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Hey TurtleRockers,

As you can see, I'm a new member on these forums but I'm also a long time lurker. For those who haven't seen it yet, I though I would let you all know about my blog - http://www.soundrelated.com

Currently the blog covers my audio expedition through Nepal and India earlier this year, as part of the GE-OS crew with Greg Simmons. Each entry has a bit of a write up about the recordings I made and of course includes the recordings themselves, for you listening pleasure.

Check it out and let me know what you think!

Jo

Thanks greg.

Greg? Simmons?

Sorry, this isn't Greg!

yet another reason why i like peoples real name in their signature
go to you profile and have a tinker i reckon

Ah shall do. Hadn't gotten around to editing my signature/settings yet. I did sign off on the post though!

Fixing now =)

Yep I know who you are, I was clearly being hilarious.

Hey All,

I’ve just posted the next entry in my blog. This time I'm covering my time in the Jungle village of Sauraha.

http://soundrelated.com/elephants-and-t ... ino-oh-my/

Elephant football and beauty pageants, canoe rides and jungle treks, wild rhinos and getting stoned off a milkshake is all to be had here. There is also a recording I made at the elephant breeding centre, it's a little disturbing.

Enjoy!

Jo

Hey All,

Just published my latest blog entry on Sound Related.

http://soundrelated.com/the-tharu-pumpkin-man/

This is a recording I made on my last day in Sauraha, Nepal. It features one of the local Tharu villagers singing and playing an odd stringed instrument made from a pumpkin! Very cool.

Enjoy!

Jo

"Yep I know who you are, I was clearly being hilarious."

Ah good! You taught me back at JMC in fact, hopefully you remember me still!

This is awesome mate! I'm studying music at Wollongong Uni and my favourite subject is Music for Non-Western instruments, I am very quickly developing a passion for the (like you mention in the blog) honesty of music like this. It's never forced or contrived or for any other reason other than the enjoyment of music. I'll be following the blog with interest, all the best!

P.s. Is it ok if I pass your blog onto my lectures? I'm sure they would appreciate it! Also, if you ever find yourself in wollongong, you should drop on by to the Uni and speak at one of our lectures, would be great to have some first hand knowledge! Flick me a line here or P.M. me and I will give you my email and I can hook it up if you're interested.

Mitch

Hey Mitch,

Please pass on the blog to whoever you like!

If anyone is interested in my coming down to give a guest lecture, I would be more than happy to. My contact details are on the site so they can easily get in touch.

Glad you're enjoying it mate!

Cheers,
Jo

Hey All,

Just posted the next entry in my blog series, recounting my travels through Nepal and India making location recordings.

This entry you'll find me in the holy Indian city of Varanasi, recording a family trio on sitar, tabla and violin. If you're into eastern music be sure to check this out.

http://soundrelated.com/a-night-in-vara ... dr-mishra/

Comments and feedback always welcome too.

Enjoy!

Jo

Hey Everybody,

It's been a while between posts but finally here is the latest instalment of my blog.

http://soundrelated.com/the-rajasthan-desert-session-2/

Here you'll find me in the deserts of Rajasthan, India, recording some amazing Manganiyar musicians. As always the recordings are included (three this time) and there are some amazing photos to go with it.

This was one of the best days of my life so hopefully I've captured some of the joy I experienced and can now share it with you.

Enjoy!
Jo

Hey Everybody,

It seems to be taking me longer and longer to get each new post done but sure enough, here is the next one!

http://soundrelated.com/the-mehrangarh-fort/

Here you'll find me at The Mehrangarh fort in Jodhpur, India recording some very cool performances by the fort's musicians. There is also a pimped out camel and some amazing sunsets for your viewing pleasure.

Enjoy!

Jo