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Elephonic Rhapsodies by Thai Elephant Orchestra /Dave Soldier / Richard Lair
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24 tracks | 73 minutes
Released Feb 2005
on Mulatta
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:45 A child's guide to the Elephant Orchestra lyrics BUY MP3 03:45 A child's guide to the Elephant Orchestra lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:45 A child's guide to the Elephant Orchestra
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:30 Phong's solo lyrics BUY MP3 01:30 Phong's solo lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:30 Phong's solo
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:23 The birth of Ganesha lyrics BUY MP3 03:23 The birth of Ganesha lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:23 The birth of Ganesha
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:36 Ganesha triumphant lyrics BUY MP3 02:36 Ganesha triumphant lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:36 Ganesha triumphant
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:28 Rhapsody in grey lyrics BUY MP3 02:28 Rhapsody in grey lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:28 Rhapsody in grey
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:13 An elephant's swan song lyrics BUY MP3 02:13 An elephant's swan song lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:13 An elephant's swan song
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:08 Three baht opera lyrics BUY MP3 02:08 Three baht opera lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:08 Three baht opera
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:19 Little elephant saddle lyrics BUY MP3 03:19 Little elephant saddle lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:19 Little elephant saddle
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:00 Floating down the pin river lyrics BUY MP3 05:00 Floating down the pin river lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:00 Floating down the pin river
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:09 Pin Pia lyrics BUY MP3 03:09 Pin Pia lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:09 Pin Pia
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:01 Bamboolin lyrics BUY MP3 03:01 Bamboolin lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:01 Bamboolin
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:12 Dancing with Prathida lyrics BUY MP3 03:12 Dancing with Prathida lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:12 Dancing with Prathida
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:08 An Adult's guide to the Elephant Orchestra lyrics BUY MP3 03:08 An Adult's guide to the Elephant Orchestra lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:08 An Adult's guide to the Elephant Orchestra
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:47 Kaw-liga lyrics BUY MP3 03:47 Kaw-liga lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:47 Kaw-liga
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:48 Pastorale lite lyrics BUY MP3 01:48 Pastorale lite lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:48 Pastorale lite
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:39 Homage to Harry Partch lyrics BUY MP3 01:39 Homage to Harry Partch lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:39 Homage to Harry Partch
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:23 Mr. Elephant lyrics BUY MP3 02:23 Mr. Elephant lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:23 Mr. Elephant
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:36 Eletranz lyrics BUY MP3 03:36 Eletranz lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:36 Eletranz
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:38 Chang! Chang! Chang! lyrics BUY MP3 02:38 Chang! Chang! Chang! lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:38 Chang! Chang! Chang!
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 08:49 Beethoven's Pastorale Symphony First movement lyrics BUY MP3 08:49 Beethoven's Pastorale Symphony First movement lyrics "GIFT MP3" 08:49 Beethoven's Pastorale Symphony First movement
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Includes pure elephant music, also covers of Beethoven & Hank Williams.
Editorial review
The long-awaited follow-up to the earlier Thai Elephant Orchestra album, Elephonic Rhapsodies takes much of the same basic idea, but adds experience and mastery to the proceedings, along with a bit of studio work. The original plan was along the lines of a dance mix of the more avant-garde sounds of the orchestra. Instead, new instruments were added, more elephants were brought in, and they tried new techniques on their various instruments. Only a bit of studio influence can be heard, mostly in basic cleaning on the sounds, and a couple of isolated loops of the elephants' calls. The sound is thoroughly different from the previous album in many ways, more sophisticated perhaps, but also more exploratory (how else would one top the first album of elephant orchestral music, after all?). Pick it up as a continuation of the idea of collaborative inter-species music, or perhaps as an enjoyable listen in its own, aesthetic, right. Where else can you hear a junior-high marching band collaborate with a troupe of elephants on Beethoven? ~ Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
The long-awaited second offering of elephants in the Thai jungle playing specially designed musical instruments. The Thai Elephant Orchestra was co-founded by Richard Lair of the Thai Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang and performer/composer Dave Soldier. This CD is more tailored for children than the first, and explores the far reaches of what the ellies now perform, including lots of traditional Thai music, and even Beethoven (the Pastorale Symphony) and Hank Williams (Kaw-liga). Guest appearances by dance composer David First, cellist Jamie Seiber, pin pia player Smithitham, bamoolin player Muangling, saxophone sensation Matusuda Madoka and more. But still lots and lots of pure elephant music with almost no editing or studio tricks sure to please their fans.
Average Customer Review:
asian elephant orchestraCINDRA wrote on November 21, 2009
Heaven KNOWS I need karma points! I have just ordered t this album , I am thrilled to hear this wonderful MUSIC! thanks to JACK HANNA I found out about these GREAT musicians....love the idea .. wish I could afford a PAINTING would love to have one keep up the good work DAVE God bless.. cindy