Didgeridoo
 

I'm looking for a blog that puts up some Didgeridoo music. I've always loved the sound of the things.

In case you aren't familiar, a Didgeridoo is an instrument developed by the Aboriginals of Australia. It has a deep, droning tone. It requires an incredible mastery of a technique called "circular breathing", which involves inhaling through the nostrils whilst simultaneously expelling air though the mouth. Using this technique, a skilled player could drone for nearly an hour.

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Hells yeah...I am all over this one. Check this out:



Or something a little more down to Earth:

I quite liked that second one. Seems a little Western influence adds a nice touch.

Interesting fact: traditionally women aren't allowed to play didgeridoos and Nicole Kidman upset Indigenous people by playing a didgeridoo at some event.

I love 'popular' music that incorporates the didgeridoo. There isn't a lot though, due to the fact that it requires a lot of skill. If any examples come to me I'll post them here!

Here is a band from my hometown, Melbourne. They're called Jungal. They usually incorporate a stack of didge into their songs but this was the best I could find on YouTube!

Looking through my music collection I have 2 didgeridoo compilations: Didgeridoo Dreaming which is quite traditional and Dreamtime Didgeridoo Festival in Berlin which is contemporary didgeridoo music (a few electro tracks in there if I recall correctly). I'll up them if anyone is after them.

The last time I tried to play a didgeridoo was as a kid and I couldn't get a single nice sound out of it but that's no surprise since I can hardly coordinate my breathing patterns whilst swimming, let alone for this purpose. :laughing:

I'd love to have them if you get the time to upload them.

Here are some blogs that say they feature Didgeridoo music and info, Conan, oh undercover mod:

http://www.didgeridooblog.com

L.A. Outback Didgeridoo Blog

Didgeplanet

The most recent song I've heard with the didgeridoo was actually on American Idol last week (yes, I watch American Idol), when Crystal Bowersox (my favorite contestant!) sang "Come Together" accompanied by someone playing the didgeradoo:

Thanks Vegangelica! A really appreciate it!