by congabebe » Fri Jun 20, 2003 3:09 pm
Hi,
Just one comment... I have seen some other musicians do this, I believe it is maybe time keeping but also, a truly gifted artist will absorb the music and it comes out of their whole being because they are so deep into it. Some sing cord changes, some sing harmony, some sing along with what they are playing. I have seen violinists, pianoist, bassists, just depends on the artist. It is great to see someone so enveloped in the music, but to me it is almost a spiritual thing becoming one with the music. As a flute player, I get throat noises... sounds creepy but with the full breath of air and the goal is to let the air pass through your whole head... the bigger the sound the more the whole body vibrates. Kinda like a vocalist. The sounds are involuntary but some players use this to add a harmony to what they are doing... I can't control it. It is something that I notice when I really am centered on the music. I wish I had it going with congas. I loose focus too easily. Only time and practice will help.
My 2 cents,
congabebe