The combination of two greatly disparate vocalizations is what struck me. I wonder if the same parts of the brain are engaged in either of them as is language?
I must admit that I like both yodeling and throat singing, and was fascinated by the combination! Also I'm amazed that good throat singers can maintain two harmonics simultaneously. How do they do it!!!??? I can do one(poorly) but TWO??? OY!
It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. -J. Krishnamurti
I don't know if this is the same singer from Geoff's but it's amazing what he can do. Bela Fleck is great, too. Did you ever hear classical music played on the banjo?
WM, I was just thinking the same thing about auctioneers and yodelers. I suppose z is right that yodeling is just another kind of folk singing, but it sure doesn't sound like singing to me. But then neither does rapping.
Originally posted by Geoff: Not in Japan - "banjo" means "toilet."
Well, 便所 ben jo - from the kanji meaning "convenience" and "room". Although a lot of the signs say お手洗い o te arai "hand washing".This message has been edited. Last edited by: goofy,