Overtone Choir -
Sound and Light

The Overtone Choir merges the overone styles of Mongolia (khoomi) and the western style, with instruments, not normaly associated with these forms of singing; such as gongs, bells, singing bowls, tambora and an aeolian (wind) harp (made by Ravi)'.

The fundamental difference between Overtone Music and current western music is the use of the Harmonic Series or Scale. This scale has octaves in a numerical series; 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 etc., reflecting the harmony of the atoms and the stars. It is naturally present in all human voices. As the series ascends new notes appear in a cascade that spirals into infinity. It is this unending variety, opportunity for unusual harmony and connection to all things that captivates the ear and the heart. The Ground Tone or Drone, that supports and carries all overtones, grounds and invigorates the body while the overtones themselves cleanse, renew, balance and harmonise the entire human energy system. Our journey into the intricacies and wonder of arranging for layered overtone voices has excited our passion, our sense of adventure and confirmed our commitment to singing, being and healing together in harmony. The wind harp on this recording was played by air that passed over rolling, grassy fields and an oak encircled lake, the same view we had while recording and mixing. May these sounds enhance your editations, relaxations and other inner-journeys bringing you power, light and love.

Overtone Singing......a description:

'The Natural Harmonic Scale, arising from the human voice when producing overtones, is inherant in all of nature, from the planets to the tiniest grain of sand. Overtones connect us, not only with the outer world, but by subtly altering our perception, lead us on an inner journey, beyond intellect and emotion to commune with universal soul'

There are two CDs available;

spirals

Over an hour's listening experience of sequenced tracks, recorded, mixed and reconstrcted by Ravi, with special guest, the wind, playing Ravi's self-built aeolian harp

Spirals
by The Overtone Choir
Rating: * * * *
reviewed by The Insight

Overtone singing is a style of singing native to Central Asia, notably in Tibet, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The inspiration behind this recording is the multi-talented Ravi, several of whose diverse projects we
have reviewed over the last few years. He is assisted by two other vocalists. The Overtone Choir merges the overtone styles of Mongolia (khoomi) with instruments not normally associated with this form of singing; such as gongs, bells, singing bowls, tambura, and an aeolian (wind) harp, made by Ravi. The entirely natural sounds (sometimes hard to believe) are sequenced here and there, providing a delightfully spacey, hypnotically surreal pillow of sound.

sound and light

Various improvisations, live in the studio, with special guest, Frank Perry

To obtain any of these CDs, please send a cheque with a return address (made payable to JP Freeman) for £12.00 (UK sterling)and send to Ravi, c/o Freeman, 21 Montagu Sq, London, WIH IRE, UK or for more details fax 0207 224 6153 tel 077 11 265011 email: info@ravi-art.co.uk

 

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