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Synchronization

Alvin Toffler in his book The Third Wave said that one feature of the second wave of human and technology development is the concept of synchronization. People and technology moving in synch, time and space moving together, side by side.

I had the oppurtunity to watch the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra at the Shangri-La last Saturday, June 27, 2004. A fine example of synchronicity.

The venue was at the fountain area of the Shang. Other performers included the Acaffelas, Bayang Barios and Noel Cabangon.

The MPO started their set with the Theme From Mission Impossible, with the flutist starting off the whole performance. Very impressive, fast and grand sounds. I was very impressed with the drummer. I haven't seen such drumming before, the drum set was well utilized.

The orchestra played on with staples such as The Flight of the Bumblebee, songs from the Sound of Music, The Pink Panther, Broadway, James Bond and OPM songs. No Theme From Star Wars though. That would have been a visual and musical treat.

I was keenly interested in the playing of the percussionists, which included the big drums, xylophone, congas and even the small triangle and tamburine. Everything was at its own place and time. I can distinctly see and hear where and when every percussion instrument was used.

The string instruments was also interesting to look and hear. They jived and moved around along with the music. Their rendition of the Flight of the Bumblebee was spectacular, especially when they did finger plucking on their instruments.

I had a hard time distinguishing which instruments were used at the horn section though. There were clarinets, trumpets, and other instruments I don't know about.

I watched the whole event at the fourth floor of the atrium, so I was watching from above. The wonders of human achievement. Very inspiring and moving. Wish I can be a part of it all.

posted by nap @ 9:26 AM