Masters of Percussion, Vol. 2

by Masters Of Percussion 2 / Vario

Overview

Showing some success with the previous iteration of the Masters of Percussion idea, ARC again takes a crack at compiling some of the better tracks from some additional recent albums that feature percussion as a key element. Instead of the usual art-music influenced track that percussion compilations tend to take, though, this one is based on a thick mass of heavy drumming from each continent involved. The album opens with a heavy battery of drums from South Africa at a high pace, followed by both Pete Lockett and the Tomoe-Ryu troupe leading charges on the taiko drums. ARC's stable standard Hossam Ramzy takes the first of his two turns here, and the Iranian troupe Zarbang makes an appearance. The tone takes a turn to the Dominican and then to India before ARC's answer to the popular Drummers of Burundi in the Ensemble Folklorique Batimbo. The album then repeats its original run, with repeat performances from Iran, South Africa, Japan, and Egypt. The groove here is undeniable, with strong beats thumping throughout. The performances here are all available on other albums from ARC, but this compilation reduces the filler to reveal the highlights of each. For fans of world percussion (which is really the bulk of world music in many cases), this album may provide an interesting overview of some contemporary stylings around the world. ~ Adam Greenberg

Product Details

Release Date:	10/23/2007
Label:	Arc Music
UPC:	0743037206228
Rank:	237583

Tracks

1. Wawa-Nko  -  Ipelegeng Ensemble
2. Kane and Kin  -  Lockett
3. Kaikyo  - Tomoe-Ryu Yutakadaiko
4. Amiret el Sahara  - Hossam Ramzy
5. Cycling Feast  -  Zarbang
6. Brigamo  - Miguel Castro
7. Madhya Laya Teental  - Sanju Sahai
8. Mayonga  -  Ensemble Folklorique Batimbo
9. Rumba de Cajon  - Hakim Ludin
10. Meropa Ya Ba Dimo  -  Serankure Music Arts
11. Pageant II  - Joji Hirota  - Peter Lockett
12. Halloween  - Hossam Ramzy
13. Musashi Mai Uchi  - Joji Hirota
14. Marching to Moria  - Barry Van Zyl  -  Yoyo Buys

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Peter Lockett   Primary Artist,Taiko Drums,Percussion,Roto Toms,Keyboards,Cymbals,Shaker,Bongos,Tabla
Yoyo Buys   Primary Artist
Tomoe-Ryu Yutakadaiko   Primary Artist
Joji Hirota   Primary Artist
Hakim Ludin   Primary Artist
Barry Van Zyl   Primary Artist,Tom-Tom,Drums
Zarbang   Primary Artist
Serankure Music Arts   Primary Artist
Ensemble Folklorique Batimbo   Primary Artist
Hossam Ramzy   Primary Artist
Ipelegeng Ensemble   Primary Artist
Miguel Castro   Primary Artist
Sanju Sahai   Primary Artist
Pete Lockett's Network Of Sparks   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

M. Castro   Arranger
Alex Stokes   Cover Design
Barbara Papadopoulos   Layout Design,Typesetting
Diz Heller   Liner Notes,Mastering
Jeannine Blanpain   Translation