The duduk pronounced doodook is considered the most armenian of all folk. This english word is often used generically for a family of ethnic instruments including the doudouk or duduk. Starting with peter gabriel s score for martin scorseses the last temptation of christ, the duduk s sound has been employed in a variety. Duduk meditation memories of caucasus armenian flute youtube. The history of the armenian duduk music is dated to the reign of the armenian king tigran the great, who reigned from 9555 b. Gasparyan plays the duduk, a double reed woodwind instrument related to the. While talking about armenian duduk, it is a real sin not to talk about djivan gasparyan, who is known as the master of the duduk.
This amazing person creates a magic with this double reed woodwind flute that is made of apricot wood. A duduk solo, with text sung in armenian, is featured in a mccreary. The duduk or tsiranapogh, which means apricot made clarin is an ancient armenian double. The duduk is a double reed instrument with ancient origins, having existed since at least the fifth century, while there are armenian scholars who believe it existed more than 1,500 years before that. I got interested in this instrument after falling in love with some the tracks on peter gabriel s last temptation of christ soundtrack, years ago. Peter gabriel stresses importance of armenian genocide. One of the most famous duduk performers in armenia is jivan gasparyan. It is made of wood with a large double reed and its body is made from aged apricot wood.
It is his second soundtrack and eighth album overall. This album did not dissapoint, with its mood transforming tracks. Gasparyan plays the duduk, a double reed woodwind instrument related to the orchestral oboe. The sound of the duduk, if not the instrument itself, has become widely known through its use in popular film soundtracks. It was the first peter gabriel album to be released on real world records. Recorded between february 1988 and march 1989 at real world studios, box, england, passion was originally released on 5th june 1989. Today, the duduk is exclusively made of wood with a large double reed, with the body made from. Moon shines at night is a rich but simple collection of middle eastern songs performed by djivan gasparyan on the duduk a reedlike egyptian clarinet with two supporting musicians. Gasparayans commercial breakthrough followed in 1989 when he was featured on peter gabriel s soundtrack to the martin scorsese film the last. Duduk learn about armenian duduk and how to play it.
Peter gabriel stresses importance of armenian genocide recognition. Starting with peter gabriel s score for martin scorseses the last temptation of christ, the duduk s archaic and mournful sound has been employed in a. Our newest addition is duduks by our own brend instruments made for specifically in armenia by our specifications and our technology. Fourteen black paintings by peter gabriel songfacts. Armenian duduk discover the sound of this flutelike. Buy armenian duduk pro new from armenia apricot wood music instrument double reed professional duduk case. Starting with peter gabriels score for martin scorseses the last temptation of christ, the duduks sound has. Starting with peter gabriel s score for martin scorseses the last temptation of christ, the duduk s archaic and mournful sound has been employed. Starting with peter gabriel s score for martin scorseses the last temptation of christ, the duduk s archaic and mournful sound has been employed in a variety of genres to depict such moods. In 19, he left russia and settled with the rest of his family in portland, oregon. Armenian duduk master harutyun chkolyans debut album featuring a blend of styles ranging from djivan gasparian, peter gabriel, and the kronos quartet. Ilya efimov armenian duduk size 656 mb the duduk is a traditional armenian woodwind instrument, originating in the fifth century. Music for the last temptation of christ is an album released in 1989 by the english singersongwriter peter gabriel. Its played here by the armenian master of the duduk, djivan gasparyan.
Gabriel, who was reputedly very wealthy, gave 50,000 gold bezants as a dowry. Led by the extremely expressive armenian duduk, this is a slow burn solo over a solemn soundscape. Peter gabriel s walk through the fire was a soundtrackonly single released in mid1984. In gasparyans homeland, the duduk embodies armenian culture and pervades folk music. He plays the duduk, a double reed woodwind instrument related to the orchestral oboe. Nov 17, 2018 the duduk is easily the most recognisable armenian musical instrument, featuring perhaps more often in funerals, due to its melancholy tone, than in weddings, although it is also used during. Ilya efimov armenian duduk kontakt techdeephouse music and.
