A Journey Through Armenian Music and HistoryFor the commemoration of the centennial year of the Arme
A Journey Through Armenian Music and HistoryFor the commemoration of the centennial year of the Armenian Genocide, last year Armenia’s musical prodigy Tigran Hamasyan, along with the Yerevan State Choir embarked on a special journey through Armenian music and history. They uncovered ancient manuscripts at Matenadaran in Yerevan, and were allowed to photograph these ancient songs and hymns that haven’t been heard for a very long time.Deciphering The Old Language - Luys I LusoAfter meticulous deciphering the old language, they re-sang and revived the old sounds of our ancestors, and the result is the new ‘Luys I Luso’ album. Then together, along with Tigrans famous grand piano, they toured through old Churches and Monasteries in not only Armenia, but Western-Armenia in cities like Ani, and Akhtamar Island off the shores of Lake Van. Even after 100 years of turmoil, these territories are now deemed unsafe once again due to Turkish/Kurdish conflict, and threats and attacks by ISIS. Fortunately, two talented film-makers documented the whole experience. Along with modern innovative technology, animation, and the ‘Luys I Luso’ music recordings from the tour of these sacred ancestral sites, it has all been turned into an immersive multi-media installation. They were able to capture the essence and the vision from beginning to end, to share with the world.The end-result is a wonderful spiritual re-creation of old Armenian Music. For more on this project visit www.luysiluso.com -- source link
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