Oceania

Oceania Artist: Oceania
Label: Philips
Category: Music


Buying details


Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 731453677524
EAN: 0731453677524
ASIN: B00001ZU8V


Release Date: 2000-05-02

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Listmania:

  1. Give this music a chance--music you didn't know existed
  2. a random taste of my music collection part 3
  3. The Real South Pacific sounds
  4. Travel the world through music
  5. The Magick of New Zealand
  6. 'CrossCultures: Global Village, Global Spirit
  7. Instant Bliss
  8. Legends of Aotearoa New Zealand - unique sounds
  9. *My New Age Collection Pt.1*
  10. Beauty & Mystery N Music Pt II

Tracks:

  1. The Trumpet
  2. Union
  3. Warrior
  4. Goddess Of Music
  5. People
  6. Cicada
  7. Farewell
  8. The Moth
  9. Self-determination
  10. Warrior (Beatmasters 7in Mix)
  11. Union (Beatmasters 7in Mix)

Similar Items:

  1. Maori Songs of New Zealand
  2. Kahurangi Maori
  3. Sleeping with the Gods of Love
  4. Shaman's Breath
  5. Tribal Sutras

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Oceania - there's nothing like it.......2007-01-11

this music is the music of my homeland. Hauntingly beautiful, stirring one's soul effortlessly.

5 out of 5 stars Can't recommend it enough!.......2006-04-02

I purchased this because I had been recently experimenting with trying world music. The vocals are in Maori and the translations are enclosed. You don't really even need them though. This is music you can feel. This CD has become one of my most favorites. From the very first time I listened, I loved the beats, I loved the melodies and the singer has a very pretty voice. The mix of beat, melody, and vocals is PERFECT. I never get tired of listening to this CD. I love every track and that was a first for me. It is highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Wow. Just, wow........2005-12-16

This is quite possibly the BEST ethnic fusion I have ever heard. I love ethnic fusion. And quite often, it isn't pulled off so well. Most of the time the genre consists of bad keyboards playing along with one or two authentic instruments, or a lame techno beat underneath an old recording of some exotic singing. But this CD - this is the real deal.

The mixture of vocals (which are hauntingly beautiful), chanting, instruments, and beats is just flawless. Not once did I feel that the fusion was unbalanced, and never was it so radical that it took me out of the moment - and yet every track is distinctly different. From powerful grooves, to sweet lullabies, this album has everything.

And it makes very nice driving music too, I might add.

5 out of 5 stars essentially, the spirit, of the South Pacific.......2005-05-15

I had the privilledge of experiencing the lead singer of this album, Hinewehi, live at a 100% PURE New Zealand Showcase in Singapore. Her vocals were astounding, and the performace presented the absolute soul and haunting ambience of Maori music.

This album is wonderfully mastered, and captures the chrisp and bold sounds, and essentially, the spirit, of the South Pacific. Cleverly and tastefully mixed with electronic sounds, Oceania carries the crux of Maori music into the mainstream, and allows this beautiful form to perdure, and at its best, to be enjoyed, experienced, and educational to the masses.

My favourite tracks Pukaea [Track 1] and Kotahitanga [Track 2] capture the pure quality of Hinewehi's voice which were as her live performance, outstanding.

The clout of the Maori spirit is too encapsulated by the supporting vocals of Reo Takiwa, Tumanako Ferrel and Angie Smith. Characteristic of Maori culture, the Haka, too doesn't fail to feature.

In addition, in the sleeve of this CD, English translations to the songs which are sang entirely in Maori, have been lovingly presented for listeners.

Hinewehi Mohi also lent her vocals to the soundtrack of the penomenal kiwi film Whale Rider. If you were spirited by the films' music, you will be seduced by Oceania.

5 out of 5 stars An Awesome Blend of Maori Music.......2004-07-25

Having lived in New Zealand for a time I can say that this music soothes when I am missing home. I was fourtuate to catch this group perform at an All Blacks rugby game and was blown away with their performance. Anyone who has visited that mystical isle will experience Maori culture and this blends their beautiful song in a unique way, some upbeat, others slow like Haera Ra and all heartfully sung by Hinewehi Mohi.
Favourite tracks are the mixes of Hautoa and Kotahitanga. Also for those looking for a bit of the famous Maori haka, Kotahitanga delivers.

Oceania also has another album out however I believe it is only available in New Zealand and it does not shine as this one does.
A must have for anyone who likes tribal/ethnic music or is crazy about New Zealand!

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