UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Lawrence J. Epstein recordings (Kibigaku Sampler), 1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Epstein, Lawrence J. (Lawrence Jeffrey)
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Lawrence J. Epstein recordings (Kibigaku Sampler)
Dates
1973
Quantity
1 items  :  OT-1 reel; WT-1 reel (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 10"); Duration: 00:47:49; newspaper article; title in Japanese.
Collection Number
1973019
Summary
Recorded in Okayama, Japan.
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Unrestricted: collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives has been collecting and curating unique ethnographic music recordings for over 50 years. Its holdings of more than 15,000 items include field recordings documenting music traditions of all kinds from most areas of the world, concert recordings of visiting musicians, and films and videos of a variety of musical events, as well as several hundred musical instruments. The Archives serves the students and faculty in the UW Ethnomusicology Program, the broader university community, Pacific Northwest tribes, and an international clientele of musicians, students, and teachers.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Contents:

Side 1: 1) Haru (instrumental version); 2) Kenren (ceremony for opening doors of alter); 3) Shinsen (bringing in offerings); 4) Haru (regular); 5) Haru (Kakede tech.); 6) Kazashi no kiko (entertainment music; 1 of 4 pieces extant using oshide); 7) Tessen (Okagura version)

Notes re: side 1 - Nos. 1-3 recorded at the Spring Equinox Festival, March 31, 1973; nos. 4-7 student group lesson, March 14, 1973.

Side 2: 1) Shinsen (Okagura version); 2) Naorai uta; 3) Sugagaki (sho interlude); 4) Onna mai; 5) Otokomai or J (N?) inchomai; 6) Tachigaku; 7) Tessen (Okagura version); 8) Haru (Sparg version); 9) Haru (medium version); 10) Haru (regular version); 11) Haru (Kakede version)

Notes re: side 2 - nos. 1-7 recorded at the Okagura ceremonies at the Setsubun Festival, February 3, 1973; nos. 8-11 private lesson, February 23, 1973.

Documentation: Letter from L. Epstein to R. Garfias

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • Asia
  • Japan