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Rollin Rachele "Overtone Singing" Music Video



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Rollin Rachele is one of the world's leading authorities on the vocal art of overtone singing (also known as harmonic singing). He is an accomplished musician, performing artist, teacher and innovator.

He has contributed his scientific knowledge to academic establishments such as the American Laryngological Voice Research and Education Foundation and The Voice Foundation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

His media appearances are numerous, including several television appearances, radio interviews and feature articles in publications such as the Evening Standard and Men?s Health magazine.

In this music video arrangement, Rollin Rachele is accompanied by Celtic artist Kate McKenzie and Classical Indian vocalist Ustad Mohammed Sayeed Khan.

Performed by:
Rollin Rachele, Kate McKenzie, Ustad Mohammed Sayeed Khan

Video Directed and Edited by:
Andrew Guidone, Valery Lyman, Shetal Shah

Director of Photography:
Andrew Guidone

Choreography:
Valery Lyman, Shetal Shah

Music copyright 2000-2008 Cryptic Voices Productions
Video production copyright 2000-2008 Python/Aquarius Productions and Cryptic Voices Productions

Director website: http://www.pythonaquarius.com

Rollin website: http://www.abundantsun.com
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15 responses // Rollin Rachele "Overtone Singing" Music Video

  • Most people don't realize how difficult it is to get to this level of virtuosity with overtone singing. Rollin has been doing this for much of his life. I saw him perform in New York at Lincoln Center and again at Circle in the Square. It is always a compelling and mesmerizing experience to see him live. One is amazed that he is actually making those sounds by himself.
    rainard
  • No, there isn't a flute playing with him, Rollin is making both sounds at once. He has been doing this for a very long time. I saw him perform in New York City at Lincoln Center and again at Circle in the Square. It's time more people became aware of his rare and amazing ability.
    rainard
  • Exquisite. I feel like I'm in a dream/on a journey. Beautifully shot and edited. First heard this sound on the soundtrack to the 1981 movie "Diva" and until this moment had no idea that it came from a human throat. Not until the contrast of McKenzie's singing was I convinced! Thank you pythonaquarius.
    Cielito
  • Enlightening! It really touched my inner feelings and emotions and by the time I was transcending, puff!!! What happened with the time? Well I guess I have to go back and listen to it again. Excellent!

    Thank you for posting!
    stopnoise
  • Amazing, what a talent.
    GregLowe
  • He's better at this than most of the people I've heard do it. And I like the creativity of the music around it. Two thumbs up.
    wfbach
  • I like the blend of the three voices. It creates more interest. Rollin, you sound cool. It really does sound like a flute playing along until about the 3rd or 4th time through. -- cheers, JE - OSU
    Gioie
  • I just wanted to include a few credits I accidentally left out of the notes (my apologies to those I forgot to mention):

    The video was filmed in Bath, England and the soundtrack was recorded and engineered at the Notre Dame Church in Leicester Square in London.

    Soundtrack Recorded and Engineered by:
    Pete Townsend

    Production Liaison to Rollin and Big Thanks:
    Jude Smith Rachele

    Thanks for watching -- your comments (and compliments) are sincerely appreciated!!
    pythonaquarius
  • He is a master of overtone singing and the sounds he makes are the music of the Spheres. It would be wonderful for him to get the recognition he deserves for his unique talent.
    amandarelph
  • Wow - this is amazing - well done Rollin - its an honour to know someone with so much talent, I will send this to all my friends - as I'm sure they will be inspired by it.

    True ambience, lots of love from your friends :
    Kam, Rajiv, Etyan & Remy ~
    Kaminee
  • The singing is wild and he visuals are awesome but I'd like to hear a little more from Rollin about this type of signing. Where does it originate from?
    bstein
  • Hi Everyone,

    It is not usual for people to ask what the origins of this crazy sound is that they have never really consciously heard before.

    Ah, but what you are hearing is the human voice pure and simple. From where does that originate? Not to get too theological or philosophical or anything.

    But, the answer is that no one culture or people can lay claim to overtone or throat singing. It is simply a physical expression of the physics and nature of sound.

    But, alas, Rollin is asleep. I will nudge him when he wakes up and ask him to post a comment in answer to bstein's question.
    Judejitsu
  • Yes, as Judejitsu mentioned, it is a physical phenomenon and although there are cultures that have explored it, such as the Tuvans and Mongolians, there is still a lot of scope to be creative within this medium which is not directly related to specific singing traditions.

    Thanks for the comments everyone!
    rollinrachele
  • http://current.com/items/76798132_from_the_throat
    From The Throat is a pod that is airing on Current TV.
    bstein
  • Yup. That is the traditional Mongolian style of throat singing. I have great respect for the culture, though the sound is too harsh and machismo for my liking.
    Judejitsu

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