Robert Garfias field recordings (Laos, Thailand, Burma and Bali), 1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Garfias, Robert
Title
Robert Garfias field recordings (Laos, Thailand, Burma and Bali)
Dates
1973
Quantity
85 items  :  OT - 40 reels (7.5 ips, full-track, 7"); WT - 5 DATs (digital, stereo) (14,15,28,29,30); WD - 40 compact discs (digital, stereo); Duration: 17:13:00
Collection Number
1973037
Summary
Numerous genres of music recorded in Laos, Thailand, Burma & Bali during summer of 1973 by Robert Garfias.
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access is restricted.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Robert Garfias was born in San Francisco in 1932, the child of Mexican-American parents. As a youngster he studied classical guitar and jazz saxophone. In high school he studied Western classical music composition, and he formed a jazz combo that played gigs for beatniks in the North Beach area of San Francisco, where he traveled in a circle of musicians that included Dave Brubeck, Vince Delgado, Vince Guaraldi, Harry Partch, and Bill Smith. During his career he founded the ethnomusicology program at the University of Washington; served as Dean of Arts at the University of California, Irvine, as a member of the Smithsonian Council, and as a presidential appointee to the U.S. National Council for the Arts; and conducted significant periods of fieldwork and language study in Japan, Okinawa, Korea, the Philippines, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Central America, Burma, Romania, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, and among Okinawans in the United States.

- Society for Ethnomusicology Newsletter (Vol. 7, No. 4, September 2013)

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Tape descriptions and logsheets (for Burma tapes) filed under the specific HRAF# for each country represented, as well as under A1 Asia/73-37.

Contents:

73-37.1-3/AM8 Laos- field nos. 73/001/VTE - 73/003/VTE.

73-37.4-7/AO1 Thailand- field nos. 73/004/CNX - 73/007/CNX.

73-37.8-15/AP1 Burma- field nos. 73/108/RGN - 73/115/RGN.

73-37.16-17- Burma - field nos. 73/116/RGN - 73/117/RGN.

73-37.18-30/AP1 Burma- field nos. 73/118/RGN - 73/125/RGN; 73/126/MDY; 73/127/TGB; 73/128/MDY; 73/129/MDY; 73/130/MDY.

73-37.31-38/AP1 Burma- field nos. 73/131/RGN - 73/136/RGN; 73/037/RGN - 73/038/RGN

73-37.39-40/OF7 Bali- field nos. 73/039/PLE - 73/040/PLE.

Five long-missing original tapes returned to Archives by R. Garfias 4/99 (labeled 73-1.14 (73/114 RGN), 73-1.15 (73/115 RGN), 73-1.28 (73/128/MDY), 73-1.29 (73/129/MDY), and 73-1.30 (73/130/MDY)); tapes re-labeled and DAT work tapes made 5/99.

Two remaining missing original tapes returned by R. Garfias 4/2002 (labeled 73-1.16 (73/116/RGN) and 73-1.17 (73/117/RGN)); tapes re-labeled and copied to compact disc 7/2002.

Tapes 13 and 18 copied to compact disc 6/2004 (tape 13 normalized before transfer); original tapes 11, 12, and 24 digitized and CD copies made Feb.-March 2005; remainder of Burmese recordings digitized (48 kHz/24-bit) and CD copies made 2/2012; remainder of tapes (Laos, Thailand, and Bali) digitized (48 kHz/24-bit) and CD copies made 3/2012.

Work tape (WT) copies de-acquisitioned 2/2012.

Individual tape durations: 16:04, 13:35, 5:54, 13:46, 14:48, 11:43, 14:14, 33:01, 32:49, 32:41, 31:22, 16:07, 24:31, 30:46, 32:19, 32:25, 28:20, 24:01, 33:27, 32:32, 33:24, 32:42, 25:59, 27:51, 12:05, 16:50, 7:45, 30:17, 27:17, 29:08, 19:49, 31:47, 24:38, 20:47 (#34a), 25:21 (#34b), 18:15 (#35a), 25:39 (#35b), 35:12, 17:41, 5:58, 17:06, 17:21.

