Old instrument, new sounds There was a time when the gong was shunned by most professional musicians, who didn't want its loud, brash sound in their modern, air-conditioned concert halls. Even when it did make an appearance, the star of the show in boisterous outdoor temple parades was only allowed to make muffled hints at its real capabilities.
古鑼創新聲曾經一度，在現代密閉的演奏空間，鑼經常有被「嫌太吵」的尷尬，即使進得了演奏廳，也少不了綁手綁腳地降低音量。