Michael
Ormiston and Candida Valentino
Present a wide variety of
concerts and Sound meditation evenings.
An Evening
Concert inspired by their travels in Mongolia,
India and
beyond.
During the concert Michael and Candida play traditional Mongolian melodies on traditional Mongolian instruments like the Morin Khuur (horse head fiddle), Tobshuur (fretless lute), Limbe (transverse flute) and Tömör/Khalsun Khuur (Jaw’s harp) as well as their own compositions using their unique collection of musical instruments which include Tibetan singing bowls, Gongs, Harmonic flutes, Conch Shells, Ney (end blown flute), shaman’s drum and Native American flute that have been inspired by their journeys in Asia. Some of their concerts are totally acoustic and in others they use live electronics to create sonic textures and ambient soundscapes. They have played in Britain, France, Ireland, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Germany and Mongolia.
A Harmonic Sound
Meditation Using Tibetan Singing Bowls,
Gongs and Overtone singing
An evening of experiential exploration of the therapeutic and healing power of sound, movement and breath that is open to anyone who wishes to bring consciousness to their world of sound and vibration.
Michael Ormiston is a
multi-instrumentalist specializing in Mongolian
Khöömii (overtone singing). Michael leads workshops in Khöömii, western
overtone singing and Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditations throughout the world.
Last year he recorded four CD’s,
“The Winds of
Heaven” – Traditional Mongolian Khöömii melodies and original overtone
singing compositions, “As Above” – Meditation, relaxation and Deep
Listening with Tibetan Singing bowls, “Arc” –
Traditional melodies, original compositions & improvisations using ancient
Asian bowed instruments and The last of the
Medicine Men – Original music for the acclaimed BBC 2 series on
Shamanism, staring Benedict Allen. With Keith Waithe. Michael and Candida have
recently recorded a new CD “Tone Magic” which was recorded using the natural
acoustics of Zurich main Police Station.
Candida Valentino originally trained as a
visual artist. Candida currently works as a Chavutti
Thirumal Massage Therapist, Overtone singer, Tibetan Singing Bowl
practitioner and one of the few western women able to sing the low Khargiraa
(undertone) singing! She uses healing sounds both in individual sessions as
well as in concerts around the U.K and in Europe. Candida has just released “Life after Life” her debut C.D. It was recorded
in collaboration with Michael. Candida chose traditional songs, chants and
mantras from various traditions as a way of expressing and acknowledging
journeys that both externally and internally resonate with the eternal now.
Please email ormi_khoomii@yahoo.com for
bookings and more information