Track
Number |
Track
Title |
Track
Time |
Notes |
01
|
Nyi-nyi
Verses (Tululu Rungkanma Ngana Ngali) |
0:01:10 |
Record
1, Side 1, Track 1: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded
and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis |
02
|
Nyi-nyi
Verses (Yu-rungkanma Ngana Ngali) |
0:00:48 |
Record
1, Side 1, Track 2: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded
and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis |
03
|
Nyi-nyi
Verses (Tjarpama Walpangka Ngana Ngali) |
0:00:43 |
Record
1, Side 1, Track 3: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded
and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis |
04
|
Nyi-nyi
Verses (Purunti) |
0:00:42 |
Record
1, Side 1, Track 4: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded
and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis |
05
|
Nyi-nyi
Verses (Several Verses) |
0:11:10 |
Record
1, Side 1, Track 5: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded
and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis. Several verses with
commentary by A.M. Ellis from information given by Leslie
Mingkili, Paddy Baker, Kantji, and Wintinna Mick. Group
performances by men at Indulkana |
06
|
Nyi-nyi
Verses (Solo By Billy Mangi) |
0:05:03 |
Record
1, Side 1, Track 6: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded
and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis |
07
|
Transition
'Coon' Song sung by Aboriginal 'fringe dweller', Tommy
Lyons |
0:02:15 |
Record
1, Side 1, Track 7: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded
and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis |
08
|
Transition
'Coon' Song sung by Government-reserve-dweller, Isaac
'Grampa' Hunter |
0:02:17 |
Record
1, Side 1, Track 8: Learning Aboriginal Music recorded
and edited by C.J. and A.M. Ellis |
09
|
Djadpu
Manigai (Djerag - Seagull) |
0:00:52 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 1: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla
30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Yanggarin (mada [linguistic unit],
Dalwongu; mala [clan], Nargala; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]).
Introduction with staccato tongue attacks and sustained
note with hummed tenth above; heavy 'spat' overtone (9th),
syncopated 'croaked notes; fast tempo. |
10
|
Djadpu
Manigai (Brolga) |
0:00:57 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 2: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla
30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Yanggarin (mada [linguistic unit],
Dalwongu; mala [clan], Nargala; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]).
Introduction with double-tonguing and sustained note with
hummed tenth above; brolga bird-call (falsetto voice a
thirtieth above fundamental), double-tongued attacks,
held note with hummed ninth, 'hooted' overtone (9th) in
middle and at end; medium tempo. |
11
|
Gumaidj
Manigai (Kangaroo) |
0:00:53 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 3: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla
30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Wurumila (mada [linguistic unit],
Gumaidj; mala [clan], Dolboingu; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]).
Double-tongued attacks, hummed tenth, long 'hooted' overtone
(9th); slow tempo. |
12
|
Riradjingu
Manigai (Seagull) |
0:01:00 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 4: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla
30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Wurumila (mada [linguistic unit],
Gumaidj; mala [clan], Dolboingu; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]).
A Riradjingu (linguistic unit, dua moiety) manigai, djerag
(seagull). Heavy double-tongued attacks with rise of pitch,
hummed tenth, 'spat' overtone; strong 'hooted' overtone
at end; fast tempo, changing to slower in middle and at
end, with heavy syncopations near end of faster sections. |
13
|
Gumaidj
Manigai (Midjiang - Sailing Boat) |
0:00:58 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 5: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla
30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Wurumila (mada [linguistic unit],
Gumaidj; mala [clan], Dolboingu; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]).
'Free rhythm', changing to more regular (but slower) metre
in middle and at end; double-tongued attacks, hummed tenths,
occasional 'spat' and 'hooted' overtone (9th). |
14
|
Djedbangari
(Mailplane) |
0:00:50 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 6: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla
30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Wurumila (mada [linguistic unit],
Gumaidj; mala [clan], Dolboingu; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]).
