NEW Album: ‘World Music’ Available on All Streaming Platforms
One year ago today, I woke up in the Middle-East. It would mark the beginning of 7 months of performances at the World Expo. Today I am...
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Sylvain Paslier
Sep 25, 202128 min read
Dave Jones on Healing from Traumatic Brain Injury with Handpans
This is a true story of sound healing, a first-hand account of the impact handpans had on Dave Jones' life after he suffered brain trauma.
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Sylvain Paslier
Aug 31, 20211 min read
Hang® / Handpan at Expo Dubai 2020
I am delighted to announce I will be performing on Hang® / Handpan at the World Expo (also known as the World Fair) in Dubai starting...
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Sylvain Paslier
Jul 11, 202117 min read
Welcome to Handpan Camp!
Handpan Camp is a 5-day campout in the Pacific Northwest. Tune in to our group conversation as we revisit its inception, share highlights an
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Sylvain Paslier
Apr 2, 20212 min read
Old Water Tower Session (INSANE Reverb!)
It’s a massive abandoned and rusty water tower in the middle of nowhere. I count a 10-second reverb at least.
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Sylvain Paslier
Dec 15, 202029 min read
PANArt History with Ron Kravitz (2002-07 Hang Distributor)
Ron Kravitz is a notable figure in handpan history. As the sole Hang distributor in the US (2002-05) and then one of only two worldwide...
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Sylvain Paslier
Sep 10, 202036 min read
The Enchanting Science of Handpans With Mark Garner
What if the magical effect of handpans could be explained? Sylvain and Mark explore the hidden patterns of the instrument.
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Sylvain Paslier
Jul 30, 20201 min read
Elevate Your Surroundings
I've been thinking about 'inspiration' a lot lately... and what a powerful force it can be. Perhaps it's mood-lighting, your go-to...
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Sylvain Paslier
Apr 27, 202025 min read
Hang Pioneer Steve Shehan on The Handpan Podcast
For Hang pioneer Steve Shehan, “the unexpected became a profession”. Hear from one of the world’s most recognized percussionists about what
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Sylvain Paslier
Apr 3, 20201 min read
Tim Ferriss Plays Handpans!
Tim Ferriss says the handpan "has allowed me an entry way into music in a way I haven't known before".
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Sylvain Paslier
Jan 29, 202029 min read
The Handpan as a Career With Dan Mulqueen
What does it take to make the handpan your career? Over the last few years, Dan Mulqueen has turned his hobby into work and he is now happil
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Sylvain Paslier
Dec 3, 20195 min read
Comment fabriquer un handpan? (étape-par-étape)
Étant passionné de handpan, je me suis toujours demandé comment était fabriqué cet instrument. Par quels procédés est-ce qu'une simple t
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Sylvain Paslier
Nov 19, 20192 min read
The Pantheon Connection — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke
Two pictures taken by Spyros, each with a special story, hang on the walls of Colin's shop.
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Sylvain Paslier
Nov 19, 20194 min read
The Fun Corner — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke
Colin turns extra metal into cool board games and a "handpan" clock that chimes in Celtic... That's the fun corner of Colin's shop!
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Sylvain Paslier
Nov 19, 20194 min read
The Mutant Cello — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke
This is how Colin redefined his relationship to the cello. New pegs, new tuning, added sitar string and a bluetooth speaker attached via mag
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Sylvain Paslier
Nov 19, 20192 min read
The Hydro Map — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke
Colin's map on the wall shows all the handpan makers who have adopted his water-pressure invention to form handpan shells called "hydroformi
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Sylvain Paslier
Nov 19, 20193 min read
The Strobe Tuners — Mini-Series with Colin Foulke
Discover Colin's amazing collection of strobe tuners dating back to the 1930s all the way up to now with Linotune.
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Sylvain Paslier
Nov 2, 201930 min read
There's More to That Story with Michael Barticel - Part 2
Part 2 is about Michael Barticel's story, which seems, could be a news headline or a movie plot: selling all his stuff to travel the world.
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Sylvain Paslier
Nov 2, 201946 min read
There's More to That Story with Michael Barticel - Part 1
In part 1, it's Michael Barticel of The Good People Effect Podcast who interviews Sylvain. Originally intended to be published only under...
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Sylvain Paslier
Sep 30, 201935 min read
Hammering with Intent with Josh Rivera
Unsure about his future Josh was looking for direction. The handpan helped defined a new path and began to change his life. From player to t
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