Documentation: Logbook and assorted field notes (filed under A1 Asia/73-37)

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description Dates
1973037-0001: Laotian String Ensemble
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 2
Contents: 1) Long sound test, 2) Phi-Phat Nang Khouane (Nang Kruan- also played in Thailand) Recorded by Robert Garfias in Vientianne, June 19, 1973; see logbook for notes. Recording equipment: Stellavox tape recorder (7. 5 ips, [mono], 5") Performers: Thao Phet Sananikone/xo (so) ou, Thao Savath Rabieptham/ranat, Thao Sisouphanah Boupa/ranat thom, Thao One/drum, Thao My/gong, Thao Phoui/xo (so) y (duang), Nang Bouakhay/xine (ching).(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-06-19
1973037-0002: Laotian Khene Ensemble
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 4
Contents: 1) Champa Muang Lao, 2) Lao Sieng Thienne, 3) Lao Long Nanh, 4) Tia Saravanh. Recorded by R. Garfias in Vientienne, June 19, 1973; see logbook for notes. Recording equipment: Stellavox tape recorder (7. 5 ips, [mono], 5") Performers: Thao Phat Sananikone/khene, so u; Thao Savath Rabieptham/khene; Thao Sisouphanh Bou pha/khene; Thao One/drum; Nang Bouakhay/ching. Additional Information: Ensemble for #1-3: 2 small & 2 large khenes, drum, ching; Ensemble for #4: small & large khene, so u, ching, drum. Notes from original archive sheet.
1973-06-19
1973037-0003: Laotian Khaen
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 2
Contents: 1) Sout Sanene, 2) Meang Phou Tom Dok May. Recorded by R. Garfias in Vientienne, June 19, 1973; see logbook for notes. Recording equipment: Stellavox tape recorder (7. 5 ips, [mono], 5") Performer: Thao Phet/khene solo. Notes from original archive sheet.
1973-06-19
1973037-0004: Northern Thai Music (1 of 4)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 3
Contents: 1) Phle:ng Ma:n (Burmese Song), 2) Phle:ng Nyaeng (Prancing Song), 3) Phle:ng So:i Son (Pine Necklace Song) Recorded by Robert Garfias in Ban Tamnak (7 km. West of Chieng Mai). Recording equipment: Nagra [?] (7. 5 ips, 1/2 track stereo, 5" reel) Performers: Bunchu:n Kanthiyawong/chung yai (ching); Wiwat Kanthiyawong/chung lek (ching); Bunpan Canthamu:n/khlui; Niwa:t Sandonkit/rana:t; Khaco:n Sandonkit/tapho:n; Kaeo Waicai/cha:p; Ta: Ta:in/si:so:u: (saw u). Notes in documentation file by Prof. Charles Keyes; see also collector's logbook (A1 Asia/73-37). Additional Information: This group normally plays at temple fairs (po:i wat) and at cremations. Notes from original archive sheet.
1973-06-22
1973037-0005: Northern Thai Music (2 of 4)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 3
Contents: 1) Lusi Long Tam (Wandering Hermit), 2) Kum Me:n, 3) Tenlam Phun Muang (Local Dance) Recorded by Robert Garfias in Ban Tamnak (7 km. West of Chieng Mai) Recording equipment: Nagra [?] (7. 5 ips, 1/2 track stereo, 5" reel) Performers: Bunchu:n Kanthiyawong/chung yai (ching); Wiwat Kanthiyawong/chung lek (ching); Bunpan Canthamu:n/khlui; Niwa:t Sandonkit/rana:t; Khaco:n Sandonkit/tapho:n; Kaeo Waicai/cha:p; Ta: Ta:in/si:so:u: (saw u). Notes in documentation file by Prof. Charles Keyes; see also collector's logbook (A1 Asia/73-37). Additional Information: This group normally plays at temple fairs (po:i wat) and at cremations. Notes from original archive sheet.
1973-06-22
1973037-0006: Northern Thai Music (3 of 4)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 1
Contents: New Year Song - sung by a Lisu woman. Recorded by Robert Garfias at the Chiengmai Cultural Center, June 22, 1973. Recording equipment: Nagra [?] (7. 5 ips, 1/2 track stereo, 5" reel) Notes in doc. file by Prof. Charles Keyes; see also collector's logbook (A1 Asia/73-37) Ethnic group Lisu (from a village in Chieng Mai) Notes from original archive sheet.
1973-06-22
1973037-0007: Northern Thai Music (4 of 4): Khaen Music
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 2
