Comments on: How do I acquire a Hang? http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/ A Weblog for those fascinated with the PANArt Hang Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:07:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: Drew Peace http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-246 Drew Peace Sat, 19 May 2007 12:57:03 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-246 Hello, my name is Drew Peace, I recently made a trip to Barcelona where i watch a man play the hang. My heart and my energy was drawn. Iv always loved druming and tapping on anything a could get my hands on. I can't read music but i can feel it. Im an Australian living and working in London U.K. I would deeply love to hear from you guys, telling me how, when and if i can learn and buy one. Keep smiling cheers Drew Hello, my name is Drew Peace, I recently made a trip to Barcelona where i watch a man play the hang.
My heart and my energy was drawn. Iv always loved druming and tapping on anything a could get my hands on.
I can’t read music but i can feel it. Im an Australian living and working in London U.K. I would deeply love to hear from you guys, telling me how, when and if i can learn and buy one.
Keep smiling cheers Drew

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-247 Michael Sat, 19 May 2007 16:25:15 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-247 Hi Drew, if you are looking for contact with hang players in UK, I suggest the <a href="http://www.hang-music.com/dir.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hang Players Directory</a> and the <a href="http://forum.hang-music.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hang-Music Forum</a>. In November 2006 Torbz organized a <a href="http://www.newagenet.co.uk/hangfan/events.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">hang meeting near Glastonbury</a> in South England. This year 21st - 23rd September, a weekend meeting called <a href="http://www.anticearthworks.co.uk/hang_out_uk.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hang Out UK 2007</a> will take place in Farnham, UK. About purchasing a hang, all I know is explained in the article above. Hi Drew,
if you are looking for contact with hang players in UK, I suggest the Hang Players Directory and the Hang-Music Forum.
In November 2006 Torbz organized a hang meeting near Glastonbury in South England. This year 21st - 23rd September, a weekend meeting called Hang Out UK 2007 will take place in Farnham, UK.
About purchasing a hang, all I know is explained in the article above.

]]> By: Rolf http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-657 Rolf Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:46:01 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-657 Hey Michael. Do you know how much they charge for a Hang? It really sad that it's so hard to get a hold of! -Rolf Hey Michael.

Do you know how much they charge for a Hang? It really sad that it’s so hard to get a hold of!

-Rolf

]]> By: How (Not) To Buy A Hang Drum « Burned At Both Ends http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-658 How (Not) To Buy A Hang Drum « Burned At Both Ends Sun, 26 Aug 2007 10:25:39 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-658 [...] 26/08/2007: You’ll see that Michael from das hangblog has dropped by the comments section to helpfully give an updated picture of the hang-buying [...] […] 26/08/2007: You’ll see that Michael from das hangblog has dropped by the comments section to helpfully give an updated picture of the hang-buying […]

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-660 Michael Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:49:30 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-660 Hi Rolf, in 2007 a hang costs 880 Euro (including double shell for protection). You also needs a bag for the hang. A simple bag costs 30 Euro, a backpack bag 40 Euro. Actual there are no plans to change the prices. To take the sadness out of your mind try another view: The hang is one of the things in life, that needs time to grow and comming in your life. Every child need nine month until it is born, no house is built in one day. My whish to play the hang rises in autumn 2004. In summer 2005 I visited the former German dealer near Freiburg and ordered my hang and it was built for me by the hangmakers. It arived in December. In the beginning of 2007 I thought, it would be a great completion to have a second generation hang with another scale and the improved sound quality. I wrote to the hangmakers end of March. In May Sabina wrote I could make an appointment in June, August or October. On Monday this week I went to the Hangbauhaus for two days, choosing my new hang, meeting the hangmakers and hangplayers from the Netherlands, Spain, Great Britain, Israel, Italy, having a nice time with jamming in the Hanghaus, talking about hang, it's history, technique and philosophy and dined a splendig vegetarien meal Felix cooked for the international hang family meeting round the table. Hi Rolf,
in 2007 a hang costs 880 Euro (including double shell for protection). You also needs a bag for the hang. A simple bag costs 30 Euro, a backpack bag 40 Euro. Actual there are no plans to change the prices.

To take the sadness out of your mind try another view: The hang is one of the things in life, that needs time to grow and comming in your life. Every child need nine month until it is born, no house is built in one day. My whish to play the hang rises in autumn 2004. In summer 2005 I visited the former German dealer near Freiburg and ordered my hang and it was built for me by the hangmakers. It arived in December. In the beginning of 2007 I thought, it would be a great completion to have a second generation hang with another scale and the improved sound quality. I wrote to the hangmakers end of March. In May Sabina wrote I could make an appointment in June, August or October. On Monday this week I went to the Hangbauhaus for two days, choosing my new hang, meeting the hangmakers and hangplayers from the Netherlands, Spain, Great Britain, Israel, Italy, having a nice time with jamming in the Hanghaus, talking about hang, it’s history, technique and philosophy and dined a splendig vegetarien meal Felix cooked for the international hang family meeting round the table.

]]> By: Kristen http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-703 Kristen Sat, 01 Sep 2007 06:00:38 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-703 I have a question I couldn't find the answer to on this page. I would absolutely love to get a hang for a dear friend of mine. Trouble is I live in America and don't have the cash for a trip to Switzerland. I noticed a mention of North America. Are there appointments available somewhere on my continent? That would be so much more convenient. Thanks for your help! -Kristen I have a question I couldn’t find the answer to on this page. I would absolutely love to get a hang for a dear friend of mine. Trouble is I live in America and don’t have the cash for a trip to Switzerland. I noticed a mention of North America. Are there appointments available somewhere on my continent? That would be so much more convenient. Thanks for your help!

-Kristen

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-704 Michael Sat, 01 Sep 2007 08:55:45 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-704 Hi Kristen, in the last years and also in 2007 Ron Kravitz (USA) and David Kaetz (Canada) helped musicans in their countries to purchase a hang. I don't know wether they are able to in the next year. This year's production of hanghang is already spoken for. For contact information look at the comments number 132 and 149 to the <a href="http://www.richardsnotes.org/archives/2004/05/31/hang/" rel="nofollow">hang article in the weblog "Richard's Notes"</a>. <em><strong>December 30th, 2007:</strong> Ron Kravitz told me, that they aren't able to help purchasing a Hang at present.</em> Hi Kristen,
in the last years and also in 2007 Ron Kravitz (USA) and David Kaetz (Canada) helped musicans in their countries to purchase a hang. I don’t know wether they are able to in the next year. This year’s production of hanghang is already spoken for. For contact information look at the comments number 132 and 149 to the hang article in the weblog “Richard’s Notes”.
December 30th, 2007: Ron Kravitz told me, that they aren’t able to help purchasing a Hang at present.

]]> By: Guy http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-766 Guy Sat, 08 Sep 2007 16:15:29 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-766 I recently took a trip to Barcelona where I first encountered the hanghang. A skilled musician was playing one at Park Guell and the sound was so perfect for the atmosphere there. After running into another person playing one later that day, I knew I wanted to learn how to play this instrument. I live in the U.S. and definitely can't make another trip out of the country right now but I hope to get my hands on a hanghang soon. I recently took a trip to Barcelona where I first encountered the hanghang. A skilled musician was playing one at Park Guell and the sound was so perfect for the atmosphere there. After running into another person playing one later that day, I knew I wanted to learn how to play this instrument. I live in the U.S. and definitely can’t make another trip out of the country right now but I hope to get my hands on a hanghang soon.

]]> By: Taku http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-902 Taku Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:07:52 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-902 Hi!! i am Taku from Japan. I have a question. Probably, Germany is spoken in Switzerland. So do I have to write to them in Germany? English is not acceptable in the communication? Hi!! i am Taku from Japan. I have a question. Probably, Germany is spoken in Switzerland. So do I have to write to them in Germany? English is not acceptable in the communication?

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-904 Michael Thu, 04 Oct 2007 22:24:24 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-904 Hi Taku, language isn't a problem, you can write in German, English, French, Spanish or Italien. Hi Taku, language isn’t a problem, you can write in German, English, French, Spanish or Italien.

]]> By: Griff http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-919 Griff Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:59:24 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-919 Hello world of Hang. i just saw a video of one being played at burning man. They really are magical. email me if there is ever anyway to purchase one in the US. If not i'll have to journey to Switzerland someday. peace everybody Hello world of Hang. i just saw a video of one being played at burning man. They really are magical. email me if there is ever anyway to purchase one in the US. If not i’ll have to journey to Switzerland someday.
peace everybody

]]> By: Michael McCarthy http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-923 Michael McCarthy Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:36:48 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-923 Hola, estoy interesado en comprar un Hang Drum estoy actualmente en Irlanda y me gustaria comprarlo por internet, sera posible la compra? Hola, estoy interesado en comprar un Hang Drum estoy actualmente en Irlanda y me gustaria comprarlo por internet, sera posible la compra?

]]> By: tekpee http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-925 tekpee Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:24:04 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-925 i'm fascinated with the hang drum. sadly, i can't afford it. living in a third world country, like the phillipines, 900 euros means a lot. i play some indigenous musical instruments like didgeridoo, jaw harp, djembe, kudyapi etc.. thanks. i’m fascinated with the hang drum. sadly, i can’t afford it. living in a third world country, like the phillipines, 900 euros means a lot. i play some indigenous musical instruments like didgeridoo, jaw harp, djembe, kudyapi etc..
thanks.

