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TRADITIONAL SOUTHEASTASIA

Nowadays, South-East Asia shows a remarkable growth and development. What kind of national music can we hear among this region?

Countries in South East Asia, as a whole, have kept a strong relationship with other Asian countries, and also European nations. Therefore, religion in South East Asia became peculiar; The existence of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and a native religion on the basis. National music diversified through such religious complexity. However, speaking of instruments, there is one thing in common. "Beating" is extremely important and has a special meaning compared with "Snapping" and "Scrubbing." They beat drums and metallic instrument called GONG, strongly and rhythmically. And the combination of the tone and the dance creates an atmosphere indescribable.
One thing notable in this region; even now that pop and rock music have become popular, national music is still widely accepted as well. Let's listen to national music of South East Asia. Try it out, and you'll be amazed of an exciting new world spread in front of you.

An explanation about music in Southeast Asia

Traditional Music in Indonesia

Traditional Music in Indonesia(?)

BOARD ZITHER(Vietnam)

MOUTH-ORGAN(LAOS)

Lyrichord World Muisc - Philippines
Lyrichord World Music - Vietnam
Lyrichord World Music - Bali,Java

Music in Indonesia

Virutaual music cafe in Thailand

Music related to Butan(Japanese)

Burmese Music
The structure of Burmese music,being little known outside of Myanmar due to the political isolation which has been imposed since 1962.

HIS MAJESTY THE KING A GIFTED MUSICIAN

in Japanese


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