Georgian Voices

by The Rustavi Choir

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This breathtakingly pristine recording captures the ancient, highly complex vocal traditions of the Caucasus mountains. The male choir masterfully executes three-part polyphony, utilizing profound microtonal dissonance and incredibly deep, resonant bass drones to perform centuries-old folk songs and hymns. Released on the prestigious Nonesuch Explorer series, it brought the unique, chilling beauty of Georgian choral music to a worldwide audience.

Genres

  • Polyphonic Chant
  • Georgian Folk Music

Tracklist

  1. Tsmindao Chmerto ("Holy God" Choorale)
  2. Tshkenosnuri (Riding Song)
  3. Mival Guriashi ("Going To Guria")
  4. Ali-Pasha (Historical Song)
  5. Orovela (Plowing Song)
  6. Lashgvash (March)
  7. Odoya (Work Song)
  8. Hasanbegura (Historical Song)
  9. Mirangula (Lament For A Lost Son)
  10. Chakrulo (Table Song)
  11. Sabodisho (Healing Song)
  12. Lechkhmuri Makruli (Wedding Song)
  13. Kebadi (Sacred Chorale)
  14. Guruli Naduri (Work Song)