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-926 Michael Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:00:06 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-926 Hi Michael McCarthy, it isn't possible to buy a Hang by the internet. No es posible comprar una Hang por el Internet. Hi Michael McCarthy,
it isn’t possible to buy a Hang by the internet.
No es posible comprar una Hang por el Internet.

]]> By: SUNETUL MAGIC « Copolovici http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-949 SUNETUL MAGIC « Copolovici Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:30:00 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-949 [...] incredibil, parca invers proportional cu (cel putin) aparenta usurinta de a cinta la el. Inteleg de aici ca rezervarile se fac la Berna si ca aceia care s-au inscris pe lista in septembrie, vor putea fi [...] […] incredibil, parca invers proportional cu (cel putin) aparenta usurinta de a cinta la el. Inteleg de aici ca rezervarile se fac la Berna si ca aceia care s-au inscris pe lista in septembrie, vor putea fi […]

]]> By: Marten http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-968 Marten Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:10:08 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-968 I don't really understand why this is the only way hang drums are sold. it's quite difficult to get one yourself this way. they could make a lot more efford if they sold them via some percussion shops all over the world, so people won't have to come all the way to bern (which a lot of people arn't really up to) Greetz I don’t really understand why this is the only way hang drums are sold. it’s quite difficult to get one yourself this way. they could make a lot more efford if they sold them via some percussion shops all over the world, so people won’t have to come all the way to bern (which a lot of people arn’t really up to)

Greetz

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-970 Michael Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:26:17 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-970 Hi Marten, in the actual German article I tell some of the backgrounds for the decision not to sell via shops any longer. <em>(<strong>November 16th, 2007:</strong> The German article is translated now. It is the article on this page)</em> They build only about 400 Hanghang a year. They canceled the collaboration with their dealers, when the demand increases so much, that there must do something to decrease it. There is another reason: When you travel to Berne, you are able to choose your Hang from a number of 20 to 30 instruments. A dealer would only have a few. In 2006 and 2007 Ron Kravitz and Daniel Kaetz picked up a number of Hanghang to the US and Canada, so Northamericans had not to travel to Europe to purchase a hang. Hi Marten, in the actual German article I tell some of the backgrounds for the decision not to sell via shops any longer. (November 16th, 2007: The German article is translated now. It is the article on this page) They build only about 400 Hanghang a year. They canceled the collaboration with their dealers, when the demand increases so much, that there must do something to decrease it. There is another reason: When you travel to Berne, you are able to choose your Hang from a number of 20 to 30 instruments. A dealer would only have a few. In 2006 and 2007 Ron Kravitz and Daniel Kaetz picked up a number of Hanghang to the US and Canada, so Northamericans had not to travel to Europe to purchase a hang.

]]> By: Floatilla http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1006 Floatilla Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:32:38 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1006 G'day Michael I wonder if the Faxnumber +41 31 301 33 32 for PANart is still valid? You do a fantastic job with this site,mate! G’day Michael

I wonder if the Faxnumber +41 31 301 33 32 for PANart is still valid?

You do a fantastic job with this site,mate!

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1010 Michael Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:39:51 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1010 Hi Floatilla, thank you for the commendation. Why do you wonder? A friend of mine sent a fax to PANArt three weeks ago concerning a problem with his Hang, and got an answer immediately. Hi Floatilla,
thank you for the commendation. Why do you wonder? A friend of mine sent a fax to PANArt three weeks ago concerning a problem with his Hang, and got an answer immediately.

]]> By: chirs http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1014 chirs Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:09:24 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1014 you have to GO TO BERNE??? why can't they at least send it in the mail considering the price. that's absolutely ridiculous and over-the-top pretentious. ;p outrageous price as well. you have to GO TO BERNE??? why can’t they at least send it in the mail considering the price. that’s absolutely ridiculous and over-the-top pretentious. ;p

outrageous price as well.

]]> By: chirs http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1015 chirs Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:17:03 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1015 ok sorry for the pissy comment i wrote before. i just read the comment by ron in the 'richard's notes' page and i completely appreciate the artistry, patience, time and skill involved with creating the hang. however, i rather think they could still mail one out to me. i don't need to go to berne. there is no reason to. just make me a hang. i'll pay you via paypal or w/e you want and then here's my address. simple as pie. ok sorry for the pissy comment i wrote before. i just read the comment by ron in the ‘richard’s notes’ page and i completely appreciate the artistry, patience, time and skill involved with creating the hang.

however, i rather think they could still mail one out to me. i don’t need to go to berne. there is no reason to. just make me a hang. i’ll pay you via paypal or w/e you want and then here’s my address. simple as pie.

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1019 Michael Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:08:20 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1019 Hi chirs, this is not the hangmaker's website. I can't sell you a hang. I'm a hangplayer providing information about the hang. In the detailed German article about how to buy a hang I tell about some backgrounds of the hangmaker's decision for not shipping hanghang. I hope the English translation will be ready soon <em>(<strong>November 16th, 2007:</strong> The translation is done now)</em>. Hi chirs,
this is not the hangmaker’s website. I can’t sell you a hang. I’m a hangplayer providing information about the hang. In the detailed German article about how to buy a hang I tell about some backgrounds of the hangmaker’s decision for not shipping hanghang. I hope the English translation will be ready soon (November 16th, 2007: The translation is done now).

]]> By: Mark http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1067 Mark Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:39:31 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1067 The first time I saw a hang was when I saw a couple hippies who called themselves Barnakustica playing one and a soprano saxaphone in the street outside the Picasso museum in Barcelona. Bought a CD of their music. Great stuff. Agree with the other comments on here about the difficulty in purchasing a hang. They should just license the thing to other manufacturers, get rich, go live on an island somewhere playing hang. It's nice they care about their art and all that but seriously that's kind of ridiculous. Cheers, mark The first time I saw a hang was when I saw a couple hippies who called themselves Barnakustica playing one and a soprano saxaphone in the street outside the Picasso museum in Barcelona. Bought a CD of their music. Great stuff.

Agree with the other comments on here about the difficulty in purchasing a hang. They should just license the thing to other manufacturers, get rich, go live on an island somewhere playing hang. It’s nice they care about their art and all that but seriously that’s kind of ridiculous.

Cheers,
mark

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1071 Michael Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:13:40 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1071 Hi Mark, it isn't the hangmaker's choice, that nobody else builds the Hang. By now other tuners didn't care or didn't succeed. A new article written by Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer for the ISMA 2007 in Barcelona can explain some backgrounds of this situation: <a href="http://www.hangblog.org/panart/Paper-Hang-2007.pdf" rel="nofollow">History, Developement and Tuning of the HANG</a>. Hi Mark,
it isn’t the hangmaker’s choice, that nobody else builds the Hang. By now other tuners didn’t care or didn’t succeed. A new article written by Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer for the ISMA 2007 in Barcelona can explain some backgrounds of this situation: History, Developement and Tuning of the HANG.

]]> By: Sumit http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1095 Sumit Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:11:10 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1095 Hi, I am a musician from India. have ability to play 13 instruments.. today, I was introduced to a Hang Drum. I fell in love with this instrument. Can anyone suggest me how to procure one in this part of the world? Any help would be sooo awesome! Thanks a ton ! Sumit Hi,
I am a musician from India.
have ability to play 13 instruments..
today, I was introduced to a Hang Drum.
I fell in love with this instrument. Can anyone suggest me how to procure one in this part of the world?

Any help would be sooo awesome!
Thanks a ton !

Sumit

]]> By: Adam http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1126 Adam Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:27:40 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1126 Hello, My name is Adam and I am from the USA. I like others here that have seen this magnificent instrument played can not afford to fly overseas. I am very interested in buying a hang drum. If there is any place in the USA that I could go for an appointment that information would be very helpfull. I have loved all forms of wordly drums for as long as I can remember. I am drawn to this instrument because of its unique sound. Please help me so I can play one myself someday. Thank and hope to hear from you soon. Adam Hello,

My name is Adam and I am from the USA. I like others here that have seen this magnificent instrument played can not afford to fly overseas. I am very interested in buying a hang drum. If there is any place in the USA that I could go for an appointment that information would be very helpfull. I have loved all forms of wordly drums for as long as I can remember. I am drawn to this instrument because of its unique sound. Please help me so I can play one myself someday. Thank and hope to hear from you soon.

Adam

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1139 Michael Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:00:30 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1139 Hi Adam, please read comment numbered 6 . Hi Sumit, there are only two possibilities for you: Write to PANArt and ask them (but in all probability they won't ship a Hang to you) or look for an used Hang (but offers are rare and prices high). I'm sorry, but I have no better news for you. <em><strong>March 3rd, 2008 Michael says:</strong> Since 2008 shipping is possible again.</em> Hi Adam,
please read comment numbered 6 .

Hi Sumit,
there are only two possibilities for you: Write to PANArt and ask them (but in all probability they won’t ship a Hang to you) or look for an used Hang (but offers are rare and prices high). I’m sorry, but I have no better news for you.

March 3rd, 2008 Michael says: Since 2008 shipping is possible again.

