Monday, March 4, 2013

Ancient Egyptian Music-Lotus on the Nile

Title: Lotus on the Nile

Composer: Douglas Irvine

Performers: Unknown

Culture of Origin: Egypt

Instrumentation: bass lyre, bells, shoulder harp, clappers, pan pipes, double oboe

Douglas Irvine composed this piece of music that contains a very complex instrumentation. In the background is a calm droning sound that acts as a pedal point for the piece. Also in the background is an instrument that if listened to closely shifts back and forth between the left and right speaker, creating a sound that almost makes your head spin.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVE052V0ung

1 comment:

  1. Colin, strive to incorporate the readings into your posts. Why do you choose the examples you do? How does this music reflect or combat what we have discussed in class?

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