{"product_id":"anne-paceo_fables-of-shwedagon_2018","title":"Fables Of Shwedagon","description":"After almost 60 years of dictatorship, Myanmar (formerly Burma) is undergoing significant changes since the first democratic elections in 2010 and the lifting of embargoes. For a Burmese person, it was almost impossible, until 2010, to leave the country, and foreign influences were perceived as a danger by the military junta. As a result, Burmese music and culture have been little exposed to foreign influences. This has resulted in a unique music in the world, whose singularity has been preserved for decades.\u003cbr\u003e The first traces of the traditional Burmese orchestra called Hsaing Waing date back to the 17th century and its composition has not changed to this day. Originally, the Hsaing Waing orchestra was played at the royal court and during dance and puppet performances. \u003cbr\u003e It consists of 5 main instruments: the Hsaing Waing (21 tuned drums arranged in a circular manner, played with the hands), the Maung Hzaing (36 small gongs placed horizontally and vertically, played with mallets), the Chauk Lone Pat (2 large drums and 5 small ones, tuned and played with the hands), the Hne (a type of traditional oboe) and the Si Wa (bell and woodblock). The Hsaing Waing player leads the group, playing the main melody, giving the starts, changing the tempos, and is also the most respected musician in the group's hierarchy. The Maung Zaing plays the ornamentations on the melody. The Hne plays the melodies and improvises. The Chauk Lone Pat plays the rhythms and gives the calls. The Si Wa marks the tempo. \u003cbr\u003e Just like jazz, traditional Burmese music involves a degree of improvisation. Musicians are capable of playing the same piece multiple times but each time in a different way. They are also able to improvise, which proves to be the main bridge between the two cultures. \u003cbr\u003e The main difference lies in the notion of tempo, where jazz and contemporary music seek to maintain a stable and fixed tempo, Burmese music is in constant motion, speeding up and slowing down, sometimes abruptly according to intentions. \u003cbr\u003e Since her early age, Anne Paceo has always been attracted to so-called \"world\" music, whether from West Africa, South America, or Southeast Asia. In her music, one can find these influences from elsewhere, her writing is nourished by travels, encounters, places around the world, and emotions. \u003cbr\u003e \"Music has always been for me a space without borders.\" \u003cbr\u003e The group's repertoire is inspired by the tales and legends of Myanmar. These tales and myths deal with subjects such as the origins of the earth and the stars, elements, nature... \u003cbr\u003e Our music is a blend of new compositions by Anne Paceo and compositions by Hein Tint. The orchestra consists of 5 Burmese musicians and 5 French musicians, thus creating a real balance. This group creates a true bridge between traditional Burmese music and French\/European music, shaping a common ground and a new meeting space between 10 musicians from varied backgrounds, thus creating a hybrid, luminous, and borderless music.","brand":"Anne Paceo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57978309443928,"sku":null,"price":20180301.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0360\/files\/3341348161921.jpg?v=1786833247","url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en\/products\/anne-paceo_fables-of-shwedagon_2018","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}