Unforgettable Folk Songs on The Voice

[@ChollaRanch]

What a collection! These folk "classics" truly are *_unforgettable,_* the best-of-the-best from select countries around our great planet. It was thrilling to see Mongolia included, having for years watched their Naadam and "The Voice" productions via YT. And for those who don't know already, Mongolia is a free, independent and democratic country, encompassing huge spans of virgin forests, magnificent waterfalls and inland lakes, soaring mountains hosting great eagles, extending down into the vast desert lands of the Gobi. Further, Mongolia has 3x more horses than humans --- which goes a long way to explain why I so closely relate to Mongols and their rich music, lol. _Thank you, Pure!!!_ 🐎🎶😘

[@pureemotionmusic]

Cholla Ranch Thank you and indeed horses are your strong point and that is a compliment 🥰

[@arecelisacosta5086]

By the gods, Alina's voice. I am in love.

[@danlinden1526]

Pure, I woke early this morning. Started making coffee for me, tea for the wife while listening to this week's entry. Then Siki really woke me up😂. And I realized something important while listening to these wonderful selections (many if which I've heard before on your channel); that without your channel, I would never have heard many of these songs. You help your listeners travel the world through music. Pure, I greatly appreciate the work you do for us every week. Well done, Pure!

[@pureemotionmusic]

Dan Linden Thank you, it makes me feel good to know that you travel through the music on this channel 😄 It also sounds familiar to me to know that you prepare breakfast for you and your wife, worthy 🥰

[@eco2geek.]

There was a lot of variety in this compilation, from the soft and slow to the exuberant. From the title I thought that they'd all be songs in foreign languages, but nope, there were two in English. And even an instrumental (that dude, the coach playing the guitar, is honestly an intimidating looking guy -- I'd cross the street if I saw him coming -- but here he is, a musician and coach on the Voice of Mongolia). That was a nice collection and, as usual, you put it together so it flowed well. Thank you.

[@pureemotionmusic]

eco2geek LOL, you must be referring to Otgonbayar Damba! Thanks for your words, they sounded so good to me 🥰

[@ithilnin123]

I have to say that all of these were well worth their inclusion here. There were two that stood out for me, though. “The Click Song” is so incredibly unusual that it couldn’t help but keep my attention. I can’t begin to fathom just how she does it, even after multiple times viewing it over the years!! 😮. The second is the last song. While it’s almost shocking to think of an instrumental on a show called “The Voice,” it was incredibly powerful and entertaining. Every time I have seen this performance, the combination of the piano, strings and electric guitar reminds me of The Trans Siberian Orchestra in the overall sound. And I love TSO!! Bravo! 👏👏 Many thanks for putting these eclectic wonders into the spotlight here! 💁🏻‍♀️💕

[@pureemotionmusic]

Ithil Nin Thank you for introducing me to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, previously unknown to me 😍

[@MikeEgypte]

@@pureemotionmusic Well now, the TSO is also one of my favorites, Tremendous to say the least. I remember when TSO came to my hometown in Harrisburg, and I could not buy tickets fast enough. They did a Christmas special that blew my mind.

[@pureemotionmusic]

@@MikeEgypte I watched some of their videos and they really impressed me. Thanks for introducing me to a new band 😍

[@ithilnin123]

@@pureemotionmusic you’re welcome! Knowing your love of all things musical, I am thrilled to introduce you to a great band of musicians. 💁🏻‍♀️😁💕

[@jgraef919]

Mongolia...beautifully done!! 💖 All were wonderful, Pure. Very enjoyable.

[@pureemotionmusic]

Joan G Thank you so so much 🥰

[@dhamma58]

So enjoyable an ensemble of traditional "folk" songs...it is a wide wide field that encompasses so many styles. Just as a beginning, the ending point of this group was one of my old favorites from Mongolia with beautiful dramatic and moving strings, ranging piano with singing guitar and bowed strings. Other favorites ...Aino Norrintytar with Wardruna' "Helvegen" which sung (as here) is powerful, dramatic and emotional. Since my start of listening to music was primarily folk on an early Tandberg, almost all of these choices resonated quite strongly...as the Liv Pavey Australia "Scarborough Fair" with judge Goodrem well illlustrated, such a favorite in many compilations. A resounding well done for pureemotionmusic, as is always the case...

[@pureemotionmusic]

dhamma58 Thank you for your kind words ... ever 🥰 I was struck by your mention of "Tandberg", would that be an open reel or cassette deck?

[@dhamma58]

@@pureemotionmusic Indeed, it was a reel to reel quarter inch tape recorder...I seem to remember from Norway, where somehow I knew of and imported it...much to the dismay and anger of the parental units...thanks for triggering those ancient memories!

[@pureemotionmusic]

@@dhamma58 Cool, I also really like analog audio 🤩

[@silviagonzalez432]

Mongolia is the best song. Llena mi alma, la escucharía continuamente. Es simplemente perfecta!

[@MikeEgypte]

Beautiful all, but this one forced me to find lyrics, but I can find none. But it is very moving. Mongolia constantly surprises me anytime something shows up from there in a music video.

[@MikeEgypte]

I wonder who else had to go right to a Best of the voice of Mongolia to listen to more?

[@pureemotionmusic]

MikeEgypte Thank you and glad to instigate your research on them 🥰 One who caught my attention for his perseverance and tenacity was the Ukrainian Taras Shevchenkoran. A touching story. I'll leave the link here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taras_Shevchenko

[@NixViking]

very cool, but the last one was a shocker being on "the voice"...as it was instrumental.

[@ChollaRanch]

Music speaks to the soul, lyrics or no. My own favorite instrumentals are Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" (1957), closely followed by Booker T. & The MGs' "Green Onions" (1962). 😎😎

[@NixViking]

@@ChollaRanch I never said I didnt like it...but it was "the voice"...its about the voice lol

[@ChollaRanch]

@@NixViking Be assured that I didn't assume otherwise; in fact, you gave me a chuckle with your wit! 🤜🤛

[@elsemargrethetnder883]

I love this❣️❤️

[@Fabio-nh8cq]

3rd singer.....how is possible to do that? Is it a particular technique?

[@eco2geek.]

Look up "click consonant" on Wikipedia -- "Click consonants, or clicks, are speech sounds that occur as consonants in many languages of Southern Africa and in three languages of East Africa...."

[@pureemotionmusic]

@@eco2geek. Thanks so much 🥰

[@ChollaRanch]

@@eco2geek. My first encounter with language clicks was the charming comedy movie, _The Gods Must Be Crazy_ (1991). If you can find a decent copy of the film and/or its sequel, _The Gods . . . II,_ the little romantic stories told by each are a delight!

[@eco2geek.]

@@ChollaRanch Oh geez, now that you mention it I remember that movie! It's been so long I forgot about it. Another place where there are clicks is on the 1986 Paul Simon album _Graceland_ where Ladysmith Black Mambazo sang on some tracks. I think the song with the clicks was "Homeless".

[@ChollaRanch]

​@@eco2geek. Though I had to dig 'em out, I still have both the _Graceland_ CD and also Ladysmith Black Mambazo's _TWO worlds ONE heart_ CD (1990). Guess what I'm doing this afternoon. . . . 🎶🎶💿💿

[@DinaDS27]

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[@pierrebezukhov3032]

Another Alina, sings about death while waiting by the bed. She is from Belarus...