Contents: 1) Melody played on a lo (long khaen) by a Lisu man, 2) Melody played on a short khaen by a different man. Recorded by Robert Garfias at the Chieng Mai Cultural Center, June 22, 1973. Recording equipment: Nagra [?] (7. 5 ips, 1/2 track stereo, 5" reel) Notes in documentation file by Prof. Charles Keyes; see also collector's logbook (A1 Asia/73-37) Note: The khaen pieces are played at New Year's and are accompanied by dancing; Lisu people are from a village in Chieng Mai. Notes from original archive sheet.
1973-06-22
1973037-0008: Saing Performance (1)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 1
Contents: Tape 1 of 3 containing continuous saing performance with Nau Ta'; toward the end of this tape a seven year old plays and sings alone.Recorded by Robert Garfias in Jubilee Hall, Rangoon, Burma, 7/7/73.Recording equipment: Nagra [?] (7.5 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7")Performers: Hsaing ensemble of Ma Kyi San; group of young boys under guidance of a monk, U-Ye-Wada; Mya Tei' Tin/first patt waing player, 7 years old; Mya Kyi San/second patt waing player, 13 years old; Nau Ta' - clowns.Instruments: Patt Waing, Kyi Waing, Hne, Maung Hsaing, Hsi and Wa.(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-07-07
1973037-0009: Saing Performance (2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 3
Contents: Tape 2 of 3 containing continuous saing performance with Nau Ta': talking and Hsaing ensemble; tuning of patt waing; Yo:daya:; Yo:daya:; Sidaw; Yo:daya:.Recorded by Robert Garfias in Jubilee Hall, Rangoon, Burma, 7/7/73.Recording equipment: Nagra [?] (7.5 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7")Performers: Hsaing ensemble of Ma Kyi San; group of young boys under guidance of a monk, U-Ye-Wada; Mya Tei' Tin/first patt waing player, 7 years old; Mya Kyi San/second patt waing player, 13 years old; Nau Ta' - clowns.Instruments: Patt Waing, Kyi Waing, Hne, Maung Hsaing, Hsi and Wa.(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-07-07
1973037-0010: Saing Performance (3)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 2
Contents: Tape 3 of 3 containing continuous saing performance with Nau Ta': Yo:daya: (continued from previous tape); Song for Military Forces.Recorded by Robert Garfias in Jubilee Hall, Rangoon, Burma, 7/7/73.Recording equipment: Nagra [?] (7.5 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7")Performers: Hsaing ensemble of Ma Kyi San; group of young boys under guidance of a monk, U-Ye-Wada; Mya Tei' Tin/first patt waing player, 7 years old; Mya Kyi San/second patt waing player, 13 years old; Nau Ta' - clowns.Instruments: Patt Waing, Kyi Waing, Hne, Maung Hsaing, Hsi and Wa.(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-07-07
1973037-0011: Saung Gauk
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 5
Contents: Saung Gauk (chamber music): 1) Ka Na Ma Taun (song type=Bwe:) (mode=Than You: (Hnyin Lone)); 2) Bon Zau Myin: (song type=Kyou:) (mode=Than You:); 3) Myai Hei Ma (song type=Yodaya) (mode=Pa-Le (Pale) (Pasa Pou:)); 4) Kaun Hcau' Hse Lei: Ya' (song type=Tei Ta') (mode=("F maj") Du Te' Ka (Du Ra Ka) (Saing:MyinZain)); 5) Sein Kyu Kya Nyau' (song type=Bo-le) (mode=Du Ra Ka) [some confusion re: mode information on original archive sheet] Recorded by Robert Garfias in Rangoon, Burma, July 10, 1973 (7.5 ips, (appears to be) stereo, 7")Performers: U Ba Than/saung (now residing in Nyang Lei Pin, near Pegu); U Tun Shein/assisting on Hsi-Wa (of Dai-U, near Pegu).Instruments: Saung Gauk (harp); Hsi (Si) (bell); Wa (Gyat) (clapper).(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-07-10
1973037-0012: Saung Gauk
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 2
Contents: Saung Gauk (chamber music): 1) Me-Za Taun Kyi: (song type=Pa'pyo) (mode=Lei Ba'Au:pyan (Saing: Hkunhni Thaun gyi)); 2) "same title and song type?" (mode=Hcau' Thwe Nyunt ('E maj") (Saing: Hcau Pauk)).Recorded by Robert Garfias in Rangoon, Burma, July 10, 1973 (7.5 ips, (appears to be) stereo, 7")Performers: U Ba Than/saung (now residing in Nyang Lei Pin, near Pegu); U Tun Shein/assisting on Hsi-Wa (of Dai-U, near Pegu).Instruments: Saung Gauk (harp); Hsi (Si) (bell); Wa (Gyat) (clapper).(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-07-10
1973037-0013: Small Hsaing
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 5
