I found our happy tabla player!! He talks through his hands on the drum. At minute 6 he just speaks the rhythms. This is worth watching in its entirety-it is my new inspiration in life. I also life the way that Ravi Shankar claps with both the palm and back of his hand. This will teach you a whole new way to talk. Yes, it is true. All percussionist make weird noises and talk out rhythms.
This piece uses traditional "western" stringed instruments to create music with in Indian aesthetics. You can hear the use of quarter tones in addition to the common whole and half tones of western music. Indian music commonly combines voice, drone, and drums. The drone for this piece is the cello.
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Call to prayer. This is a gorgeous mosque. The caller is up in the minaret, which proves to be an optimal position to let the world hear. Notice the echo and the sound scape.
The happy Tabla Man is so interesting! I am quite amused. I wonder if I could be better in Musicianship if I knew his rhythm language!'
ReplyDeleteThe second video's song is lovely. I can really resonate with it, because I am familiar with the timbres, while the melody is moving and expressive.
The Mosque is very beautiful. I like the acoustics too. The the man singing has a beautiful voice and timbre. I think the acoustics are good for him too.
Wow. I love our happy tabla man. He is so amazing, and so is Ravi. I don't know how they do all those rhythms so fast! Let's not give Dr. Couch any ideas... :)
ReplyDeleteThat Mosque is really exquisit! I loved the flowers painted on the columns. Theres such great detail. The man singing the call to prayer is interesting. It's neat how theyve adapted their voices to sing soo powerfully yet still keep vocal health.
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