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Echoes from Tibet
Echoes From Tibet - Panoramic views of the high snow ranges provide the backdrop for the austere and rugged village life of Tibetans and Ladakhis, high in the the western Himalayas. "Echoes from Tibet" examines their shared social habits, Buddhist religion and customs. Tibetan script Harvesting and threshing; work...
Echoes From Tibet - Panoramic views of the high snow ranges provide the backdrop for the austere and rugged village life of Tibetans and Ladakhis, high in the the western Himalayas. "Echoes from Tibet" examines their shared social habits, Buddhist religion and customs. Tibetan script Harvesting and threshing; work songs; the vigorous yak dance - all these are explored in the first half of this film.
Next, we are taken to a Tibetan refugee settlem...
Echoes From Tibet - Panoramic views of the high snow ranges provide the backdrop for the austere and rugged village life of Tibetans and Ladakhis, high in the the western Himalayas. "Echoes from Tibet" examines their shared social habits, Buddhist religion and customs. Tibetan script Harvesting and threshing; work songs; the vigorous yak dance - all these are explored in the first half of this film.
Next, we are taken to a Tibetan refugee settlement for a look at daily life and work. Men and women work at typical handicrafts while singing work songs. Tibetan women make carpet trimmings with accompanying songs. They collect their children from a day nursery; going home and working at their spinning wheels.
A huge incense burner with rising smoke welcomes a visit from his holiness, the Dalai Lama to the Tibetan Children's Village at Dharamsala in the western foothills of the Himalayas. The film ends with an extract from a ritual dance-drama staged for the occasion of the Dalai Lama's visit, followed by a dance of the Black Hat Sect. A wonderful and intimate look at these fascinating people.
Show more Show lessJVC Video Anthology of World Music and Dance, Volume 11, South Asia I: India 1
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
India 1 - Vol 11
- 11-1 Bharata natyam - classical dance: A devotional dance to Shiva
- 11-2 Kathakall - dance-drama: "Dryodanavadham" from the Mahabharata
- 11-3 Manipuri - classical dance: "Vasanta Ras" ("Circular dance of spring")
- 11-4...
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
India 1 - Vol 11
- 11-1 Bharata natyam - classical dance: A devotional dance to Shiva
- 11-2 Kathakall - dance-drama: "Dryodanavadham" from the Mahabharata
- 11-3 Manipuri - classical dance: "Vasanta Ras" ("Circular dance of spring")
- 11-4 Kathak - classical dance: "Panchavati-varnam" (Rama and Sita in the forest - from the Ramayana)
- 11-5 Folk dance from Manipur: "Thougal...
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
India 1 - Vol 11
- 11-1 Bharata natyam - classical dance: A devotional dance to Shiva
- 11-2 Kathakall - dance-drama: "Dryodanavadham" from the Mahabharata
- 11-3 Manipuri - classical dance: "Vasanta Ras" ("Circular dance of spring")
- 11-4 Kathak - classical dance: "Panchavati-varnam" (Rama and Sita in the forest - from the Ramayana)
- 11-5 Folk dance from Manipur: "Thougal jagoi" (Prayer for a rich harvest)
- 11-6 Dhol cholam - drum dance from Manipur
- 11-7 Kathak - classical dance: "Tarana"
JVC Video Anthology of World Music and Dance, Volume 12, South Asia II: India 2
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
India 2 - Tape 12
- 12-1 Chhau - masked dance of Purulia
- a. "Mahishasur-vadh" (Killing of the demon Mahishasur)
- b. "Abhimanyu-vadh" (Death of the young hero Ahhimanyu)
- 12-2 Chhau - masked dance of Seraikela:
- a. "Hara-Parvati" ("Shiva a...
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
India 2 - Tape 12
- 12-1 Chhau - masked dance of Purulia
- a. "Mahishasur-vadh" (Killing of the demon Mahishasur)
- b. "Abhimanyu-vadh" (Death of the young hero Ahhimanyu)
- 12-2 Chhau - masked dance of Seraikela:
- a. "Hara-Parvati" ("Shiva and Parvati")
- b. "Ratri" ("Night")
- c. "Nabik" ("Boatman")
- d. "Mayur" ("Peacock")
- 12-3 Yakshagana - dance drama: "Abhimanyu-vadham"
- 12-4...
