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Babel was named after the [[Tower of Babel]]. It represents the different [[Language|tongues]] of the world coming together in song, as music is the one true universal language of humankind. | Babel was named after the [[Tower of Babel]]. It represents the different [[Language|tongues]] of the world coming together in song, as music is the one true universal language of humankind. | ||
==Ideas== | ==Ideas== | ||
| + | *Inspired by [[Encarta]]: | ||
| + | *#(PLANNED) A song blending sounds from 21 different cultures and genres. | ||
*Inspired by the [[Hamamatsu]] City Museum of Musical Instruments: | *Inspired by the [[Hamamatsu]] City Museum of Musical Instruments: | ||
*#(PLANNED) A song blending [[Europe]]an, [[Middle East]]ern, [[China|Chinese]], and [[Japan]]ese sounds. At minimum, it will feature [[lute]], [[oud]], [[pipa]], and [[biwa]]. | *#(PLANNED) A song blending [[Europe]]an, [[Middle East]]ern, [[China|Chinese]], and [[Japan]]ese sounds. At minimum, it will feature [[lute]], [[oud]], [[pipa]], and [[biwa]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 26 March 2024
| “ | How can so many countries, languages, and cultures come together if only one way is accepted? | ” | |
| — Morgan Freeman, 2022 FIFA World Cup | |||
Babel is a global musical project created by SMW. Its mission is to unite humanity during times of division. It is not a non-profit organization.
Naming
Babel was named after the Tower of Babel. It represents the different tongues of the world coming together in song, as music is the one true universal language of humankind.
Ideas
- Inspired by Encarta:
- (PLANNED) A song blending sounds from 21 different cultures and genres.
- Inspired by the Hamamatsu City Museum of Musical Instruments:
- Inspired by the Indian Music Experience in Bengaluru:
- (PLANNED) A song blending Indian, Western, and other sounds. It will feature santoor, sitar, bansuri, sarangi, harmonium, tanpura, dholak, tabla, mridangam, dhol, guitar, piano, saxophone, violin, bass guitar, drums, congas, darbuka, and djembe. India's music scene is thriving, with record labels like T-Series being among the most prosperous in the world.
- Inspired by the Min-on Music Museum in Tokyo:
- (PLANNED) A song featuring 24 string instruments, including sapeh, lute, biwa, sanshin, dramyin, rawap, Saraswati veena, either tanbur or dutar, komuz, bağlama, oud, tar, balalaika, charango, vichitra veena, bouzouki, erhu, sarinda, morin khuur, Indonesian and Bedouin rebabs, sitar, gadulka, and another instrument.
- Inspired by Copenhagen's Music Museum:
- (PLANNED) A song featuring 15 string instruments, including virginal, hammered dulcimer, concert zither, oud, mandolin, classical guitar, charango, sanxian, tanbur, harp, kundi, violin, kit violin, saw u, and sokou.