Where do you find these great ethnic singers? Believe it or not, sometimes we just ask people if they can sing. On a road in Nepal, we passed a old peasant man carrying a huge load on a cart. We introduced ourselves and asked him if he could sing something for us. He sets down his load, we press record on the portable DAT and what comes out of mouth is one of the most powerful and passionate voices I've ever heard! He finishes his song, packs up his load and goes on his merry way!
What you're hearing on "Wild Tibet" is actually a horse freaking out in the middle of a Tibetan parade. Not only were we lucky enough to record it, but the horse was crashing in time with the parade music! Not much chance of a second take on that one!