]]> By: Dave http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1149 Dave Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:24:15 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1149 Seriously, can you people not read? How many requests for "how can I buy a hang drum?" are there, when the post is after the article "How To Buy A Hang Drum". Sheesh. <em><strong>December 30th, 2007 Michael says:</strong> When Dave wrote this comment, there were a lot of comments as he described. I deleted all these comments today in order to make the comment list shorter.</em> Seriously, can you people not read? How many requests for “how can I buy a hang drum?” are there, when the post is after the article “How To Buy A Hang Drum”. Sheesh.

December 30th, 2007 Michael says: When Dave wrote this comment, there were a lot of comments as he described. I deleted all these comments today in order to make the comment list shorter.

]]> By: Sonia http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1160 Sonia Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:28:31 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1160 Great article, and thanks for providing all the information that anyone needs to find and buy a Hang drum. Its the lack of instant gratification that makes people mad. As the makers say, The HANG is a new musical instrument. Individuals around the world appreciate it. There are two hangmakers worldwide. It is impossible to satisfy the growing demand. Further collaboration between art and science is needed to make it possible that other hangmakers may exist in the future. And the art of tuning this drum seems totally unique, and not something to be learnt in one day. This is what takes so long to do. Yours, Sonia Great article, and thanks for providing all the information that anyone needs to find and buy a Hang drum. Its the lack of instant gratification that makes people mad.
As the makers say,
The HANG is a new musical instrument. Individuals around the world
appreciate it. There are two hangmakers worldwide. It is impossible to satisfy the growing demand. Further collaboration between art and science is needed to make it possible that other hangmakers may exist in the future.

And the art of tuning this drum seems totally unique, and not something to be learnt in one day. This is what takes so long to do.
Yours, Sonia

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1162 Michael Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:50:23 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1162 Hi Sonia, thank you for your comment. I agree with your opinion. You wrote it just before I updated this article with the English translation of the German article I wrote some weeks ago. I hope it shows the background behind the present situation. Hi Sonia,
thank you for your comment. I agree with your opinion. You wrote it just before I updated this article with the English translation of the German article I wrote some weeks ago. I hope it shows the background behind the present situation.

]]> By: Temba http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1191 Temba Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:47:10 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1191 Hi Michael Thank you for your time,effort and patience. I appreciate you explaining the history of the current situation. May others follow the HANG makers sentiments. Yes it is a lot of cash, however if the love is strong the cost will be met,somehow. Just my opinion, yet am grateful having an opportunity to unite my rhythmic energy flow with a sound that can match. regards from Perth Australia. Hi Michael

Thank you for your time,effort and patience. I appreciate you explaining the history of the current situation. May others follow the HANG makers sentiments. Yes it is a lot of cash, however if the love is strong the cost will be met,somehow. Just my opinion, yet am grateful having an opportunity to unite my rhythmic energy flow with a sound that can match. regards from Perth Australia.

]]> By: PFFFFFFFFF http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1208 PFFFFFFFFF Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:24:00 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1208 I just came across a video on youtube by chance? maybe not... My fiance is from Trinidad and I love the steel drum just as a side note, none the less, I heard this drum and had to aquire one. Ive oddly enough been to Bern, Switzerland...through the big clock arch on those long narrowed streets leading down to the bear pit. Yea, I spent good time in Bern. What is HILARIOUS is that if I wish to acquire a drum I must write a letter and then see if Im invited to FLY TO SWITZERLAND and pick out a drum. IM a hardcore musicisn one might say, make a living doing it, run a studio and have been involved in music in many facets... so what Im leading to is that I understand the commitment to making drums right and so forth let alone the notion that there are only two people that can make these drums apparantly. Going to investigate after reading this intro paragraph above... seeing a drum go for nearly 9000.00 is sickening. Im trying to crack a joke here but if I went out and bought a Weber grill and got wacking away with a hammer, I may get my HANG drum rocks off and call it a day for much cheaper. A 9000.00 drum people, notes to be allowed to come to Bern and all the cost involved or face the open market. YOU PEOPLE ARE DRIVING THE PRICES UP TO LEVELS OF INSANITY. I really dont care if im the millionth complaint. FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE EVERYTHING, and coming across this whole Hang drum situation, you guys arent GODS, so come down off your drum making cloud and figure out a way to supply the WORLD with these melodies that to begin with dont belong to you. Teach the talent, find the talent...whatever... if the two drum makers croak tomorrow where does that leave the HANG... Hanging any more off a precarious public opinion ledge..hmmm... As far as Im concerned.. For 9000.00 US I could go hire a steel drum band for weeks on end.. I just came across a video on youtube by chance? maybe not… My fiance is from Trinidad and I love the steel drum just as a side note, none the less, I heard this drum and had to aquire one.

Ive oddly enough been to Bern, Switzerland…through the big clock arch on those long narrowed streets leading down to the bear pit. Yea, I spent good time in Bern. What is HILARIOUS is that if I wish to acquire a drum I must write a letter and then see if Im invited to FLY TO SWITZERLAND and pick out a drum.

IM a hardcore musicisn one might say, make a living doing it, run a studio and have been involved in music in many facets… so what Im leading to is that I understand the commitment to making drums right and so forth let alone the notion that there are only two people that can make these drums
apparantly.

Going to investigate after reading this intro paragraph above… seeing a drum go for nearly 9000.00 is sickening. Im trying to crack a joke here but
if I went out and bought a Weber grill and got wacking away with a hammer, I may get my HANG drum rocks off and call it a day for much cheaper.

A 9000.00 drum people, notes to be allowed to come to Bern and all the cost involved or face the open market. YOU PEOPLE ARE DRIVING THE PRICES UP TO LEVELS OF INSANITY. I really dont care if im the millionth complaint.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE EVERYTHING, and coming across this whole Hang drum situation, you guys arent GODS, so come down off your drum making cloud and figure out a way to supply the WORLD with these melodies that to begin with dont belong to you. Teach the talent, find the talent…whatever… if the two drum makers croak tomorrow where does that leave the HANG…

Hanging any more off a precarious public opinion ledge..hmmm…

As far as Im concerned.. For 9000.00 US I could go hire a steel drum band for weeks on end..

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1212 Michael Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:49:44 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1212 Hi PFFFFFFFFF, I'm not shure wether you realized, that you don't talk to the hangmakers when you are writing a comment in this weblog. "YOU PEOPLE" and "you guys" don't hear you even if you are bawling in capitals. I personally can't help you. I'm only a hangplayer and run this weblog to share information and experiences. I can't tune hanghang. I think it would be better to research more information before talking big. It is arrogant to challenge the hangmakers in the way you did. Do you know, what they have done in the past to find and teach talents? Do you know what is neccessary to be able to build hanghang? Why do you think, that the hangmakers regard themselfs as gods? Have you ever met them to be able to make such a statement? And who cares, if two or three millionaires buy a Hang for 8000 or 9000 Dollars in an ebay auction, when 400-500 new ones are built in a year? It's easier to acquire a new Hang than to buy an overpriced one in ebay. I understand your frustration. It isn't easy for Americans to obtain a Hang. But this doesn't excuse such a comment. Hi PFFFFFFFFF,
I’m not shure wether you realized, that you don’t talk to the hangmakers when you are writing a comment in this weblog. “YOU PEOPLE” and “you guys” don’t hear you even if you are bawling in capitals. I personally can’t help you. I’m only a hangplayer and run this weblog to share information and experiences. I can’t tune hanghang.

I think it would be better to research more information before talking big. It is arrogant to challenge the hangmakers in the way you did. Do you know, what they have done in the past to find and teach talents? Do you know what is neccessary to be able to build hanghang? Why do you think, that the hangmakers regard themselfs as gods? Have you ever met them to be able to make such a statement?

And who cares, if two or three millionaires buy a Hang for 8000 or 9000 Dollars in an ebay auction, when 400-500 new ones are built in a year? It’s easier to acquire a new Hang than to buy an overpriced one in ebay.

I understand your frustration. It isn’t easy for Americans to obtain a Hang. But this doesn’t excuse such a comment.

]]> By: Sandeep http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1215 Sandeep Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:58:52 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1215 I been in music industry for long now, I started in India learning tabla from my Guru when I mate him first time, I offer tuition fees he looked at me and said son Music is one of the most precious gift god has given us which is far more valuable then Money and materialism and musician has very little to do with it, and then after I never dare to ask or to say anything about fees. Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer have made most amazing instrument, now it is time to be more practical like any other invention and great instruments makers and with humble love, share it more, teach other how to make it, have more staff, there are plenty investor I am sure, after seeing this demand specially! I wish you best and thank you Hang maker for giving us great gift. I have one hang and i like all 30 of them if i could. I been in music industry for long now, I started in India learning tabla from my Guru when I mate him first time, I offer tuition fees he looked at me and said son Music is one of the most precious gift god has given us which is far more valuable then Money and materialism and musician has very little to do with it, and then after I never dare to ask or to say anything about fees.

Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer have made most amazing instrument, now it is time to be more practical like any other invention and great instruments makers and with humble love, share it more, teach other how to make it, have more staff, there are plenty investor I am sure, after seeing this demand specially!

I wish you best and thank you Hang maker for giving us great gift.

I have one hang and i like all 30 of them if i could.

