Le Mystere Des Voix BulgaresCountry of origin:Bulgaria Type of music generally:Bulgarian world music based on their traditional vocal style Status:Most recent release, BooCheeMish (featuring Lisa Gerrard, 2018) Covers/own material:Traditional and modern pieces See also:Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares' site Comparisons:Muzsikas and Marta Sebestyen General comments:The style of Les Mystere Des Voix Bulgares is somewhat dissonant to Western ears, so you may not like it. Take a listen to the Trio Bulgarka (part of Les Mystere Des Voix Bulgares)'s participation on Kate Bush's The Sensual World to get an impression of the style. (jbr@casetech.dk) Recommended first album:Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares (the first). (Neile) Recordings include:
Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares Vol. 1Release info:1987—Elektra Nonesuch Explorer Series (U.S. & Canada)—9 79165-2 Availability:Wide in U.S. & Canada Ecto priority:Must have—you need at least one of these Group members:The Bulgarian State Radio and Television Female Vocal Choir under the direction of Phili Koutev and Krasimir Kyurkchiyski Comments:The power of their vocals will knock you over. (Neile) A Cathedral ConcertRelease info:1988—Sonet (Europe)—SLPCD-3147 [CD]; 1988—JARO, Bismarckstr. 83, 28203 Bremen, Germany—JARO 4138 Availability:Available in Europe Ecto priority:Very high Group members:The Bulgarian State Radio and Television Female Vocal Choir Guest artists:Atanas Valtshev—fiddle Comments:Impressive vocal performances (mostly a cappella), both solo performances and the entire choir (28 members). This is a live recording from Bremen in Germany, 1987. (jbr@casetech.dk) Thanks to Dirk Kastens and Jens P. Tagore Brage for work on this entry.
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