One of the largest instruments in the world, a slit gong

Tin Meweleun (commissioned by Tain Mal), Slit gong (Atingting Kon), 1960s, wood and paint, 175.2 x 28 x 23.5 inches (The Metropolitan Museum of Art)
speakers: Dr. Billie Lythberg and Dr. Steven Zucker

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But what does it sound like?

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I wish we could hear what it sounds like

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Bless this channel!

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Missed your videos! Beautifully explained.

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we should bring the fruit throw idea to western politics

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If it was made in the 60s, maybe keep up its paint job? Why let it deteriorate?

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Dr. Lythberg's accent, though.. 🔥 I so want to respect this culture and their traditions, but this thing is goofy looking to me. It was not helped by that animation about the cheering guy getting stoned with fruit for congratulating himself too hard. 😂💀

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I felt like this video deserved a double-take when I had more of my wits about me and that was the right decision because I caught a lot more. That bit of role reversal between commissioner and artist was interesting. I'm wondering what the implications are for the artist - do they just consider it an honor to be chosen? Do they rely on the reputation of those that ask them to create and let that speak for them? Is there a hierarchy to what artists can create certain things so their fame is implied by what they produce? And speaking of hierarchies, I am curious about that social hierarchy that the grade ceremonies are for too. It'd be amazing to see one take place and/or see this object played in one.