Daniel Paul
Between Two Worlds
© 2003 Drummer's Ark (659057947129)
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New world music featuring 'tabla tarong' the ancient melody drums of India.
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Fulbright Award winning tabla drummer Daniel Paul has for decades been providing his traditional accompaniment skills to many artists of east indian influence. From classical musicians and dancers of the Ali Akbar College, to the techno chants of Lost at Last, and now with 2003 grammy nominee kirtan singer Jai Uttal (www.jaiuttal.com), Daniel continues to create the myriad of tabla rhythms that move this ancient and sacred music.
A graduate of the Ali Akbar College of Music (www.aacm.org), under India's great classical masters: Ali Akbar Khan; Zakir Hussain; Jnan Ghosh & Swapan Chauduri, Daniel has recorded for a multitude of cross-cultural projects including two CD's of his own. "RHYTHMS OF PARADISE" released in 1996 (available at: soundings.com), features rare melody drums from India, the tabla tarong, six to sixteen treble drums placed in a semi-circle. When precisely tuned to a particular scale and tapped with the fingers they produce a metalic bell tone vaguely similar to that of a steel drum. The CD's instrumentation also includes; harp, hammered dulcimer, flute, bass, guitar, synth, sarod, violin, drones, drums and vocals.
In 2003, a second CD was released also on the Soundings of the Planet label, featured here and called, "BETWEEN TWO WORLDS". It similarly continues the fusion and moves the tabla tarong back towards it's traditional roots. Songs like "Suite Crazy Moon" and "Pandemonioum" feature percussion from South India with morsings, gatam, and kanjeera, harp and virtuoso violins. Deva Priyo contributes throughout including the berimbao on the afro-kirtan "Radhe" and the guitar on Morning Traveler. The tablas reign on "Talamala", a special drum poem of rhythms played by a chorus of tabla drums. In "The Kingdom of Nines" drum syllables are sung, and other odd rhythms are employed (such as 7's, 10's and 8 &1/2) throughout this second, rather more eclectic release.
For performance/workshop, links and additional CD information: www.tabladaniel.com. If no CD's available here, try: soundings.com.
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Beautiful! Relaxing!
author: PennyThis CD has not left my player since I received it! Beautiful melodies - listen to Morning Traveller. I have it playing while I'm working on my laptop, or just sitting staring into the garden. It takes me to a different place.
Beautifully relaxing and exquisite piece of work..highly recomended!!!
author: GARETHThis CD has gone straight into my shopping cart and double quick !!! I sat and listened to all the samples and then sat and listened to them all again !! What a stunning album of beautifully crafted sound journeys. This one will be played..ALOT!! The Tabla playing is sublime... congratulations Daniel, you really hit the mark with this album. The first time I heard a Didgeridoo, the sound just got to me somewhere deep inside and I've been playing and teaching it for a number of years since. THIS ALBUM REACHED THE SAME PLACE !! AND THAT DON'T HAPPEN VERY OFTEN !! BRIGHT BLESSINGS, THANKYOU.
Clever, Uplifting
author: Michelle B.This CD is a clever fusion of eastern and western styles. One cannot help but feel uplifted after playing it. It has both sounds of mystery and joy. A must have for a percussion fan. I really enjoy this CD - it has been in my player since I got it.
Highly recommended, melodic percussion fusion
author: Frank LazzaroThis CD has some beautiful, ethereal east meets west vibes, with tasty tabla solos, and a great blend of instrumentation. The sound truly is other-worldly!