Still on the 'Mountain Mantras' project for the moment. That's why I've been watching all those Everest documentaries. Busy working on an instrumental interlude called 'Ravens & Omens'. Apparently the Sherpas take heed of the ravens at base camp - but I can't seem to find out whether their presence is a good or bad omen. There seems to be conflicting opinions on this one. It is generally accepted that ravens are a bad omen in western society, but in some cultures they represent both birth and death. Who knows????
Anyway this particular piece is becoming quite hard to tame due to the VERY unpredictable nature of an instrument called 'Morpheus' by Sonniccouture. Every time you play it it responds differently so it's quite tricky to get the result you want. May have to record several takes in order to get something workable. Time will tell.
Update: Just found this article - Everest – Day 18: Puja ceremony – Gosia Treks
Apparently if the raven sits on top of the the mast at the Puja ceremony, then it is a good omen. Raven on top of mast = climber on top of mountain. Of course they have some rice on the top of the mast...
Anyway this particular piece is becoming quite hard to tame due to the VERY unpredictable nature of an instrument called 'Morpheus' by Sonniccouture. Every time you play it it responds differently so it's quite tricky to get the result you want. May have to record several takes in order to get something workable. Time will tell.
Update: Just found this article - Everest – Day 18: Puja ceremony – Gosia Treks
Apparently if the raven sits on top of the the mast at the Puja ceremony, then it is a good omen. Raven on top of mast = climber on top of mountain. Of course they have some rice on the top of the mast...
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