{"product_id":"26-ocean-universe-gong-e2","title":"26\" Ocean Universe Gong E2","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"265911f3_1763734998\" class=\"powr-popup\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtisan crafted. Organic voice. Sound shaped with intention.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe sound file and image shown are of the exact gong you will receive. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach Universe Gong is one of a kind, with its own unique tone, surface pattern, and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMiguel Lourenco treats each gong as an individual being, and imparts in his work a spirit of transformation he hopes will continue on to help people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe gongs are made in Portugal, from a copper alloy, called nickel-silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYour gong also includes a complimentary mallet, selected to help you immediately begin exploring its full range of sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Living and Organic Sound\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMiguel has tuned the fundamental note of this gong to a 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e octave E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUniverse Gongs carry a rich and expressive voice that can move between deep, grounding tones and expanding layers of overtones. This is from the material (nick-silver) and the chau gong shape of the gong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA soft strike reveals a warm fundamental tone. As the sound develops, additional frequencies begin to emerge, creating a broad and evolving field of vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe sound often feels open and organic, with a natural movement that continues to unfold as you play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking with the Gong\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniverse Gongs respond well to a range of playing styles:\u003cbr\u003e• Gentle playing reveals depth and subtle movement\u003cbr\u003e• Gradual building brings forward layers of tone and texture\u003cbr\u003e• Stronger playing opens into a fuller, more expansive expression\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each gong is unique, part of the experience is discovering how it responds and how its sound unfolds in your space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Practice-Centered Approach\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniverse Gongs invite exploration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRather than directing the sound toward a fixed outcome, you can enter into it, allowing the tone to shift, expand, and reveal itself over time, and allow oneself to be moved and move with the relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universe Gong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47862874341597,"sku":"OceanGong261","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/26UniverseOceanGong_2.jpg?v=1777481864","url":"https:\/\/sunreed.com\/products\/26-ocean-universe-gong-e2","provider":"Sunreed™ Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}