If
there is a music that western musicians would like to understand more
about, or be able to use more of, it's has got to be the distinctive,
traditional Indian sounds and harmonies. You can study the scales or
know the names of the percussion tools, but to make these work in your
own context takes a degree of understanding which might boarder on
conditioning. Of course, the proverbial leg-up IS always a welcome
boost, and Spices of India goes a long way to providing it. The
emphasis is on rhythm and percussion, often the most striking and
accessible of this music's assets. It is presented as loops, rather
than contextually naked hits, and only the most wayward of feet would
have trouble tapping to each new and eye opening beat (not a rhyme to
be proud of). The sounds are diverse, each one offering a new angle,
and may be a new perspective on your own musical tastes. The Dhol,
Dholak, Ghara, and Tabla, amongst many others, find a place in this
selection, as well as some enlightening vocal extracts.
A
translation of these skilful vocal exercises would have been a
reassuring supplement (you never know - they might be offensive),
though most people would not be able to resist a bit of cut, paste and
fiddle here. If anything mars this extremely good collection, it is the
noise floor. On some of the samples, hiss can get a little obtrusive.
All things considered, this is a small price to pay (as is the RRP) for
an accessible, wide ranging, and inspiring introduction to the sounds
of India.
ВНИМАНИЕ!!! Для просмотра и последующей скачки необходима регистрация на форуме...
http://backinmotion.do.am/forum/9-295-1
