Pat Waing: The Magic Drum Circle Of Burma

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Kyaw Kyaw Naing is a master of a little known percussion instrument, pat waing. This is a set of 21 tuned drums played in Burma (the traditional name of the nation of Mynamar). While the recording will appeal to those who like Indonesian gamelan, it is decidedly different music, less ethereal and more direct, with stronger rhythms and a wide variety of instrumental additions; drums (including hauk lon bat, a set of tuned low drums), xylophones, gongs, and Burmese reed instruments. One track features some astounding interplay with a European classical piano that is thunderous, a bit unnerving at times, and thoroughly charming. Well recorded by Rick Heizman, this set is a wonderful introduction to yet another ancient musical frontier long overlooked in the West. --Louis Gibson

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A mirror for Myanmar

Very interesting

Powerful

Pat Waing: The Magic Drum Circle Of Burma
Kyaw Kya Naing
Manufacturer: Shanachie
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1998-03-17

Tracks:

Enchanting Lake Of The Elephant
Young Miss Waterlily
Beautiful Girl Of Golden Complexion
Powerful King Of Thunder And Lightning
The Voice Of The Golden Gongs/Wising For Success
The Little Bird Of Spring
New View Of Old Song
Give And Take
Improvisation On The Pat Waing
Sadly Waiting For The King

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Kyaw Kyaw Naing is a master of a little known percussion instrument, pat waing. This is a set of 21 tuned drums played in Burma (the traditional name of the nation of Mynamar). While the recording will appeal to those who like Indonesian gamelan, it is decidedly different music, less ethereal and more direct, with stronger rhythms and a wide variety of instrumental additions; drums (including hauk lon bat, a set of tuned low drums), xylophones, gongs, and Burmese reed instruments. One track features some astounding interplay with a European classical piano that is thunderous, a bit unnerving at times, and thoroughly charming. Well recorded by Rick Heizman, this set is a wonderful introduction to yet another ancient musical frontier long overlooked in the West. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

A mirror for Myanmar.......2005-01-11

This disc reflects the beauty and diversity of the country from which it comes. Myanmar, it's people and it's music are a true world treasure. They have a genuinely honest approach to the evolution of their culture, hence the almost American Jazz interplay of the piano piece. Let's hope their slow transsition into Democracy comes soon to a people who sincerely wish to be welcomed neighbors.
Learn, Respect and Travel.

Very interesting.......2004-02-21

This is a very interesting CD. It's meditative and lively at the same time. I was surprised to hear a piano solo in the middle of it. It's a very different sound that you won't find in music from other countries. If you enjoy world music, I would suggest adding this CD to your collection.

I agree that listening to the entire CD in one sitting is a bit much, but I enjoy it and it always makes me feel good. It's not the typical 4:4 rhythms of the US/European music.

Powerful.......2000-08-28