Tongue rapidly oscillates (timbre trill) during sustained
introductory note; heavily-accented voiced tenths in complex
rhythm, hummed tenths; medium tempo, with metre changing
from three to two several times. |
15
|
Djedbangari
(Devil Dance) |
0:01:04 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 7: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla
30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Wurumila (mada [linguistic unit],
Gumaidj; mala [clan], Dolboingu; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]).
Quintuple metre (sticks 5/4 [i.e. 2 + 3], with changes
later; 'spat' overtone; vocal technique similar to track
14; medium tempo. |
16
|
Djedbangari
(Devil Dance Close Mic) |
0:00:58 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 8: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Yirrkalla
30 Jan 1964. Yirdaki by Wurumila (mada [linguistic unit],
Gumaidj; mala [clan], Dolboingu; moiety, jiridja [yiridja]).
A 'repeat' of track 15, but recorded with microphone close
to nose; rapid short snatches of breath (before almost
every quaver) through the nose can be clearly heard. |
17
|
Djedbangari
(Bulingbuy) |
0:00:49 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 9: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Elcho
Island 10 Feb 1964. Yirdaki by Bulingbuy (mada [linguistic
unit], Galbu; mala [clan], Njalbur; moiety, dua djedbangari):
Technique similar to tracks 14 and 15, but note the brief
silences or 'breaks' in the continuity of the fundamental,
which are an integral part of the pattern; moderate tempo. |
18
|
Manigai
(Bulingbuy) |
0:00:42 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 10: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Elcho
Island 10 Feb 1964. Yirdaki by Bulingbuy (mada [linguistic
unit], Galbu; mala [clan], Njalbur; moiety, dua manigai).
Complex mixture of techniques already heard; moderate
tempo. |
19
|
Manigai
(Spider Web) |
0:00:33 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 11: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Elcho
Island 10 Feb 1964. Yirdaki by Bandagmepamiri (mada [linguistic
unit], Djambarbingu; mala [clan], Ralwia; moiety, dua):
Virtuosic mixture of techniques at rapid tempo. |
20
|
Manigai
(Djerag - Seagull) |
0:00:47 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 12: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Elcho
Island 10 Feb 1964. Yirdaki by Bandagmepamiri (mada [linguistic
unit], Djambarbingu; mala [clan], Ralwia; moiety, dua):
Extreme complexity of techniques in a metre of thirteen
(sticks 13/8 [i.e. 3 + 3 + 3 + 4]), at a very rapid tempo. |
21
|
Eastern
Gardjambal Kangaroo |
0:00:46 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 13: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Elcho
Island 10 Feb 1964. Yirdaki by Bulingbuy (mada [linguistic
unit], Galbu; mala [clan], Njalbur; moiety, dua manigai).
Long, hummed tenths; rough, nasal tone (with tongue forward);
pronounced changes of timbre as nasal breaths are snatched;
several successive attacks on 'hooted' overtone (10th);
slow tempo, with faster second section. |
22
|
Western
Gardjambal Kangaroo |
0:00:57 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 14: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Elcho
Island 10 Feb 1964. Yirdaki by Baraltja (mada [linguistic
unit], Wonguri; mala [clan], Mandjigai; moiety, jiridja
[yiridja]). Lilting, relaxed style, with syncopations;
some 'croaked' notes; less difficult use of 'hooted' overtone
than track 21; tempo medium and constant throughout. |
23
|
Pigeon |
0:00:40 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 15: Yiraki (Didjeridu) Playing in North-Eastern
Arnhem Land recorded and edited by Trevor A. Jones - Elcho
Island 10 Feb 1964. Yirdaki by Lalamberi (mada [linguistic
unit], Dalongu; mala [clan], Narkala; moiety, jiridja
[yiridja]). Vocal 'chirps' briefly but continually interrupt
