Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Pickin' and meditating with Dierik

The music of the monks was very soothing, relaxing, and had a very airy ambiance to it. The sheet music from which they played was 2000+ years old and this is how it was passed down from generation to generation and was written using a number system.

I still can't believe that I taught a taoist monk how to play the banjo. How's that for spreading bluegrass music to a group of people that rarely ever leave the monastery and have never played anything except their traditional music. The monks had seen the other instruments but never a banjo. It really blew my mind -- a once in a lifetime experience that will happen for a one in billions of people. How fortunate we are.

Dierick

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5 comments:

Ms Barbara said...

When he calls for weekly lessons, when shall I fit him in, Dierik? This is just too cool!
Barb

Grant said...

Dierik,

This is an opportunity of a lifetime and I am glad you are enjoying spreading the word.

Grant

Ms Barbara said...

Everyone, check out today's issue of the Columbia Missourian on line for an article about this visit.
http://www.columbiamissourian.com
Dierik, I have 3 copies of it.
Hugs, Barb

Unknown said...

What a phenomenal exchange of musical culture! And how just like Dierik to immediately want to share the banjo with someone new! Thanks for letting all of us tag along on your incredible journey!
Maggie

Unknown said...

Dierik, you're probably one the greatest ambassadors Columbia has ever had. Keep sharing your heart.