 The Ethnic Clarinet
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Author: Stuart
Date: 2000-11-10 19:02
at my first klezmer gig an out of rabbi talked to me
for a bit while i was nervously trying to remember simon tov
(my friend was singing it in my ear). this rabbi was also a
jazz pianist and knew a great deal about music. he told me
about the different modes of the harmonic minor scale
(found throughout klezmer and eastern folk music) and described
a process of spiritual ascesion that related the modes to the
incantaions the rabbi was singing. so, like:
1st mode: singing 1st prayer
2nd mode: singing 2nd prayer
etc.
and as you ascended in modes you acsended spiritualy or something,
i guess. i thought it was interesting but haven't had a chance to see
this guy since, he lives in detroit and i have ever forgotten his name,
if i ever knew at all. does anybody know about this or similar processes
of directly applying music theory (modes, rhythms, harmonies) towards
specific religeous/spiritual goals?
that would be sooo cool to hear about.
thanks,
stuart
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Author: Steve Epstein
Date: 2000-11-15 03:40
Hi Stuart,
Never heard of this either, and agree it sounds cool. Bet he's used it for a Friday night sermon, too:)
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Author: Nate Zeien
Date: 2001-03-18 00:46
Stuart, you may try getting ahold of Josh Horowitz on this one. He's the most knowledgeable person I know of when it comes to this subject. He's got a huge article about klezmer modes coming out soon, which I am anxiously waiting for. If you wish, I can give you the link to the website where he has posted a brief preview summary, as well as his email address. -- Nate Zeien
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