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Your observation of cemetary spirits is curious one. Why do they hang around long after they have died? I wondered if it was due to ignorance, them hoping that their families and friends would return to a central place that they would know the body is is at, assuming that this would be the logical place to 'talk' to them at? I know from previous experience that some are still waiting for somone to come along and tell them what to do next. I won't record in cemetaries anymore, I find it much too sad. My last recording was done in the childrens section, and a little girls voice said "Daddy won't come here anymore". When I was there all I heard were cries for help, or people asking for what I presumed was a spouse or loved one, where were they?
I call these the 'lost people'. And my goodness, they are all talking all at one time!! They are desperately wanting someone to hear them!
The memorial theme is maybe a final wish that they are being recognized, after maybe being ignored for most of their lives? The Day of the Dead may be a good concept, it would allow families with deceased loved ones to be able to get together on a designated day, no confusion in that. I wonder what a recording session at a cemetary would be like on this day?? I bet pretty active, with so many talking and trying to interact. It would be good if other cultures were to try this and make it a tradition.
Lisa
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