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Websites that have started up in recent years such as Myanmar Xbands have given attention to the Burmese punk scene along with other alternative Burmese music. The site has developed into a hub for artists to display their music to a Burmese and international audience for free download. Most of the
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scene has been increasingly visible in Burma. Modelling many 1970s and '80s classic Western punk bands and Modern Metal. Burmese punk band metal band shows a musical defiance that has not been seen before in Burma. In the German made 2012 documentary film "Yangon Calling" over a period of six weeks
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rejects music as being decadent, but despite this cultural backdrop, the Burmese monarchy along with the infusion of different regional music styles, created several classical traditions of Burmese music. The oldest of such influences may perhaps come from China, which shares a similar pentatonic
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When the country's regulations on censorship were loosened in 2000, new pop groups emerged across Myanmar who were able to compose, record and perform original Burmese music. Many pop groups emerged throughout Myanmar such as Electronic Machine, Playboy, ELF Myanmar and the King. In August 2012,
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and Central Registration Board, as well as laws like the State Protection Law. Classical music was also introduced during the British occupation. Pop music emerged in the 1970s and was banned by state-run radio stations. However, many artists circumvented this censorship by producing albums in
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in Burmese, has been a popular form of music since the 1980s. When the country's regulations on censorship were loosened in 2000, many pop groups emerged throughout Myanmar such as Electronic Machine, Playboy, ELF Myanmar, and the King. In August 2012, state censorship on music was officially
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in Burmese, has been a popular form of music since the 1980s, having been introduced in the 1960s. Pop music emerged in the 1970s and was banned by state-run radio stations. However, many artists circumvented this censorship by producing albums in private studios and releasing them in music
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Western music has gained popularity in Burma since the 1930s. Despite the government's intervention at times, especially during the socialist era, popular Burmese music has seen considerable influence from Western music, which consists of popular Western songs rendered in Burmese and
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emerged in the late 1990s and is now the prevailing genre of music among Burmese youth today. Bands like Iron Cross, Emperor and BigBag are popular among older Burmese and certain groups of youth. There are hip-hop enthusiasts all over Burma with Burmese hip-hop artists such as
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has the continuous rhythm of the single beat of a small, long drum, representing the tinkling of the water as the fruits of the Zabuthabye tree fell into it. The beat is punctuated by sudden thumpings onto a huge, thick drum, to represent the spasmodic gulps of the giant
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consisting of seven tones, each associated with an animal that is said to be the producer of the tone. Each tone can be played raised, lowered or natural (corresponding to sharp, flat or natural), resulting a possible twenty-one combinations. The
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Talented Bands Like Last Day of Beethoven, Darkest Tears from My Heart, Fever 109, We Are the Waste are well known by others because of this website. While other Burmese punk bands like pop punk band Side Effect, turned to raising funds on
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state censorship on music was officially abolished. The only government censorship that remains on music is video censorship. Everyone can, in essence, release whatever they want. This has led many on the newly re-grouped
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and Central Registration Board, as well as laws like the State Protection Law. During this period, the arrival of various bands including the influential Thabawa Yinthwenge (The Wild Ones), which included lead singer
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film-makers Alexander Dluzak and Carsten Piefke secretly filmed, as they documented the Burmese punks life, documenting everything from meeting friends and family, visiting rehearsals and filming secret concerts.
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Western music gained popularity in Burma during the 1930s, despite the government's intervention. During the socialist era, musicians and artists were subject to censorship by the
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is of special significance. It dates back to the 9th century, though it has changed quite a bit since then, expanding, for example, from three strings to sixteen. During the
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Beginning just before World War II, the piano was adapted to the performance of Burmese traditional music, modelling its technique after that of the
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to grapple with the idea of forming a rating system to deal with some 'rude words' in music that may not be appropriate for all ages.
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drum circle, for example, consists of twenty-one drums, one tuned to each tone in each possible combination. Similarly, the
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is the gong circle strung up in the same fashion and the gongs are struck with a knobbed stick and in accompaniment to the
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similar to other Asian pop tunes. Classical music was also introduced during the British occupation. Cult folk musician
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Burmese classical music ensembles can be divided into outdoor and indoor ensembles. The outdoor musical ensemble is the
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drum circle, for example, consists of twenty-one drums, one tuned to each tone in each possible combination, and the
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period (1752–1885), courtly musicians included Queen Ma Mya Galay, Princess Hlaing Hteikhaung Tin, Minister
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ensemble, which basically comprises a female singer accompanied by a traditional ensemble consisting of the
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WAING - a research network on music and sound of Myanmar, Myanmar music news, music related bibliography
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and Sai Htee Saing have produced propaganda albums written by military officers such as Mya Than San.
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production shops. During the socialist era, musicians and artists were subject to censorship by the
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Mí-gyaùng (plucked zither) carved from wood in 2008. The instrument is used by the Mon people.
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Musical instruments of 19th century Burma, depicted in a watercolour painting from the period
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Burmese music includes a variety of folk traditions. A distinct form of which is called the
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a twenty-one gong instrument is struck with a knobbed stick placed alongside the pat waing.
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which is similar to a chord in western music. For example, C is combined with F or G.
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music is played at festivals. Other instruments used in classical music include the
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Burmese musical instruments are traditionally classified into five classes, called
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Garifas, Robert (1985). "The Development of the Modern Burmese Hsaing Ensemble".
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private studios and releasing them in music production shops. Rock music, called
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Classical Burmese singers perform at a state luncheon reception in Naypyidaw.
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Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
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at Bagan, showing women playing harp, flute, singing, and playing clappers.
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was reformed to censor specific political and social issues, including
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Myanmar alternative music – Burmese punk, rock, metal and indie MP3's
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instruments feature prominently in Burmese music. They include:
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or percussion instruments are the least numerous, and include:
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with other musical styles in the region. Traditional music is
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paved the way for other artists such as Myanmar's version of
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is an extensive collection of Burmese classical songs called
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Burmese musicians performing at the Shwedagon Pagoda in 1895
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Dance of Life: Popular Music and Politics in Southeast Asia
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Tallantyre, Renee (December 1939). "The Rose Apple Tree".
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Zaw, Zaw (1940). "Burmese Music (A Preliminary Enquiry)".
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in the Burmese musical repertoire include the following:
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The traditional music and instruments of Myanmar/Burma
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as classical Burmese music. Other influences include
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Index

Burmese pop
a series
Culture of Myanmar

History
Prehistory
Pyu city-states
Thaton Kingdom
Pagan Kingdom
Myinsaing Kingdom
Pinya Kingdom
Sagaing Kingdom
Kingdom of Ava
Prome Kingdom
Hanthawaddy Kingdom
Kingdom of Mrauk U
Toungoo dynasty
First Toungoo Empire
Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom
Konbaung dynasty
Shan States
Karenni States
British rule
Japanese occupation
Union of Burma
Socialist Republic
8888 Uprising
State Peace and Development Council
2007 protests
2011–2015 political reforms

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