Fwd: Narasirato CD Launch of THE BROWN SEA SCROLLS

[Sean Linton]

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From: Peter Keelan <pe...@peterkeelan.com.au>
Date: 1 August 2012 14:38
Subject: Narasirato CD Launch of THE BROWN SEA SCROLLS
To: Sean Linton <se...@lpnz.org>

Hi there

Its  a very exciting day for a large number of people.....including the Narasriato musicians, their village and the myriad of people involved in this two year process, to bring The Brown Sea Scrolls CD recording to fruition. 

"its an extraordinary collection of sixteen original songs..... provocative, danceable, uplifting....."

Join with us to CELEBRATE this wonderful music, recorded in their village and finished in Melbourne, mixed and mastered by Peter Grandison, Shanghai Twang Studios www.shanghaitwang.com

To buy CD online please click on the following link:

www.peterkeelan.com.au/rec.html

Please also help by forwarding this email to all those who have been involved with our brown sea scroll plan......whereby we achieved our major performance goal with two fantastic shows at WOMADelaide this year. Now we have achieved another goal...to produce a world class musical recording! See attached.

Please check the following Youtube links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPZ4p1jO2T4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMspIsLEOvY&feature=related

All the best

Peter Keelan

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On 26/01/2010, at 3:30 PM, Sean Linton wrote:

Hi Peter, 
While I am still very keen to spend some time with the Narasiratos in their village I am fast becoming aware that my first date of April is approaching and I am still not sure if I will be organised in time. We discussed earlier the groups plans to go to the Dreaming and then to the Sarawak 'rain forest festival'. Is there a window after Sarawak where they will be back in Oterama? I am guessing this would be toward the end of June.


Cheers
Sean

 

2010/1/26 Peter Keelan <pe...@peterkeelan.com.au>

Hi Sean

I too have been in contact with Hugo Zemp, to look to clarify information about the recordings he did in Are'are country and the payment of royalties from the sale of those records (have you seen them....a fantastic anthology of Are'are and Solomon music). 

In answer to your questions:

 none of the traditional virtues he had previously identified in Are'are  music.

Narasirato live a completely traditional lifestyle....their Are'are music is who they are, and it is a part of their living culture. They play both their traditional Are'are panpipe music AND create their own contemporary music.

It looks now like the Narasirato group is an ambassador of Are'are musical culture and I was wondering if it would be possible to get an idea of the sort of transformations that the group has undergone?

These questions are best put to the group, and especially Donation Manuasi, the leader who has an extraordinary wealth of knowledge. His father was a traditional pan pipe 'legend' and only just last year died, at the age of 104. I have filmed him singing their traditional Are'are pan pipe parts.

Last year we recorded a whole album of their traditional pan pipes, tapping tubes, water music, mouthbow, lullabies. We are looking for funding to mix, master and release this recording. 

I am currently looking at what I need to bring with me and was going to ask you about the water in the villages?

I can confirm that there is a fresh spring, with noone above it, where you can fill up water bottles. This is what I did on my last visit. 

During your time there was the water filtered or boiled?

My first visits I took enough bottled water...but the spring is fine....probably better water than anywhere in the world. 

Should I be thinking about bringing a filter with me?

I wouldn't bother. 

Can you say if open sandals would be appropriate, or would closed toe sandals or light shoes be better?

Sandals are great for general village walking, but bring a sturdy pair of walking shoes.....its very muddy walking to nearby villages. They all go bare feet...which I tried too....but my feet were'nt tough enough. 

Best

Peter

best

Sean

 

 


 

2009/12/17 Peter Keelan <pe...@peterkeelan.com.au>

Hi Sean

We will await your confirmed plans

All the best

Peter

On 17/12/2009, at 11:58 AM, Sean Linton wrote:

Hi Peter,

Is there a cut off date when I need to have confirmed with you beyond doubt. I am keen to achieve as much as possible with my time in the Solomons. There is a possibility that I will have made contact with people in the next month who may affect the time I spend in the Solomons and how long I stay.

