Sound Bath Sessions 277: Kendra Ong, Kinaki Hoo

After a leisurely morning I packed up and took a Grab to Kendra's home in Klang, about a 45-minute drive from my hotel. Kendra specializes in the native flute and started learning it in 2019. She invited a friend to play with her, Kinaki, who is a flautist for the community orchestra. Kinaki was interested in native flutes because it was different from the orchestra flute she played. Kinaki was a perfect addition to the sessions, adding more sounds and imagination to the songs.

We recorded a continuous session for about 40 minutes as they improvised together. Both Kendra and Kinaki showed off their skills, playing off each other's phrases. Their duet is a wonderful conversation and their trust in each other can be felt as they create a warm, inclusive atmosphere of sound.

When editing the final track, I felt that the performance would be best experienced in several 'Acts'. There are 7 Acts in all, each with their own tone, character, and mood.