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Gurrumul by Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu (CD, 2008)

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DISC & GATEFOLD SLEEVE RATED EXCELLENT CONDITION. Made in Australia by Sony, 2008. Rated near mint condition.

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Record Label
Skinnyfish Music
UPC
9324690027903
eBay Product ID (ePID)
14050177711

Product Key Features

Artist
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
Format
CD
Release Year
2008
Release Title
Gurrumul
Genre
Folk
Run Time
61 Mins 40 Seconds

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Number of Discs
1
Engineer
Craig Pilkington
Additional information
Personnel: Craig Pilkington (acoustic guitar). Recording information: Audrey Studios; Skinnyfish Music. Photographer: Sophie Howarth. Singing in his native Yolngu tongue, Gurrumul Yunupingu uses his self-titled debut (he had previously been part of the massively successful Yothu Yindi) to showcase a vocal talent rarely heard in any culture, but especially surprising against the backdrop of the usually repetitive, frenetic Australian Aboriginal forms. While traditional Aboriginal music tends to be loud and percussive (particularly with the clapsticks), Gurrumul opts for an extremely soft delivery, laying ethereal vocals over the top of a soft acoustic guitar and a double bass only. While the more progressive Aboriginal groups tend toward a political message, often in English to aid its spread, Gurrumul opts for a focus on the music itself, singing in a more geographically isolated language and using lyrical content related more often to his own life experiences. The music moves along from track to track, popping into English briefly midway, but otherwise flowing seemingly without a break in the ambience. The sound is in many ways otherworldly, but rather than being the result of production and manipulation, the sound is solely the result of Gurrumul's voice and his skill with sparse compositions that accompany and fill out the sound without drawing undue notice of their own accord. An excellent album all around, this debut will serve those unacquainted with the relevant Aboriginal sounds as well as -- if not better than -- those who are familiar with the traditions. Gurrumul is sure to make himself a lot of fans as awareness of this album spreads. ~ Adam Greenberg

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item 1 Gurrumul by Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu (CD, Digipak, 2008)
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5 out of 5 stars
by norhar3830 Aug, 2019
Best ever Australian Voice and music
I Think that this is the best sound to have come out of Australia in donkey's year. His voice is so captivating and original. What a shame Gurrumul is no longer with us.
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5 out of 5 stars
by roch795215 Aug, 2019
very easy listening most enjoyable
genuine australian content and very relaxing
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5 out of 5 stars
by jimpenn38322 Jul, 2023
Well that was his name!
Fantastic singing voice and magical sound of an Australian indiginous entertainer.
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5 out of 5 stars
by keogh_anne06 Feb, 2020
Great listening.
Easy to listen to, enabling the appreciation of an ancient culture that Australia should treasure.
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5 out of 5 stars
by bgegeo.p9jsydjc...06 Jan, 2021
Captures Gurrimal well
Well recorded. My preference would be without string arrangements but it doesnt interfere with his musicianship.
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Best ever Australian Voice and music

very easy listening most enjoyable

Well that was his name!

Great listening.

Captures Gurrimal well

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