The renowned Canadian percussionist, tabla player, and educator discusses his lifelong embrace of Indian musical traditions and the fusion with synthesized textures that inspires his project Temporal Waves.
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The Spotlight shines On composer and percussionist Shawn Mativetsky. A renowned tabla player, Shawn is a pioneer in bridging the worlds of Western and Indian classical music.
We discussed the intricacies of traditional Indian music, including the setup and tuning of the instruments, the guru-disciple relationship, and the reception of Western musicians in the Hindustani community. We also explored the importance of deep learning, consistent practice, and research in mastering a musical instrument, with Shawn sharing his personal journey and commitment to his craft.
Shawn and I spoke much earlier this year, around the April release of his album, Temporal Waves. Enjoy.
(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from the album Temporal Waves)
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00:00 Introduction
01:38 The Tabla Collection: Tuning and Significance
02:34 Tuning Systems in Indian Music
03:59 Shawn's Musical Journey
08:17 The Depth of Tabla Study
10:44 The Guru-Disciple Relationship
12:35 Cultural Reception and Appropriation
16:04 The Challenges of Learning Tabla
18:08 Tabla in Ensemble and Academic Settings
19:32 Music as Research
20:21 The Concept Behind "Temporal Waves"
24:19 Live Presentation of the Album
25:47 Bringing Tabla to New Audiences
27:40 The Aesthetic of Analog-Digital Transition
29:16 Teaching Philosophy and the Oral Tradition
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Visit Shawn Mativetsky at https://shawnmativetsky.com
Visit Temporal Waves at https://temporalwaves.com
Purchase Temporal Waves on Qobuz → https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/temporal-waves-temporal-waves/ic51svv1lvr0a
or Bandcamp → https://temporalwaves.bandcamp.com/album/temporal-waves
and listen on your streaming platform of choice → https://album.link/i/1741628692
Follow Temporal Waves on Instagram → https://instagram.com/temporalwaves
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/temporalwaves
Threads → https://www.threads.net/@temporalwaves
and YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@TemporalWaves
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