Wanjina [remastered] (2007-2008)

by The Phlod-Nar

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1.	Part 1 Wungud 06:12		buy track
2.	Part 2 Ngarinyin 06:41		buy track
3.	Part 3 Wallagunda 08:35		buy track
4.	Part 4 Birrina 07:39		buy track
5.	Part 5 Nimindi 06:45		buy track
6.	Wallagunda (Dreamtime remix) 04:56	info	buy track

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THE IDEA:
Wanjina is a so-called "pseudo-classical" piece. The music is generated electronically but the focus comes from a traditional classical idea. Actually the music is partly composed, partly improvised and for a part spontanious composed throughout 2007 and 2008.
Wanjina is a piece for mixed choir, string orchestra and small ensemble (harp, violin, cello, horn, tuba, flute and percussion - marimba, celeste, timpani). Sometimes alltogether and sometimes separate or combined.

THE MEANING:
The piece is inspired by the life of the Aboriginal people of Australia. Their deep affection to nature and the idea that everything is connected to each other inspires me very much. The track titles come from the language of the Ngarinyin Aboriginal people.

WANJINA:
Life circulating within water giving structure and form to all things

WUNGUD (for mixed choir, string orchestra & small ensemble):
Energy or essence of living things

NGARINYIN (for string orchestra & small ensemble):
Terminology for complex social structures with linguistically divided symbolic associations between all living things

WALLAGUNDA (for {a} mixed choir; {b} string orchestra):
The entire Milky Way; a body of light forming the ultimate creator of the earth

BIRRINA (for mixed choir, string orchestra & small ensemble):
'Coming together' dance

NIMINDI (for mixed choir, string orchestra & small ensemble):
Belonging to all, of everyone, such as knowledge.

INSPIRATIONS that inspired me to write this music:
Sofia Gubaidulina, Erik Satie, Thomas Adés, Henryk Gorecki, Peteris Vasks, Dominique Lawalrée, Valentin Silvestrov, Hilliard Ensemble, Stephen Drury, Arvo Part, JS Bach, Olivier Messiaen, Alfred Schnittke, Claude Debussy, Luigi Nono, John Adams, Krzystof Penderecki, John Cage, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Kronos Quartet, Toru Takemitsu, Charles Ives....

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released June 30, 2023

music: The Phlod-Nar (2007/2008)
New mixes and remix: between 2019-2023
Mastered: landr (2023)
Album cover: The Phlod-Nar

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- bonus remix created for this release.
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- Article from WA Today 2009 "Dutch musician accused of ripping off Aboriginal music"

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“The Phlod-Nar project showcases a diverse range of music, reflecting Randolf Smeets’ curiosity and broad musical taste. The music spans from electronic sound experiments, abstract music, techno, ambient, and IDM to neoclassical, jazz, African funk, hip-hop, piano music, and more, often blending multiple styles. His musical explorations are adventurous.”
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