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1227 Michael Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:50:45 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1227 Hi Sandeep, if you are interested in making hanghang, write to the hangmakers and tell them. If you personally don't want, perhaps you know someone who does. So tell them to contact PANArt. When you don't know anyone who is interested, your suggestion to teach others doesn't make sense. The hangmakers never refused to share their experience. Hi Sandeep,
if you are interested in making hanghang, write to the hangmakers and tell them. If you personally don’t want, perhaps you know someone who does. So tell them to contact PANArt. When you don’t know anyone who is interested, your suggestion to teach others doesn’t make sense. The hangmakers never refused to share their experience.

]]> By: Julia http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1233 Julia Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:49:12 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1233 Hello!!!i am impressed very much with this hang..How can i buy it if i live in Germany, please tell the better way how to do it!! may be e-bay? I ll be waiting for your answer!!!thanks a lot!!!!! Hello!!!i am impressed very much with this hang..How can i buy it if i live in Germany, please tell the better way how to do it!! may be e-bay? I ll be waiting for your answer!!!thanks a lot!!!!!

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1235 Michael Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:09:20 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1235 Hi Julia, there is a German version of "How do I akquire a Hang?" too: <a href="http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/wie-erwerbe-ich-ein-hang/" rel="nofollow">"Wie erwerbe ich ein Hang?"</a>. Living in Germany is a good starting position to obtain a Hang, because it isn't so far to travel to Berne as from other countries. There is no better way than it is described in the articles: Write a letter, be patient, get an invitation and travel to Berne. Hi Julia,
there is a German version of “How do I akquire a Hang?” too: “Wie erwerbe ich ein Hang?”. Living in Germany is a good starting position to obtain a Hang, because it isn’t so far to travel to Berne as from other countries. There is no better way than it is described in the articles: Write a letter, be patient, get an invitation and travel to Berne.

]]> By: buddhist mike http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1245 buddhist mike Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:59:47 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1245 thank you for the artical it was very informative. :) thank you for the artical it was very informative. :)

]]> By: David http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1257 David Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:34:59 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1257 Thanks for such a great article. It was really facinateing and beautiful how the makers of the hang work. Although i am not interested in puchaseing one at this time, i do have a couple of questions. Do you have to have a background/skill in music in order to play a hang? Do you have to have a background/skill in music in order to be granted a hang? Thanks for yout time! Thanks for such a great article. It was really facinateing and beautiful how the makers of the hang work. Although i am not interested in puchaseing one at this time, i do have a couple of questions.

Do you have to have a background/skill in music in order to play a hang?
Do you have to have a background/skill in music in order to be granted a hang?

Thanks for yout time!

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1264 Michael Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:57:17 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1264 Hi David, no, you don't have to have any skills to begin with the Hang or to obtain a Hang. PANArt's customers are professional musicans as well as people who never played an musical instrument before. Hi David,
no, you don’t have to have any skills to begin with the Hang or to obtain a Hang. PANArt’s customers are professional musicans as well as people who never played an musical instrument before.

]]> By: Fede http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1265 Fede Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:12:39 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1265 Hi, Michael. Thank you for your patience, love, knowledge and time used to keep this blog running. And I want to say that I really appreciate the way that the "hang makers" decided to sell the hang and keep the contact: return to the basics, deep breath and forget all your fucking idea of technology and globalization. If you want it, you have to move. I saw and heard about the hang in 2002, in the middle of a street in some small village. Since that day I dream with the idea to have one, till now the price is expensive for me, but I think that is not a reason to attack to the people who develop and create the Hang. Long live to the hang makers, and to the Hand Makers around the world. All heil Discordia! love&peace. Hi, Michael.
Thank you for your patience, love, knowledge and time used to keep this blog running.
And I want to say that I really appreciate the way that the “hang makers” decided to sell the hang and keep the contact: return to the basics, deep breath and forget all your fucking idea of technology and globalization. If you want it, you have to move.
I saw and heard about the hang in 2002, in the middle of a street in some small village. Since that day I dream with the idea to have one, till now the price is expensive for me, but I think that is not a reason to attack to the people who develop and create the Hang.
Long live to the hang makers, and to the Hand Makers around the world.
All heil Discordia!
love&peace.

]]> By: Maria http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1267 Maria Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:33:33 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1267 Thanks for this great post! I´ve seen the folks in Barcelona and I saw another couple in Madrid playing hang. I was captived with the sound of the instrument and it make grow on me the feeling of learning to play and having one. Now I know the fascinating history how it was created and how it is builded and selled, I am more impressed than before. Sabina Schärer and Felix Rohner are the last alive artisans! I want to Thank you too for your time! PD: Have you considered to re-titled the blog? Something like: "So you want to acquire a Hang? Don´t post an answer untill your read it!" XD Thanks for this great post!

I´ve seen the folks in Barcelona and I saw another couple in Madrid playing hang.

I was captived with the sound of the instrument and it make grow on me the feeling of learning to play and having one.

Now I know the fascinating history how it was created and how it is builded and selled, I am more impressed than before. Sabina Schärer and Felix Rohner are the last alive artisans!

I want to Thank you too for your time!

PD: Have you considered to re-titled the blog? Something like: “So you want to acquire a Hang? Don´t post an answer untill your read it!” XD

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1271 Michael Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:49:15 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1271 Hi Maria, to re-title the article is a good idea if you only look at the comments. But if you know that about 1000 visitors open this article per week, you realize that the vast majority of readers doesn't need the new title. ;-) <em>(<strong>December 30th, 2007:</strong> When Maria wrote her comment, there were a lot of comments only requesting: "How can I buy a hang?" and a lot of answers from me: "Read the article above please." I deleted all these comments today in order to make the comment list shorter.)</em> Hi Maria,
to re-title the article is a good idea if you only look at the comments. But if you know that about 1000 visitors open this article per week, you realize that the vast majority of readers doesn’t need the new title. ;-) (December 30th, 2007: When Maria wrote her comment, there were a lot of comments only requesting: “How can I buy a hang?” and a lot of answers from me: “Read the article above please.” I deleted all these comments today in order to make the comment list shorter.)

]]> By: The Good Tax http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1284 The Good Tax Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:34:25 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1284 Greetings from Bradford, I am personally releasing a swarm of angry, killer pterodactyls with machine guns stapped to their heads at all the doubters and ignorant people who asuume, through sheer lack ignorance, that the difficulty in obatainning a hanghang is due to snobbery. For anybody living in Britain, they do cheap coaches to most of Europe about £50 one way, which isn't bad... National Express mate. Thats where its at. Great sounds and a great website. Jed Greetings from Bradford,

I am personally releasing a swarm of angry, killer pterodactyls with machine guns stapped to their heads at all the doubters and ignorant people who asuume, through sheer lack ignorance, that the difficulty in obatainning a hanghang is due to snobbery.

For anybody living in Britain, they do cheap coaches to most of Europe about £50 one way, which isn’t bad…

National Express mate.

Thats where its at.

Great sounds and a great website.

Jed

]]> By: Eric http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1290 Eric Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:38:03 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1290 Patience children. If it's worth having, it's worth waiting for. Good work on the blog by the way. Eric Patience children. If it’s worth having, it’s worth waiting for.

Good work on the blog by the way.

Eric

]]> By: feck http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1300 feck Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:47:17 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1300 Does the hang go out of tune?, if so what happens then. Does the hang go out of tune?, if so what happens then.

]]> By: Manu Delago plays the Hang Drum http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1301 Manu Delago plays the Hang Drum Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:48:08 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1301 [...] my inner hippy wants to sign up and go and get one from Berne as soon as possible (there’s a long wait [...] […] my inner hippy wants to sign up and go and get one from Berne as soon as possible (there’s a long wait […]

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1303 Michael Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:53:55 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1303 Hi feck, a Hang can go out of tune if it is treated too rough or fallen down or something like this. You can bring or send it to PANArt and they are able to tune it. Notice: Never take apart the two hemispheres of the Hang for tuning purposes! This would destroy the instrument irreversible. A Hang can be tuned through the Gu opening using a little hammer in the same way as the final tuning is done at the end of the Hang building process. I watched Sabina retuning a Hang: It was done in a few minutes. If you have a tuning problem with your Hang, send a fax to PANArt. You will get an answer shortly. Hi feck,
a Hang can go out of tune if it is treated too rough or fallen down or something like this. You can bring or send it to PANArt and they are able to tune it.

Notice: Never take apart the two hemispheres of the Hang for tuning purposes! This would destroy the instrument irreversible.

A Hang can be tuned through the Gu opening using a little hammer in the same way as the final tuning is done at the end of the Hang building process. I watched Sabina retuning a Hang: It was done in a few minutes. If you have a tuning problem with your Hang, send a fax to PANArt. You will get an answer shortly.

]]> By: András http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1307 András Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:43:28 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1307 Great instrument... the guy who learns how to build hangs will be a millionare... As well be the hangmakers with trademarks. Can't really understand how it can't be a large manufacture. I mean apart from the two hangmakers... That stuff can be as popular as an acoustic guitar! Everyone will play hangs at the campfire. :) Great instrument… the guy who learns how to build hangs will be a millionare… As well be the hangmakers with trademarks. Can’t really understand how it can’t be a large manufacture.

