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== History ==
== History ==
The band was established in late 1971.<ref>http://www.olloo.mn/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7155 "Соёл-Эрдэнэ" 33 жилийн дараа анхны цомгоо гаргалаа</ref> The Minister of Culture of that time, famous novelist Ch. Lodoidamba called four young musicians and said: "England has a band the [[Beatles]] of four young men. Why shouldn't we have a similar band?" The four young musicians, who had recently graduated from the School of Music and Dance in [[Ulaanbaatar]] (nowadays College of Music and Dance) as [[Gayageum|yatga]] (ятга) players, established a rock band. The members were Tserenbat (drums), Erdenekhuyag (guitar), Batsaikhan (guitar) and Naranbaatar (keyboard).<ref name="ReferenceA">S. Tuul. "Соёл-Эрдэнийн анхдагч буюу гурван Жагаагийн нэг", Newspaper Нийгмийн толь. 9 October 2009</ref> Later members were Galsanbat (guitar-solo), Zundari (bass), Bayar (vocal), Damdinsuren (guitar), Jargalsaikhan (drums), Jargalsaikhan (guitar/vocal), B. Tsolmon (drums). Among more recent members were D. Enkhbold (guitar-solo) and Kh. Bulgan (keyboard). Soyol Erdene also performed female singers Rentsenkhand, Nandintsetseg, Dulamsuren, Uranchimeg, Nasantogtokh and Ariunaa.
The band was established in late 1971.<ref>http://www.olloo.mn/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7155 "Соёл-Эрдэнэ" 33 жилийн дараа анхны цомгоо гаргалаа</ref> The Minister of Culture of that time, famous novelist Ch. Lodoidamba called four young musicians and said: "England has a band [[The Beatles]] of four young men. Why shouldn't we have a similar band?" The four young musicians, who had recently graduated from the School of Music and Dance in [[Ulaanbaatar]] (nowadays College of Music and Dance) as [[Gayageum|yatga]] (ятга) players, established a rock band. The members were Tserenbat (drums), Erdenekhuyag (guitar), Batsaikhan (guitar) and Naranbaatar (keyboard).<ref name="ReferenceA">S. Tuul. "Соёл-Эрдэнийн анхдагч буюу гурван Жагаагийн нэг", Newspaper Нийгмийн толь. 9 October 2009</ref> Later members were Galsanbat (guitar-solo), Zundari (bass), Bayar (vocal), Damdinsuren (guitar), Jargalsaikhan (drums), Jargalsaikhan (guitar/vocal), B. Tsolmon (drums). Among the more recent members were D. Enkhbold (guitar-solo) and Kh. Bulgan (keyboard). Soyol Erdene also performed for female singers Rentsenkhand, Nandintsetseg, Dulamsuren, Uranchimeg, Nasantogtokh, and Ariunaa.


During socialism the band worked under the administration of the State [[Philharmony]] which also supervised a [[symphony orchestra]] and the jazz band Bayan Mongol.
During socialism, the band worked under the administration of the State [[Philharmony]] which also supervised a [[symphony orchestra]] and the jazz band Bayan Mongol.


The first compositions of the band were Mongolian [[Folk song|folk songs]] in a rock style arrangement as well as songs written by the members of the band. They often used poems of famous Mongolian writers.
The first compositions of the band were Mongolian [[folk song]]s in a rock style arrangement as well as songs written by the members of the band. They often used poems of famous Mongolian writers.


The rock band was frequently criticised by the [[Mongolian People's Party|MPRP]] censorship for promotion of the Western musical style and Western fashion.
The rock band was frequently criticized by the [[Mongolian People's Party|MPRP]] censorship for promotion of the Western musical style and Western fashion.


