Nomads in the distance – nomadic departure

12/30/19 • 29 min

Today, we’ll continue our chat with Mr Li Bo, a celebrated Inner Mongolian musician of the horse head fiddle, and address his music and the stories behind his songs. Aoter at a Far Distance was composed by Mr Li in 1981. It’s regarded as one of the most frequently performed in the genre. ‘Aoter’ in Mongolian refers to the migration process of the nomadic group. In summer, they load their ox-wagons with everyday essentials and seek fresher grass for their cattle. When finding a suitable place, they will settle their yurts there, and graze their cattle and horses for awhile.

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The Legend of the Mongolian Fiddle

The Mongolians are distinctive people renowned for riding on horseback. The horsehead fiddle is a symbol of the horse and the nomadic nature of this group. In the following episodes of Music Talks, we have Mr Li Bo, a celebrated musician of the instrument, in the studio with us, to share his legendary instrument and its legacy. What was the story behind the instrument? Is it true that the fiddle's music can even sooth members of the animal kingdom? Find out in this episode! Music Lists: 1. The Wind from Above, by Li Bo 2. The Legend of the Horse Head Fiddle, by Li Bo 3. The Lonely Camel Baby, by Li Bo 4. Pastoral, by Li Bo

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Classic Covers

In our previous episodes, you’ve been introduced to the horse head fiddle, a traditional instrument from Mongolians and its musician Li Bo. Today we bring you selected songs from Li Bo’s albums in which we will listen to familiar melodies that are performed with this legendary instrument. Song Lists 1. 滨辺の歌 2. Libertango 3. Csárdás 4. Air on the G String 5. Missing at the wildland 荒城之月寄思 6. Life Prayer 生命的祝福 Special Thanks to Li Bo and Sunrise Century Culture Development.