Rituals and Parties: An exploration into the similarities between ancient and modern rituals.

Following on from my Creative Sound Project research I intend for my essay to explore the similarities between ancient and modern rituals, looking at why humans have constantly used music as a tool to reflect, connect and transcend. I will discuss the google definiton ‘Ritual’ compared to Schencher’s definition and evaluate a specific quote, using this as reference throughout my essay. The quote reads; ‘Rituals are collected memories encoded into actions. They also help people deal with difficult transitions, ambivalent relationships, hierarchies and desires that trouble, exceed, or violate the norms of daily life’.  My essay will cover ancient ritual sites such as the Hypogeum in contrast to Mancuso’s Loft, with focus on the acoustics and desired outcomes of the ‘hosts’.