OLAC Record: Interview with George Telek, Waterfront, Rabaul

OLAC Record
oai:paradisec.org.au:MW6-020

Metadata

Title: Interview with George Telek, Waterfront, Rabaul

Access Rights: Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Bibliographic Citation: Michael Webb (collector), Steven Gagau (data_inputter), Michael Webb (interviewer), George Telek (speaker), 1993. Interview with George Telek, Waterfront, Rabaul. MPEG/X-WAV. MW6-020 at catalog.paradisec.org.au. https://dx.doi.org/10.26278/YNX7-7S70

Contributor (compiler): Michael Webb

Contributor (data_inputter): Steven Gagau

Contributor (interviewer): Michael Webb

Contributor (speaker): George Telek

Coverage (Box): northlimit=-4.18194; southlimit=-4.24871; westlimit=152.15; eastlimit=152.205

Coverage (ISO3166): PG

Date (W3CDTF): 1993-03-09

Date Created (W3CDTF): 1993-03-09

Description: Tape#1: Music Background, Experiences and Journey of George Telek Side A: Stringbands and Live Band Performances George Telek is a Tolai musician and explains his humble beginnings starting with Stringbands in late 1960s/early 1970s. He did not have any such musical education but naturally through talent and skills developed to become a musician from practical experience. George eventually became a leading member of various live (power) bands performances locally in ENB and tours in PNG. Subsequently musical development led to the creation of a style of local music known as “Tolai Rock” which was based on traditional songs, tunes and rhythms in the language of Kuanua singing Tolai songs emanating from stringband sounds of guitars and ukulele transformed to live band music with modern instruments. Pacific Gold Studios then made recordings of a number of albums under labels and names of bands namely Molachs, Painim Wok and Solo “George Telek” and Moab Stringband. Side B: Overseas Exposure in Music George Telek speaks about collaboration with Australian musicians “Not Drowning Waving” band led by David Bridie arranged by Pacific Gold Studies (PGS), Rabaul. This was motivated from his Stringband “Moab” song “A bebe” so recording was made with his composition of “Tabaran” which became the Album name where he was part of the band. This motivated him for overseas market to performance by keeping a traditional music style arranged where composed songs were traditional songs using both local and modern musical instruments. The style was different to other bands like Sanguma and Tabaran Culture where musicians were actually educated and trained to play instruments like saxophone, trumpets, keyboards, flutes etc and local instruments where it was more about the talent and musical skills of the performers whereas George’s focus was how his music was presented to the audience. Songs “emi sutim bel bilong ol man” Composition style with songs were still the same however with better insights with his overseas exposure meeting with other artists and musicians in his trip to Melbourne such as Yotu Yindi (Aboriginal), Bundu boys (African). His participation in musical performances with Not Drowning, Waving band in Melbourne and Adelaide gave his motivation and confidence to advance his artistic product. George’s songs are mixture of Kuanua and Tok Pisin and has become popular music around the country, PNG. George composed “Peace in PNG” and arranged the song with a number of PNG musicians to add flavor and meaning to what was a troublesome time in the country with various situations and Government issues affecting people so it was calling for a United PNG in the song with a message. It was also collaborating with the family of local musicians. George also wanted a change of music and new environment so moved on from his Pacific Gold studios to CHM Studios also seeking better remuneration from Cassette sales and royalties etc. He shared his earnings on how he was paid for performances and recordings both in PNG and Australia. George shares his favourite PNG musicians and mainly heavy metal rock bands internationally. George also shares his views on Women musicians like Julie Toliman not able to make it to the limelight due to local society perception and martial pressures on them as artists and performers. George mentions it being hard to be a musician in PNG and in the public eyes and popularity is also a pressure on oneself personally so it has to be managed to keep the fan base. George’s artist future plans is to move from PNG market to international market mainly in Australia where he aims to try out recording an album. He also was in the process of joining APRA for promote and protect his artistic product. (Steven Gagau, December 2018). Language as given:

Format: Digitised: yes Media: TDK Cassette Tape Audio Notes: Tape Machine: Tascam 122MK3 Soundcard: RME HDSPe AIO A/D Converter: RME AD1-2 Pro FS Length: Side A: 00:31:39 Side B: 00:31:40 Quality: Good. Some background noise due to tape hum. Intermittent wind noise can effect the clarity of speech. Overall speaking is clear.

Identifier: MW6-020

Identifier (URI): http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/MW6/020

Language: English

Tok Pisin

Language (ISO639): eng

tpi

Rights: Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)

Subject: English language

Tok Pisin language

Subject (ISO639): eng

tpi

Subject (OLAC): language_documentation

historical_linguistics

Table Of Contents (URI): http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/MW6/020/MW6-020-B.mp3

http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/MW6/020/MW6-020-B.wav

http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/MW6/020/MW6-020-A.wav

http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/MW6/020/MW6-020-A.mp3

Type (DCMI): Sound

OLAC Info

Archive: Pacific And Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures (PARADISEC)

Description: http://www.language-archives.org/archive/paradisec.org.au

GetRecord: OAI-PMH request for OLAC format

GetRecord: Pre-generated XML file

OAI Info

OaiIdentifier: oai:paradisec.org.au:MW6-020

DateStamp: 2022-12-09

GetRecord: OAI-PMH request for simple DC format

Search Info
Citation: Michael Webb (compiler); Steven Gagau (data_inputter); Michael Webb (interviewer); George Telek (speaker). 1993. Pacific And Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures (PARADISEC).
Terms: area_Europe area_Pacific country_GB country_PG dcmi_Sound iso639_eng iso639_tpi olac_historical_linguistics olac_language_documentation

Inferred Metadata
Country: United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Area: Europe Pacific