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
India 2 - Tape 12
- 12-1 Chhau - masked dance of Purulia
- a. "Mahishasur-vadh" (Killing of the demon Mahishasur)
- b. "Abhimanyu-vadh" (Death of the young hero Ahhimanyu)
- 12-2 Chhau - masked dance of Seraikela:
- a. "Hara-Parvati" ("Shiva and Parvati")
- b. "Ratri" ("Night")
- c. "Nabik" ("Boatman")
- d. "Mayur" ("Peacock")
- 12-3 Yakshagana - dance drama: "Abhimanyu-vadham"
- 12-4 Geet or bhajan - Hindu devotional song
- 12-5 Bhajan - Sikh devotional song
JVC Video Anthology of World Music and Dance, Volume 13, South Asia III: India 3
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
India 3 - Tape 13
- 13-1 Rudra-vina - plucked zither solo
- 13-2 Sitar - plucked lute solo
- 13-3 Pabuji-ki-phad - illustrated narration of Pabuji's heroic deeds
- 13-4 Kath-putli - puppet play
- 13-5/6 Folk songs from Bengal
- B...
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
India 3 - Tape 13
- 13-1 Rudra-vina - plucked zither solo
- 13-2 Sitar - plucked lute solo
- 13-3 Pabuji-ki-phad - illustrated narration of Pabuji's heroic deeds
- 13-4 Kath-putli - puppet play
- 13-5/6 Folk songs from Bengal
- Bhatiyali - boatman's song: "Majhi baiya yaore, akul dariyar majhe"
- Sari-gan -boat race song: "Sundoira majhir nao jan chale dhaiya"
- 1...
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
India 3 - Tape 13
- 13-1 Rudra-vina - plucked zither solo
- 13-2 Sitar - plucked lute solo
- 13-3 Pabuji-ki-phad - illustrated narration of Pabuji's heroic deeds
- 13-4 Kath-putli - puppet play
- 13-5/6 Folk songs from Bengal
- Bhatiyali - boatman's song: "Majhi baiya yaore, akul dariyar majhe"
- Sari-gan -boat race song: "Sundoira majhir nao jan chale dhaiya"
- 13-7/8/9 Baul songs
- Lalan giti: "Sabloke kaya Lalan kijat samsare"
- Prem-tattva: "F prem garal makha naya"
- Guru-tattva: "Ki chamatkarphalgo Guru dhare oi gachhe"
JVC Video Anthology of World Music and Dance, Volume 14, South Asia IV: Pakistan & Bangladesh
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
Pakistan - Tape 14
- 14-1/2 Qawwali - Sufi group singing
- Hamd - song in praise of Allah
- Manqabat - song in honor of Sufi saints
- 14-3 Trance ritual of bitan (Shaman of Hunza) and instrumental prelude
- 14-4 Lolo ban - lyric so...
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
Pakistan - Tape 14
- 14-1/2 Qawwali - Sufi group singing
- Hamd - song in praise of Allah
- Manqabat - song in honor of Sufi saints
- 14-3 Trance ritual of bitan (Shaman of Hunza) and instrumental prelude
- 14-4 Lolo ban - lyric song played on solo tutek [flute]
- 14-5 Bericho surnai - ensemble with surnai [shawmj
- 14-6 Tarwar - sword dance
- 14-7 Trance ritual o...
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
Pakistan - Tape 14
- 14-1/2 Qawwali - Sufi group singing
- Hamd - song in praise of Allah
- Manqabat - song in honor of Sufi saints
- 14-3 Trance ritual of bitan (Shaman of Hunza) and instrumental prelude
- 14-4 Lolo ban - lyric song played on solo tutek [flute]
- 14-5 Bericho surnai - ensemble with surnai [shawmj
- 14-6 Tarwar - sword dance
- 14-7 Trance ritual of bitan (accompaniment for incantation calling forth mountain spirits)
Bangladesh
- 14-8 Women's dance: "Sonari ansh" ("Golden fiber")
- 14-9 Mountain folk dance
- 14-10 Dance-drama: "Our life"
JVC Video Anthology of World Music and Dance, Volume 15, South Asia V: Sri Lanka, Nepal & Bhutan
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
Sri Lanka - Vol 15
- 15-1 Tovil - dance ritual for driving away evil spirits
- 15-2 Dance based on the Kohomba kankariya ceremony: "Asne"
- 15-3 Dance based on a ritual to Devol: "Telme"
- 15-4 Dance from Perahara festival: "Ves"
- 15-5 Dance...
