Goodness comes to those who vibrate
Turkish hammering Tall profile makes it ‘jazzy’ Short profile and thin weight = big crash 2-” cymbal (Sabian), began as 2500 grams, lathed down to 1700 grams, add rivets, hammering, buffing Smaller bell = lower volume, more stick definition Each hammerstrike compresses bronze, removes parts of tonal purity Smokier, vintagey, more complex and nuanced
Hand-made Turkish glory I love this series. You bring to us places few of us know about and help to tell their stories. I’ve tried to purchase something from many of the places you share with us. Keep it up. Chuck Levine’s Washington Music store used to do “cymbal clinics” and “drum clinics” 40-50 years … Read more
Healing with Cymatics Sound Medicine – a deep dive Life vibrates. An exploration of cymatics and vibrational healing through three distinct lenses — ancient history and mysticism (e.g., Saqqara and the Voice of God), modern fringe research (e.g., military projects, Emoto, Eileen McKusick), and biophysical mechanisms (e.g., protein formation, vibrational synthesis of life). Each will … Read more
Strange paucity of peal bells A deeply fascinating and underexplored mystery — the decline of peal bells and the silencing of traditional bell-ringing, particularly in churches and cathedrals. When viewed through both historical and arcane lenses, this subject offers several layers of inquiry — technological, cultural, spiritual, and perhaps even conspiratorial. 1. What Are Peal … Read more
Cherisse Osei Simple Minds 2020 Tour Zildjian Cymbal Co Can’t beat the old-school 1970s ride, hi-hats. In a 2020 interview, Cherisse Osei, drummer for Simple Minds, detailed her cymbal setup for their tour. She highlighted her preference for vintage 1970s Zildjian A series hi-hats and ride cymbals, noting their balanced sound that complements the band’s … Read more