Soyol Erdene won the gold medal at the 10th [[World Festival of Youth and Students]] in 1973.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
Soyol Erdene won the gold medal at the 10th [[World Festival of Youth and Students]] in 1973.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>

Soyol Erdene's only full album, Soyol Erdene, was re-released in 2019 by the Everland Music Group.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.discogs.com/artist/3728759-%D0%A1%D0%BE%D1%91%D0%BB-%D0%AD%D1%80%D0%B4%D1%8D%D0%BD%D1%8D| title = Соёл Эрдэнэ {{!}} Discography {{!}} Discogs}}</ref>


== Repertoire ==
== Repertoire ==
Among the most popular songs created by the members of Soyol Erdene during its [[Beat music|merseybeat]] period in the early 1970s were "Setgeliin jigüür" (''The wings of the Mood'') by Zundari, "Zürhnii aizam" (''Melody of the Heart''), "Uchraliin uyanga" (''Melody of Love'') by Galsanbat, Ankhnii khairiin duu (''Song of the First Love'') and Hüleelt (''Waiting'') by Jargalsaikhan.
Among the most popular songs created by the members of Soyol Erdene during its [[Beat music|merseybeat]] period in the early 1970s were "Setgeliin jigüür" (''The wings of the Mood''), "Zürhnii aizam" (''Melody of the Heart''), and "Uchraliin uyanga" (''Melody of Love'') by Zundari, Ankhnii khairiin duu (''Song of the First Love'') and Hüleelt (''Waiting'') by Jargalsaikhan.G, [[glam rock]] 6:45 (Six forty-five), Tursun udriin duu (''Happy Birthday's song''), 18 nas mini namaig buu orkhioch (''Don’t leave me, my childhood''), Burged (''The Eagle''), [[Rock music|rock]] [[Musical composition|composition]] '''Chinggis khaan''' by [[Jargalsaikhan|Jargalsaikhan.D]],


The most popular rock interpretations of Mongolian folk songs were "Damdin" and "Tonjoo" (Western Mongolian folk song). Western Mongolian folklore fitted well to the rock arrangement.
The most popular rock interpretations of Mongolian folk songs were "Damdin" and "Tonjoo" (Western Mongolian folk song). Western Mongolian folklore fitted well with the rock arrangement.


The most renowned instrumental compositions of Soyol Erdene were "Soyol Erdene", "Sansriin khölög" (''Spaceship'' composed by S.Baatarsukh 1969), Tsenkher zalaa (a yatga solo that became a jingle for weather forecasts composed by S.Baatarsukh 1969) and "Ankhnii tsas" (''The First Snow'') by Naranbaatar.
The most renowned instrumental compositions of Soyol Erdene were "Soyol Erdene", "Sansriin khölög" (''Spaceship'' composed by [[Sambuugyn Baatarsükh|Baatarsukh.S]] 1969), Tsenkher zalaa (a yatga solo that became a jingle for weather forecasts composed by Baatarsukh.S 1969) and "Ankhnii tsas" (''The First Snow'') by Naranbaatar, [[Rock music|rock]] [[Musical composition|composition]] "Bid" (''We are'') by Jargalsaikhan.D


== See also ==
== See also ==
[[Music of Mongolia]]
*[[Music of Mongolia]]


==References ==
==References ==
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* http://www.imeem.com/sak8888/music/Td4NSZvk/soyol-erdene-naranbaatartsenher-zalaa/ Наранбаатар. Цэнхэр залаа (Melody Tsenher Zalaa by Naranbaatar)
* http://www.imeem.com/sak8888/music/Td4NSZvk/soyol-erdene-naranbaatartsenher-zalaa/ Наранбаатар. Цэнхэр залаа (Melody Tsenher Zalaa by Naranbaatar)
* http://www.asuultserver.com/mongolduu/search.php?angil=by_bandname&textfield_artist=ene&textfield_song=
* http://www.asuultserver.com/mongolduu/search.php?angil=by_bandname&textfield_artist=ene&textfield_song=
* https://www.discogs.com/artist/3728759-%D0%A1%D0%BE%D1%91%D0%BB-%D0%AD%D1%80%D0%B4%D1%8D%D0%BD%D1%8D


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Latest revision as of 11:22, 16 December 2023

Soyol Erdene
OriginUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
GenresRock, pop
Years active1971-present
LabelsMelodiya/Mongol Ayalguu
Past membersTserenbat
Erdenekhuyag
Batsaikhan
Naranbaatar
Galsanbat
Zundari
Bayar
Damdinsuren
Jargalsaikhan.D
D. Enkhbold
Kh. Bulgan
B. Tsolmon
Rentsenkhand
Nandintsetseg
Dulamsuren
Uranchimeg
Nasantogtokh
Ariunaa

Soyol Erdene (Mongolian: Соёл Эрдэнэ, [ˈsɔjɔɮ ˈɛrdən]) is the first rock band of Mongolia.

