11-19-2021, 08:26 PM
Chanting is a special form of singing that obeys its own rules. Definitely not for the pop charts.
I've heard Tuvan throat singing live. A traditional performer opened for some band (I can't even remember who) at a Fillmore show. I remember all the jaded Mo crew taking at least a moment to check it out and go WTF? It was alike a pack of dogs turning their heads sideways when they hear a new sound. That seldom happens. I'm not sure it was something I'd listen to regularly (I don't own any Tuvan music at all) but live, it was totally engaging for a song or two. But most of the songs sounded the same after a while.
I've heard Tuvan throat singing live. A traditional performer opened for some band (I can't even remember who) at a Fillmore show. I remember all the jaded Mo crew taking at least a moment to check it out and go WTF? It was alike a pack of dogs turning their heads sideways when they hear a new sound. That seldom happens. I'm not sure it was something I'd listen to regularly (I don't own any Tuvan music at all) but live, it was totally engaging for a song or two. But most of the songs sounded the same after a while.
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