this suite for drum set includes rhythms inspired by the fɔntɔmfrɔm styles known as atopiretia, naawia, and akantam. the dawuro bell timelines are taken by cymbal, high hat plays a contrasting layer of time, and the conversation between the huge deep-toned bomaa drums and the atumpan drums are outlined on bass drum and toms, respectively. following the first three sections, akantam is repeated with the drum patterns reflecting the proverb asuo twa ɔkwan, ’(the) river along (crosses the) path’; ɔkwan twa asuo ‘(the) path along (crosses the) river,’ ɔpanini nehwan, ‘which is (the) elder?’; yɛ bo kwan no koto asuo no, ‘they made (the) path to the river’; asuo no firi tete, ‘(the) river exists since long ago’; asuo no firi tete (a) doman (koma), ‘(the) river exists since the creator (made it).’
credits
from time changes,
track released February 5, 2019
(c) 2014 royal hartigan; rhythmic structure based on the fontomfrom court music of the asante people of ghana, (c) the asante people
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i was at 2 of these shows and they were a highlight of the year for me, so glad to see this music released -- the interplay is incredible and the interpretations are so fresh. the recording quality is excellent as well. e123
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This quintet has acquired legendary status as a working unit...all the musicians are exemplary at their craft and DD is one of my 'Big5'...he is an exquisite composer of both depth and breadth of vision...you can instantly recognise Dave's DNA in a tune...what's more, you feel there is also so much more to come!;his powers of expression are so special.
These compositions are from the heart and I can only suggest that you take them to yours...
John Cratchley
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An orchestra in which all instruments are serving a journey into faraway places, between jazz, classic and impressionism, with beautiful arrangements. A sweet invitation for a peaceful escape from these dark times. Highly recommended ! mili1
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This album feels as if it could have been released in the late 50's, except for it's thoroughly modern approach. It's first class musicians working with first class material. It's been a consistent 'go-to' album since I purchased it. Kenneth Pyron