This is the first CD I release. If I didn't come to Cambodia I might never have the confidence to release one. Thanks to Fr. Totet Banaynal, SJ and the wonderful people of Battambang, Cambodia.
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Canvas is to the painter as silence is to the musician. When I was working on the CD "Resting in God." I had lots of interruptions. One of those is the noise in the neighborhood. You see, in Cambodia it is a tradition to play blaring music (with it's volume I'll classify it as noise) during weddings and funerals. Our compound happens to be located near hotels and a temple so at least once a week you can hear as early as 4 o'clock in the morning loud music. I was wondering how the Cambodians deal with it? I heard that their ears automatically shuts just like when you are exposed to an unpleasant odor for a long time you seem not to smell it anymore. But today at lunch I had a chat with fellow musicians. I was glad that even some Cambodian musicians hate it. He even claimed it gave him headaches. Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, in fact, has restricted it. Then I came across two interesting articles about silence. They are meaningful to me now because the CD I was working on is a background music for meditation, reflection, prayer or simply for easy listening and relaxation. I hope that this album will help people value silence and listen to their inner self more...
This video has invited controversy in Youtube because of the title. She might not be greater than Mozart but she surely is a prodigy. I also agree that it's not a good comparison especially that Mozart was not only a pianist but a composer (improviser) child prodigy. But hey, maybe the title makes the people click and watch the video. PS. there are only few "unlike" clickers. |
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