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On Friday, two hang lovers invited me to spend the evening at home.

To listen to the hang of course.

I want to thank Bip and Bruzaill for their invitation.

Upon my arrival, I am immediately at ease.
They explain how they discover the hang, their trip to Bern, they met with Felix and Sabina, their choice of hang (or how they are be chosen by a hang).
They tell me at length about their philosophy of hang.

Then, just for me, they play some improvisations.
I listen a little nervous at first, then let me go.
I listen and look at first, then close my eyes and just let my sense of hearing acting.
It's magical, wonderful, wonderful. I won.
My mind escapes and wanders. In short, it was a pure moment of happiness.

Then, Bip ask me if i will play with his hang.
So I sit in his place. I begin by caressing the smooth metal of the hang. I shudder to tap my fingers. A soft sound, almost inaudible echoes softly in the room.
Bip and Beep and Bruzaill continues to tell me their stories about the hang. How they play for themselves and for others. And the benefits it brings to all.
Slowly, my fingers come alive. I risk a few comings and goings from bass to treble. I pass by the ding. Once. Twice. I let myself be overwhelmed by the vibration. I let myself be overwhelmed by the sound. Pure pleasure.
I think of the day when I receive a reply from Felix and Sabina at my request. Even more than the day I wrote my letter, I hope their response will be positive.
I then asked Bip to come back to his place and play a little for me.
The evening ends. It is past midnight. Time is up.
I took the road back. My head is full of the sound came from the angels, really.

I spent an extraordinary night. My dreams were populated by charming sounds.

I still thank Bruzaill and Bip for this magic evening.
I thank them for allowing me to play on their instrument. I'm not ready to forget this day. The first day I could play the hang.
Then I shall come see you guys soon as is possible for you.

With all my friendship

Richard
(i'm not a english native so sorry for mistakes)

Hi Richard,

now you are "lost". Captured by the Hangsound.

Greetings
Frank

Yes Funky, i know.
But today a sad news.
I receive a mail from Felix and Sabina, and ... i can't have a hang.
It's so sorry. But lives goes on.
And i have friends where, i know, i can go and play.
I also read the post about "must I send a new letter when i receive a NO from PanArt".
So It's a personal decision.

The sound of Hang is now into my heart. And with or without a hang, the sound will remain in my heart all the time.
Richard