The Tao of Books Drumming

Mickey Hart

Mickey Hart's personal odyssey into the spirit of percussion. As producer of The World, he showcases some of the most dynamic, yet sublime music of our planet. On AT THE EDGE he combines these ancient techniques and instruments with the most modern of recording technology to explore the outer limits of drumming. The companion piece to his first book, this album is a chronicle of Hart's search for the rhythmic beginnings of music, for the primal pulse that has beaten under every human activity -- all celebrations, rites of passage, wars, shamanic rituals -- in every culture since time immemorial. Exploring the primeval instrumentation of man's earliest sonic expression, the "instruments that have made it through time," Hart tuned the percussive rudiments of whistles and gourd rattles, wooden rainsticks and slit gongs, panpipes and bells, using state-of-the-art spatial reverberation and electronic processing. Acoustic natural sounds (wind, thunder, rain, insects, recorded with close-microphone technique outside his mountain home) were mixed, enabling Hart to create the environment for "an ancient future, allowing us to go back in time, recreating a more silent space."

Mickey Hart (born September 11, 1943) is best known as one of the two drummers from the rock band the Grateful Dead. He and fellow Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann earned the nickname "the rhythm devils". He joined the Grateful Dead in September 1967, and left in February 1971, after some bad business deals by his father Lenny Hart, who had briefly managed the Dead. During his sabbatical, in 1972, he recorded the album Rolling Thunder. He returned to the Dead in 1974, and remained with the group until their official dissolution in 1995.

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BAKONGO: Drumming Music for Dancers Ref: MX075

Geoff Johns

A drumming tape created expressly for dancing. This excellent studio recording features the Bakongo Drum Ensemble playing tradional rhythms from West Africa, Cuba and Haiti.

60 mins. ... CD

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BREATHING RHYTHMS: A Polyrhythmic Journey to Activate Your Body's Energy Ref: BV50

Glen Velez

Master percussionist Glen Velez offers a multilayered, interactive journey to attune listeners to the natural rhythms and energy flows of the body. Engaging the principles of rhythm and tone used by meditative chant and drumming traditions across the globe, these five somatic soundscapes were created to boost energy levels, encourage expansive states of well-being, and activate the "matrix of sound" that resonates within every cell of our bodies. With cello by Eugene Friesen and gypsy pan flute by Damian Dragichi.

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DRUM!: How to Play the Rythms of Africa & Latin America Ref: MX2039

Geoff Johns

A self-teaching CD on the magic of drumming, from master drummer and teacher Geoff Johns. Drum! covers how to play the World Beat rhythms and percussion structures of Ghana, Cuba, Guinea, Haiti and Brazil. Each exercise is explained in plain language, making it easy to play along. Presents six original compositions in step-by-step detail, and includes tablature booklet. For beginning and intermediate students.

60 mins. ... CD

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DRUM CIRCLE Ref: MX2038

X-Tribe

Join the high energy and driving rhythms that is X-Tribe. Inspired by Haitian rhythmic patterns, these drummers will knock your socks off with mind-blowing beats. X-Tribe combines percussion - djembes, dholaks, congas, surdos, dumbeks, dohollas, bata, bas, ogan, and ason - with didgeridoo, flute and voice.

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DRUM MEDICINE Ref: BA86CD

David and Steve Gordon

The creators of the #1 seller, Sacred Earth Drums, take you on a new musical journey, with music to move your body and spirit. Featuring the Gordon's winning blend of tribal drums, native flutes, guitars, shamanistic atmospheres and nature sounds. The healing power of the drum moves you to dance, to dream, to life!

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THE DRUMMER’S PATH: African & Diaspora Percussive Music Ref: 2750CD

Sule Greg Wilson

Sule Greg Wilson and an all-star cast of international Musicians capture the magic and power of traditional drumming with rhythms and textures from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the United States. Dynamic arrangements and masterful performances on a wide variety of instruments create a rich tapestry of sound and soul. This collection embodies one person’s search for the root of Spirit in music.

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DRUMMING - EN LA BOTÁNICA MAGICA Ref: M442CD

Eric Casillas

A botánica is a shop specialising in a variety of potions, candles, charms, herbs, plants, books and other articles used in the spiritual world. Look on a display shelf and you’ll see Native American herbs and sage resting comfortably next to a statue of what appears to be the Roman Catholic saint, Santa Barbara. But it turns out Santa Barbara actually represents the African deity Chango. Clients of botánica don’t discriminate among the possible cures for what ails them. A Cuban may buy some Native American sage, if they’ve heard about it’s healing powers. Eric Casillas followed the same approach in putting together the music on ‘Drumming En La Botánica Magia’. For instance ‘Ya-Ta-Hey’ is composed of three distinct African rhythms, but along with the rhythms Casillas chants ‘ya-ta-hey’ the traditional Navajo greeting, while Ben Tavera King interjects the Native American Flute. Essentially, Casillas’s music represents the microcosm of spiritual and cultural influences found in a botánica.

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DRUMMING INTO PARADISE Ref: MX2043

Marina Raye & Olabayo

Marina Raye, “The Feminine Voice of the Native Flute” and Olabayo, master drummer from Nigeria, lead you on a gentle and transformative journey. Earthy rhythms blend with joyful flute melodies and the harmony of nature, creating music that opens a window into a sensual, spiritual, peaceful world. In the centre of Olabayo's bead mosaic painting on the cover is a combination of markings called Ejiogbe representing health, happiness, abundance and peace.