Awaiting communication from people who may change my plans really means that if I could let you know exact dates of my stay later on, maybe the end of January? Then I will be in a better position to know if I have other commitments I need to keep to while I am in the Solomons.

Are you able to advise on the best airline to travel with from Brisbane to Honiara? I am picking up Pacific Blue, and Solomon Islands Air.

Thanks again for all you help.

Sean

2009/12/15 Peter Keelan <pe...@peterkeelan.com.au>

Hi there Sean

Congratulations on securing support for you research

Okey, all is possible.....and upon what your budget says...working on a six week total stay

2 weeks workshops $560

6 weeks X $91pw accom=546

6 weeks X $120pw meals=720

TOTAL US$1826

You will need to factor in fuel costs for local travel and the transport to and from Malaita

I suggest you travel with them Brisbane to Honiara on April 7, and then onwards to Oterama on the ship with them....this may mean a few days wait in Honiara....or you could fly across.

Cheers and all the best

Peter

 Would it be possible to stay with the Narasirato group while not participating in the workshops. I might propose 2 weeks of workshops and perhaps 6-8 weeks of accommodation/meals after the initial 2 weeks. Is it still possible for this to happen around March/April/May?

Thanks

Sean

2009/11/26 Peter Keelan <pe...@peterkeelan.com.au>

Hi Sean

Two weeks at the rates below....six weeks would be more the time required, and I would quote:

Workshops 6 weeks x 5 days= $1000 

Accommodation 6 weeks x $60 per week = $360

Meals 6 weeks x $90 =$540

The rest of the costs would stay the same. 

Thats a total of US$1900.

If you have the money, go for the six weeks....I was there for five weeks earlier this year....its a beautiful place, and the culture is rich, the people a beautiful and very friendly, and you may (like me) want to live there for the rest of your life!!

I have no interest in this(receive no money or commission or anything) other than it is an extraordinary place. 

Cheers

Peter

Please read, as follows....

Costings as follows:

What are the costs?

The costs for each person, in US dollars, are as follows:

Workshops (5 days)		$280.00
Accommodation (5 nights)		$75.00
Meals (a mix of traditional and western meals for 5 days)		$100.00
Local travel arrangements fee		$60.00

So the basic cost for five days is US$515.00

How do I get to Narasirato's home village?

Oterama is the small village where Narasirato live. Once in Honiara you can either fly, or take the fast ship or the slow ship. You will be picked up in a motorised boat from the landing point.

You can decide to make all your own travel arrangement or we can organise everything.

Brisbane-Honiara-Brisbane   Phone: 1300 304 688

From Honiara to Oterama Village there are three main options:

1. Slow ship at a cost of approximately US$45.00 
2. Fast ship at a cost of approximately US$75.00 
3. Flight to Afutara airstrip which costs approximately US$125.00

Added to this would be the cost of local motorised boat to pick up an return to your point of arrival and disembarkation. The cost for this is approximately US$30.00

Therefore the total cost for each person for the course is US$515 + boat/flight + pickup.

If we make travel arrangements for you then we will ask you for your preferences, in order. Note that as flight and ship departure and arrival times vary greatly, we may not be able to provide your preferred dates exactly as requested

On 26/11/2009, at 10:14 AM, Sean Linton wrote:

Hi,  yes, I am glad that could work out, I don't think I will warrant going to the Bluesfest, my budget is limited and any time I spend in Australia is realistically eating into my time in Are'are, so it might be prudent to limit my time in Australia to the Dreaming festival on return.

I would like to see the natural environment the music comes out of, my aim is to write about the ways in which this music is exemplary of that environment, and how, as the Island changes the music reflects this.

I appreciate that this could take a life time, but for a 'key-stone' account, or aspect of this reflection, I envisage needing an introduction at a minimum.

