Phases Of The Moon: Traditional Chinese Music

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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0074643670524 Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Release Date: 1990-10-25 Studio: Sony
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: very very good Comment: My first Chinese music cd, I think this is excellant and I'm very glad I bought it, no disappontment at all. Customer Rating: Summary: Modern Scores of Traditional Themes Comment: I've been searching for a CD of uncompromising traditional/classical Chinese music. This is not it. Most of the tracks are 1950s and 1960s performances by The Chinese Broadcasting Traditional Instruments Orchestra, with up to 70 members indeed playing traditional instruments but not in traditional ensembles. Instead these are "orchestral" compositions of early Communist China, with obviously westernized musical structures. Still they are not all bad. In fact, a couple of tracks are quite enjoyable, equal to and rather comparable to the ballet suites of Aaron Copeland. On the other hand, a couple of tracks are pure Hollywood epic music, and for those misbegotten moons I'm deducted a star. But notice the price! If you have any taste for muiscal travel, go ahead, buy it! It's surely worth the chance. Customer Rating: Summary: Quite enjoyable and varied Comment: I wanted some music to accompany a slide show I was making of China trip photos. I am happy with this purchase. Many of the songs are very old and take an educated palate to appreciate (not a palate weaned on American pop tunes) but I also found some snappy ditties that work fine for any audience, and work well with my slides. Customer Rating: Summary: Enjoyable and lovely, but "traditional"? Comment: This delightful CD is surprisingly melodic and Western. It is "traditional" only in the sense that the instruments are traditional. Otherwise it sounds heavily influenced by the Occident. Which is not to detract from its beauty or the virtuosity of the musicians. One would have appreciated more informative liner notes. Customer Rating: Summary: Where is it? Comment: I bet I'd enjoy this CD, but one month after ordering it, I am still awaiting delivery. More Reviews