I mean apart from the two hangmakers… That stuff can be as popular as an acoustic guitar! Everyone will play hangs at the campfire. :)

]]> By: Eran http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1347 Eran Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:42:03 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1347 Hello, I sent a letter in September and still did not get a reply brom the hangmakers. Should I send another one? should I be worried? Cheers, Eran Hello,
I sent a letter in September and still did not get a reply brom the hangmakers.
Should I send another one? should I be worried?
Cheers, Eran

]]> By: Jesse http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1350 Jesse Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:04:08 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1350 This instrument sure does sound beautiful. I'm only an amateur, not a "real" musician, and I doubt I would ever be invited to one of these exclusive sales events, and I wouldn't be able to afford to go anyway, so it's not even worth sending a letter. And that's ok. I just hope some of the "real" musicians who are lucky enough to have one will be willing to allow their music CDs to be mass-produced so I can at least enjoy the sound in some way :) But I'd like to take a moment defend the people who are upset at the hangmakers. Granted, I don't know the hangmakers, so I cannot be certain of their intent, but certainly their choices and actions seem to suggest certain opinions that are unfortunate. For example, their refusal to ship the instrument elsewhere or allow themselves to be contacted via internet doesn't help give them more time to muse and study their craft. Restricting sales does that all by itself. And no, I don't know whether they have tried to teach others the craft, or tried to find a way to mass-produce the instruments. What I do know is that a couple of their FANS are giving their point of view. The hangmakers aren't willing to do that themselves (not even with a simple website or FAQ). These things just make it hard for me to come up with any mental picture of these people except for a pair of self-indulgent, arrogant "haut artistes". That doesn't mean they really are that way, and perhaps they aren't. I hope I'm wrong about them, and I wish I could picture them some other way. It's a shame they have chosen to be so secretive. I wonder what they look like. Do they wear the same kind of clothing as normal people? :) I'm tempted to send them a letter just to ask them whether they have ever tried to find a way to mass-produce these, or whether they would be willing to show a manufacturing or engineering firm what they do and how they do it, and let the engineers try and find a way to mass-produce it. If they would be willing to demonstrate their technique, and if they haven't tried this already, I might be able to find a company that would be interested. I live in a city that is somewhat famous for music-related business. And by the way, I disagree that the disappointment and anger we are hearing is due to "desire for instant gratification", and I think it's a little insulting to imply that. Most of the complaints I've seen are more to the effect that obtaining one is impossible for some people even with any amount of waiting, due to the tremendous expense involved, and the numerous practical problems associated with international travel for many people (especially for those of us who live in a country run by demented, security-obsessed maniacs). Another point I would like to make is that a desire for instant gratification would be somewhat understandable in a society like that of my country, where "free time" is a somewhat alien (maybe even "sinful") concept, and money cannot be exchanged for time in general. Everyone can obtain money if they work hard enough and save up, but for many people here, obtaining time is an impossibility. A lot of companies here do not allow vacation under any circumstances, and expect 60 hours a week minimum for most job positions. I think you can guess where I live. My point is just that different cultures are different, and what we have here may be more of a cultural misunderstanding than anything else. So maybe everyone should just cool down and try not to insult each other over these things. If the hangmakers choose not to make many available, then that's their choice. Those of us who are incapable of getting one should relax and find something else we can enjoy instead. This instrument sure does sound beautiful. I’m only an amateur, not a “real” musician, and I doubt I would ever be invited to one of these exclusive sales events, and I wouldn’t be able to afford to go anyway, so it’s not even worth sending a letter. And that’s ok. I just hope some of the “real” musicians who are lucky enough to have one will be willing to allow their music CDs to be mass-produced so I can at least enjoy the sound in some way :)

But I’d like to take a moment defend the people who are upset at the hangmakers. Granted, I don’t know the hangmakers, so I cannot be certain of their intent, but certainly their choices and actions seem to suggest certain opinions that are unfortunate. For example, their refusal to ship the instrument elsewhere or allow themselves to be contacted via internet doesn’t help give them more time to muse and study their craft. Restricting sales does that all by itself.

And no, I don’t know whether they have tried to teach others the craft, or tried to find a way to mass-produce the instruments. What I do know is that a couple of their FANS are giving their point of view. The hangmakers aren’t willing to do that themselves (not even with a simple website or FAQ). These things just make it hard for me to come up with any mental picture of these people except for a pair of self-indulgent, arrogant “haut artistes”. That doesn’t mean they really are that way, and perhaps they aren’t. I hope I’m wrong about them, and I wish I could picture them some other way. It’s a shame they have chosen to be so secretive. I wonder what they look like. Do they wear the same kind of clothing as normal people? :)

I’m tempted to send them a letter just to ask them whether they have ever tried to find a way to mass-produce these, or whether they would be willing to show a manufacturing or engineering firm what they do and how they do it, and let the engineers try and find a way to mass-produce it. If they would be willing to demonstrate their technique, and if they haven’t tried this already, I might be able to find a company that would be interested. I live in a city that is somewhat famous for music-related business.

And by the way, I disagree that the disappointment and anger we are hearing is due to “desire for instant gratification”, and I think it’s a little insulting to imply that. Most of the complaints I’ve seen are more to the effect that obtaining one is impossible for some people even with any amount of waiting, due to the tremendous expense involved, and the numerous practical problems associated with international travel for many people (especially for those of us who live in a country run by demented, security-obsessed maniacs).

Another point I would like to make is that a desire for instant gratification would be somewhat understandable in a society like that of my country, where “free time” is a somewhat alien (maybe even “sinful”) concept, and money cannot be exchanged for time in general. Everyone can obtain money if they work hard enough and save up, but for many people here, obtaining time is an impossibility. A lot of companies here do not allow vacation under any circumstances, and expect 60 hours a week minimum for most job positions. I think you can guess where I live. My point is just that different cultures are different, and what we have here may be more of a cultural misunderstanding than anything else. So maybe everyone should just cool down and try not to insult each other over these things. If the hangmakers choose not to make many available, then that’s their choice. Those of us who are incapable of getting one should relax and find something else we can enjoy instead.

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1352 Michael Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:43:18 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1352 Hi Eran, in December, January and February PANArt doesn't sell Hanghang. Usually Felix and Sabina use the winter time to regenerate and to research and develop the Hang. In the end of September the hangmakers invited prospective customers for March 2008. As far as I know these folks had written in June or July. There are others, who have written in August who are still waiting for an answer. So in my opinion you shouldn't be worried. Hi Eran,
in December, January and February PANArt doesn’t sell Hanghang. Usually Felix and Sabina use the winter time to regenerate and to research and develop the Hang. In the end of September the hangmakers invited prospective customers for March 2008. As far as I know these folks had written in June or July. There are others, who have written in August who are still waiting for an answer. So in my opinion you shouldn’t be worried.

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1354 Michael Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:41:24 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1354 Hi Jesse, thank you for your differentiated point of view from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Hi Jesse,
thank you for your differentiated point of view from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

]]> By: Imre http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1407 Imre Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:02:10 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1407 Hi there. I just want to share my opinion. I respect the work of the two instrument makers, they made a fantastic thing. But: - I cant believe that other companies are unable to produce and tune hangs. - The instruments that inspired the hang makers, were made by many people. for example, the steelpans were made by very poor people from used oil barrels. The hang, and the process it is sold -and the price- is directly the opposite approach - it is more like selling a ferrari, that is not mass produced, and therefore it is rare, expensive, and exclusive. A ferrari is not purchased by taxi drivers, who drive the car professionally, and make a living of it, but purchased by rich people, who want to show their status with it. And sometimes drive very fast. So when i first saw it I thought, that it could be a wonderful instument in talented hands, and can be listened by many people. But now i think, its a wonderful instrument, that can be played by rich people, who can afford to travel thousands of kilometres and buy one. As i understand the creators of ferrari, I do understand the makers of HANG. But I cant accept their last scentence in their writing about the history and making of the HANG: "Further collaboration between art and science is needed to make it possible that other hangmakers may exist in the future." The Ferrari is what it is - symbol of status, and wealth. When a HANG is sold for 9000 Euros on ebay, it is muc hike a symbol of wealth, than anything else. For much less you can buy a citroen DS for example. A car that is beautiful, unique, a symbol of the creativity of human mind, and a product, that never will be made any more. I am sad about the hang. I will never have one. Regards Imre (Hungary) Hi there.

I just want to share my opinion.

I respect the work of the two instrument makers, they made a fantastic thing. But:
- I cant believe that other companies are unable to produce and tune hangs.
- The instruments that inspired the hang makers, were made by many people.
for example, the steelpans were made by very poor people from used oil barrels.

The hang, and the process it is sold -and the price- is directly the opposite approach - it is more like selling a ferrari, that is not mass produced, and therefore it is rare, expensive, and exclusive.

A ferrari is not purchased by taxi drivers, who drive the car professionally, and make a living of it, but purchased by rich people, who want to show their status with it. And sometimes drive very fast.

So when i first saw it I thought, that it could be a wonderful instument in talented hands, and can be listened by many people. But now i think, its a wonderful instrument, that can be played by rich people, who can afford to travel thousands of kilometres and buy one.

As i understand the creators of ferrari, I do understand the makers of HANG. But I cant accept their last scentence in their writing about the history and making of the HANG:

“Further collaboration between art and science is needed to make it possible that other hangmakers may exist in the future.”

