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| Music on cassette tape by Ryan Dennison. |
My current piece and the next few are my attempt at exploring the relationship between sound and self-actualization or sound and Creation. Or, the voicing of either oneself or a people into being, into existence, or into newness.
We've perhaps all heard the story of how light was born. All was dark and quiet, and then Someone said, "Let there be Light." And it has never left us since.
And the story of a Five-Fingered People declaring themselves so, and they were, are.
And that People giving names to Places, and Plants, and Animals so that they too would be.
And that People, too, when one of them passes over to where dead people go, don't ever voice his or her name again.
It must be because sound breaches boundaries and dimensions and it is tangible waves that can reach and pull and bring forth.
Babies, before they are born, wrap themselves in the sound of their mother's heartbeat. They stay warm with that sound, and there is nothing else that will keep them here until they are strong enough.
And they would stay there in the womb and be crushed by it if outside sounds didn't draw them out.
So, I incorporate into my current weaving the only "string" I know that has sound attached.
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| Music on cassette tape by Ryan Dennison. |
I saw Ryan Dennison perform a couple times, the last time at the 1Spot Gallery in Phoenix, Arizona. It was an enthralling performance in which he used a "Navajo loom" to create music. Perfectly fitting, don't you think?
Even more perfect is earlier this summer, I ordered a hat from Ryan. Along with my order, he enclosed this tape. I was so excited, especially since I haven't played one of these in at least a decade, and my son and I had an enjoyable night of listening together. Afterwards, I sent Ryan a note asking his permission to allow me to use his tape in my current project. How could I not? When the Universe sends you something, it is already done and you don't question, just move forward. ;)
I've included a link to Ryan's music above and in the photo caption. Please, listen and send Ryan your wonderful feedback.