The first was birdy, a 1984 move directed by alan parker and based on the william wharton novel. Mainartist, associatedperformer, composerlyricist levon minassian, duduk, associatedperformer kevin killen, recording engineer, studiopersonnel tony levin, bass, background vocalist, associatedperformer. The duduk is a traditional armenian woodwind instrument, originating in the fifth century. Its sound is inherently sad, said by the armenian people to be reflective of the. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. The armenian duduk itself is a cylindrical tube made of apricot wood. This isnt the only peter gabriel song where a duduk is used either. Peter gabriel and jivan gasparian in armenia youtube. Plays the duduk, a double reed woodwind instrument. Gabriel has integrated duduk into his recordings including the soundtrack to the last. Secret world peter gabriel to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. The duduk s stirring sound has also been used in some hollywood classics including peter gabriel s score in the last temptation of christ. He was born in marseilles in the district of saintjerome.
Duduk armenian oboe t he duduk is one of the oldest double reed instruments in the world which dates back over 3,000 years. Won four medals at unesco worldwide competitions 1959, 1962, 1973, and 1980. Peter gabriel passion music for the last temptation of. Armenian doudouks recorded for ocora records under the direction of robert ataian. Duduk history professional armenian duduk,made in, armenia. Featuring the singles offering ara dinkjian, and sunrise garegin arakelyan. Duduk zurna ney by harutyun chkolyan on amazon music.
Ever since i first heard the duduk played in peter gabriel s soundtrack for the last temptation of christ thirty years ago, ive been haunted by the instrument. Gasparyan has played duduk in the soundtrack for movies such as ronin, gladiator, syriana, and blood diamond, and bleth in pirates of the caribbean. Djivan gasparyan master of the duduk armenian musician. One ancestor of duduk is an ancient flute aulos made from reed. But theres no need to leave the united states to hear it. Passion music for the last temptation of christ peter gabriel. In the case of endless vision, armenian duduk virtuoso djivan gasparyan geevahn. Professional armenian duduk key a by master karen hakobyan concert quality duration. Djivan gasparayan started to play duduk, when he was six years old.
Click here to download a high quality version of this image. The structure for most of these songs is similar in nature, with the duduk soloing over the accompanying drone or. Received the womex world music expo lifetime achievement award. Due to his activity, the interest in duduk music, which was decreasing flared up with renewed force and even gained the. Secret world live peter gabriel to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. He has won four worldwide gold medal unesco competitions 1959, 1962, 1973, and 1980. For some time now i have been on a quest for a master duduk player.
Passion is an album released in 1989 by the english singersongwriter peter gabriel. The earliest instruments similar to the duduk s present form are made of bone or entirely of cane. Byzantine seals bearing his name testify him as gabriel, protonobelissimos and doux of melitene. Until may 2018, peter gabriel resisted allowing his solo albums to appear on. He was the brother of a former catholicos khachig i. Beginning in 1103, the danishmends again attacked melitene. The principal features of a duduk are the body, a reed, a regulator and a cap. He cooperates with charles aznavour, helene segara, peter gabriel, tony levin, armand amar and sting. The soundtrack is full of the spirit of their performances.
Ilya efimov armenian duduk for kontakt r2rdownload. Levon minassian doudouk o2 arena london, peter gabriel. Nov 20, 2014 djivan gasparyan master of the duduk armenian musician and composer. Passion is peter gabriel s soundtrack to the martin scorsese film the last temptation of christ, retitled as a result of legal barriers. Professional armenian duduk,made in, armenia, yerevan, by. Aram khatchadourian once said that the duduk is the only instrument that made him cry. The sound of the duduk has become known to wider audiences through its use in popular film soundtracks.
The roots of the duduk in armenia date back to the times of the armenian king tigran the great 9555bc. Dec 22, 2014 bass duduk from armenia keynote a dan moi. Track a1 the doudouk is playing an armenian melody the wind subsides, recorded for. Starting with peter gabriels score for martin scorseses the last temptation of christ, the dud. Track 10 based on an improvisation by shankar and peter gabriel. Track 14 based on an improvisation by mahmoud and peter gabriel. And a wellknown armenian composer aram khachaturyan once admitted that only the sound of the duduk can make him cry. I first heard the duduk on peter gabriel s soundtrack the last temptation of christ, and fell instantly in love with it. Anonymous mark rothko was born marcus rothkowitz on september 25, 1903, in dvinsk, russia. Levon minassian is a frenchborn player of the duduk, an armenian woodwind instrument. Aug, 2017 armenian duduk is a musical instrument that can make you cry.
