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Stop the Jabiluka Uranium Mine

The Australian Aboriginal Heritage: An Introduction Through the Arts
Artist/Collector:
R.M. Berndt and E.S. Phillips
Label Information:
Australian Society for Education Through The Arts/Ure Smith
Media Type:
LP
Year:
1973
Availability:
Out of print

Track Number Track Title Track Time Notes
01
Nyi-nyi Verses (Tululu Rungkanma Ngana Ngali) 0:01:10 Record 1, Side 1, Track 1: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis
02
Nyi-nyi Verses (Yu-rungkanma Ngana Ngali) 0:00:48 Record 1, Side 1, Track 2: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis
03
Nyi-nyi Verses (Tjarpama Walpangka Ngana Ngali) 0:00:43 Record 1, Side 1, Track 3: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis
04
Nyi-nyi Verses (Purunti) 0:00:42 Record 1, Side 1, Track 4: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis
05
Nyi-nyi Verses (Several Verses) 0:11:10 Record 1, Side 1, Track 5: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis. Several verses with commentary by A.M. Ellis from information given by Leslie Mingkili, Paddy Baker, Kantji, and Wintinna Mick. Group performances by men at Indulkana
06
Nyi-nyi Verses (Solo By Billy Mangi) 0:05:03 Record 1, Side 1, Track 6: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis
07
Transition 'Coon' Song sung by Aboriginal 'fringe dweller', Tommy Lyons 0:02:15 Record 1, Side 1, Track 7: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis
08
Transition 'Coon' Song sung by Government-reserve-dweller, Isaac 'Grampa' Hunter 0:02:17 Record 1, Side 1, Track 8: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis
09
Djadpu Manigai (Djerag - Seagull) 0:00:52 Record 1, Side 2, Track 1: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla 30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Yanggarin (mada [linguistic unit], Dalwongu; mala [clan], Nargala; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]). Introduction with staccato tongue attacks and sustained note with hummed tenth above; heavy 'spat' overtone (9th), syncopated 'croaked notes; fast tempo.
10
Djadpu Manigai (Brolga) 0:00:57 Record 1, Side 2, Track 2: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla 30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Yanggarin (mada [linguistic unit], Dalwongu; mala [clan], Nargala; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]). Introduction with double-tonguing and sustained note with hummed tenth above; brolga bird-call (falsetto voice a thirtieth above fundamental), double-tongued attacks, held note with hummed ninth, 'hooted' overtone (9th) in middle and at end; medium tempo.
11
Gumaidj Manigai (Kangaroo) 0:00:53 Record 1, Side 2, Track 3: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla 30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Wurumila (mada [linguistic unit], Gumaidj; mala [clan], Dolboingu; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]). Double-tongued attacks, hummed tenth, long 'hooted' overtone (9th); slow tempo.
12
Riradjingu Manigai (Seagull) 0:01:00 Record 1, Side 2, Track 4: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla 30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Wurumila (mada [linguistic unit], Gumaidj; mala [clan], Dolboingu; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]). A Riradjingu (linguistic unit, dua moiety) manigai, djerag (seagull). Heavy double-tongued attacks with rise of pitch, hummed tenth, 'spat' overtone; strong 'hooted' overtone at end; fast tempo, changing to slower in middle and at end, with heavy syncopations near end of faster sections.
13
Gumaidj Manigai (Midjiang - Sailing Boat) 0:00:58 Record 1, Side 2, Track 5: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla 30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Wurumila (mada [linguistic unit], Gumaidj; mala [clan], Dolboingu; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]). 'Free rhythm', changing to more regular (but slower) metre in middle and at end; double-tongued attacks, hummed tenths, occasional 'spat' and 'hooted' overtone (9th).
14
Djedbangari (Mailplane) 0:00:50 Record 1, Side 2, Track 6: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla 30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Wurumila (mada [linguistic unit], Gumaidj; mala [clan], Dolboingu; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]). Tongue rapidly oscillates (timbre trill) during sustained introductory note; heavily-accented voiced tenths in complex rhythm, hummed tenths; medium tempo, with metre changing from three to two several times.
15
Djedbangari (Devil Dance) 0:01:04 Record 1, Side 2, Track 7: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla 30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Wurumila (mada [linguistic unit], Gumaidj; mala [clan], Dolboingu; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]). Quintuple metre (sticks 5/4 [i.e. 2 + 3], with changes later; 'spat' overtone; vocal technique similar to track 14; medium tempo.
16
Djedbangari (Devil Dance Close Mic) 0:00:58 Record 1, Side 2, Track 8: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla 30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Wurumila (mada [linguistic unit], Gumaidj; mala [clan], Dolboingu; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]). A 'repeat' of track 15, but recorded with microphone close to nose; rapid short snatches of breath (before almost every quaver) through the nose can be clearly heard.
17
Djedbangari (Bulingbuy) 0:00:49 Record 1, Side 2, Track 9: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Elcho Island 10 Feb 1964. Yirdaki by Bulingbuy (mada [linguistic unit], Galbu; mala [clan], Njalbur; moiety, dua djedbangari): Technique similar to tracks 14 and 15, but note the brief silences or 'breaks' in the continuity of the fundamental, which are an integral part of the pattern; moderate tempo.
