Thursday, December 13, 2007

Sacred sounds

All throughout history Sound has been manipulated and incorporated into cultural and religious settings. From as early as simply beating a hollow 'drum' to make a rhythm; and usage of our multiple vocal cords to chant. These sounds have been explored in their use as a medium to communicate with the sacred.

Every culture throughout history uses music, or at least an assortment of sounds to communicate with each other, and their relative Deities.

As time progressed more and more instruments have been developed to suit the growing cultures needs, and wants to try to get their point across. The oldest known instrument aside from our own voices, and the concept of a drum to create rhythm is said to be the didgeridoo, these instruments native to Australia are known to be made out of various woods, and into different shapes. they are considered sacred, in that, on rock art in Australia dating back thousands of years supernatural beings are depicted to be playing these instruments.

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