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Listen to an example of Barong/Rangda ritual possession music [Gamelan Pelegongan - Sisyan, Danse Des Apprenties-Sorcieres Du Theatre Exorciste Calonarang], an example of [dhrupad], and an example from a performance by [Shaykh Yasin al-Tuhami].
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Example of Balinese Barong/Rangda ritual possession music [Gamelan Pelegongan - Sisyan, Danse Des Apprenties-Sorcieres Du Theatre Exorciste Calonarang]
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Example of [dhrupad]
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Excerpt from a performance by [Shaykh Yasin al-Tuhami]. [[Notes]]
  
  

Revision as of 04:18, 11 February 2006

Assigned readings

Please read the following.

Festivals of Dhrupad in Northern India

Intrinsic Aesthetics in Balinese Artistic and Spiritual Practice

Tarab in the Mysic Sufi Chant of Egypt (pass briefly over descriptive sections; focus on the role of tarab aesthetics in mystical practice)


Listenings, viewings

Example of Balinese Barong/Rangda ritual possession music [Gamelan Pelegongan - Sisyan, Danse Des Apprenties-Sorcieres Du Theatre Exorciste Calonarang]

Example of [dhrupad]

Excerpt from a performance by [Shaykh Yasin al-Tuhami]. Notes


Listening: (delayed from last week)

  • Examples of Temiar ritual music and soundscape
  • Examples of pentecostal preaching style and music

We will watch some videos on Tuesday, including:

  • Excerpts from Mystic Iran (delayed from last week)

plus:

  • Footage of the Rangda/Barong ritual dance (Bali)
  • Dhrupad performance
  • Shaykh Yasin al-Tuhami

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