The Ferrari is what it is - symbol of status, and wealth. When a HANG is sold for 9000 Euros on ebay, it is muc hike a symbol of wealth, than anything else. For much less you can buy a citroen DS for example. A car that is beautiful, unique, a symbol of the creativity of human mind, and a product, that never will be made any more.

I am sad about the hang. I will never have one.

Regards

Imre (Hungary)

]]> By: Imre http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1415 Imre Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:03:57 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1415 one more thing: "hang" in hzngarian means: "sound" musicl instruments are called "hangszer" good choice for the name... one more thing:

“hang” in hzngarian means: “sound”

musicl instruments are called “hangszer”

good choice for the name…

]]> By: gio http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1441 gio Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:17:53 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1441 non c'e' nessuno che ne costruisce un clone? non c’e’ nessuno che ne costruisce un clone?

]]> By: Dmitriy http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1469 Dmitriy Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:29:11 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1469 Hello! Right now i'm deciding if i'll be able to spend THIS much in order to buy this GREAT drum! - after all it'll cost me a lot to travel to Bern from Moscow... But i still want to purchase one - it's really great. However i have one question... If the hangmakers will reply (and after reading the article above i'm pretty sure they will) does it mean that i will be invited? I mean they don't deal only with professionals or those who have some really serious intentions? If i'll only write in a letter "I want a hang" will i be invited? Or i have to write the summary "Why i want a hang"? I know that this question may sound weird, but i just want to make sure before making up my mind... P.S. Thanks a lot for the article! It really helped me a lot! Hello!
Right now i’m deciding if i’ll be able to spend THIS much in order to buy this GREAT drum! - after all it’ll cost me a lot to travel to Bern from Moscow… But i still want to purchase one - it’s really great. However i have one question… If the hangmakers will reply (and after reading the article above i’m pretty sure they will) does it mean that i will be invited? I mean they don’t deal only with professionals or those who have some really serious intentions? If i’ll only write in a letter “I want a hang” will i be invited? Or i have to write the summary “Why i want a hang”? I know that this question may sound weird, but i just want to make sure before making up my mind…

P.S. Thanks a lot for the article! It really helped me a lot!

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1470 Michael Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:07:41 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1470 Hi Dmitriy, when you achieve an invitation to visit the Hangbauhaus in Berne, you can be shure to be able to buy a Hang. The hangmakers don't sell Hanghang only to professional musicians. When they decided to invite you, they won't refuse to sell one to you, when you arrive in Berne. I have no suggestions for your letter. Just write what you want to write. Hi Dmitriy,
when you achieve an invitation to visit the Hangbauhaus in Berne, you can be shure to be able to buy a Hang. The hangmakers don’t sell Hanghang only to professional musicians. When they decided to invite you, they won’t refuse to sell one to you, when you arrive in Berne. I have no suggestions for your letter. Just write what you want to write.

]]> By: skint http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1480 skint Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:26:38 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1480 its all right...the price is just ridiculous! its all right…the price is just ridiculous!

]]> By: Olivier http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1502 Olivier Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:07:18 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1502 It's so a pity !... It's like they want Hanghang stay rare and unknow !... You need to search for a long time just to discover the name of this beautiful instrument... and when you have it, you learn that you will never buy it, because "you need to go personaly to Bern" and so on !!!! :-( Very strange, and blablabla to explain that is just blablabla : if you want an instrument will be know all over the world, and when people love it, you have to do your best to offer it to people !... So, for now, it's just elitism... That's a shame... It’s so a pity !… It’s like they want Hanghang stay rare and unknow !… You need to search for a long time just to discover the name of this beautiful instrument… and when you have it, you learn that you will never buy it, because “you need to go personaly to Bern” and so on !!!! :-( Very strange, and blablabla to explain that is just blablabla : if you want an instrument will be know all over the world, and when people love it, you have to do your best to offer it to people !… So, for now, it’s just elitism… That’s a shame…

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1503 Michael Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:12:40 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1503 Hi Olivier, it's neither elitism nor a shame. The problem is, that two persons are not able to meet the demand. The Hang can't be produced industrially. Each instrument has to be artistically tuned by an experienced tuner, who is conversant with the material and the acoustical behavior of the Hang. By now, no others were interested or able to acquire these abilities. This is not the responsibility of the two existing hangmakers. They invited other tuners to join in the past. Let's wait, what the future will bring. Hi Olivier,
it’s neither elitism nor a shame. The problem is, that two persons are not able to meet the demand. The Hang can’t be produced industrially. Each instrument has to be artistically tuned by an experienced tuner, who is conversant with the material and the acoustical behavior of the Hang. By now, no others were interested or able to acquire these abilities. This is not the responsibility of the two existing hangmakers. They invited other tuners to join in the past. Let’s wait, what the future will bring.

]]> By: Mike http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1571 Mike Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:08:01 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1571 It's an awesome instrument. It just sounds like they wanted to get into some good business, but couldn't meet the demand and piled some spiritual stuff on top to cover up their folly. It’s an awesome instrument. It just sounds like they wanted to get into some good business, but couldn’t meet the demand and piled some spiritual stuff on top to cover up their folly.

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1572 Michael Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:34:42 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1572 Hi Mike, what you are reading in this article is me, not the hangmakers. It's my sound ;-) Hi Mike,
what you are reading in this article is me, not the hangmakers. It’s my sound ;-)

]]> By: Honesty http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1591 Honesty Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:00:03 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1591 WOW. This is clever marketing. I have seen it. First they give distribution to various people to get the thing popular. After their work is done one by one gets knocked out and as consequence supply is done by the maker only with full margin of course. And these makers even got their customers so far to accept ridiculous prices. Hopefully Chinese copies will arrive soon and inflate this hype. Mark my words: When this day has arrived they will quickly open up their distribution again. That said, instrument making is art and good art has a long evolution and therefore should have a solid price to make people value it. However, in this case something smells fishy. WOW. This is clever marketing.
I have seen it. First they give distribution to various people to get the thing popular. After their work is done one by one gets knocked out and as consequence supply is done by the maker only with full margin of course.
And these makers even got their customers so far to accept ridiculous prices.

Hopefully Chinese copies will arrive soon and inflate this hype.
Mark my words: When this day has arrived they will quickly open up their distribution again.

That said, instrument making is art and good art has a long evolution and therefore should have a solid price to make people value it.
However, in this case something smells fishy.

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1592 Michael Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:41:25 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1592 There won't be Chinese copies soon. Even a steelpan tuner needs five to ten years of experience to tune high quality instruments. And for the Hang additional experiences with the new material and the acoustical character of the new shape is necessary. The hangmakers didn't create a business model, they invented a new instrument. And their work isn't done. They are developing the Hang year by year. When others will offer Hang like instruments, PANArt won't increase their production. They can't increase production without decreasing the quality of the Hang. And they aren't interested in tunig low quality instruments. I can't find any fishy smell. There won’t be Chinese copies soon. Even a steelpan tuner needs five to ten years of experience to tune high quality instruments. And for the Hang additional experiences with the new material and the acoustical character of the new shape is necessary. The hangmakers didn’t create a business model, they invented a new instrument. And their work isn’t done. They are developing the Hang year by year. When others will offer Hang like instruments, PANArt won’t increase their production. They can’t increase production without decreasing the quality of the Hang. And they aren’t interested in tunig low quality instruments. I can’t find any fishy smell.

]]> By: Amy http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1653 Amy Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:56:28 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1653 I think it is beautiful that in this instant world there are some things that must be earned, cultivated and appreciated. Some things still need to be made by hand, carefully selected and understood with artistry. At the end of the day there are not many things like that left that do not have some instant version, perhaps the finest wines, hand-forged swords and Hang drums remain to remind us that good things are worth waiting for. The prices are prohibitive for many, but that is the case with many musical instruments. I think the simple appearance creates the disappointment, it looks accessible upon first glance. Basic enough to be some sort of produced item. However many beautiful, simple, perfect things are born from the effort of generations of distillation. Thank you for your informative page! I think it is beautiful that in this instant world there are some things that must be earned, cultivated and appreciated. Some things still need to be made by hand, carefully selected and understood with artistry.

At the end of the day there are not many things like that left that do not have some instant version, perhaps the finest wines, hand-forged swords and Hang drums remain to remind us that good things are worth waiting for.

The prices are prohibitive for many, but that is the case with many musical instruments. I think the simple appearance creates the disappointment, it looks accessible upon first glance. Basic enough to be some sort of produced item. However many beautiful, simple, perfect things are born from the effort of generations of distillation.

Thank you for your informative page!

]]> By: Honesty http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1675 Honesty Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:24:55 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1675 Michael, I am criticising that they do make these instruments not for others but for themselves. If they have a sincere desire to please their customers, they would increase their effort to make the hang more available. Otherwise, if it was only for the perfection of the instrument, why did they first build up the distribution and after the hang gained marketshare then pulled out of everything? Michael, I am criticising that they do make these instruments not for others but for themselves. If they have a sincere desire to please their customers, they would increase their effort to make the hang more available.
Otherwise, if it was only for the perfection of the instrument, why did they first build up the distribution and after the hang gained marketshare then pulled out of everything?