Contents: 1) Tan Taya Tei Shin (song type=Kyou:) (mode=Than You:); 2) Thi Da: (song type=Kyou:); 3) Thi Da: (song type=Kyou:) (Tan Zan style); 4) Tu: Makya Na (song type=Ta Hcin Hkan) (Tan Zan style); 5) Myan Kyi He: Ma (song type=Yodaya:) (followed by patt waing solo).Recorded by Robert Garfias in open air theater, Hsaing rehearsal room, Rangoon, Burma, July 11, 1973 (7.5 ips, (appears to be) stereo, 7")Performers: Sein Kyi' Ti:/Patt waing; 2 singers; Hcau Loun patt player.Instruments: Patt Waing; His (Si) (bell); Wa (Gyat) (clapper); Hcau Loun Patt.(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-07-11
1973037-0014: Jubilee Hall Dance Concert (1)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 6
This recording is the first of 4 (.14-.17) recorded in Rangoon at the Jubilee Hall dance concert "Variety show" on July 14, 1973, 7 p.m.Performers: Hsaing-waing ensemble.Contents (from collector's original logbook): 1. Opening music before curtain; 2. Sein Caun Ni La Pa Pyo - Female Court Dance; 3. Lei Gyin - Sword Dance; 4. Three Styles of Dance - a. Old Style; b. Invitation of Puppets; c. Modern Style (use of western instruments - trumpets, saxophones, drums) 5. Male Dance in Style of U Po Sein; 6. Three Styles of Na Pa ThwaRecorded by Robert Garfias with Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 7")
1973-07-14
1973037-0015: Jubilee Hall Dance Concert (2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 6
This recording is the second of 4 (.14-.17) recorded in Rangoon at the Jubilee Hall dance concert "Variety show" on July 14, 1973, 7 p.m.Performers: Hsaing-waing ensemble.Contents (from collector's original logbook): 1. Continuation of 73-37.14; 2. Archery Dance Song-Ywe Ngi La; 3. Folk Dance at Evening in the Village; 4. Group Dance Yodaya Ya Kyi Du; 5. Returning from the University (Shwe Bon Pyan); 6. Peacock Dance - Modern (use of Western instruments - trumpets, saxophones, drums)Recorded by Robert Garfias with Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 7")
1973-07-14
1973037-0016: Jubilee Hall Dance Concert (3)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 1
This recording is the third of 4 (.14-.17) recorded in Rangoon at the Jubilee Hall dance concert "Variety show" on July 14, 1973, 7 p.m.Performers: Hsaing-waing ensemble.Contents (from collector's original logbook): Anyein - clown dialogue interspersed with dance (female). Formerly missing tape returned to archives by Robert Garfias, April 2002.
1973-07-14
1973037-0017: Jubilee Hall Dance Concert (4)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 2
This recording is the fourth of 4 (.14-.17) recorded in Rangoon at the Jubilee Hall dance concert "Variety show" on July 14, 1973, 7 p.m.Performers: Hsaing-waing ensemble.Contents (from collector's original logbook): Anyein - with Ama Sein; Final closing piece is Byo: Buddhist (55") Formerly missing tape returned to archives by Robert Garfias, April 2002.
1973-07-14
1973037-0018: Saing Rehearsal
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 7
Contents (rehearsal for concert at Jubilee Hall on tapes 73-37.19-21): 1) Tha Gwin - opening piece usually accompanying dance invocation to Ta Kya-min (King of the Fairies); performance here in instrumental version (without dance) in two sections - first part simple, second with more variations. Song - Lei Youn Do; Kyi; 2) Sein Le Gya Tilu: - short instrumental piece for hne and saing. Modern piece composed by hne player (one hne for the rest of this tape); 3) Take two of Sein Le Gya Tilu:; 4) Tan Zan Ye-gin - Than You [tuning]. Arranged/composed by Nau Th' U Pyet. 5) Tan Zan Ye Gin. Nga: Pau' Au' Pyan; 6) Kyi Than Zoun Ye Gin (Sound of Kyi) by U Han Pa' d. 1968 (teacher of U Sein Chiti) [False start]; 7) Tu Ku Ma Ye-Gin (arts). Thu Khu Ma by Shwe Pyi Aye b. 1908 (modern living composer).Recorded by Robert Garfias in open air theater, Rangoon, Burma, July 23, 1973 (7.5 ips, (appears to be) stereo, 7")Performers: U Sein Chiti/saing (patt waing); other [unidentified] performers on hne (including second hne on first piece only), patt waing, etc.(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-07-23
1973037-0019: Saing Performance by U Sein Chiti (1)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 3
