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Canoeing in Métzabok

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The song was constructed around a field recording of Lacandon men paddling across the lake in Métzabok, Chiapas (Southern Mexico). The Lacandon speak “Hach T’an,” which is a Mayan dialect– this is the language you hear in the track. Unfortunately, I am unable to tell you what they are saying, so use your imagination. The sample was provided by my wife, who recently came back from conducting field research in the region. I guess I should forgive her for taking the field recorder for a month. :-)

I constructed the percussion section from a single sample- the paddle hitting the side of the canoe. This sound was chopped, cut, played on keys, drawn into the piano roll, glitched, pitched, blah blah blah. You are also able to hear water splashing off the paddle, oh, and bird chirping! Everyone needs more birds in their lives, especially me. And especially you.

The piano part is from the fifteen minute brainstorming recording session that Sudara generously provided. I’m playing the electric piano, a pad synth, and the electric guitar+violin bow.

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willows said

great ! ;)

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Gumbo said

Lovely - that's a great sample to play with. grabbing a download thank you.

Guest said

intensley interesting

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Wildgeas Music said

Your creativity is overwhelming. I need more birds.

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yelyah said

"blah blah blah" Proof that some of the things that the composer finds mundane, fascinates the rest of us. Where's my "how to glu" distance learning course?

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kirklynch said

You amaze me once again with your creativity !!

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mmi said

Once again you've done something very special. Props.

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VIVIAN CIRCLE said

The text along with the visual along with the sounds...just beautiful, truly a multi media experience...but the song is so beautifully simple...elegant the way it moves right along with the river. captured magic. Lovely.

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Erik Spangler said

love the use of the field recording with the floating instrumental parts.

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Johnny Stone said

Yeah this great for sure nice one

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brando said

This is great. Love the info and picture. This song is a whole package; the real deal.

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