Is there some way I could help out that would perhaps offset some financial outlay? On top of the deposit are you able to work out what I would need to contribute for say a 2 week period, up to say a 6 week period?

As for my skill level, knowledge, it would be great if I could start out as a complete beginner confident in my own culture. Thanks again for your organisation, I heard an interview on the radio a few days ago which you were a part of, it all sounds pretty exciting!

Sean   


 

2009/11/26 Peter Keelan <pe...@peterkeelan.com.au>

yes, that sounds perfect. You could travel back with them around 7 April, after Byron Bluesfest, and then return with them for The Dreaming, around the 9 June?

How much you want to learn, and to what degree, is dependant on you and your time, music/dance skills. 

You would need to give me your exact aim, present skill/knowledge level, before I could suggest a time required. 

Me, personally, as a musician and someone very interested in general Are'are culture am planning to live there for about six months, when time permits.....as I am equally interested in their traditional and contemporary music, dance, cooking, bush walking, food gardens, traditional ceremonies, and my dream to walk from West to East Are'are and back...sea to sea.

You could spend a lifetime there and not get to the bottom of their rich culture...

Cheers

Peter

On 26/11/2009, at 9:15 AM, Sean Linton wrote:

Hi Peter,

I am just about ready to confirm, however if I could ask, would it be possible to travel to the village in April/May and then accompany the group to the Dreaming festival in June. As well as how long do I need to complete the workshops lessons?  

thanks again,

Sean

2009/11/26 Peter Keelan <pe...@peterkeelan.com.au>

Hi there Sean

I am presently writing a letter to the members of Narasirato, outlining their 'plan' for the first six months of 2010. 

It would be a good time for you to confirm if you will be studying with them next year. You could return with them from Australia on 6 April and designate what you want to learn, and how long you will stay in the village. 

To confirm this we will require a deposit of Australian $400

If you are still undecided, that is of course fine, yet I know it would be easier if I could have this conversation and confirm logistics now, as my Are'are translator would help clarify all...

Up to you

Cheers

Peter

On 23/11/2009, at 5:36 AM, Sean Linton wrote:

Hi Peter,

I am thinking that a trip to Australia, or somewhere other than Solomon Islands, to see the Narasiratos play in order travel back with them, would be a great opportunity but might not be strictly necessary. Would the group be returning to their village after the Dreaming festival too? Would that also be an option for returning with them?

Are you able to comment on the schooling and teaching/ education involved in the Narasirato case. What does Narasirato mean?

Thanks again

Sean


 

2009/11/21 Peter Keelan <pe...@peterkeelan.com.au>

Hi there Sean

At this stage the Narasiratos will be in Aus from start of March until first week of April.....then back again for The Dreaming Festival 11June.

Port Fairy they will be pretty focussed, so its not the best time for an initial meet with them.....great time to see them 'live' though.

Best time to return with them would be post the Byron Bluesfest(presently their last performance of the tour, but this could change) around 6 April

I don't know anything about SICHE presently......generally not for accademic researchers from my understanding.

I can't 'recommend' anything to do with visas.

Cheers

Peter






On 20/11/2009, at 6:13 AM, Sean Linton wrote: 11

 Hi Peter,

I am now trying to set a date for some time around March of next year when I can come and engage with the Narasirato cultural exchange program. I would like to take the approach of practical lessons, but also want to know how I can help, and how my work can help.

One idea I have had with my supervisor was that I could rendezvous with the group at the Port Fairy folk festival or another, and then return with them to Oterama. If I could be of assistance with any part of the stage performance it would be great if I could help out.

I am not sure how long I would need to stay, but might suggest a month or two to in total to start out, including any time I need to spend in the Honiara. Do you have an idea of the steps I need to take to get a research VISA, or would you recommend entering as a tourist, given the Narasirato program is billed as an 'ecotourism' venture?

One more thing If I might ask, are you aware of any involvement SICHE has in music research and could you suggest a way for any SICHE (education) initiative to be included in the research process?


All the best


Sean Linton