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The Orphan's Lament

Huun-Huur-Tu · 1994

63 min · 16 tracks · folk music

Traditional Tuvan throat singing intertwines with nature-inspired melodies, creating an immersive journey through the Siberian landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    The Orphan's Lament — This track encapsulates the emotional depth of the album, featuring haunting throat singing that evokes themes of loss and longing.
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    Ancestors — With its rhythmic patterns and layered vocals, this track pays homage to Tuvan traditions while highlighting the group’s vocal prowess.
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    Exile's Song — The song combines poignant lyrics with powerful harmonies, illustrating the struggle of displacement and connecting deeply with the listener’s emotions.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Prayer 2:34
  • 2 Ancestors 3:57
  • 3 Aa-Shuu Dekei-oo 2:53
  • 4 Eerbek-Aksy 2:07
  • 5 The Orphan's Lament 6:46
  • 6 Kaldak Khamar 2:38
  • 7 Steppe 4:07
  • 8 Borbanngadyr 3:56
  • 9 Chiraa-Khoor ("The Yellow Trotter") 4:54
  • 10 Exile's Song 4:15
  • 11 Eki Attar 2:24
  • 12 Irik Chuduk ("The Rotting Log") 6:13
  • 13 Sygyt 2:55
  • 14 Agitator 1:57
  • 15 Khomuz Medley 4:52
  • 16 Ödugen Taiga 6:55

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