- Audio CD (Mar 15 1994)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Hollywood Records
- ASIN: B000000OCP
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #36,423 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Product Details |
Track Listings
| 1. Timeless Land |
| 2. World Of Innocence |
| 3. Freedom |
| 4. Baywara |
| 5. Ngerrk |
| 6. Back To Culture |
| 7. World Turning |
| 8. Mabo |
| 9. Milika |
| 10. Danggultji |
| 11. Gunitipirr Man |
| 12. Yolngu boy |
| 13. Dots On The Shells |
| 14. Our Generation |
| 15. Gany 'Tjurr |
| 16. Gapu (Tidal Mix) |
Product Description
Album Description
Released to critical acclaim in November 1993, Freedom features the singles World Turning, Timeless Land, and Dots on the Shells. Freedom paved the way for 1994 tours of Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Germany, France, Belgium, Holland, the UK, the USA, Canada and Japan. This release features a maturing sound and incredible Yidaki (didgeridoo) playing.
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Most helpful customer reviews
Hypnotic and enchanting
Aug 27 2006
Format:Audio CD
This was Yothu Yindi's third album, after Homeland Movement and the popular Tribal Voices that gave then the two hits Treaty and Tribal Voice. The band's pulsating drone with its funky beats sounds a bit more polished here, as on the tracks Timeless Land, Back To Culture and World Of Innocence.
The main themes are the spiritual connection with the land, nature, tradition and sacred ritual, especially on tracks such as Gapu, Milika and Gany' Tjurr. Neil Finn of Crowded House contributes to the song Dots On The Shells whilst Andrew Farris of INXS helps out on Our Generation, contributing to the album's stylistic variety.
This album also contains reworkings of two tracks from their first album: Yolngu Boy and the title track. The sound is positive and uplifting and successfully blends ancient instruments with cutting edge production for a most appealing funky drone. I highly recommend Freedom and Tribal Voice as Yothu Yindi's most rewarding albums, offering great melodies and exotic but accessible sounds.
The main themes are the spiritual connection with the land, nature, tradition and sacred ritual, especially on tracks such as Gapu, Milika and Gany' Tjurr. Neil Finn of Crowded House contributes to the song Dots On The Shells whilst Andrew Farris of INXS helps out on Our Generation, contributing to the album's stylistic variety.
This album also contains reworkings of two tracks from their first album: Yolngu Boy and the title track. The sound is positive and uplifting and successfully blends ancient instruments with cutting edge production for a most appealing funky drone. I highly recommend Freedom and Tribal Voice as Yothu Yindi's most rewarding albums, offering great melodies and exotic but accessible sounds.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
AWESTRUCK!!!!!
Oct 11 1999
Format:Audio CD
This is one album not to be missed. If you like dancing or just relaxing then Freedom will accomplish that and so much more! Never before has music been fused the way the Yunupingu clan have done. After one listen to this album, you'll wonder why traditional Koori(Aboriginal) music and rock/techno wasn't combined long ago. One can get a sense of pride, joy and just plain fun after listening to the captivating combo of bilma sticks, yidaki and Mandawuy's vocals! Songs like "Back to Culture", and "Timeless Land" will take you to new boundaries as you learn about Koori culture and jam along the way. "Gapu" will take you to where you most desire as it transports you to where your heart most desires. Believe you me, you don't want to miss this! Check out Tribal Voice as well. Music unlike any other! Never a dull moment! It's got meaningful lyrics and substance, with every listen you will be renewed!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Excellent mix of aboringal/digeridoo & techno pop
May 3 1998
Format:Audio CD
The first time I listened to "Freedom" in the Fiji Islands, the music swept me away to a remote land, farther away than I already was to find myself. The combination of the Australian aboringinal sounds and pop sounds in one group never dulls the senses. I feel as though I gain Freedom from my stressed out daily life each time I listen to this CD. The lyrics are well written with meaning and substance. This is a CD which one can listen to over and over again without ever being bored.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Aboriginal Funk!
Aug 20 2002
Format:Audio CD
This is a cd worth picking up. Lots of good cuts on this gem. Along with the 13 Yothu Yindi band members {from the Yolngu -Aboriginal- homelands on the ne coast of Australia} they are supported on this disc by Neil Finn (ex-Crowded House and Split Enz), Bill Lasswell and Bernie Worrell, among others.
My faves on this album: Timeless Land, Back to Culture, Yolngu Boy and Dots on the Shells.
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