the fundamental; tempo accelerates toward end. |
24
|
Bururu
Cycle (SE Kimberley) |
0:02:47 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 16: Six Aboriginal Songs recorded and
edited by Ronald M. Berndt |
25
|
Nanbaidjara
Singing (SE Kimberley) |
0:01:17 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 17: Six Aboriginal Songs recorded and
edited by Ronald M. Berndt |
26
|
Wadawada
Cycle Excerpt (SE Kimberley - sacred) |
0:01:22 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 18: Six Aboriginal Songs recorded and
edited by Ronald M. Berndt - SECRET |
27
|
Morning
Star Cycle (NE Arnhem Land) |
0:02:22 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 19: Six Aboriginal Songs recorded and
edited by Ronald M. Berndt |
28
|
Yibiyibi
Cycle (Goulburn Island) |
0:01:51 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 20: Six Aboriginal Songs recorded and
edited by Ronald M. Berndt |
29
|
Goanna
Cycle (Goulburn Island) |
0:01:59 |
Record
1, Side 2, Track 21: Six Aboriginal Songs recorded and
edited by Ronald M. Berndt |
30
|
Three
Wongga Items |
0:03:24 |
Record
2, Side 1, Track 1: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. 3 wongga items (sts), boy
12 yrs. Derby. In three parts |
31
|
Wongga
Item |
0:01:48 |
Record
2, Side 1, Track 2: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Wongga item (sts and didj),
2 young men. Derby |
32
|
Play
Songs |
0:01:15 |
Record
2, Side 1, Track 3: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Play songs by children (boomerang
and sts). Yuendumu. |
33
|
Play
Songs |
0:01:06 |
Record
2, Side 1, Track 4: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Play songs by children (boomerang
and sts). Yuendumu. |
34
|
Play
Songs |
0:00:42 |
Record
2, Side 1, Track 5: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Play songs by children (boomerang
and sts). Yuendumu. |
35
|
Play
Songs |
0:01:06 |
Record
2, Side 1, Track 6: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Play songs by children (boomerang
and sts). Yuendumu. |
36
|
Naru
Naru Kulpanja |
0:01:06 |
Record
2, Side 1, Track 7: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Adult group. La Grange. |
37
|
Song
By a Walmadjeri Girl 9 Yrs Old |
0:00:43 |
Record
2, Side 1, Track 8: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. 9 yr. old Walmadjeri girl,
La Grange. |
38
|
Issac's
Song I |
0:02:18 |
Record
2, Side 1, Track 9: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. 2 boys 9-10 yrs. Borroloola.
Two parts. |
39
|
Issac's
Song II With Didjeridu |
0:02:23 |
Record
2, Side 1, Track 10: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Isaac's song (sts and didj)
by adults. Borroloola. |
40
|
Issac's
Song II Didjeridu Only |
0:01:24 |
Record
2, Side 1, Track 11: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Didjeridu only and mouth
sounds by adults. Two parts. |
41
|
Wongga |
0:02:00 |
Record
2, Side 1, Track 12: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. Wongga (sts and didj), boy
15yrs; didjeridu only and mouth sounds. Hall's Creek.
Three parts. |
42
|
Djabi
(Friction) |
0:02:36 |
Record
2, Side 2, Track 1: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. 2 singers. La Grange. Two
parts. |
43
|
Helicopter |
0:02:11 |
Record
2, Side 2, Track 2: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. (sts and didj) 2 singers.
Bamyili. Two parts. |
44
|
Lugger,
Truck, Mailplane |
0:03:08 |
Record
2, Side 2, Track 3: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. (sts and didj) Rose River.
Three parts. |
45
|
Buffalo
or ABC Ceremony |
0:12:17 |
Record
2, Side 2, Track 4: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. (sts and didj) Groote Eylandt.
Four parts. |
46
|
Bushfire
And Korara |
0:02:53 |
Record
2, Side 2, Track 5: Songs by Young Aborigines recorded
and edited by Alice M. Moyle. (guitar, seed rattles, spoons
and skin drum). Group. Mitchell River. Two parts. |