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1676 Michael Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:25:22 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1676 Hi Honesty, the Hang Makers didn't pull out of everything. In the first five years they built about 850 first generation hanghang per annum. In the last two years they built about 400 second generation hanghang per annum. And you have to bear in mind, that building and tuning of the second generation instruments is more time-consuming. A few years ago, Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer asked other steelpan tuners to join, but nobody was interested. In the past there were two atempts of persons, who began learning the tuning of the Hang, but they didn't succeed. So you can't blame the Hang Makers, that they didn't try to increase the production capacity. The Hang is a new instrument. The Hang Makers not yet understand all the aspects of the acoustic of the Hang. Within the years they changed their view on the instrument and their understanding of what a Hang is. In winter 2005 they realized, that it would be impossible to meet the increasing demand. They had to decide wether they become slaves of demand or stick to their artistic work. We should consider, that the history of the Hang is very short. If we look 30 years forward in the future, there surely will be more artists building Hang like instruments. But in the moment we just experience the birth of the Hang. Hi Honesty,
the Hang Makers didn’t pull out of everything. In the first five years they built about 850 first generation hanghang per annum. In the last two years they built about 400 second generation hanghang per annum. And you have to bear in mind, that building and tuning of the second generation instruments is more time-consuming. A few years ago, Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer asked other steelpan tuners to join, but nobody was interested. In the past there were two atempts of persons, who began learning the tuning of the Hang, but they didn’t succeed. So you can’t blame the Hang Makers, that they didn’t try to increase the production capacity. The Hang is a new instrument. The Hang Makers not yet understand all the aspects of the acoustic of the Hang. Within the years they changed their view on the instrument and their understanding of what a Hang is. In winter 2005 they realized, that it would be impossible to meet the increasing demand. They had to decide wether they become slaves of demand or stick to their artistic work. We should consider, that the history of the Hang is very short. If we look 30 years forward in the future, there surely will be more artists building Hang like instruments. But in the moment we just experience the birth of the Hang.

]]> By: Honesty http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1684 Honesty Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:06:51 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1684 Micheal wrote: "But in the moment we just experience the birth of the Hang." If this is true or not, the future will tell. I wish them and you good luck as long as sanity and honesty is maintained. In the end it is still an instrument and however refined, it will not take anyone to heaven. Seeing the prices now, for a "not yet born" instrument by your own words, I wonder what the "real" hang, when it finally appears will cost. Anyway, good luck with your endeveours and respect for your enthusiasm. Micheal wrote: “But in the moment we just experience the birth of the Hang.”

If this is true or not, the future will tell.
I wish them and you good luck as long as sanity and honesty is maintained.
In the end it is still an instrument and however refined, it will not take anyone to heaven.
Seeing the prices now, for a “not yet born” instrument by your own words, I wonder what the “real” hang, when it finally appears will cost.
Anyway, good luck with your endeveours and respect for your enthusiasm.

]]> By: twilight http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1711 twilight Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:56:32 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1711 Hi again! It was said that in March 2008 hang price will be 1200 euro....so it will be more expencive later and later? Hi again!
It was said that in March 2008 hang price will be 1200 euro….so it will be more expencive later and later?

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1714 Michael Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:06:24 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1714 Hi twilight, I only know several persons, who have received word that price will be 1,200 Euro in March. This means exactly what is said and nothing else. In the last years prices didn't change within a year. The future is of course unknown. Hi twilight,
I only know several persons, who have received word that price will be 1,200 Euro in March. This means exactly what is said and nothing else. In the last years prices didn’t change within a year. The future is of course unknown.

]]> By: Paul http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1720 Paul Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:35:38 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1720 Now I understand why there r more and more products "made in China" in the world... Eouropeans can't start they own mass production and lower price.. to bad. soon we will see HangDrum made from China for 100 EUR :) Now I understand why there r more and more products “made in China” in the world… Eouropeans can’t start they own mass production and lower price.. to bad. soon we will see HangDrum made from China for 100 EUR :)

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1722 Michael Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:55:49 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1722 The lack of mass production isn't caused by incompetence of the Europeans. The reason is, that the two Hang Makers don't want mass production. They don't want to become managers of a factory but stay to be artists. A second reason is, that it isn't possible to produce the Hang sound industrial. The Sound has to be hammered into the steel by experienced tuners. Also the Trinidad steelpan can't be produced industrial. The reason for more steelpans than Hanghang to buy is, that there are much more steelpan tuners than Hang tuners in the world. The lack of mass production isn’t caused by incompetence of the Europeans. The reason is, that the two Hang Makers don’t want mass production. They don’t want to become managers of a factory but stay to be artists. A second reason is, that it isn’t possible to produce the Hang sound industrial. The Sound has to be hammered into the steel by experienced tuners. Also the Trinidad steelpan can’t be produced industrial. The reason for more steelpans than Hanghang to buy is, that there are much more steelpan tuners than Hang tuners in the world.

]]> By: Bill http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1747 Bill Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:03:48 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1747 I first heard and saw the Hang on DVD movie -The Astronaut Farmer (special features showed the instrument played).. I'm in love.. music IS an international "Babel" communication. Unique to the instrument, composer, and musician. I don't expect World Peace with this piece of crafted metal, however in the hands of our youth, ALL our future, and elders, TALENT to teach, possibly- just possibly the World CAN communicates harmony a bit more. Volume (loudness) of volume (quantity) is a question.. maybe God will guide the two key Hang Makers to consider the price and sacrifice of their own mentoring for others to have their special gift... A shepard boy, David long ago calmed King Saul from his rage with a unique instrument and song... what can we do today in OUR OWN mankind circle? Be patient for your OWN Hang.. use your God given tools today for harmony in your neighborhood and for His Glory... just some thoughts... now where's my Hang?.. God give me patience, NOW! I first heard and saw the Hang on DVD movie -The Astronaut Farmer (special features showed the instrument played).. I’m in love.. music IS an international “Babel” communication. Unique to the instrument, composer, and musician.
I don’t expect World Peace with this piece of crafted metal, however in the hands of our youth, ALL our future, and elders, TALENT to teach, possibly- just possibly the World CAN communicates harmony a bit more. Volume (loudness) of volume (quantity) is a question.. maybe God will guide the two key Hang Makers to consider the price and sacrifice of their own mentoring for others to have their special gift… A shepard boy, David long ago calmed King Saul from his rage with a unique instrument and song… what can we do today in OUR OWN mankind circle? Be patient for your OWN Hang.. use your God given tools today for harmony in your neighborhood and for His Glory… just some thoughts… now where’s my Hang?.. God give me patience, NOW!

]]> By: Jeff in California http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1760 Jeff in California Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:46:59 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1760 Michael, you are a saint for the gentleness and patience you maintain on this blog -God Bless You! Firstly I'd like to say that I READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE! (it was brilliant and answered all my questions) I too at first was upset that I could not instantly place an order online and get overnight shipping and be playing the next day! boo-hoo pout-pout :( These 'drums' are not just intruments but really they are works of art. There are a lot of people who believe that if they like something, well, they should have it! Quickly -and of course at a reasonble price. I don't know how you would do it, but if people could be made aware that they are seeking to own a hand made piece of art, with the soul of it's creators within it maybe there would not be the whining and moaning (Veroca Salt-esque, 'but Daddy, I want it NOOOWWWW'). I love Picasso's paintings and would really really like one for my house....I'm short and cash and gas is really expensive, do you have any suggestions? lol. God Bless you again Michael I'll be waiting for some one to offer Hang samples for my keyboard. Love,Truth and Peace from California Michael, you are a saint for the gentleness and patience you maintain on this blog -God Bless You! Firstly I’d like to say that I READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE! (it was brilliant and answered all my questions) I too at first was upset that I could not instantly place an order online and get overnight shipping and be playing the next day! boo-hoo pout-pout :( These ‘drums’ are not just intruments but really they are works of art. There are a lot of people who believe that if they like something, well, they should have it! Quickly -and of course at a reasonble price. I don’t know how you would do it, but if people could be made aware that they are seeking to own a hand made piece of art, with the soul of it’s creators within it maybe there would not be the whining and moaning (Veroca Salt-esque, ‘but Daddy, I want it NOOOWWWW’). I love Picasso’s paintings and would really really like one for my house….I’m short and cash and gas is really expensive, do you have any suggestions? lol. God Bless you again Michael I’ll be waiting for some one to offer Hang samples for my keyboard.

Love,Truth and Peace from California

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1762 Michael Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:49:59 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1762 Hi Jeff, it seems to be difficult to understand, that a Hang isn't only two Woks with dents glued together. I think this problem results from the fact, that you can't see, what creates the sound of the Hang. You only see the shape of the Hang. And the shape seems to be easily made. But the sound comes from the unvisible microstructure of the hammered steel sheet. Nevertheless the shape is important too. In my opinion you have to understand the Hang as a sound sculpture. Its shape dimension you can experience with your eyes and hands, but to realize the whole sound sculpture you have to experience its mircrostructure and sound dimension with fingers and ears as well. By the way, there is a Hang sample: ( http://www.hangfan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?id=41 ). I don't know wether it works with your keyboard. Hi Jeff,
it seems to be difficult to understand, that a Hang isn’t only two Woks with dents glued together. I think this problem results from the fact, that you can’t see, what creates the sound of the Hang. You only see the shape of the Hang. And the shape seems to be easily made. But the sound comes from the unvisible microstructure of the hammered steel sheet. Nevertheless the shape is important too. In my opinion you have to understand the Hang as a sound sculpture. Its shape dimension you can experience with your eyes and hands, but to realize the whole sound sculpture you have to experience its mircrostructure and sound dimension with fingers and ears as well.

