Our first go at the Kecak and St Patrick's Breastplate

So last night (25 March 2025) we had our first attempt at learning the transcription of the Kecak

This simplified transcription of the Balinese 'Monkey Dance' immitates the chattering of mischeivous monkeys and is a really good exercise in using the voice for accurate percussive rhythm.

Here is an extract of our first go at the Kecak:

The origins of the Kecak

Saint Patrick's Breastplate

And from the same evening here is an extract of the 'epic bit' from St Patrick's Breastplate...

Saint Patrick sang his prayer

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