I've made my 3 months old son to listen to this.. His reactions were priceless, especially when the African part started. Too good :-) .. Thanks BCM for the upload!
For those who have asked me about the Indian performance. The tabla duet is a traditional composition (as explained in the info). The frame drum trio is an excerpt of my 7-stage composition that explores polymeters and independence using the tar frame drum (lap style), ankle bells and vocals. In this excerpt, the drum and bell groove remains constant as the voice explores various degrees of polymer (4 over 3), language gears in different speeds, and rhythm cycles of varying lengths. We incorporate the language system from South India (solkattu) to speak polymeters. The song -- "Auv Matodzo" -- is from the Ewe people of Ghana (12/8 meter). It is from the same Ewe tradition that Joe Galeota's group performs in the 3rd part of the video. Avu Matodzo works well for 12/8, 6/8, and even 3/4 contexts that we explore in my class. This includes singing it in different speeds and reductions to expand the geometry of the cycle. The actual piece "A Quality of 6" lasts about 7 minutes. We kept it short this time, but know that the waters run deep in these combinations of style, tradition, and contemporary vision. Thanks and keep watching this and other Berklee videos. We have the best faculty in the world! Hope to see you there as a current or future student, and at the many performances sponsored by Berklee! All the best -- Jerry Leake
I just came here for many times cause I wanna listen to they playing frame drum~ "The beats are three-quarter, giving you heart power, get rid of your waver, of us their listener" (that's the rhyme for those frame drum ensemble that I was thinking about) Anyway, you all plays good. P.S: Warm greeting from East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Guys fantastic... i want to write here What i felt about the seconds indian (combination is absolutely south indian) performance. Particularly the second performance! Instrument used is similar to 'PARAI''- mostly used (group of people beat the instruments in a rythm) in a place where a person had died in a family. Dead person carried till the cemetry with this instrument being beaten. With this instrument being beaten, there will be vocal (songs sung) by old ladies of the family and by the other relatives/known members to the dead person. Songs will be very sad, emotional, touching and will praise the goodness of the dead person. With the instrument beat and the vocal, it will increase the emotions of the relatives came to see the dead person. People cry as much as they could with all their emotions spill out so they move on in their life. PARAI is not just limited to this occassion but in many other functions, it is used in olden days and till now. Secondly the vocal you have used is completely different :) it is the south Indian style ÇARNATIC jathi''. mostly this is used in CARNATIC style of singing. This style of singing is very much systematic, it is mostly used in HINDU TEMPLES (like church in your place) to sing and praise the god which in turn get you fortunes. This singing is not just limited to TEMPLES but used in many other functions (other than death place). SALANGAI (in the leg) is also south indian style, DANCERS used to have this in the leg. when they dance to the instruments beats, you can also hear the same beats from salangai. DANCE, instrument beats and sound from SALANGAI will synchronise and 'will be magic to hear the complete combination''. combining 'PARAI (mostly used during death) and CARNATIC vocal (not used during death)' in your performance is awesome and interesting. These musics are not a new one in south india it has been existing in south INDIA for more than 3000 years (according to the books). A place where the oldest culture of the world still living. congrats and best wishes.
This much refreshing than all that Jazz Fusion basically trying hard to digest all of world music tradition for a Western audience. Glad Berklee dare do something like this.
I am grateful to God that He gave me ears and the sense to appreciate good music.
African music is such a happy music.......
This is literally me because I'm indian Moroccan and Liberian 🇮🇳 🇲🇦 🇱🇷
That West African rhythm hits different. It brings you to a happy place.
i am an Indian........West African Rhythm was awesome....................wow...........Dance......Tabla and arab music are nicely painted too
there is no intolerance here! this is humanity's rhythm!
I've made my 3 months old son to listen to this.. His reactions were priceless, especially when the African part started. Too good :-) .. Thanks BCM for the upload!
Lovely African rhythm, its so uplifting.
Music is the universal language we all understand.
That polyrhythm was something !!!
Ohhh my God ¡ so beautyful.
We all got those roots. Do not matter our skin color. Love it, specially de West African drumming.
Kinda wanted them all to play together at the end :-/
Absolutely magnificent. Rhythm and vibration are the fabric of the Universe and ignite our Soul. Bravo to all on the video. xx
Music is everything and is in everything ❤ the perfect way to Express emotions and feelings !!!
Though I am from India I liked the African sounds it's energizing
For those who have asked me about the Indian performance. The tabla duet is a traditional composition (as explained in the info). The frame drum trio is an excerpt of my 7-stage composition that explores polymeters and independence using the tar frame drum (lap style), ankle bells and vocals. In this excerpt, the drum and bell groove remains constant as the voice explores various degrees of polymer (4 over 3), language gears in different speeds, and rhythm cycles of varying lengths. We incorporate the language system from South India (solkattu) to speak polymeters. The song -- "Auv Matodzo" -- is from the Ewe people of Ghana (12/8 meter). It is from the same Ewe tradition that Joe Galeota's group performs in the 3rd part of the video. Avu Matodzo works well for 12/8, 6/8, and even 3/4 contexts that we explore in my class. This includes singing it in different speeds and reductions to expand the geometry of the cycle. The actual piece "A Quality of 6" lasts about 7 minutes. We kept it short this time, but know that the waters run deep in these combinations of style, tradition, and contemporary vision. Thanks and keep watching this and other Berklee videos. We have the best faculty in the world! Hope to see you there as a current or future student, and at the many performances sponsored by Berklee! All the best -- Jerry Leake
El ritmo es universal, es de las consciencias. Que belleza¡¡¡
Loved the Middle Eastern and West African music! They were beautifique,!
music is the universal language. Salutations
Look at how happy they are! Nice to see some many walks of live getting along thanks to the music!
