Along with the CD we now include a DVD 'An Oceanic Songline', where you can watch the musicians recording their parts in nature on their homelands.
Packaged in hand-made Mulberry Bark paper (Tapa Cloth), with a comprehensive 56 page booklet containing full language transcripts and english translations, credits and song dedications. Designed by IMA nominated designer Paul Chou with a heartfelt cover illustration featuring threatened oceanic nature by Jenn De Costa.
The album itself was recorded in nature with and on the homelands of over 100 indigenous artists across the Indian and Pacific oceans, featuring only traditional instruments and languages. Then mastered at Real World Studios UK with Oli Jacobs.
This is a FAIR TRADE music release with 50% of profits going to the artists and NGO's in recognition of Intangible Cultural Heritage. (As defined in the United Nations Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples).
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SENASENAI A MAPULJAT (Small Island mix)
English title – Singing for each other
Composer – Siao-Chun Tai
Nature sounds – Pebble beach shore brake on Lanyu Island, Taiwan.
For our living ocean
Dedicated to the world’s oceans, 70% of the earth’s surface, one ocean touching every shore, and to the great ocean currents, regulating the planet’s climate and providing a highway for the seafarers.
lyrics
Traditional Paiwan song “isaceqalj” by Siao-Chun Tai
ui sa ce qalj lju tja ya in ai
ui sa ce qalj lju tja ya in ai
si ni yu se lja se lja ai
Let’s dance our traditional dance
Let’s dance our traditional dance
Let’s dance the traditional dance together
By Siao-Chun Tai in Paiwan
isaceqalj~ senasenai, mapuljat i a o o a
’isaceqalj~ senasenai, mapuljat i a o o a
maleva ’en imaza sun
’u ladengan a su ljingaw aya
’u kaka ’u tjiakai a su lima. pacuni, a... ’u mata
’isaceqalj~ senasenai, mapuljat i a o o a
’isaceqalj~ senasenai, mapuljat i a o o a
maleva ’en imaza sun
’u ladengan a su ljingaw aya
Sing, relax and let’s sing together.
Sing, relax and let’s sing together.
I’m happy you are with me.
I heard your call.
Let me hold your hand, watch my eyes.
Sing, relax and let’s sing together.
Sing, relax and let’s sing together.
I’m happy you are with me.
I heard your call.
Kayan long dance song “Badi”(excerpt) by Adrian Jo Milang
Nalan nalan e
Nalan nalan e
Do it for real
Do it for real
By Afan grandma in Pangcah
iáyaw no melofudan mihecaán nisiayaw mineng to riyar
mahekelongkelong kami a mihafhaf to fali
na faluhan no niyan ko raay mikelidan no fuis
akatawalen ku liteng ita makero to kita
mala o-han nako a minengneng awasato maalaw
masaba kami a minengneng to 'icel ira
awa sato maalaw
ma kela to ko kaitilaán
tengi hanko honi no tapelik no riyar ato radiw fu--- sa---
Our ancestors stood here at the ocean
Together they faced the challenge of the ocean, facing the wind
Their eyes looking for the stars in the sky
We dance, we remember our ancestors
They sailed far away, further and further
We are impressed by their bravery
Now we know they did find land
The sound of the waves spread across the ocean fu—sa—
credits
from Small Island Big Song,
released September 10, 2018
Featured Artist –
Siao-Chun Tai – Paiwan - Taiwan - Lead vocals
With –
Horomona Horo – Maori – Aotearoa/New Zealand - Putatara & Purerehua
Sammy Samoela – Merina - Madagascar - Valiha, Lokanga Bara & Sodina
Alena Murang – Kelabit - Malaysia – Sape’
Ben Hakalitz – Selau – Bougainville, Papua New Guinea – Kundus
Airileke – Motu - Papua New Guinea - Kundus & Garamuts
Will Kepa – Kulkalgal - Zenadth Kes/Torres Strait, Australia – Warup, Tharum & Urub.
Kompang Hut – Malay - Singapore – Kompang
Piteyo Ukah – Truku - Taiwan – Pgagu
Djanav Zengror – Paiwan - Taiwan – Lalingedan
Markham Galut – Wampar - Papua New Guinea – Chants
Adrian Jo Milang – Kayan – Sarawak, Malaysia – Kayan long dance song “Badi”(excerpt)
Nyuh Kuning Village – Balinese - Bali Indonesia - Gamelan
Afan grandma – Pangcah – Taiwan – Voice over