By the way, there is a Hang sample: ( http://www.hangfan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?id=41 ). I don’t know wether it works with your keyboard.

]]> By: Jeff in California http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1763 Jeff in California Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:15:56 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1763 Thank you Michael. I like your 'sound sculpture' analogy. I can only imagine the increase in wok sales over the next couple of years, and the conterfiets that will be unknowingly bought on ebay. Have Happy New Year! Thank you Michael.
I like your ’sound sculpture’ analogy. I can only imagine the increase in wok sales over the next couple of years, and the conterfiets that will be unknowingly bought on ebay.
Have Happy New Year!

]]> By: Matt in Canada http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1828 Matt in Canada Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:51:19 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1828 wow i really really want one of these. What are the criteria to be invited? I was halfway planing a trip to the neterlands in the summer and this WOULD give me a lot mor modivation wow i really really want one of these.
What are the criteria to be invited? I was halfway planing a trip to the neterlands in the summer and this WOULD give me a lot mor modivation

]]> By: Taavi http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1833 Taavi Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:18:38 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1833 Hello, I'm a musician form Finland and I've decided to get a hang no matter what. I even planned out the whole trip to Bern already, but now I have a question about the letter to PANart...what should I write? I'm ready to travel all the way to Switzerland and buy a hang. What more do they want to know? Hello, I’m a musician form Finland and I’ve decided to get a hang no matter what. I even planned out the whole trip to Bern already, but now I have a question about the letter to PANart…what should I write? I’m ready to travel all the way to Switzerland and buy a hang. What more do they want to know?

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1834 Michael Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:41:41 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1834 Hi Matt and Taavi, there aren't any special criteria you have to meet to be invited (for example only professionals or only percussionists or only red haired or something else). So I cannot give you any advice what you should write in a letter to Berne. In August Felix showed me some of the letters from people they want to invite for October. The letters were different and people were different: Amateurs and professionals, people never played an musical instrument before as well as multi-instrumentalists. There were long letters and short letters. They wrote about their whish to play the hang, about their situation and what they want to do with the hang. So my only piece of advice is: Just write, what <strong>you</strong> want to write. The main criterion is time. There are a lot of people who have written before you. Therefor you cannot count on an appointment at a specific date. You have to be patient and look forward to what will happen. Hi Matt and Taavi,
there aren’t any special criteria you have to meet to be invited (for example only professionals or only percussionists or only red haired or something else). So I cannot give you any advice what you should write in a letter to Berne. In August Felix showed me some of the letters from people they want to invite for October. The letters were different and people were different: Amateurs and professionals, people never played an musical instrument before as well as multi-instrumentalists. There were long letters and short letters. They wrote about their whish to play the hang, about their situation and what they want to do with the hang.

So my only piece of advice is: Just write, what you want to write.

The main criterion is time. There are a lot of people who have written before you. Therefor you cannot count on an appointment at a specific date. You have to be patient and look forward to what will happen.

]]> By: imre http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1913 imre Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:57:35 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1913 The problem in this case is not the fact that not many hangs are produced. There are also Chapman Sticks and other instruments with the same (or less) productions per year. The problem is that the PanArt is making it very hard to get one. You can order other instruments on the internet, they can be posted, etc. The Hang can1t be posted or ordered that way, i dont seem to understand why...But its a good marketing trick, and Fishy indeed. The problem in this case is not the fact that not many hangs are produced. There are also Chapman Sticks and other instruments with the same (or less) productions per year. The problem is that the PanArt is making it very hard to get one. You can order other instruments on the internet, they can be posted, etc. The Hang can1t be posted or ordered that way, i dont seem to understand why…But its a good marketing trick, and Fishy indeed.

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1914 Michael Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:24:09 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1914 In my point of view it isn't a marketing trick and not fishy. They can sell only about 400 Hanghang a year independent from the way they sell the Hanghang. A trick doesn't make sense. From my conversation with the Hang Makers and what I heard from others who had contact with them, my understanding is, that it is their way to manage the exceptionally high demand. They want to spend their time with building and developing the Hang and not with hundreds of discussions why it is impossible to obtain a Hang immediately. The difference between the Hang and other rare musical instruments is, that most of other rare instruments are requested only by limited numbers of specialized musicans but the Hang is requested by a much higher number of people. In my point of view it isn’t a marketing trick and not fishy. They can sell only about 400 Hanghang a year independent from the way they sell the Hanghang. A trick doesn’t make sense. From my conversation with the Hang Makers and what I heard from others who had contact with them, my understanding is, that it is their way to manage the exceptionally high demand. They want to spend their time with building and developing the Hang and not with hundreds of discussions why it is impossible to obtain a Hang immediately. The difference between the Hang and other rare musical instruments is, that most of other rare instruments are requested only by limited numbers of specialized musicans but the Hang is requested by a much higher number of people.

]]> By: Coley in the UK http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1918 Coley in the UK Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:07:19 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1918 Hi, I am a lucky owner of a beautiful hang. I just wondered if you could give me any advice on how to amplify it without taking away the lovely warmth of the sound. I play the hang in a band and now that we are getting bigger gigs I would like to feel confident that I can amp it up and that it will still have the lovely rich sound. I have tried attaching guitar pick-ups on the inside but this makes it sound a bit tinny. I recently bought a condenser microphone to place above the hang as I play, this is definitely better than the pick-ups but is not projecting the sound enough. Do I just need to splash out on a very expensive mic? Would really appreciate your advice, thanks. Hi, I am a lucky owner of a beautiful hang. I just wondered if you could give me any advice on how to amplify it without taking away the lovely warmth of the sound. I play the hang in a band and now that we are getting bigger gigs I would like to feel confident that I can amp it up and that it will still have the lovely rich sound. I have tried attaching guitar pick-ups on the inside but this makes it sound a bit tinny. I recently bought a condenser microphone to place above the hang as I play, this is definitely better than the pick-ups but is not projecting the sound enough. Do I just need to splash out on a very expensive mic? Would really appreciate your advice, thanks.

]]> By: Michael http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1919 Michael Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:58:44 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1919 Hi Coley, I haven't any experience with amplyfying a Hang in a stage situation. Manu Delago uses two mics above / in front of the Hang, when he plays with his band <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=GhIFvr3Tvx8" rel="nofollow">Manu Delago Handmade</a>. Steve Shehan uses one mic above the Hang, when he plays life with the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lHffmK96lQ" rel="nofollow">Hadouk Trio</a>. There are several discussions about this topic in the Hang-Music Forum and in the Yahoo group "Hangdrum". You can find both <a href="http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/the-hang-internet-index/#forums" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Hi Coley,
I haven’t any experience with amplyfying a Hang in a stage situation. Manu Delago uses two mics above / in front of the Hang, when he plays with his band Manu Delago Handmade. Steve Shehan uses one mic above the Hang, when he plays life with the Hadouk Trio.
There are several discussions about this topic in the Hang-Music Forum and in the Yahoo group “Hangdrum”. You can find both here.

]]> By: “Hang Drum” - skraidanti muzikinė lėkštė http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1920 “Hang Drum” - skraidanti muzikinė lėkštė Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:04:05 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1920 [...] prekyba nebeužsiima. Kiek pavyko sužinoti, šį būgną galima gauti tik pagal susitarimą, prieš tai jiems parašius laišką. Kaina - apie 1200 [...] […] prekyba nebeužsiima. Kiek pavyko sužinoti, šį būgną galima gauti tik pagal susitarimą, prieš tai jiems parašius laišką. Kaina - apie 1200 […]

]]> By: Herman http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1976 Herman Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:11:40 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1976 Thanks for the fantastic blog/website: it took away my anguish about not being able apparantly to acquire a Hang. Now I know I 'll have to be patient... Thanks again for your efforts and gentle responses and wonderfull information! Herman Thanks for the fantastic blog/website: it took away my anguish about not being able apparantly to acquire a Hang. Now I know I ‘ll have to be patient…
Thanks again for your efforts and gentle responses and wonderfull information!

Herman

]]> By: Mike http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1977 Mike Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:07:06 +0000 http://www.hangblog.org/2006/11/27/how-to-buy-a-hang/#comment-1977 Hey Michael, I saw a video of a man playing a hang drum on the internet and was immediatly captivated by this new instrument. Being a young musician, i was searching and was dissapointed when i had read the news that these intruments are not sold online. Selling on Ebay for nearly 4 thousand US dollars, the hang seems extremley expensive. Is this the price that a hang would cost if i were to travel out to Switzerland and purchase one from the makers? Also, when sending a letter to Switzerland, is it possible that the Hang Makers can reject your application for a visit? Thanks, Mike Hey Michael,

I saw a video of a man playing a hang drum on the internet and was immediatly captivated by this new instrument. Being a young musician, i was searching and was dissapointed when i had read the news that these intruments are not sold online. Selling on Ebay for nearly 4 thousand US dollars, the hang seems extremley expensive. Is this the price that a hang would cost if i were to travel out to Switzerland and purchase one from the makers? Also, when sending a letter to Switzerland, is it possible that the Hang Makers can reject your application for a visit?

Thanks,