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Metadata
Title:		Interview with George Telek, Waterfront, Rabaul
Access Rights:		Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Bibliographic Citation:		Michael Webb (collector), Steven Gagau (data_inputter), Michael Webb (interviewer), George Telek (speaker), 1993. Interview with George Telek, Waterfront, Rabaul. MPEG/X-WAV. MW6-020 at catalog.paradisec.org.au. https://dx.doi.org/10.26278/YNX7-7S70
Contributor (compiler):		Michael Webb
Contributor (data_inputter):		Steven Gagau
Contributor (interviewer):		Michael Webb
Contributor (speaker):		George Telek
Coverage (Box):		northlimit=-4.18194; southlimit=-4.24871; westlimit=152.15; eastlimit=152.205
Coverage (ISO3166):		PG
Date (W3CDTF):		1993-03-09
Date Created (W3CDTF):		1993-03-09
Description:		Tape#1: Music Background, Experiences and Journey of George Telek Side A: Stringbands and Live Band Performances George Telek is a Tolai musician and explains his humble beginnings starting with Stringbands in late 1960s/early 1970s. He did not have any such musical education but naturally through talent and skills developed to become a musician from practical experience. George eventually became a leading member of various live (power) bands performances locally in ENB and tours in PNG. Subsequently musical development led to the creation of a style of local music known as “Tolai Rock” which was based on traditional songs, tunes and rhythms in the language of Kuanua singing Tolai songs emanating from stringband sounds of guitars and ukulele transformed to live band music with modern instruments. Pacific Gold Studios then made recordings of a number of albums under labels and names of bands namely Molachs, Painim Wok and Solo “George Telek” and Moab Stringband. Side B: Overseas Exposure in Music George Telek speaks about collaboration with Australian musicians “Not Drowning Waving” band led by David Bridie arranged by Pacific Gold Studies (PGS), Rabaul. This was motivated from his Stringband “Moab” song “A bebe” so recording was made with his composition of “Tabaran” which became the Album name where he was part of the band. This motivated him for overseas market to performance by keeping a traditional music style arranged where composed songs were traditional songs using both local and modern musical instruments. The style was different to other bands like Sanguma and Tabaran Culture where musicians were actually educated and trained to play instruments like saxophone, trumpets, keyboards, flutes etc and local instruments where it was more about the talent and musical skills of the performers whereas George’s focus was how his music was presented to the audience. Songs “emi sutim bel bilong ol man” Composition style with songs were still the same however with better insights with his overseas exposure meeting with other artists and musicians in his trip to Melbourne such as Yotu Yindi (Aboriginal), Bundu boys (African). His participation in musical performances with Not Drowning, Waving band in Melbourne and Adelaide gave his motivation and confidence to advance his artistic product. George’s songs are mixture of Kuanua and Tok Pisin and has become popular music around the country, PNG. George composed “Peace in PNG” and arranged the song with a number of PNG musicians to add flavor and meaning to what was a troublesome time in the country with various situations and Government issues affecting people so it was calling for a United PNG in the song with a message. It was also collaborating with the family of local musicians. George also wanted a change of music and new environment so moved on from his Pacific Gold studios to CHM Studios also seeking better remuneration from Cassette sales and royalties etc. He shared his earnings on how he was paid for performances and recordings both in PNG and Australia. George shares his favourite PNG musicians and mainly heavy metal rock bands internationally. George also shares his views on Women musicians like Julie Toliman not able to make it to the limelight due to local society perception and martial pressures on them as artists and performers. George mentions it being hard to be a musician in PNG and in the public eyes and popularity is also a pressure on oneself personally so it has to be managed to keep the fan base. George’s artist future plans is to move from PNG market to international market mainly in Australia where he aims to try out recording an album. He also was in the process of joining APRA for promote and protect his artistic product. (Steven Gagau, December 2018). Language as given:
Format:		Digitised: yes Media: TDK Cassette Tape Audio Notes: Tape Machine: Tascam 122MK3 Soundcard: RME HDSPe AIO A/D Converter: RME AD1-2 Pro FS Length: Side A: 00:31:39 Side B: 00:31:40 Quality: Good. Some background noise due to tape hum. Intermittent wind noise can effect the clarity of speech. Overall speaking is clear.
Identifier:		MW6-020
Identifier (URI):		http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/MW6/020
Language:		English
Language:		Tok Pisin
Language (ISO639):		eng
Language (ISO639):		tpi
Rights:		Open (subject to agreeing to PDSC access conditions)
Subject:		English language
Subject:		Tok Pisin language
Subject (ISO639):		eng
Subject (ISO639):		tpi
Subject (OLAC):		language_documentation
Subject (OLAC):		historical_linguistics
Table Of Contents (URI):		http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/MW6/020/MW6-020-B.mp3
		http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/MW6/020/MW6-020-B.wav
		http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/MW6/020/MW6-020-A.wav
		http://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/MW6/020/MW6-020-A.mp3
Type (DCMI):		Sound
OLAC Info
Archive:		Pacific And Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures (PARADISEC)
Description:		http://www.language-archives.org/archive/paradisec.org.au
GetRecord:		OAI-PMH request for OLAC format
GetRecord:		Pre-generated XML file
OAI Info
OaiIdentifier:		oai:paradisec.org.au:MW6-020
DateStamp:		2022-12-09
GetRecord:		OAI-PMH request for simple DC format
Search Info
Citation:		Michael Webb (compiler); Steven Gagau (data_inputter); Michael Webb (interviewer); George Telek (speaker). 1993. Pacific And Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures (PARADISEC).
Terms:		area_Europe area_Pacific country_GB country_PG dcmi_Sound iso639_eng iso639_tpi olac_historical_linguistics olac_language_documentation
Inferred Metadata
Country:		United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Area:		Europe Pacific