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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...

Sylvain Paslier
Sep 1, 20222 min read
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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...

Sylvain Paslier
Sep 1, 20211 min read
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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.

Sylvain Paslier
Apr 2, 20212 min read
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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".

Sylvain Paslier
Apr 3, 20201 min read
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How Are Handpans Made? A Step-by-Step Guide
As a fellow handpan enthusiast, I love these instruments and often wonder: how is this thing made? This summary will give you an idea.

Sylvain Paslier
Aug 22, 20194 min read
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What Makes a Good Quality Handpan?
If you're new to the handpan art form, you might be wondering how to distinguish a great handpan from an average one. It comes down to t

Sylvain Paslier
Sep 24, 20184 min read
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The Best Budget Handpan?
The handpan has quickly become an expensive musical instrument. But are there cheaper alternatives? Yes, the acolyte handpan is the best che

Sylvain Paslier
Sep 19, 20181 min read
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Which Handpan Scale to Choose? How to Pick.
Have you noticed that all handpans look roughly the same and yet they sound very different, one from the next? That's because...

Sylvain Paslier
Sep 4, 20183 min read
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A look inside the handpan maker's workshop
Get inside the handpan maker's workshop. See how a handpan is made, from start to finish. Understand what makes the Iskra a unique handp

Sylvain Paslier
Aug 1, 20184 min read
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Do Handpans Need to Be Retuned?
Unlike most musical instruments, you don't need to tune your handpan before playing it. In this article we'll understand how handpan

Sylvain Paslier
Jul 30, 20185 min read
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Handpan Price: Why is the Handpan So Expensive?
The price of a quality-made handpan typically ranges from $1,500 to $3,500 USD (£800 to £2,600 GBP). Keep reading to understand why, to avoi

Sylvain Paslier
Jul 12, 20182 min read
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The Origins of Handpans: The PANArt Hang
The first Hang prototype was essentially an inside-out steel-drum. It was far too big and bulky to play with ease (see video at the top of t

Sylvain Paslier
Jun 30, 20184 min read
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Are You Ready to Buy A Handpan?
Congratulations, you are almost the owner of a handmade, one of a kind handpan! There are so many great handpans out there, do you know...

Sylvain Paslier
Jun 26, 20183 min read
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6 Handpans You Should Know in 2021
Sean uses the same materials and the same tuning techniques as PANArt did. The result is a clean and clear-sounding instrument that takes yo

Sylvain Paslier
Feb 10, 20185 min read
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Vapor
I felt drawn to lean in and to pay attention to what was being said. It talked about the meaninglessness of life and earth amid the vastness

Sylvain Paslier
Jan 20, 20182 min read
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New Logo
I am pleased to unveil the brand new logo for this website! It's visually kind of cryptic and minimalistic. It combines the circular sha

Sylvain Paslier
Dec 17, 20172 min read
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Pretty Clouds
Looking at pretty clouds from airplane windows makes me want to go home and record music for it.

Sylvain Paslier
Apr 15, 20171 min read
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Other Genres
"Unseen unsemble" is an hommage to one of my favorite recent musical finds, Hidden Orchestra. This James Bond-esque track is full

Sylvain Paslier
Apr 2, 20171 min read
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The Vlog Series
So I decided to give it a try as a creative exercise. I would capture various moments on video and then try to compose music for it. I did n

Sylvain Paslier
Mar 25, 20172 min read
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The Handpan Podcast
I am very excited to share with you an interview I did for The Handpan Podcast. You can listen to the interview below, it starts at 31m54s.

Sylvain Paslier
Feb 21, 20161 min read
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