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KINK GONG - Gongs of Cambodia and Laos

Format: LP Label & Cat.Number: Tiger Gong Records TG 01 Release Year: 2013 Note: behind KINK GONG is one LAURENT JEANNEAU from Berlin who records authentic music from ethnic minorities - these are recordings (2004-2007) of gong ceremonies and celebrations held in Cambodia and Laos by the BRAO and PHNONG, not only for religious purposes but also for "village parties" and "drinking session" gatherings; incredible vivid gong sound playing performed with special techniques, a great collection! gatefold cover Price (incl. 19% VAT): €28.00 Warning: Currently we do not have this album in stock! More Info "A compilation of gongs of ethnic minorities in Ratanakiri and Mondolkiri provinces of Cambodia and in Champasak and Attapeu provinces of Laos, recorded between 2003 and 2007, released for the first time on a double vinyl, mastered by Rashad Becker at dubplates Berlin. Georges Condominas had released end of the 50s on the french label Ocora a vinyl containing recordings of gong ceremonies 'musiques Mnong gar du Vietnam', in between so much has happened and more than 50 years later it's time for the world to discover those fantastic minimalist metallic beats, the true music of animist ceremonies of this part of south east Asia. Kink Gong & Tiger Gong are proud to reveal the exciting and rare music of gong orchestras." [label info]