[Matouqin] He Xige (贺西格) - Fantasia (归来的马) (2005) [FLAC]

He Xige (贺西格) - Fantasia (归来的马)
| FLAC (Tracks+Cue) | 359 MB | Horse-head Fiddle, Instrumental | 2005 |

Released in 2005, Fantasia (The Horses Returned) by Mongolian musician He Xige is a deeply emotive and cinematic instrumental album centered around the haunting sounds of the horse-head fiddle (morin khuur), a traditional Mongolian bowed string instrument. Through twelve evocative tracks, He Xige paints vivid landscapes of open grasslands, childhood memories, and deep emotional reflection, all rooted in the nomadic spirit of Inner Asia.

The album opens with “A Black Guy,” introducing the signature timbre of the morin khuur—rich, melancholic, and resonant. Its distinctive tone mimics the voice of nature and the gentle rhythm of galloping horses. The following track, “Lullaby,” is tender and soothing, evoking a mother’s soft song under a starry Mongolian sky.

Central to the album is the title track “The Horses Returned,” a powerful and emotionally charged piece that captures the bond between humans and their steeds—symbols of freedom and belonging on the vast steppe. Tracks like “I Come From Grassland” and “Beautiful Grassland—My Home” are love letters to the homeland, blending pride with nostalgic longing.

The arrangements are minimalist yet profoundly expressive, allowing the morin khuur to take center stage. Occasional ambient textures and soft orchestration enhance the emotional landscape without overshadowing the traditional roots. “Walk into Tibet” and “Horizon” extend the album’s journey beyond Mongolia, offering panoramic sonic vistas of spiritual travel and natural majesty.

Fantasia is not just a showcase of instrumental talent—it is a heartfelt cultural expression. He Xige’s playing bridges tradition and emotion, making this album a mesmerizing listen for fans of world music, cinematic soundscapes, or those simply seeking something soulful and unique. It's a moving tribute to the horse, the grassland, and the unspoken stories of the steppe.

专辑名称：归来的马(DSD)
专辑艺人：贺西格 He Xige
制作发行：北京普罗之声文化传播有限公司
出版公司：中国唱片总公司
ＩＳＲＣ：CN-A01-04-558-00/A.J6
发行时间：2005年

Tracklist:
01 黑小伙 A Black Guy
02 摇篮曲 Lullaby
03 万丽姑娘 A Girl Named Wanli
04 我该怎么办 What shall i do
05 归来的马 The Horses Returned
06 小骝马 Little Red Pony
07 岩山 Rocky Mountain
08 我从草原来 I Come From The Prairie
09 美丽的草原我的家 Beautiful Grassland--My Home
10 走进西藏 Walk into Tibet
11 母亲 Mother
12 天边 Horizon

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Other Albums:
He Xige - Fantasia (归来的马) (2005) [FLAC]
He Xige - The Great Mongolian Grassland (大草原) (2005) [APE]
He Xige - White Pony (白驹 Bạch Câu) (2009) [APE]