Ilesa is a city located in the south west of Nigeria. This is a traditional rhythm pattern of the same name - but I'm not sure of the significance of the name.
I played on 3 congas, accented with bell clave, block and cowbell, of course…
"Afoxe" is a rhythm played by carnival groups from Bahia in Northeastern Brazil. It is named after an instrument that is traditionally used to play this pattern: an afoxe is a beaded gourd; aka "shekere". In this rendition, I replaced the shaker…
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
At a recent charity event held in my small town's train museum, I was admiring a massive brass train bell when the curator walked up to me. I commented that a bell would really rather be heard then seen, and he agreed. I offered to digitally record…
A 7/8 improvisation on a set of 3 Bata drums, accented with afucha, tube shekere and cowbell.
The number 7 is a symbol for perfection or completeness: 7 colors in a rainbow, 7 musical notes in a scale, 7 days = a week, etc.
In Cuba, the…
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
At a recent charity event held in my small town's train museum, I was admiring a massive brass train bell when the curator walked up to me. I commented that a bell would really rather be heard then seen, and he agreed. I offered to digitally record…
A 7/8 improvisation on a set of 3 Bata drums, accented with afucha, tube shekere and cowbell.
The number 7 is a symbol for perfection or completeness: 7 colors in a rainbow, 7 musical notes in a scale, 7 days = a week, etc.
In Cuba, the…
A 7/8 improvisation on a set of 3 Bata drums, accented with afucha, tube shekere and cowbell.
The number 7 is a symbol for perfection or completeness: 7 colors in a rainbow, 7 musical notes in a scale, 7 days = a week, etc.
In Cuba, the…
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
At a recent charity event held in my small town's train museum, I was admiring a massive brass train bell when the curator walked up to me. I commented that a bell would really rather be heard then seen, and he agreed. I offered to digitally record…
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
A 7/8 improvisation on a set of 3 Bata drums, accented with afucha, tube shekere and cowbell.
The number 7 is a symbol for perfection or completeness: 7 colors in a rainbow, 7 musical notes in a scale, 7 days = a week, etc.
In Cuba, the…
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
At a recent charity event held in my small town's train museum, I was admiring a massive brass train bell when the curator walked up to me. I commented that a bell would really rather be heard then seen, and he agreed. I offered to digitally record…
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
Instantaneously Yours is an internet collaboration between excellent percussionist Norm Harris and myself. I added 12 string, fretless bass and fretless ebowed guitar to Norm's Groove for Saint Ambrose. Since this was done for fun as a serial…
Jango and Louis got to it this afternoon after watching the Wizard Of Oz on the Tv after a hefty lunch down the cellar and brought a tear to everyones eye.....................after Norm said about the dark side of the Rainbow i decided to check…
Jango and Louis got to it this afternoon after watching the Wizard Of Oz on the Tv after a hefty lunch down the cellar and brought a tear to everyones eye.....................after Norm said about the dark side of the Rainbow i decided to check…
Great voice Reg.
Don't you know that you are supposed to watch that movie while listening to "Dark Side Of The Moon"?
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Floyd
This is a one guitar (Fender Mustang) improvisation leveraging my GR-20 into bass guitar, strings, synth wash + strumming and percussion. At 2:58 my low A string breaks and then my left forearm and hand cramps up. But it was fun as it lasted.
This is a cover of a wonderful song by Yoko Kanno, Steve Conte, & Shanti Snyder.
Music by Brian Vaughn
Vocals by Brian Vaughn and Stephanie Hossfeld-Downey
Just a rough version of a song I plan to record properly during this coming February's RPM Challenge.
EDUCATION REALITY CHECK
I work with children every morning
Check their progress every night
I'm an expert with technology
And interactive…
I'm glad that it is day time here - this extraordinary sound seems to lend itself to the mysticism of the early hours. (Oh dear, I've become a blatant plagiarist.)
Lovely sounds. What a great memory of your dad.
Comments on Norm's stuff
oooh yeaah!!! you got me dancing
Foxy!!
lovin it Norm/Alex uplifting
Norm, what a cool story behind this most excellent recording! Like The Reefwalker said.....Great Field Work!
Still love this!
Man your percussion work on this is a masterpiece. Really incredible.
Oh yeh this is good top job.
Most excellent! Looking forward to another collab with you, sir. Will have tracks for you soon!
Lucky 7s :) >>non-castrated male deer's hide I can get you some of these.
You are one awesome rhythm machine!! NICE!!!
NICE! Great sounds and percussion!
Wiiii kiiiid!! Feel like dancing around the tables in my beads, bangles and yashmak!
Excellent !
Pretty damn funky! Cool jam.
Cracking collection of rhythms going on here.
Beautifully mixed and inspired!!
Beautifully and tastefully down for prosterity!
sweet musical adventure. very very well done.
Fantastic!!!!!
wonderful blend,,, a piece of music that touches more than the ears (as does all the good stuff)a technical triumph with a lot of soul
Comments made by Norm
Instantaneously loved it.
Now I want waffles...
Excellent. I like it as it is!
Nice!
Classic and classy.
Yes, superb.
Very enjoyable. Thanks.
Drat... I can't get the link to work but look it up on Wikipedia if you haven't heard of it...
Great voice Reg. Don't you know that you are supposed to watch that movie while listening to "Dark Side Of The Moon"? http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Floyd
Way to work through the pain!
Simply beautiful.
Nice work!
Excellent.
"A good teacher is like a candle: it consumes itself to light the way for others."
How can I resist a bad monkey song? That devil has been in my trees too. Excellent! (Nice bump Reg)
Wow indeed!
I'm glad that it is day time here - this extraordinary sound seems to lend itself to the mysticism of the early hours. (Oh dear, I've become a blatant plagiarist.) Lovely sounds. What a great memory of your dad.
Strong work!
Harmonious harmonies!
It is not. Well, classical, yes. Flubbed, no.