This first video is of a song called "Chanda Mama." Notice that the first instrument they show is the charango! I love that the timbres of the musicians' voices, the languages, and the instruments are all unique to their individual cultures--yet they still come together to create such breathtaking music!
This is by far my favorite Playing for Change video. It's called "War/No More Trouble." I love the guy who plays the guitar at the beginning, and I love that Bono is in it! Yes, that Bono. From U2. The violin part is also lovely. Many of the countries represented have a lot of conflict associated with them--Ireland, Israel, the Congo, South Africa. The peaceful message of the music is so powerfully portrayed by all the musicians.
In my last cool stuff, I posted a picture of Maasai dancers that I saw in Kenya. I thought I would post a video of a dance from that tribe, as well. Apparently in this particular warrior dance, the men are trying to attract women. The one who jumps the highest gets the girl. Enjoy!
I love your "Playing for Change" videos! I think it's awesome how music can bring together people from various geographical locations, different cultures, religions, and languages. Watching those videos made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside :)
ReplyDeleteI found the War/No More Trouble video to be very moving! Music is such a powerful thing, and to see people from all around the world expressing themselves through music is wonderful and brings a tear to my eye! I also love the fact that Bono is part of it, his quest to save the world is never ending.
ReplyDeleteThe Playing for Change videos were so cool! I might go buy the CD you were talking about. It's fascinating watching how the music fits together.
ReplyDeleteThe Massai Dance was so funny to watch it reminded me of my cousins all competing to see who could jump the highest off the bridge over the pond near my house.
BTW, these are my favorite videos so far. :)
I'm amazed by the Playing for Change videos! It's so great how music can unite people all over the world. It's sending a great message and it sounds awesome.
ReplyDeleteThe Playing for Change videos are beautiful. I find that to be such a wonderful concept, being separated by oceans yet connected through music. Concepts like these remind me of my true fondness for our art-form, even more so than, say, Tchaikovsky 5. I will definitely be looking into more of their music!
ReplyDeleteI love how "Chanda Mama" shows instruments and people of the world. It's nice to see this kind of ultimate unity among peoples. I didn't know Bono from U2 was in an anti-war video. I think that is amazing. I also really enjoyed watching the video showing men trying to jump at their highest in order to impress the girls. I think that is an excellent courting tactic! I might test it on my next boyfriend.
ReplyDelete"Playing for Change" is such a neat project--I've seen bits of it throughout the semester, and I rally need to learn more. And I would definitely go for the guy that jumped the highest!
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