Songs and Sounds of the Orient

Japan Air Lines - Songs and Sounds of the Orient

LP released in 1966

A custom recording by Japan Air Lines. A high fidelity guide to the enchantment that awaits you in Japan, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore. Japan Air Lines invites you to listen to the exciting Orient. Recorded exclusively for this special album, here is a preview of some of the charms and delights that await you on your tour:

Japan - sounds: "Kabuki" Woodblocks, Ginza Traffic, "Chin-don-ya" Musicians, Miniature Shrine Parade, Street Float, Department Store, Tokyo Station, Wind Bells, Young "Geisha", "Tempura" Cooking, Waitresses, "Kabuki" Dance, Symphony Concert, "Geisha" Party, "Sake" House, Potato Vendor, Noodle Vendor, Fire Warden

The Orient - sounds: HONG KONG - Gongs, Street Voices, Tailor Shop, Bamboo Fiddle, Cable Car, Station Bell, "Sampan", Floating Restaurant, Chinese Opera, Watch Store, Gongs. BANGKOK - Temple Bells, Buddhist Monks, Tropical Birds, Motorcycle Taxi, Jewelry Store, Indian Flute, Motorboat, Tourists, Silk Weaving, Thai Dance, Thai Boxing, Buddhist Monks. SINGAPORE - Moslem Prayer, Buddhist Prayer, Hindu Music, Street Voices, Puppet Show, Sword dance, Malay Music, JAL Hostess.

Side One - Japan

1. Sounds {9:07}

2. Introduction to Songs {0:20}

3. Tanko-Bushi (Coal Miner's Song) {1:27}

4. Soran-Bushi (Fisherman's Song) {3:13}

5. Medley: Children's Play Songs {2:10}

6. Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) {3:20}

Side Two - The Orient

1. Sounds {11:23}

2. Introduction to Songs {0:16}

3. A-ri-rang (Korean-Lover's Lament) {1:34}

4. Tancha Meh (Okinawan-Fisherman's Song) {1:36}

5. Chuern Mong Chum Kwen (Chinese-Orchestral, Modern Jazz Idiom) {1:50}

6. Imam (Malaysian-Orchestral, Modern Jazz Idiom) {2:21}

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