Fingering chart for a duduk 47 kb jpg download view online. Starting with peter gabriel s score for martin scorseses the last temptation of christ, the duduk s sound has. Similar to sean callerys music for homeland, hans zimmers gladiator soundtrack, or a sound coming from the mind of peter gabriel. Then peter gabriel joined them on stage and they performed his famous feelings begin. Music for the last temptation of christ, a film by martin scorsese made in usa this is the original pressing, indicated by its barcode and a mention of warner instead of mca on tray inlay and disc face. The body of duduk its length is 350450 mm is made of apricot wood.
And when i did music for the last temptation of christ, i was introduced to one of the most soulful instruments, the armenian duduk. The duduk is a traditional woodwind instrument, popular in caucasus, middle east and eastern europe. The acknowledged master of the armenian reed instrument known as the duduk, djivan gasparayan was born just outside of the nations capital city of yerevan, first picking up the instrument at age six. Track 11 the ney flute is playing a traditional armenian melody. If you do not have an mp3 player download the latest version of either real. Recently i met dave tawfik, creator of dream full of zen and the author of the armenian duduk a complete guide. At we have been offering duduks since 1996 by the best duduk masters of armenia. Born in solak, armenia to parents from mush, gasparyan started to play duduk when he was six. Only the armenian duduk has become a popular international instrument in movie soundtracks, with peter gabriel, for example, using it in the soundtrack for the last temptation of christ. Starting with peter gabriels score for martin scorseses the last temptation of christ, the. Many instruments from the regions around armenia share a similar heritage as the duduk. If you love the 1980 peter gabriel, youll get a kick out of 1982s ein deutsches album, on which gabriel sings germanlanguage versions of all the 1980 songs besides his albums of songs for their own sake, gabriel has been involved with many highprofile film projects. This type of reed duduk may be seen in armenian manuscripts from middle ages.
I went to armenia for the birthday of duduk player djivan kasparyan. The legends surrounding the duduk are as fascinating as the instrument itself. The duduk reflects the passion, celebration, and suffering of armenia. The traditional armenian instrument has nine finger holes, eight of which are situated on the front of the cylinder, with one on the opposite side.
Starting with peter gabriel s score for martin scorseses the last temptation of christ, the duduk s sound has been employed in a variety of genres to depict archaic and mournful moods. Duduk song by dave tawfik relaxing song player mynoise. Duduk is the name of the armenian oboe that is normally. William of tyre described gabriel as greek by religion, armenian by race, language and custom. The armenian duduk is one of the oldest double reed instrument in the world. Djivan gasparyan played the duduk in gladiator, syriana, and blood diamond, among others. The duduk was introduced to western popular music through peter gabriel s soundtrack album passion for the controversial film the last temptation of christ 1988, which featured virtuoso duduk player vatche hovsepian. Oct 05, 2017 the principal features of a duduk are the body, a reed, a regulator and a cap. In 1948 he became a soloist of the armenian song and dance popular ensemble and the yerevan philharmonic orchestra. His professional music career began when he was found by peter gabriel to play for the soundtrack of the last temptation of christ, which gabriel composed. Ever since i first heard the duduk played in peter gabriels soundtrack for the.
Ilya efimov armenian duduk kontakt welcome to the ilya efimov armenian duduk. Mar 19, 2018 armenian duduk defines armenian people. Born in the early eons of armenian history, it is purely armenian. This piece of work led to the duduk being popularized read more. Exploration of this artists materials has been immensely rewarding. Peter gabriels score in the last temptation of christ introduced us to it. Top djivan gasparyan mp3 downloads and best djivan.
Catlin from oakland, ca the instrument used in the beginning of the song is an armenian duduk. Released in a standard jewelbox with a 12 page booklet. Armenian duduk ancient armenian double reed musical instrument. Armenian music, music for videos, film music, download music. Several compositions by peter gabriel feature armenian duduk and kurdish duduk. He was the author of several works of sermons, anthems, and elegies on early christian martyrs. Starting with peter gabriels score for martin scorseses the last temptation of christ, the duduks sound has been employed in a variety of genres to depict archaic and mournful moods. Mar 19, 2018 it was djivan gasparyans first time playing with brian may who performed improvisation of the gladiator soundtrack in a duet with the armenian duduk for the first time. Music from the original motion picture and as a 7 45 rpm single in europe, north america, australia, and new zealand. But it was ridley scotts gladiator that alerted me to the name of gasparyan.
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