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
Sri Lanka - Vol 15
- 15-1 Tovil - dance ritual for driving away evil spirits
- 15-2 Dance based on the Kohomba kankariya ceremony: "Asne"
- 15-3 Dance based on a ritual to Devol: "Telme"
- 15-4 Dance from Perahara festival: "Ves"
- 15-5 Dance based on a ritual to Devol: "Devol"
- 15-6 Pancha turya - five-instrument ensemble
- 15-7 Hunting song of the Vedda
Nepal
- 15-8 Gaine [music...
This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World
Sri Lanka - Vol 15
- 15-1 Tovil - dance ritual for driving away evil spirits
- 15-2 Dance based on the Kohomba kankariya ceremony: "Asne"
- 15-3 Dance based on a ritual to Devol: "Telme"
- 15-4 Dance from Perahara festival: "Ves"
- 15-5 Dance based on a ritual to Devol: "Devol"
- 15-6 Pancha turya - five-instrument ensemble
- 15-7 Hunting song of the Vedda
Nepal
- 15-8 Gaine [musicians' caste] song with sarangi [bowed lute]: "Krishna murari"
- 15-9 Dhime, dapa khin, dholak and madal -drum solo
- 15-10 Dapa khala - Hindu devotional song
- 15-11 Lamaist ritual music
- 15-12 Masked dance-drama: "Mahakali pyakhan"
Bhutan
- 15-13 Chain - masked dance-drama
Raga
Unwritten Music of the Orient, Adaptable Kingdom: Music and Dance from Nepal (Himalayas)
Village and Town Music of India and Nepal
The forested hills and valleys of the eastern Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, India attracted Rudyard Kipling a century ago, and more recently, for different reasons, ethnomusicologist Roderic C. Knight. Seeking to document the little-known musics of the region, Knight packed a notebook, movie and still cameras,...
The forested hills and valleys of the eastern Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, India attracted Rudyard Kipling a century ago, and more recently, for different reasons, ethnomusicologist Roderic C. Knight. Seeking to document the little-known musics of the region, Knight packed a notebook, movie and still cameras, and a tape recorder onto his motorcycle and sought out the musicians in their villages. The results are presented in these scenes: twel...
The forested hills and valleys of the eastern Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, India attracted Rudyard Kipling a century ago, and more recently, for different reasons, ethnomusicologist Roderic C. Knight. Seeking to document the little-known musics of the region, Knight packed a notebook, movie and still cameras, and a tape recorder onto his motorcycle and sought out the musicians in their villages. The results are presented in these scenes: twelve musical performances and numerous scenes from daily life in 1982. At the time, Super 8 sound movie film was the medium of choice; the digital mini-cam was far in the future. These films, converted to video and digitally edited with the able assistance of Elio Trabal (Oberlin College 2004), capture events of two types: rural music that is today as isolated as it was then, and urban festive music that is as vibrant and current today as it was when filmed.
PART I. VILLAGE MUSIC OF MADHYA PRADESH 30:30
Filmed in Dindori District and Jabalpur
1. The Pardhan bana, a three-string fiddle
2. The Gogia Pardhan bin-baja, a strummed harp
3. Gond Stilt Dance and “Kabadi” game by school boys
4. Gond and Pardhan at work on farms and roads
5. The Ahir algoza, a bamboo fingerhole trumpet
PART II. TOWN MUSIC OF NORTH INDIA AND NEPAL 37:00
Filmed in Nagpur, Raipur, Bhopal, Jabalpur,
Chandigarh, and Kathmandu
1. Daily Work Scenes: carting, threshing, pottery making
2. Itinerant Musicians sing “Matti ke Putle”
3. A Sikh Celebration of Baisakhi: singers with harmonium,
tabla, tumbi, sarangi, and tudd
4. A Sikh Wedding: the street parade, the welcoming
5. A Gaine Singer of Nepal with sarangi