Release Date:December 10, 1996 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping:Expedited shipping available Shipping:International shipping available Condition:Factory Sealed
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Dash Me Something - Ensemble Bash, Ensemble Bash
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Shaken, Not Stirred - Ensemble Bash, Daugherty, Michael
Exercise Your WoofersApril 22, 2008 Robert Carlberg(Seattle) Percussion ensembles tend to be self-limiting -- there's only so much you can do with rhythm and timbre if your sustain is a given. Ensemble Bash supersede these limitations by including bass guitar and some spoken vocals along with their marimbas, vibraphones, xylophones, drums and percussion. Their styles (plural) derive equally from traditional Ghanaian/Zimbabwean folk drumming (the likes of Dumisani Maraire and the many ensembles derived from his teaching) and contemporary percussion explorations such as Evelyn Glennie. The ancient/modern dichotomy is intentional, as are the extremes in timbre between bass marimba and sleigh bells. Ensemble Bash, though not likely to be mistaken for radio-friendly music, sound like they have a lot of fun and they'll give your stereo a good workout.