18
Manigai (Bulingbuy) 0:00:42 Record 1, Side 2, Track 10: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Elcho Island 10 Feb 1964. Yirdaki by Bulingbuy (mada [linguistic unit], Galbu; mala [clan], Njalbur; moiety, dua manigai). Complex mixture of techniques already heard; moderate tempo.
19
Manigai (Spider Web) 0:00:33 Record 1, Side 2, Track 11: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Elcho Island 10 Feb 1964. Yirdaki by Bandagmepamiri (mada [linguistic unit], Djambarbingu; mala [clan], Ralwia; moiety, dua): Virtuosic mixture of techniques at rapid tempo.
20
Manigai (Djerag - Seagull) 0:00:47 Record 1, Side 2, Track 12: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Elcho Island 10 Feb 1964. Yirdaki by Bandagmepamiri (mada [linguistic unit], Djambarbingu; mala [clan], Ralwia; moiety, dua): Extreme complexity of techniques in a metre of thirteen (sticks 13/8 [i.e. 3 + 3 + 3 + 4]), at a very rapid tempo.
21
Eastern Gardjambal Kangaroo 0:00:46 Record 1, Side 2, Track 13: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Elcho Island 10 Feb 1964. Yirdaki by Bulingbuy (mada [linguistic unit], Galbu; mala [clan], Njalbur; moiety, dua manigai). Long, hummed tenths; rough, nasal tone (with tongue forward); pronounced changes of timbre as nasal breaths are snatched; several successive attacks on 'hooted' overtone (10th); slow tempo, with faster second section.
22
Western Gardjambal Kangaroo 0:00:57 Record 1, Side 2, Track 14: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Elcho Island 10 Feb 1964. Yirdaki by Baraltja (mada [linguistic unit], Wonguri; mala [clan], Mandjigai; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]). Lilting, relaxed style, with syncopations; some 'croaked' notes; less difficult use of 'hooted' overtone than track 21; tempo medium and constant throughout.
23
Pigeon 0:00:40 Record 1, Side 2, Track 15: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Elcho Island 10 Feb 1964. Yirdaki by Lalamberi (mada [linguistic unit], Dalongu; mala [clan], Narkala; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]). Vocal 'chirps' briefly but continually interrupt the fundamental; tempo accelerates toward end.
24
Bururu Cycle (SE Kimberley) 0:02:47 Record 1, Side 2, Track 16: Six Aboriginal Songs recorded and edited by Ronald M. Berndt
25
Nanbaidjara Singing (SE Kimberley) 0:01:17 Record 1, Side 2, Track 17: Six Aboriginal Songs recorded and edited by Ronald M. Berndt
26
Wadawada Cycle Excerpt (SE Kimberley - sacred) 0:01:22 Record 1, Side 2, Track 18: Six Aboriginal Songs recorded and edited by Ronald M. Berndt - SECRET
27
Morning Star Cycle (NE Arnhem Land) 0:02:22 Record 1, Side 2, Track 19: Six Aboriginal Songs recorded and edited by Ronald M. Berndt
28
Yibiyibi Cycle (Goulburn Island) 0:01:51 Record 1, Side 2, Track 20: Six Aboriginal Songs recorded and edited by Ronald M. Berndt
29
Goanna Cycle (Goulburn Island) 0:01:59 Record 1, Side 2, Track 21: Six Aboriginal Songs recorded and edited by Ronald M. Berndt
30
Three Wongga Items 0:03:24 Record 2, Side 1, Track 1: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. 3 wongga items (sts), boy 12 yrs. Derby. In three parts
31
Wongga Item 0:01:48 Record 2, Side 1, Track 2: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Wongga item (sts and didj), 2 young men. Derby
32
Play Songs 0:01:15 Record 2, Side 1, Track 3: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Play songs by children (boomerang and sts). Yuendumu.
33
Play Songs 0:01:06 Record 2, Side 1, Track 4: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Play songs by children (boomerang and sts). Yuendumu.
34
Play Songs 0:00:42 Record 2, Side 1, Track 5: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Play songs by children (boomerang and sts). Yuendumu.
35
Play Songs 0:01:06 Record 2, Side 1, Track 6: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Play songs by children (boomerang and sts). Yuendumu.
36
Naru Naru Kulpanja 0:01:06 Record 2, Side 1, Track 7: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Adult group. La Grange.
37
Song By a Walmadjeri Girl 9 Yrs Old 0:00:43 Record 2, Side 1, Track 8: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. 9 yr. old Walmadjeri girl, La Grange.
38
Issac's Song I 0:02:18 Record 2, Side 1, Track 9: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. 2 boys 9-10 yrs. Borroloola. Two parts.
39
Issac's Song II With Didjeridu 0:02:23 Record 2, Side 1, Track 10: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Isaac's song (sts and didj) by adults. Borroloola.
40
Issac's Song II Didjeridu Only 0:01:24 Record 2, Side 1, Track 11: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Didjeridu only and mouth sounds by adults. Two parts.
41
Wongga 0:02:00 Record 2, Side 1, Track 12: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Wongga (sts and didj), boy 15yrs; didjeridu only and mouth sounds. Hall's Creek. Three parts.
42
Djabi (Friction) 0:02:36 Record 2, Side 2, Track 1: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. 2 singers. La Grange. Two parts.
43
Helicopter 0:02:11 Record 2, Side 2, Track 2: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. (sts and didj) 2 singers. Bamyili. Two parts.
44
Lugger, Truck, Mailplane 0:03:08 Record 2, Side 2, Track 3: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. (sts and didj) Rose River. Three parts.
45
Buffalo or ABC Ceremony 0:12:17 Record 2, Side 2, Track 4: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. (sts and didj) Groote Eylandt. Four parts.
46
Bushfire And Korara 0:02:53 Record 2, Side 2, Track 5: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded and edited by Alice M. Moyle. (guitar, seed rattles, spoons and skin drum). Group. Mitchell River. Two parts.


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