Music

[FennerMachine]

Can anyone recommend some good Chinese folk music?

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

*lol*

I also laughed out loud.

But the answer to your question is, no. I could possibly point you in the direction of some traditonal Japanese music, but I certainly wouldn't recommend it, as it sent me to sleep when I visited Kyoto.

 

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I doubt this is the correct place for such a thread.no

 

[FennerMachine]

Where is the best place on the forum?
Couldn't find a separate section for music.

 

[chebby]

Where is the best place on the forum? Couldn't find a separate section for music.

Probably "Off topic and miscellaneous". (Plus I like the irony of music being 'off topic' on a hi-fi forum )

However, if I were starting out with a completely unknown musical form then i'd probably start in the usual places like YouTube and amazon ...

Clicky

Spotify maybe.

 

[expat_mike]

just googling chinese folk music, reveals that it takes many forms.

http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/culture/folk-music.htm

You asked for recommendations for good music, so I suspect that even amongst chinese forum members, there could be many different opinions as to which is the best type, and then artist.

I guess just try youtube or spotify, and explore what is out there, until you identify which types you like.

https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=ssl#q=chinese+folk+music+youtube

The fun may be in the journey, rather than trying to immediately reach the destination.

 

[Rethep]

- Liu Fang (pipa, ghuzeng). Especially the latter instrument i find beatiful music

- Min Xiao Fen (pipa)

- Hok-man Yim (Chinese persussion)

- 'Rough guide to China' (modern and traditional)

 

[FennerMachine]

Thanks for everyone's input.
I heard a sample on Radio 2 and wanted more!
I have listened to a few samples on various sites but not found what I'm after yet.
I can understand why one might nod off to some of it!
Again, thanks to all!