Although Canada's Inuit people can't lay claim to its invention, they are today the most accomplished at this very specialized form of singing. It is a very mesmerizing art form because it connects immediately with the audience. Not everyone's cup of tea, but I find it beautiful on various levels.
I suppose open-mindedness or belief in tradition isn't a part of your world? Quite sad really! The Inuit are trying very hard to keep this alive, and I, for one, hope they manage that.
My reason for posting this was quite simply to show another way in which singing is practiced. Would I go out and buy a CD of throat singing (and yes, they are available)? No, I wouldn't, but I can still appreciate the difficulty involved. I personally thought the video was very captivating, but I can understand why it wouldn't float anyone else boat.
YES! It's an Inuit tradition dating back hundreds of years.
I suppose open-mindedness or belief in tradition isn't a part of your world? Quite sad really! The Inuit are trying very hard to keep this alive, and I, for one, hope they manage that.
My reason for posting this was quite simply to show another way in which singing is practiced. Would I go out and buy a CD of throat singing (and yes, they are available)? No, I wouldn't, but I can still appreciate the difficulty involved. I personally thought the video was very captivating, but I can understand why it wouldn't float anyone else boat.
The question I asked about throat singing could just as easily been asked, "Does the world really need Mozart?" and the honest answer would be "NO," except that he is nice to have around. In fairness to you, I will submit that throat singing could be looked at in the same manner as Mozart.
I'm certainly NOT for eliminating any cultural form of expression. I am all for the preservation of cultural activities and artifacts. I support various art museums and the Museum of Natural History. I was not aware that this was an old cultural form of singing on the verge of extinction, however, it if was something new, I would certainly not support it.
It ain't something I'll be requesting Chad to produce a 45RPM audiophile pressing of either!
I think what fascinates me about this is the technique itself, so I find it interesting. On it's own it doesn't hold much appeal, but I'd love to see some of it incorporated by someone like Peter Gabriel......that would be pretty cool!.
The debate about what constitute art will go forever ... This form of emitting sound however seems to be at the very periphery of what many would call "Art". It may have some kind of ritualistic importance and I respect that but do people sit around and listen to these for a good time? I wonder and am not sure...
.. That it is given audience is laudable ... I am not sure it will spawn a craze throughout the world anytime soon ... The way that Hip-Hop and rap, art forms in my view did...
---...The home of all mankind; the musical wombs of women.
Some music can be listened to for very long time; others for much shorter time...
The emotional impacts they vary, as emotions come from various parts of our brain (chords).
Each tribe of our planet have their own culture, as each one of us we have our own 'beat' (rhythm).
True acceptance and true respect starts in ourselves.
To like or not like, to love or not love; is a learning process that takes time and experience.
Hi! Nice to see such beautiful cultural heritage getting some recognition. To me, there is no throat singing without a mention of the great Batzorig Vaanchig. Can't wait for some more recommendations!
