Mridangam for musical sculpture

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Im A Skal Man
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Mridangam for musical sculpture

Post by Im A Skal Man »

Dear Rasikas,

This is perhaps an odd request, but i hope that someone might be interested.

I'm wondering if someone will be willing to contribute a sample of recorded mridangam for an art project?

I'm currently working on a trio of abstract sculptures with a musical component—that is each piece has an mp3 player and emits its own sound. When all three pieces are playing they produce a "performance" or "conversation". Because each piece will be started at different times, with different durations and spans of silence, the performance will be constantly changing with unexpected combinations.

I find the rhythms and tone of mridangam totally enchanting. Also, because the sound of the instrument will be unfamiliar to most American art audiences, I hoping that the sound will be mysterious and intriguing.

Thanks

Im A Skal Man
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Joined: 11 May 2007, 07:12

Re: Mridangam for musical sculpture

Post by Im A Skal Man »

to clarify...

I intend to reimburse and credit whoever participates.
The presentation will be respectful.
I understand that an art gallery is pretty different than a temple of concert hall. My feeling is that just as music can be a reflection of and devotion to the divine, so can visual art.

I'm happy to answer any questions.

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