Qorqyt, “Saryn” (Shamanic Tune)
Kälek Qumaqaiuly, “Arman” (Dream)
Folk song, “Aq Bayan” (White Bayan)
Folk dance, “Qara jorgha” (Black Pacer)
Emerson Jenisch, “Water Songs, Documented”
Inspired by ideas of musical instruments holding archival power, Water Songs, Documented documents a river in Thetford, Vermont through naturally and intentionally produced sound. Featuring the saz-syrnai, hammered dulcimer, and sounds of the river, this experimental composition is comprised of layered improvisations that create a dialogue between the performer and the environment. Through these layered recordings, a sonic map of the space emerges that explores the striking connections between music, water, and human beings.
