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30:01

Beyond the Veil

23:04

New Product Review #4: Brushes

8:56

The Way of the Gong - Documentary

1:08:31

Grotta Sonora Mallet Review

42:28

Look to the Future……Learn From the Past

13:03

What's In The Box, Part 2

Here we go. More adventure in musical instrument collecting. This is the second item I recently got that was high on my 'want list'. It's crazy how these this just pop up when you least expect them to. It's even better when the price is insanely cheap! I love it. So let's dive in…
~ MB
As always, you can find me at: www.gongtopia.com
My new book, THE WAY OF THE GONG, is available here: gongtopia.com/book-shop/
My PATREON: patreon.com/GONGTOPIA - $10 a month gets you my new book/blog and exclusive teaching & performance videos that go into much more depth than my UA-cam videos!
Sounds Heal Podcast, June 2024: ua-cam.com/video/UoqgPn15zvk/v-deo.htmlsi=wtXd73xrHuti6vUx
My continued thanks to:
Paiste cymbals sounds gongs - www.paiste.com
Balter Mallets - vicfirth.zildjian.com/mallets/keyboard/balter-mallets.html
for their ongoing support.

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30:01

What's In The Box, Part 1

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I've been on a bit of a buying spree lately and have gotten really great new instruments and things. As a collector, I had 2 majors scores on the same day, wishing a 3 hour span while on vacation last month. 2 things that are at the top of my 'I want to collect' list popped up. So let's jump in and look at the first one… ~ MB As always, you can find me at: www.gongtopia.com My new book, THE WAY...

23:04

Beyond the Veil

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Headphones and sitting in the dark recommended. ~ MB Information: www.gongtopia.com Music: gongtopia.bandcamp.com My PATREON: patreon.com/GONGTOPIA Paiste cymbals sounds gongs - www.paiste.com/ Gong Books: gongtopia.com/book-shop/ “I’m hugely enjoying your book. I’m reading, studying and practicing every day. It’s full of wisdom, so thank you.”

8:56

New Product Review #4: Brushes

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This week I look at some new versions of my old favorite nylon brushes. I really love my old Regal Tip Flairs and Ultra-Flex brushes and use them on my gongs all the time. But Regal Tip went out of business and I couldn't get new ones. Now Vater and Vic Firth make the same thing. Are they identical? Well find out. ~ MB Here are links to the products in the video. These are NOT affiliate links, ...

1:08:31

The Way of the Gong - Documentary

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I am very excited to release my new book, 'The Way of the Gong', and am fortunate to have had this informative documentary made about myself, my activities, and this new book. For a deep dive into my inner thoughts and my book, please check this video out. You can purchase 'The Way of the Gong' (print, digital, and audio books), and its companion zine, 'Art As A Spiritual Process' (print & digi...

42:28

Grotta Sonora Mallet Review

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Today I take a look at 4 different mallets from Grotta Sonora in Italy, that I got at Gong Camp Europe. There are a large, soft mallet, a smaller, harder mallet, and 2 prototype flumi. I've really enjoyed working with them because they are very different than any mallets I already have. ~ MB www.grottasonora.com www.gongtopia.com My PATREON: patreon.com/GONGTOPIA - $10 a month gets you my new b...

13:03

Look to the Future……Learn From the Past

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I filmed this last week but didn't have a chance to edit things until today. This episode takes a look at 3 recent losses to the gong and sound healing community. It also looks at the importance of coming together and supporting each other. ~ MB Links for this video: Richard Rudis: sacredsoundgongbath.com & Facebook Phil McNamara: www.scientiasounds.com/sounds & Facebook Ed Mann: www.edmannmusi...

6:29

Shaken And Skewered

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Another improvisation from the lab. I spied the shaker and thought, "Why not?" Then grabbed the skewers and ran with it. ~ MB As always, you can find me at: www.gongtopia.com My PATREON: patreon.com/GONGTOPIA - $10 a month gets you my new book/blog and exclusive teaching & performance videos that go into much more depth than my UA-cam videos! My continued thanks to: Paiste cymbals sounds gongs ...

10:46

My Set Up Tour

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Here's a short video taking a look at my current set up for sound sessions. I've been using this basic set up for about 2 years now. I've had the same gongs set up this way for almost 3 years, going back to when I got the set of 7 Paiste Bronze Gongs™. I've used these 6 main gongs since then, while substituting a different one or 2 when I feel like a different sound or energy. The rest of the s...

23:56

Yin Xiong at Gong Camp Europe 2024

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Here is the first half of Yin's performance. It's quiet, so headphones are recommended. Video is from my handheld iPhone, audio is from my Tascam X8. This was a beautiful performance showing off Yin's dramatic flair. Sit back, turn it up and enjoy! ~ MB

47:24

Make An Impact Sound, or Not…

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I'm back after a nice vacation and ready to post more videos. This week I look at a Facebook Gong Forum topic that I think is very misunderstood: grip vs impact sound. So jump right in and hear my opinion. Oh, I have a lot to say! ~ MB

22:14

Change & Evolution

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This week I look at 2 recent session I played and how things have changed & evolved over the years. I'm a firm believer in breaking now territory and always expanding what I do. It can be comfortable and safe to keep things as they are, but they tend to change anyway, because that is the way of the Universe. ~ MB As always, you can find me at: www.gongtopia.com My PATREON: patreon.com/GONGTOPIA...

22:31

From The Lab

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Today I talk about my studio as being a laboratory where I explore sounds. I find sound exploration to be very important work that allows me to develop new ideas and new techniques. I'm always looking for something new, something that I haven't heard yet. This keeps me fres, otherwise I can become bored with making the same sounds over and over. So join me in the lab and let's ~ MB As always, y...

13:15

The Power of 3

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Just 3 gongs (mainly) that were hanging in my studio. I grabbed some kabab skewers and jumped right in. This is what improvising and exploring is all about. ~ MB Art is Accomplished.

34:26

Your Own Personal Sound

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Today's 'Cuppa Talk' looks at the importance of developing your own personal sound. It also looks at the differences between a beginner and a more experienced sound worker, and how that affects your choices of instruments, which ultimately leads to your own personal sound. So jump right in and experience th9ings. ~ MB As always, you can find me at: www.gongtopia.com My PATREON: patreon.com/GONG...