Name[edit]

"Soyol Erdene" is the name of a melodious popular song of 1920s which the band played on an electric guitar. The approximate meaning is "Cultural jewel".

History[edit]

The band was established in late 1971.[1] The Minister of Culture of that time, famous novelist Ch. Lodoidamba called four young musicians and said: "England has a band The Beatles of four young men. Why shouldn't we have a similar band?" The four young musicians, who had recently graduated from the School of Music and Dance in Ulaanbaatar (nowadays College of Music and Dance) as yatga (ятга) players, established a rock band. The members were Tserenbat (drums), Erdenekhuyag (guitar), Batsaikhan (guitar) and Naranbaatar (keyboard).[2] Later members were Galsanbat (guitar-solo), Zundari (bass), Bayar (vocal), Damdinsuren (guitar), Jargalsaikhan (drums), Jargalsaikhan (guitar/vocal), B. Tsolmon (drums). Among the more recent members were D. Enkhbold (guitar-solo) and Kh. Bulgan (keyboard). Soyol Erdene also performed for female singers Rentsenkhand, Nandintsetseg, Dulamsuren, Uranchimeg, Nasantogtokh, and Ariunaa.

During socialism, the band worked under the administration of the State Philharmony which also supervised a symphony orchestra and the jazz band Bayan Mongol.

The first compositions of the band were Mongolian folk songs in a rock style arrangement as well as songs written by the members of the band. They often used poems of famous Mongolian writers.

The rock band was frequently criticized by the MPRP censorship for promotion of the Western musical style and Western fashion.

Soyol Erdene won the gold medal at the 10th World Festival of Youth and Students in 1973.[2]

Soyol Erdene's only full album, Soyol Erdene, was re-released in 2019 by the Everland Music Group.[3]

Repertoire[edit]

Among the most popular songs created by the members of Soyol Erdene during its merseybeat period in the early 1970s were "Setgeliin jigüür" (The wings of the Mood), "Zürhnii aizam" (Melody of the Heart), and "Uchraliin uyanga" (Melody of Love) by Zundari, Ankhnii khairiin duu (Song of the First Love) and Hüleelt (Waiting) by Jargalsaikhan.G, glam rock 6:45 (Six forty-five), Tursun udriin duu (Happy Birthday's song), 18 nas mini namaig buu orkhioch (Don’t leave me, my childhood), Burged (The Eagle), rock composition Chinggis khaan by Jargalsaikhan.D,

The most popular rock interpretations of Mongolian folk songs were "Damdin" and "Tonjoo" (Western Mongolian folk song). Western Mongolian folklore fitted well with the rock arrangement.

The most renowned instrumental compositions of Soyol Erdene were "Soyol Erdene", "Sansriin khölög" (Spaceship composed by Baatarsukh.S 1969), Tsenkher zalaa (a yatga solo that became a jingle for weather forecasts composed by Baatarsukh.S 1969) and "Ankhnii tsas" (The First Snow) by Naranbaatar, rock composition "Bid" (We are) by Jargalsaikhan.D

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ http://www.olloo.mn/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7155 "Соёл-Эрдэнэ" 33 жилийн дараа анхны цомгоо гаргалаа
  2. ^ a b S. Tuul. "Соёл-Эрдэнийн анхдагч буюу гурван Жагаагийн нэг", Newspaper Нийгмийн толь. 9 October 2009
  3. ^ "Соёл Эрдэнэ | Discography | Discogs".

External links[edit]

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