Contents (Concert at Jubilee Hall, tape 1 of 3): Sidaw [royal drums]. Pa' waing solo with Nau Ta' (short) - Ensemble with Hcau Loun Pa' - Pa' waing solo with ensemble - Flutes - Hne group. Nau Ta'.Recorded by Robert Garfias in Jubilee Hall, Rangoon, Burma, July 28, 1973.Recording equipment: Nagra [?] (7.5 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7")Performers: U Sein Chiti and unidentified musicians.(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-07-28
1973037-0020: Saing Performance by U Sein Chiti (2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 1
Contents (Concert at Jubilee Hall, tape 2 of 3): Begins with Nau Ta' talking with players. Tan Zan Pa'pyo (Patt waing and voice) - interruption - Same Pa'pyo - Short Si-do [royal drums].Recorded by Robert Garfias in Jubilee Hall, Rangoon, Burma, July 28, 1973.Recording equipment: Nagra [?] (7.5 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7")Performers: U Sein Chiti and unidentified musicians.(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-07-28
1973037-0021: Saing Performance by U Sein Chiti (3)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 5
Contents (Concert at Jubilee Hall, tape 3 of 3): "Same with 4 hne" [referring to previous tape, last item, "short Si-do"?]; Saing tilu (tiloun); Tha Gwin - Music of the King of the Fairies; Modern Song; Ye Gin: with voice - Byo:.Recorded by Robert Garfias in Jubilee Hall, Rangoon, Burma, July 28, 1973.Recording equipment: Nagra [?] (7.5 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7")Performers: U Sein Chiti and unidentified musicians.(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-07-28
1973037-0022: Anyeint (1 of 2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 1
Contents: Anyeint (tape 1 of 2): Instrumental music, dialogue, and singing (no other information given).Recorded by Robert Garfias in Rangoon, Burma, July 28, 1973.Recording equipment: Nagra [?] (7.5 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7")Performer names unknown; voice and instruments, including patt waing, hne, and flute. (Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-07-28
1973037-0023: Anyeint (2 of 2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 1
Contents: Anyeint (tape 2 of 2): Instrumental music, dialogue, and singing (no other information given).Recorded by Robert Garfias in Rangoon, Burma, July 28, 1973.Recording equipment: Nagra [?] (7.5 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7")Performers: Ama Sein/[vocalist]; names of other performers unknown.(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-07-28
1973037-0024: U Sein Chiti
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 6
Contents: 1) Miba Myita - Nga: Pauk (used for Modern Songs) - New song in love of parents; 2) Kyo Bwe: Song in praise of Burmese music pasabou; 3) Sidaw Than - Kunathan gyi - with Hne gyi; 4) Boungyi: Than - Sung by farmers as harvest songs;5) Boungyi: Than in faster tempo; 6) Welat - boat travel song.Recorded by Robert Garfias in open air theater rehearsal hall, Rangoon, Burma, August 9, 1973 (7.5 ips, (appears to be) stereo, 7")Performer names unknown (vocals, saing ensemble, hne); Sein Chiti/director.(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-08-09
1973037-0025: U Thein on Patt Waing
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 2
Contents: 1) Ywe Nyi La; 2) Ywe Nyi La (patt waing solo)Recorded by Robert Garfias in Rangoon, Burma, August 10, 1973.Recording equipment: Nagra [?] (7.5 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 5")Performers: U Thein/patt waing, U Sai/vocals, U Nyunt/hne. (Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-08-10
1973037-0026: Mandalay School of Fine Arts
1 optical media : CD - unpublished
Contents: 1) Harp and voice (male); 2) Harp and voice (male); 3) Saing Ensemble; 4) Saing Ensemble (cut off).Recorded by Robert Garfias at the Mandalay School of Fine Arts, Burma, August 11, 1973.Recording equipment: Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 5") Performers: U Myint Maung/harp (1,2), Saing ensemble (3,4): patt waing/?, 2nd patt waing/?, other/?(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-08-11
