Today the South American (Andean) band, Inca Marca came in to play for us. This performance was hands down my absolute favourite as I find the more bohemian and 'natural' sounding music more engaging. The pan-flute is the instrument that is most unique to the Andean music, and we learnt about the two different techniques used to play it, and how it affects the sound. One method made the notes much louder and crisper, and one method made the notes very diluted with the breath of the musician. I also learned about how the more traditional percussion were made out of livestock hooves, and there were instruments such as the Bamboo Quena and the Bombo drum that were used in history and in the performance.
Although I really love this genre, I feel as though I still need to do more thorough research before I choose what style to go with. That being said, I really loved the earthiness and uniqueness of this genre, and I want to integrate that into my own composition. I think that folk music that is "felt" and known rather than seen or read is best conveyed in a more natural kind of style.
Although I really love this genre, I feel as though I still need to do more thorough research before I choose what style to go with. That being said, I really loved the earthiness and uniqueness of this genre, and I want to integrate that into my own composition. I think that folk music that is "felt" and known rather than seen or read is best conveyed in a more natural kind of style.