)
  13. Sygyt (2:50)
  14. Agitator (1:52)
  15. Khomuz Medley (4:49)
  16. Odugen Taiga (6:53)

Credits

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