Gongs, Singing Bowls & Bells 3

http://www.frankperry.co.uk. 100s of instruments for a solstice sound meditation. Another section featuring Frank improvising on his large kit to celebrate the Solstice and his 45 years in music and his 60th birthday. Around 40 Gongs with some from China, Burma, Java, and PAISTE. 400-year-old Japanese Zen Buddhist Densho, antique Horizontal Chinese Gong, Chinese Qing, antique Japanese Rin bells, Noah Bells (India), bells, Tibetan singing bowls, instruments hand-made and invented by myself in the late 1970s (Petalumines, Pyrahermeezees, Pyrotahermeezees, Trianguhermeezees, Ufoms, & Sun Rays). Frank has been playing gongs since 1968 and singing bowls since 1971 and has appeared on over 100 albums. Camera Rose Perry and sound Kevin Goulding

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[TheRobTynanProject]

A magnificent performance, Frank. You certainly bring to life the music of the universe in its purest form. Pythagoras would have been proud. Namaste.

[mountainbellmusic]

@TheRobTynanProject Actually I recall a past life when I studied under the great man - my spiritual teachers in this life confirmed this also without my asking. On a week retreat in the early 70s I heard the Master playing music during the daily meditation and the head of the organisation commented upon the music afterwards on the days she was present leading us. It was wonderful and the peach fruit from him was bliss itself.

[lamarjibaba]

I really enjoy your method, I have over 80 gongs, bowl and other percussion which I do shows and recordings here in New Mexico. Looks like you have worked for many years, I am really impressed with your collection! Cheers. Lamar, You are an inspiration, good work bro!!!

[mountainbellmusic]

@lamarjibaba Hi. Thank you for your words. I got my first gong in 1968 and first bowls in 1971 - so, yes, I've been doing this thing for many years now, over 40 years. Glad to share the inspiration bro.

[mikeroephonics]

The sound is amazing! Have you ever considered sampling your instruments for use in something like Kontakt or GigaStudio? It could be interesting. You have an incredible variety here! Thanks!

[mountainbellmusic]

@mikeroephonics Can't say as I've considered it. Some of my sounds are sacred and I'd not want them treated as mere sound/noise. I work with sound in a different way - I work from inside the sounds and not ON them - as most musicians. I work with knowledge of what they do and the thought of anyone messing with these sounds is hard for me. I invented some of these instruments and they reflect my unfoldment arising from my direction so I understand them. Probably won't happen. Thanks.

[lamarjibaba]

I really enjoy your method, I have over 80 gongs, bowl and other percussion which I do shows and recordings here in New Mexico. Looks like you have worked for many years, I am really impressed with your collection! Cheers. Lamar

[djeome]

Wonderful I hope to get to attend a workshop of yours one day!

[amourdutigre]

Hi Mountainbellmusic,

would a magnet tell if they were iron?

I do love the sounds you get, and they even sound good on youtube.

Peace

ADT

[mountainbellmusic]

Second thoughts - the Japanese Densho could be made of cast iron - without breaking them it's hard to tell but they are cast and their colouring is not bronze.