Chion-in temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto is the headquarters of the Jodo Shu (Pure Land Sect). It wasn’t actually on the list of temples that we wanted to visit, be we were lucky to stumble across it when we did because a chant was in progress. We knelt down and listened for some time. People came and went throughout, taking some time out to listen. After removing their shoes, a lot of people put them in plastic bags. In this recording, in addition to the chanting, you can hear a lot of these plastic bags rustle as they were set down on the ground.
Recorded on 25 March 2009
Hello Ollie,
amazing sounds here! Thanks for your comment on In-Fields-We launched back in Feb. I plan on putting up sounds from China in a few weeks. I will be checking your blog now on a regular basis-amazing.
All the best,
Chris-
http://www.marblevenus.net
Hi Chris,
I look forward to hearing the China sounds! Was it a recent visit?
It looks like there is even more to explore via your http://www.marblevenus.net site – I’m sure I will enjoy!
Best regards,
Ollie
Hello Ollie,
I have a wealth of material from last year, but I am heading back this year for more filming and recording. marblevenus post film/soundpieces and some podcasts…I look forward to more of your recordings-This is a great site!
All the best,
Chris
Hello Ollie,
In-fields is a collection of work from different sound enthusiast-so if you ever want to send something our way we would love to hear it-I can do the same for you as well-
just let me know.
sorry to post here.
All the best,
Chris
Hi Chris,
No problem with you posting such things here 🙂
My e-mail address should you want it is: ollie(AT)binauraldiaries.co.uk
That’s a great idea, and I’m flattered that you would be happy for me to contribute. I shall contact you should I have anything that may be suitable.
Kind regards,
Ollie