Translator: Chris Araujo Reviewer: Ariana Bleau Lugo
(Sattva music)
(Applause)
Thank you very much.
This instrument is called Sattva Handpan. It's made here in Argentina.
It mixes percussion with melody, in a very particular way.
It's got a musical scale, with 7 notes on the side,
ranging from the lowest to the highest.
(Musical scale)
And a central note that gives more intensity to the instrument.
(Central note)
The idea of creating melodies from metal percussion instruments,
comes from Trinidad & Tobago, in the Caribbean.
It became more popular through an instrument called...
...Steelpan
which was made with petroleum barrels dumped by the U.S.
They used hammer and their own lungs,
and realized they could generate a melody by hitting the steel.
Around 2000,
a Swiss company created this kind of instrument
with the purpose of making it hands-playable,
and thus having a stronger connection with the instrument.
In my personal experience, I see music as a healing tool.
When you start playing and listening, you get into the sound
and you just let it flow, you get into meditation as well.
It awakens many emotions, feelings,
sensations.
It makes us feel alive, basically.
They say music is food for the soul.
I also think it's a language.
We run out of words sometimes,
to express our desires, our feelings,
what's in the depths of our being.
And perhaps, a simple melody or a simple rhythm
can generate something deeper in somebody,
than a thousand words.
Sometimes, when I play on the streets,
someone would come to me, looks into my eyes,
and says: "Thank you, you made my day."
I can't explain the happiness I feel in that moment,
knowing that I'm doing, in my way, something good for people, right?
Now I'm going to ask those who'd like to, to please close your eyes.
Relax, take some deep breaths.
And any fleeting thought that comes to mind, just let it flow.
Do not hold it but let it flow, and grab the teaching.
And enjoy an inner travel with the following melody.
Thank you very much.
(Sattva Music)
(Applause)
Thank you.
(Applause)