1973037-0027: Nat Pwe Festival
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 5
Contents: 1) Myin-byu-shin; 2) Koe-myo-shin; 3) Taung Byone Min Gyi; 4) Taung Byone Min Lay; 5) Pakhan Min (or) Ko Gyi Kyaw (or) U Min Gyan.Recorded by Robert Garfias at Taungbyone Nat Pwe Festival, August 12, 1973.Recording equipment: Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 5") Performer names unknown (instruments include patt waing)(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-08-12
1973037-0028: Hsaing-Waing ensemble: Shwe Daung Myaing (1 of 2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 1
Contents (notes from original archive sheet): "Hsaing of Shwei Daun: Miang," recorded in "Mandalay, 1973"; continued on next reel.Recorded by Robert Garfias with Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 7") Field # 73/128/MDY ("Shwe Daung Myaing 1" on box)No documentation available from collector.
1973-07-17
1973037-0029: Hsaing-Waing ensemble: Shwe Daung Myaing (2 of 2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 1
Contents (notes from original archive sheet): "Hsaing of Shwei Daun: Miang," recorded in "Mandalay, 1973"; continued from previous reel.Recorded by Robert Garfias with Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 7") Field # 73/129/MDY ("Shwe Daung Myaing 2" on box)No documentation available from collector.
1973-07-17
1973037-0030: Hsaing-Waing ensemble with female vocalist: Anyeing
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 1
Contents (notes from original archive sheet): "La Chan Hsaing of An Yeing Ma Be Da," recorded in "Mandalay, 1973."Recorded by Robert Garfias with Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 7") Field # 73/130/MDY ("Anyeing" on box)No documentation available from collector.
1973-07-17
1973037-0031: Chamber Music (1 of 2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 4
Contents: 1) Ywe: Nyi La (Than You: (mode)); 2) Myin Gin (no break between 1 and 2); 3) Ywe: Nyi La (Lei Bauk Au' Pyan (mode)); 4) Wi'Tou Yun: (Than You: (mode))Recorded by Robert Garfias at "Twenty-six Thiri Mingala."Recording equipment: Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 7") Performers:U Ba Than/saung (harp); U Koko/voice; Ei Ei Thwei: [name transliterated "Aye Aye Thwe, Daw" for database entry]/voice; U Tun Nyunt/Palui (flute)(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-07-17
1973037-0032: Chamber Music (2 of 2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 3
Contents: 1) Nat chin; 2) Tei ta; 3) Bole Recorded by Robert Garfias at "Twenty-six Thiri Mingala."Recording equipment: Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 7") Performers:U Ba Than/saung (harp); U Koko/voice; Ei Ei Thwei: [name transliterated "Aye Aye Thwe, Daw" for database entry]/voice; U Tun Nyunt/Palui (flute); other instruments?(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-07-17
1973037-0033: Chamber Music
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 6
Contents: 1) Ywe Nyi La (Than You: (mode)); 2) Myin Gin (no break between 1 and 2); 3) Wi Tou Yun; 4) Bole (song type); Sein Cu Ca Nau' (title); Pasa bou (mode) (Nos. 1-4 performed by U Ba Maung/patt waing and U Ba Kain/voice); 5) Cou: (song type); Thida (title) (U Ba Maung/patt waing and U Sein Hlaing/voice); 6) Bwe (song type) (U Ba Maung/patt waing and U Ba Kain/voice)Recorded by Robert Garfias at the home of U Ba Maung, Rangoon, September 6, 1973, 8 p.m.Recording equipment: Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 7") Performers: U Ba Maung/patt waing; U Ba Kain/voice; U Sein Hlaing/voice.Instruments: patt waing (drum circle); hsi (finger cymbals); wa (clapper)(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-09-06
1973037-0034: Hsaing of U Chit ti (1 of 2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 5
Contents: 1) Mingala Byo: with Than You, dialogue of Shneihnya and special [?]; 2) Dialogue and rehearsal (with false start); 3) Anyeint tune with Ama Sein (Nga Baut?); 4) Anyeint song with dialogue. Ama Sein; 5) Continuation (?) or new anyeint (?) with male voice; 6-8) [no identifying information]Recorded by Robert Garfias in Rangoon, September 11, 1973 (and continued September 13, 1973 on next tape)Recording equipment: Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 7") (Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-09-11
