Recreating the lost sounds of Mesopotamia through ancient replicas
What does music from thousands of years ago actually sound like? This video follows The Lyre Ensemble as they use a recreation of the Gold Lyre of Ur to explore the sonic possibilities of the ancient world.
The Lyre Ensemble discusses their project, 'The Flood,' which uses ancient texts to speculate on the auditory landscape of antiquity. Through the use of an ancient replica, musicians Andy Lowings, Jennifer Sturdy, Mark Harmer, and Stef Conner examine the creative opportunities and the inherent limitations of performing contemporary music on reconstructed ancient instruments.
Source: The Lyre Ensemble, OI Video Podcast, Part 2 | Playing the Gold Lyre of Ur
