“Make every note you play, sound beautiful.”
Amrita Upreti (Vrindaban Gurukul)
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Below is a list of posts and articles on various topics relating to this journey with the bansuri and Indian classical music. Click each topic to read the full article:
- Bamboo Alchemy 8 September, 2023BAMBOO ALCHEMY Have you ever had a song so deeply ingrained in your mind that it feels like you’re flying around the moon, up, down, and everywhere in between? That’s been me for nearly three months with the classic tune, Fly me to the Moon. From whistling and humming while I walk around doing my daily work ...
- India Republic Day performance 26 January, 2023It was an honour to be invited to perform at the celebration of the 74th Republic Day of India by the Consulate General of India, Cape Town. Thank you – India in South Africa (Consulate General of India, Capetown) and Taj Cape Town
- A Simple Life 4 August, 2022This year started like a high speed train leaving its station. In years gone by my favourites were the TGV and ICE in Europe. I travelled there a lot. They are a bit quicker than South Africa’s own Gautrain. I’ve not been on that or any of those in the Far East or Japan, which ...
- Yaman 17 June, 2022NEW RELEASE! This is the story of the magic of the flute. A musical prayer of love and the moon. Listen now on Spotify or add to a playlist and playback later. https://open.spotify.com/track/2qN87zOT2zgtGCTWyLkndC?si=6db8f1a93eb64605 Spotify https://music.apple.com/za/album/yaman/1631413584?i=1631413585
- Chopping wood (and carrying water) 14 September, 2021Chopping wood (and carrying water) – that’s what this year has felt like so far. We’ve been grinding things out. Sometimes its been hard. And difficult. Unexpected things have happened and we’ve adjusted. Some days our bodies are tired and sore. Other days we are mentally stretched and challenged. Overall it has been magical and fulfilling. ...
- Earth, Air, Fire and Water 27 March, 2021I had the privilege of being part of a musical ensemble that played outdoors at a beach wedding recently. The instruments were a djembe drum, guitar, handpan and myself on the bansuri. It was a beautiful experience and I look forward to many more. Research some time ago revealed a link between musical instruments and the ...
- A Flow of Light 18 November, 2020NEW RELEASE – A song played on the bamboo flute by Anton van Rensburg. Now available for streaming on all the various music services including: https://open.spotify.com/album/5td05UZmTxV59sO6ioLieL… https://music.youtube.com/playlist… https://music.apple.com/…/a-flow-of-light…/1539094997… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66W5q0BKDoQ
- After the Storm 14 June, 2020An original soundscape including many layers from the elements and nature, accompanied by my own composition on the Indian bamboo flute – an evening song. Those familiar with Indian classical music, may recognise that it is roughly structured around Raga Bhopali, a pentatonic raga typically played just after sunset.After the Storm – Anton van Rensburg ...
- African Roads 10 June, 2020This is my second composition / bandish in this mood. Following the first in October, it has taken more than two months to release and let go of this second part. The extra time it has taken to set this as a top priority, has allowed the melody to grow. To develop, embroider and gain some ...
- A STORY OF 56 FLUTES 18 December, 2019In December 2016 I wrote: “After 3 months of travel I have finally had a chance to catch my breath, get reorganised and prepare for the next chapter in my life’s journey, whatever or wherever that may be. When we let go, our path and the lessons that guide us are often unexpected. I have ...
RELEASED – NOVEMBER 2020