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Re: Xian, China music
When I received this subject message I immediately thought someone was referring to music of
X'ian, China. X'ian (pronounced - She Ann) is the home of unified China, and was the capital of China for several dynasties, until invaders (mongols) from the north took over and moved the capital to Bejing. Xian is also home to the 8th wonder of the world, the Terra Cotta Legion of over 8,000 (+ countless more yet to be uncovered) lifesized warriers, each unique in facial expression, that guarded the tomb of the first emperor of unified china.
Getting back to Xian music, if you ever have the opportunity to visit - DO NOT MISS the T'ang Dynasty music and dance spectacular in Xian. This is even better than the Chinese Opera show you might see in other cities. Viewing these awesome feats of melting whirls of color and sound, China gets my vote as THE HOME OF SURREALISM.
Although the music in China isn't "xian" (if "Xian" is meant to mean Christian and you discount the jingle bells melodies that play on their cell phones), it is marvelous in itself. I purchased several chinese music Cd's on my last trip in March, and have been having a great time listening to these enlightening, Buddhist melodies. Maybe if more Xians (christians) listened to X'ian (china) music, people would have a propensity to calmer, friendlier, less fascist, and all around happier lifestyles.
namaste,
Nancy
n.p. - Time and Love, the Music of Laura Nyro (tribute CD)
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