Excellent. Best wishes from north east India.
African music is my childhood
Very talented musicians, just started listening to indian styles
it takes me somewhere... 🌧🎶❤ love it
very nice
Very good music and dance as well
amazing music...I am in love with your music and you all.
I LIKE IT IM FROM AFRICA
Fantastic choreography!
Amazing! As if they are organized and breathing together.!
This is amazing
African music has culture in it
excellent perform very very nice
Beautiful!
very good...¡¡¡mujhe pasand hai
so beautiful! the rhythms are the same! amazing!
That is call team effort ................learn this from this team......
#cheers
most appreciated.....great fusion
This is simply amazing! Great job everybody!
I love this. Its super.
Music is the only way to reach Harmony in the world .
the south Indian frame drum is known as 'Parai'
simply superb.
Master Piece It's way too above.
This place seems to be heaven
superb mind blowing
Awesome Music! Thank you!
WONDERFUL!
Words to beats
Wow very gratfull
Voice and drums
Listening to the drumming different types of drums
wonderful!
I just came here for many times cause I wanna listen to they playing frame drum~
"The beats are three-quarter, giving you heart power, get rid of your waver, of us their listener" (that's the rhyme for those frame drum ensemble that I was thinking about)
Anyway, you all plays good.
P.S: Warm greeting from East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
This is so awesome.
Amazing piece! 😊
parai...music fabulous.. south indian style
Great
Wow super 😎😎😎😍😍😗🙏🙏👌👌🤘🤘👍
East indian rap... Fukin AWESOME
i found one more amazing video today...!
Wonderful
fantastic
The African style 🔥
Amazing
I can do without the chanting but the drums are awesome! Nicely synced.
amazing performance :)
Guys fantastic...
i want to write here What i felt about the seconds indian (combination is absolutely south indian) performance.
Particularly the second performance!
Instrument used is similar to 'PARAI''- mostly used (group of people beat the instruments in a rythm) in a place where a person had died in a family. Dead person carried till the cemetry with this instrument being beaten. With this instrument being beaten, there will be vocal (songs sung) by old ladies of the family and by the other relatives/known members to the dead person. Songs will be very sad, emotional, touching and will praise the goodness of the dead person. With the instrument beat and the vocal, it will increase the emotions of the relatives came to see the dead person. People cry as much as they could with all their emotions spill out so they move on in their life. PARAI is not just limited to this occassion but in many other functions, it is used in olden days and till now.
Secondly the vocal you have used is completely different :) it is the south Indian style ÇARNATIC jathi''. mostly this is used in CARNATIC style of singing. This style of singing is very much systematic, it is mostly used in HINDU TEMPLES (like church in your place) to sing and praise the god which in turn get you fortunes. This singing is not just limited to TEMPLES but used in many other functions (other than death place).
SALANGAI (in the leg) is also south indian style, DANCERS used to have this in the leg. when they dance to the instruments beats, you can also hear the same beats from salangai. DANCE, instrument beats and sound from SALANGAI will synchronise and 'will be magic to hear the complete combination''.
combining 'PARAI (mostly used during death) and CARNATIC vocal (not used during death)' in your performance is awesome and interesting.
These musics are not a new one in south india it has been existing in south INDIA for more than 3000 years (according to the books). A place where the oldest culture of the world still living.
congrats and best wishes.
Stop commenting with misleading information .
Thank you
awesome guyssss
My goodness! Lovely music. Well done everyone involved. Was a pleasure to the ears to hear the whole set.
Rhythms from the 3 Cradles of Humanity.
Awesome!!
Beautiful 👌🏻
fabulous!
This much refreshing than all that Jazz Fusion basically trying hard to digest all of world music tradition for a Western audience. Glad Berklee dare do something like this.
4:00 i like this :)
Awesome ! Keep doing that !
Omggg Beautiful
omg it really awesome!
wow.....
I am no expert , but it seems they have used the Indian classical base and incorporated africal and middle eastern times on top of it ...
yes -- read my explanation of the frame drum composition for more details.
One word one language *music*
Hi,
Can you people make, similar thing with an Indian Dhol and Tasha, with daf and African drums.
Thanks
amazing!!!
That was fun..
Nice to see you people play that instrument. Nice playing...
nice
Genius sessionSound wise though ; djembe needed to be at least one octave higher, if tradition is the purpose of the showThank u for the soul food
cool!!!!!
Remonta a nossa ancestralidade.
Damn Berklee!
it's amazing
needs more cowbell ...ha ha!!!!
Cool
Woooooow❤
Nyc
second played music is tamil music that notes are tamil
Funny but cool :D
WHERE DID YOU FOUND THIS YORUBA DRUMS? THE LAST ONE
Thats cool :)