Harmonic Singing (was Re: [tuning] Re:birdsong as a compositional resource)

"Paul H. Erlich" wrote:
>
> Monz wrote,
>
> >I was stunned to find out that the
> >'subharmonic' singing technique (i.e., Tuvan throat singers)
> >is a normal part of everyday American speech.
>
> Not to mention everyday American singing (i.e. rock singing) -- Janis Joplin
> especially.

Last Spring, June I think, Michael Harrison did a concert at
the Sufi Bookstore, NYC. And in the middle of alap, he ends
a phrase with a little overtone singing on one note. Blew my mind.
Later I asked him if he intended to do this to which he replied
positively.

I've been wondering if anybody else has noticed the fusion of these
two styles anywhere - raga and overtone singing. I've studied both a bit
but I'm just not a singer, I'm more comfortible playing stringed
instruments and keyboards. I have a huge Hindustani Raga collection
on CD, I just don't know when I'll have time to check for this
particular aspect.

I know a few people who have studied both, Mr. Harrison, Pat Pagano,
David Hykes
come to mind...I wish I could pull it off for more than a minute or so,
but a long time ago I learned from Miles Davis recordings that there's
lot to be
learned by playing your musical strength over weakness.

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