We know that climate change threatens species extinction. Similarly cultural change endangers human creations. Take the Kokpo. “The Himalayan Musician” tells the story of this lute-like instrument used to play Spitian music. But this is not a grim tale. Indian mobile moviemaker Vishal Bhanushali documents the efforts of Shechet Chhering, a Kokpo master, who shares the instrument and its traditions with young people in his village. The three-minute movie won the Mini-documentary Award at the Moment Invitational Film Festival 2020.
Cinematic Elements in “The Himalayan Musician”
Spitian music is the star of “The Himalayan Musician.” But to enrich the film visually, the director includes extreme closeups, dramatic location shots, and foil characters (children). These elements make more accessible a subject that is exotic (at least for many viewers).
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You can learn more about the Shechet Chhering, the Kokpo, and Spitian music at The Himalayan Musician and here.
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The editors of MobileMovieMaking have chosen “The Himalayan Musician” as the Mobile Movie of the Week.
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Hi
This is Dr.Suresh Gongma , brother of Shechet Chhering from Tabo Spiti Valley.
This is to inform you that the You tube Channel Shechet Chhering is no more the channel of my brother .
We are having our you tube channel with the name ‘The Himalayan Musician’ .
So kindly refer to the channel The Himalayan Musician …..Thank you.