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Recording Monk Chant Sounds In Vietnam

I had the unbelievable opportunity to record monk chanting sounds in one of the Pagodas in Hoi An, Vietnam. The community open their doors and were incredibly friendly to me the moment I walked in.

I arrived early to set up and the space was completely empty. 30 minutes later, the pagoda filled with a least hundred people! The ceremony started around 6:30 pm and went for about one hour. Listen to the “gong” and the very impressive “BOOM” sound in the background right in the beginning!

The head monk allowed me to walk around to find the best spot to record and one of the assistants of the pagoda showed me another room where I could record as well. After capturing the ceremony, the assistant presented me with a bracelet. It was a true honor to be able to witness and record these sounds!