Fu Dogs from Gypsy Road by Laura Olson
Chinese guardian lions, dating from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) are a common representation of the lion in pre-modern China and are often (incorrectly) called "Foo Dogs" in the West. It may also be due to the misidentification of the guardian lion figures as representing certain Chinese dog breeds such as the Chow Chow or Shih Tzu. They are believed to have powerful mythic protective powers and have traditionally stood in front of Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy.
The lions are always created in pairs, a manifestation of Yin and Yang, the female representing Yin and the male Yang. Symbolically, the female protects those dwelling inside, while the male guards the structure. Frequently the heads are tilted inwards, demonstrating that a close eye is being kept on evil spirits, assuring that complete peace is maintained.
I think I’ll get a pair!
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| 5. | Fu Dogs | 5:47 |
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My music style is part classical and part synthesized, blending instruments in untraditional combinations. I prefer to use large orchestra, choirs, and sometimes include synthesized ambient sounds, such as ethereal electronics paired with the raw pure sounds of a wordless choir. What I can’t play and record by myself or other professionals is produced with the highest quality MIDI sampling.