O-Kai - This group captures Taiwan's native spirit in an unexpected way(1)

When I hear Taiwanese aboriginal music, I imagine the kind, dark face of an old man sings memories. Yet, when O-Kai sings the Atayal song "Lahuy ta riax soni" ("We gather together"), it produces a very different effect.

Looking closely

O-Kai's first album is in part a government-funded attempt to preserve aboriginal music, particularly lesser-known songs. But where you might expect traditional performances of folk songs, you get O-Kai's original blend of styles. You'll notice that the entire album is sung a cappella. O-Kai's members prove they are very capable of complex harmonies and creative voice techniques.

金曲天籁欧开合唱团

这个合唱团以意想不到的方式传递了台湾先住民精神

我听见台湾先住民音乐时，想像的是有着和善、黝黑面孔的老者吟唱着回忆。然而，欧开合唱团的《欢聚歌》，却带来了非同寻常的效果。

细看

欧开的第一张专辑在某种程度上是政府资助的，目的在于保存先住民音乐，特别是那些鲜为人知的乐曲。你或许期待的是民俗歌曲的传统表演，但是听到的确实欧开原创的混合风格。你会注意到整张专辑都是无乐器伴奏的清唱。欧开团员证明他们擅长复杂的和声以及富有创意的美声技巧。

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（英文原文以及翻译来源于《空中英语教室》，图片来源于网络。）

欧开合唱团专辑《O-Kai A Cappella》链接 http://www.kuwo.cn/album/265579/