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The Northern Road to the East

Being fascinated with throat singing, I recently took an introductory class with Raphaël De Cock. More than the subject itself, I got to know Raphaël, a multi-faceted musician with a passion for unconventional singing techniques, and a PhD in sciences: Raphaël is a fireflies and glow-worms specialist! He has a lot in common with our friend Rëmi Decker, and plays the bagpipes in the same band, the Griff Trio. Meeting Raphaël is like opening a door to a world of vocal cultures, with a particular leaning towards the most eclectic ones.

This first collaboration takes its inspiration from the varied singing techniques used by northern nomads. Kargyraa is among the Tuvan throat-singing techniques. It offers the deepest sound; almost a growl. Katajjaq is a traditional Inuit face-to-face performance, where one singer challenges the other in a syncopated rhythm. And then we have Raphaël singing a Yoik mantra, a shepherd's lament that could have been sung by one of his ancestors - perhaps a Sëmi - in some remote place where the vast steppes meet dense Nordic forests; where Europe becomes Asia.

Published on March 9th, 2020

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●  Goosebumps :D Wow!

●  This soundscape reminds me to northern lands and seas which I sometimes visit as an ichthyologist. When working there and beholding the severe northern landscapes, I think how harsh is the life of the native people and how different is it from our life in a busy modern city. There I keenly feel the Presence of God and pray: "Signore Gesù Cristo, Figlio di Dio, abbi misericordia di me peccatore!".

●  Finding this led to a wonderful adventure. Noticed that an earlier review mentioned the Mongolian heavy metal band "The HU" and, intrigued, followed up. This led to a trip to Monterey to see the band as they tried their very best to blow the roof off The Golden Gate Theater. Roof held but I swear the mezzanine shifted an inch or two. Big plus? Righteous old-school mosh pit!

●  Wow! I've been trying to start meditating for years now but I could never find something that helped me focus and get into a trance state. This has been my fourth attempt listening to this whilst meditating and it's absolutely crazy! For the first time in my life when I meditate to this I feel the entire world drift away and I am transported into a Siberian hunter-gatherer village. Thank you.

●  Lovely throat voices and so tuneful. Can't help wondering how it would be to collaborate with this singer!

●  Amazing! I combined it with Sleeping Dragon and Forest Breath.

●  This is wonderful! Very close to Heilung, and my ancestors. Thank you!

●  Combine it with Sleeping Dragon. It's absolutely amazing.

●  This soundscape brought tears to my eyes within minutes. I can't explain why, but truly appreciate the feeling of awe and deep respect that this has evoked in me.

●  I can feel the ancestors!

●  It sounds beautiful! It changes a lot as well. I have never really liked listening to throat noises, but this is nice and calming.

●  Reminds me of a new band my roomie found, the Hu. I like it.

●  I spent a magical six months in Yakutia, Russia, among the Sakha people. This takes me right back. Love it. Beautiful work with so much talent on display!

●  This turned a good day into a great day! These sounds are pure joy, thank you, thank you!

●  Thank you so much for adding this sound! I have also been fascinated with throat singing, and have been wondering if you would have this sound available at some point. So soothing!