1973037-0035: Hsaing of U Chit ti (2 of 2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 9
Contents: 1) Myin Gin: Kyou: Than You (really a bwe in Kyou: style); 2) Hcu' - myanmangiki; 3) Gapi: Yodaya (played in pwe when king goes to hunt monkey); 4) Da Byei. Hsaing ti loun (Da byei is the name of a leaf used for auspicious occasions); 5) Hsaing ti loun - Kwa Pya Thin Tan Zan; 6) Nam Boun Di Ha Bwei - Yodaya (Royal song when king appears or when king meets counselors in the palace); 7) Shwei Ozi - 1st Ozi, 2nd Dophat, 3rd Shan Ozi, 4th Ozi; 8) Patt Pyou - ya wet dauk Jin Byo; 9) Hne and Hsaing duet.Recorded by Robert Garfias in Rangoon, September 13, 1973 (continued from September 11, 1973, recorded on previous tape)Recording equipment: Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 7") (Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-09-13
1973037-0036: Solo Piano
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 5
Contents: 1) Than You: Pale. Nga Bauk. Lei Bauk Auk Pyan. Kura than Gyi; 2) Kyou Sei Ya Aun Kya'. Than You; 3) Thin You Gwe Nyi A Kura Than ji; 4) Nga: Pauk - bolo - C. Reita F; 5) Kunathan Gyi; 6-7) [no identifying information]Recorded by Robert Garfias in Rangoon, September 14, 1973.Recording equipment: Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 7") Performer: U Koko/piano.(Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-09-14
1973037-0037: Kyi Nong and Piano (1 of 2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 3
Contents: 1) U Thein/Kyi Nong (pitches); 2) Sein Chiti/Kyi Nong (pitches); 3) Sein Chiti/piano; 4) [some talking, some piano]Recorded by Robert Garfias in Rangoon, September 15, 1973; continues on next tape.Recording equipment: Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 5") (Notes from original archive sheet]
1973-09-15
1973037-0038: Kyi Nong and Piano (2 of 2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 1
Contents: Sein Chiti/piano [some talking]Recorded by Robert Garfias in Rangoon, September 15, 1973; continued from previous tape; piano only on this tape.Recording equipment: Nagra III (7.5 ips, full track, 5") (Notes from original archive sheet)
1973-09-15
1973037-0039: Pleatan Gamelan (1 of 2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 2
Contents (notes from collector's logbook (A1 Asia/73-37)): "Pleatan Gamelan led by Hajan Gan-- [sp.? Gandera?]; Made Zebah also playing; [contents] 1. Overture - Barus [sp.?] 2. Topeng - Chauk? 3. Topeng 4. Ardja [continued next tape]"Recorded by Robert Garfias in Pleatan, Bali, September 18, 1973; continues next tape. Originally recorded on 5" reel (7. 5 ips, full track) (No previous archive sheet)
1973-09-18
1973037-0040: Pleatan Gamelan (2 of 2)
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 2
Contents (from logbook]: "Ardja [continued from previous tape; end of item on original tape indicated by sound of tape recorder being turned off] - last part some Kebjar like [sp.?] melodies are included"Recorded by Robert Garfias in Pleatan, Bali, September 18, 1973; continued from previous tape. Originally recorded on 5" reel (7. 5 ips, full track) Performers (from collector's logbook (A1 Asia/73-37)): "Pleatan Gamelan led by Hajan Gan-- [sp.? Gandera?]; Made Zebah also playing.(No previous archive sheet)
1973-09-18

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Subject Terms

  • Balinese--Asia--Southeast Asia
  • Classical Music--Burma
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Folk music, Thai
  • Folk music--Thailand
  • Gamelan Music
  • Hsaing-Waing
  • Instrumental Music--Laos
  • Instrumental Music--Thailand
  • Music--Thailand
  • Songs, Burmese--Burma
  • Songs, Thai

Geographical Names

  • Asia
  • Bali Island (Indonesia)
  • Burma--Asia--Southeast Asia
  • Laos--Asia--Southeast Asia
  • Oceania
  • Southeast Asia--Asia--Southeast Asia
  • Thailand--Asia--Southeast Asia

Form or Genre Terms

  • Field recordings
  • Sound Recordings