I really like how calming the Siku feels when you listen to it. Its the type of sound that I would want to fall asleep to. When I looked at the picture, I realized that I have seen the Siku at a store before, but have never actually listened to it being played properly. I was also interested in the repercussions of playing the Siku as one would be viewed in a negative light. It begs the question of why people cared so much about hearing a particular sound enough to throw them into the lower class of society. Overall, I think you did a really good job of presenting the information to the reader because it was easy to listen to and intriguing.
ajbean
I think that was extremely interesting to understand the history behind the Siku as well as understanding how the Siku players became stigmatized as lower class. I think that begins to pose the question on how did that stigmatization effect the sounds, tones and moods, of the songs played by the Siku players. It is also interesting that that it has survived all these years keeping with Indian tradition. I am very interested in learning more about the Siku and can’t wait for the full podcast.
mgreenb3
This podcast was really informative and I’m very interesting to hear the full podcast. I thought it was particularly interesting that it was essentially outlawed in their culture but still prevails today, although catering to different needs than it used to. I thought that was somewhat similar to capoeira; maybe would could draw parallel between the two art forms. I also thought that it was really interesting how the music is improvised until all musicians are on the same page.
lchaplin
After listening to this podcast I found it interesting how those who played the siku were stigmatized and seen as lower class, and in result, created extravagant performances to meet the demands of the upper-class. Many groups that were seen as inferior were often forced to conform and meet the demands of others which in some cases caused the loss in their culture. In addition to this, it seems as though siku performances have similar traits to the recordings we listened to in class to Capoeira due to the fact that individuals play what they are feeling. However, the only question that I have is that I am not entirely sure what the rest of the podcast is going to be about. What is your thesis?
Abra
After hearing this podcast, I feel like I have a good idea of what a Siku is and how it is relevant in the society from which it originates. I appreciated that you referenced how it is an ancient instrument which is still prevalent today. I also liked that you traded off who was talking, but adding the music from the youtube video to the podcast as opposed to just linking it might have made the trailer more entertaining for audiences. Now that I have the background information, I want to know more about how the Siku has permeated society today in more modern forms, and I’m curious to know what angle you will take on your research.
I really like how calming the Siku feels when you listen to it. Its the type of sound that I would want to fall asleep to. When I looked at the picture, I realized that I have seen the Siku at a store before, but have never actually listened to it being played properly. I was also interested in the repercussions of playing the Siku as one would be viewed in a negative light. It begs the question of why people cared so much about hearing a particular sound enough to throw them into the lower class of society. Overall, I think you did a really good job of presenting the information to the reader because it was easy to listen to and intriguing.
I think that was extremely interesting to understand the history behind the Siku as well as understanding how the Siku players became stigmatized as lower class. I think that begins to pose the question on how did that stigmatization effect the sounds, tones and moods, of the songs played by the Siku players. It is also interesting that that it has survived all these years keeping with Indian tradition. I am very interested in learning more about the Siku and can’t wait for the full podcast.
This podcast was really informative and I’m very interesting to hear the full podcast. I thought it was particularly interesting that it was essentially outlawed in their culture but still prevails today, although catering to different needs than it used to. I thought that was somewhat similar to capoeira; maybe would could draw parallel between the two art forms. I also thought that it was really interesting how the music is improvised until all musicians are on the same page.
After listening to this podcast I found it interesting how those who played the siku were stigmatized and seen as lower class, and in result, created extravagant performances to meet the demands of the upper-class. Many groups that were seen as inferior were often forced to conform and meet the demands of others which in some cases caused the loss in their culture. In addition to this, it seems as though siku performances have similar traits to the recordings we listened to in class to Capoeira due to the fact that individuals play what they are feeling. However, the only question that I have is that I am not entirely sure what the rest of the podcast is going to be about. What is your thesis?
After hearing this podcast, I feel like I have a good idea of what a Siku is and how it is relevant in the society from which it originates. I appreciated that you referenced how it is an ancient instrument which is still prevalent today. I also liked that you traded off who was talking, but adding the music from the youtube video to the podcast as opposed to just linking it might have made the trailer more entertaining for audiences. Now that I have the background information, I want to know more about how the Siku has permeated society today in more modern forms, and I’m curious to know what angle you will take on your research.