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FEET IN THE SOIL: Volume 2 Ref: BX12CD

James Asher

Feet in the Soil 2 is a celebration of the Aboriginal/African lifestyles; it's also drum playing for the enjoyment of it. James Asher takes trance music and examines it in different forms, from the organic, tribal sound of indigenous percussive instrumentation like bongos and djembes to modern synthesized elements that have captivated DJ's and club music fans. The latter shines through on "African Sun," a very upbeat, keyboard-friendly song that blends a pop mentality with modern trance while percussion heavy pieces like "Janjara" and "Standing Ngomo" take the more traditional approach with entrancing, yet simplistic drum beat structures.

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INNER RHYTHMS (Healing Music Series) Ref: IG118CD

Randy Crafton

Master percussionist Randy Crafton uses specific rhythmic patterns to balance internal body rhythms, causing a positive effect on pulse, respiration, and brainwaves.

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KALA RUPA: Explorations in Rhythm Ref: MX147

Greg Ellis

Greg Ellis' work emerges from a spiritual place deep within and defies global boundaries. On Kalarupa, literally translated as 'time form', Ellis re-creates the sacred music used by primitive tribes to meditate and transcend. Kalarupa is a journey through various forms of rhythm and time, from ambient space to ecstatic drumming, opening windows of transcendence. "A visionary work...beautifully played...it dances, it entrances, it bristles with a magical glow." - Mickey Hart.

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MONKEY HIP GUMBO. . & MOTHBALL STEW Ref: AP06CD

Brent Lewis

This enchanting album is the result of a once-in-a-lifetime magical jam session: the unique tribal drumming of Brent Lewis combined with the talent and originality of Tony Selvage on the electric violin-viola and Rolanda Gingras on the EVI Wind Synthesiser. Bobby Natanson, Richard Hardy, Robin Banks, James Parra and Jo de Romano add their musical sorcery to capture the essence of universal rhythm and melody.

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PLANET DRUM Ref: MX077

Mickey Hart

Mickey Hart brings together drummers from around the world to make a recording based entirely on percussion. Featuring Olatunji, Sikiru, Zakir Hussain, Airto Moreira and Flora Purim the music is filled with driving rhythms and hot percussive melodies.

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PULSE: Where the Rhythm Begins Ref: MX2032

Brent Lewis

Driving...intoxicating...pulsating....Pulse from percussionist extraordinaire Brent Lewis. This is percussion music at its finest. Energising beats and infectious rhythms combine with worldwide ethnic music to create an intoxicating whirllwind of magical sounds. Features guest artists on the Indian sarod, violin, Nigerian drums and flute.

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RHYTHMS OF THE CHAKRAS: Drumming for the Body's Energy Centres Ref: BF93A

Glen Velez

Each of the body's seven chakras is sensitive to particular tempos and sounds. Rhythms of the Chakrasis a tour through these physical energy centers with Grammy-winning percussionist and composer Glen Velez. These seven intricate, irresistible drumming compositions evoke spontaneous movements and sensations that help focus mental energy and healing - on all of the chakras. Listeners chant along with vocalizations based on specific vowel sounds that are designed to increase the effect of the resonating drums. Rhythms of the Chakras is a one-of-a-kind recording that articulates the sounds of the human body's energy centers through the hands of this master musician.

52 mins. CD

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SACRED EARTH DRUMS Ref: MX095

David & Steve Gordon

Drums from around the world join with Native American Flute, Ican Panpipes, Nature Sounds (including Wolf, Eagle, Coyote and Dolphin) and studio wizardry in this exciting new kind of Earth-Beat Music. Feel the irresistable power of the beat lead you on a healing Shaman's journey. Move your body and become absorbed in the dance.

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SACRED SPIRIT DRUMS Ref: MX094B

David & Steve Gordon

In this eagerly awaited follow-up to their best-seller "Sacred Earth Drums", the Gordons take you deeper into the musical shamanic journey to the heart of rhythm. Enter an ancient landsscape where Native American flute and Incan panpipe melodies soar over tribal drums from around the world, guitars, keyboard orchestrations and sounds of nature (including wolf, eagle, coyote and humpback whale). Feel the compelling beat of Mother Earth - move your body and join the dance for the reverence of life.

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SHAMANIC JOURNEY: SOLO & DOUBLE DRUMMING Ref: M369CD

Michael Harner

Designed for shamanic journeying as described in Michael Harner’s book The Way of the Shaman (£8.95), side one features uninterrupted shamanic journey drumming in the classic mode. The hand drum used produces the full range of the auditory spectrum. On side two Michael Harner is joined by David Corbin. Both sides include callback and rapid return to the body.

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TANTRA DRUMS Ref: AB118

Al Gromer Khan

Another excellent album from the master of soundscape, Al Gromer Khan, whose previous two albums ‘Monsoon Point’ and ‘Space Hotel,’ have become widely-acclaimed best-sellers, each with their own, utterly unique flavour. In ‘Tantra Drums’ Khan probes the true meaning of tantra (which, he says, has been obscured by therapists and pornographers) and has come up with a sultry and dreamy mix of rhythms and soundscapes. Here are 10 pieces of music that are at the same time nostalgic and futuristic, subtle and soft-techno, spiritual and erotic.

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