Working with video

Here I am, putting together all of my videos from either what I have recorded, LiveStreaming using the Facebook live video tool, Google + "Hangouts on Air" and any others that are relevant and suitable for public viewing.

They are amateur, with programmes that come with the computers. Tools that are regular webcams, microphones, desk lamps and the odd efforts with makeup on my face!

I did go out and buy a Logitec C920 HD webcam and a Producer USB Microphone as the only 'extras' I use.

This one was taken using my iPhone 5C out in my Mum's back yard.

At Meningie in South Australia

Using my (getting old) MacBook Pro and the standard camera & microphone it comes with.

At Birdwood in South Australia

Taken using my iPhone or the MacBook Pro (can't remember).

At Birdwood in South Australia

Each of these have been created through the FaceBook Livestreaming ability, then I downloaded them to my own computer. The whole process for creating videos is so easy now, and I hope you enjoy these. 

I will be posting more (another day...)

Sound Meditation

Rainbow Gold Bodywork

Sound Meditation at Port Elliot

As I move further along in my journey with sound, I'm offering Sound Meditations, Sound Baths, Sound Scapes and Sound Therapy.

I am finding out for myself, the bliss I feel when I create the sounds being taught through British Academy of Sound Therapy (BAST).The sounds are created with himalayan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls, bongs, Cosmic Tone Drum, rattles, medicine drum, voice and other percussion instruments. When playing these I feel relaxed, less stressed and very often, very happy. I have even caught myself out humming as I do my work!

The room that I have found in Port Elliot to use for the sound sessions, is part of the Fortuna Dance Studio on the main road between Victor Harbor and Goolwa, at No.28 North Terrace in fact.

The room has wonderful acoustics for this type of 'music' and most especially for the voice 'toning'. No, I'm not teaching singing or music. It is an experience of being bathed in sounds, and letting the vibrations wash through the body. Much like the relaxing waves of a beach on a beautiful sunny day.......

.... and when I began playing my Native American Style Flutes, it was sonic heaven. The sound just carried and moved around the room ......

You are welcome to join with me for the sessions coming up.

A quick update

I knew it had been a long time since I last posted .......   but  ....... didn't realise how long ago!

I'm still really enjoying playing my flutes, and listening to the CD's I have of others playing them. For me, the sounds and music of these beautiful instruments takes me to another space. More especially when I am playing them myself. The vibration just flows through me and out into that netherworld of connection with the cosmic.

Back in October last year (being 2010), I spent a weekend in Daylesford at a Sanctum for the Soul Retreat. There was a man there called Dean Frenkl.  His talent of throat singing just blew my mind, and a few others there as well. I had a small inkling of his notoriety, as my interest in googling throat singing and harmonics produced his name as one of the top throat singers, in performing the longest single note from a single breathe in 2009. Since I had taken my flutes with me, I had the extreme good fortune in being able to play with Dean ad lib in the lounge room at Tasma House. It was even more thrilling that he asked me to play with him at the small concert which was held on that Saturday night. Actually, I was a bit overwhelmed by the honour to start with until my friend pointed out he was just a man, not a god!  What a wonderful experience.

And now, having returned from my second attendance to Sanctum for the Soul retreat this last weekend I can say that my experience of playing my flutes just keeps growing in the depths of self-healing they are giving me. Words do not express how I feel. What was also a heart opener for myself, I really do have a VOICE as well.  Not just a talking voice, but I can SING.

Mylor Musical evenings

Been awhile, and have done a few things since the last posting.

As the title suggests, I have been to the Musical evening held at Mylor in South Australia. It's not that far from where I live and a friend invited me along and suggested I take my flutes and medicine drum. It is an open microphone event that when you get there and want to play instruments, recite or perform, you just put your name on the blackboard and wait your turn.

Ah, why not, so we did.

It was something different for me, out of my comfort zone but it was FUN. I really enjoyed the experience, and quite a few were amazed at the flute and drum sounds.

I'll be doing that again!

NAF music crawling

I've just found some wonderful native american flute music and it is by Ronald Roybal.

http://www.ronaldroybal.com/

I've been at it again! Falling Waters

I had a wonderful time again at Falling Waters.
This month we did our Music Afternoon in the Cinema room. A lovely intimate, and cosy room with good acoustics for the flute & drum. So much easier to 'connect' with the people who were there to enjoy music and each other's company. This time there were 2 people present who aren't even residents in the facility, but came just to enjoy the music.
They have a new DVD player which I have permission to use next month, if I want to put a video of background visual as I play. I'm certainly going to give it a go, recording a video to match my music will be a challenge and so much fun to do. Gives me an opportunity to really learn how to use my 'soon to arrive' MacBook Pro computer.
I have also been given a few song 'requests' to learn for the next session, so I am being kept on my toes in my learning and sharing with these wonderful people.

Until next time,
Namaste

The photos of the Drum

These 4 photos show each 'side' of the drum. It is a wooden frame which looks like it may have been made from a solid tree log and the pegs look to be handmade from wood as well. A quite thick leather hide is used as the drumming face.