Altan Urag
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Altan Urag is a Mongolian
folk rock
band. Formed in 2002, the band's musical style combines traditional Mongolian and contemporary influences.
The members of the band have all been trained in classical Mongolian music, and typically perform with the morin khuur
(horse head fiddle), ikh khuur (grand horse head fiddle), bishguur (traditional horn) and yoochin (a type of hammered dulcimer
), as well as incorporating khöömii (throat singing) and long song into the vocals.
Their music was featured prominently in the 2006 film Khadak
and in the 2007 movie Mongol
.
Mongols
Mongols ) are a Central-East Asian ethnic group that lives mainly in the countries of Mongolia, China, and Russia. In China, ethnic Mongols can be found mainly in the central north region of China such as Inner Mongolia...
folk rock
Folk rock
Folk rock is a musical genre combining elements of folk music and rock music. In its earliest and narrowest sense, the term referred to a genre that arose in the United States and the UK around the mid-1960s...
band. Formed in 2002, the band's musical style combines traditional Mongolian and contemporary influences.
The members of the band have all been trained in classical Mongolian music, and typically perform with the morin khuur
Morin khuur
The morin khuur is a traditional Mongolian bowed stringed instrument. It is one of the most important musical instruments of the Mongol people, and is considered a symbol of the Mongolian nation. The morin khuur is one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity identified...
(horse head fiddle), ikh khuur (grand horse head fiddle), bishguur (traditional horn) and yoochin (a type of hammered dulcimer
Hammered dulcimer
The hammered dulcimer is a stringed musical instrument with the strings stretched over a trapezoidal sounding board. Typically, the hammered dulcimer is set on a stand, at an angle, before the musician, who holds small mallet hammers in each hand to strike the strings...
), as well as incorporating khöömii (throat singing) and long song into the vocals.
Their music was featured prominently in the 2006 film Khadak
Khadak
Khadak is a 2006 Belgian/Dutch/German film directed by Peter Brosens and Jessica Hope Woodworth. The film is set in the steppes of Mongolia and takes place during winter in the latter half of the 20th century. It explores the events which concern Bagi, a nomadic herder, during his coming of age...
and in the 2007 movie Mongol
Mongol (film)
Mongol is a 2007 semi-historical film directed by Sergei Bodrov. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Bodrov and Arif Aliev. Producers for the film comprised Bodrov, Sergei Selyanov and Anton Melnik. The film is based on the early life of Temüjin, who later came to be known as...
.
Discography
- Foal's Been Born (2004)
- Made in Altan UragMade in Altan UragMade in Altan Urag, an album by Altan Urag is based in Mongolian traditional music. It consists of ten tracks of folk music mixed with contemporary works include “Foal’s been born”, “Singing Wind” and “Surf”. The mastering and mixing was handled by sound engineer N. Maidar. It was released in...
(2006) - Hypnotism (2008)
- Blood (2009)
- Nation (2010)
- Once Upon a Time in Mongolia (2010)
- Mongol (2010)
Members
- B. Erdenebat (Erka), Yoochin, Piano
- M. Chimedtogtokh (Chimdee), Pipe, throat singing (vocal)
- Ts. Gangaa (Gangaa), Great Fiddle, Bass
- P. Oyunbileg (Oyunaa), Moriin Khuur, throat singing (vocal)
- B. Bolortungalag (Tungaa), Drums, percussion
- B. Burentogs, Moriin Khuur, throat singing (vocal)