- Category: Music » International: General » Latin
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- Release Date: October 26, 1999
- Label: Arc Music (UK)
- UPC: 5019396152625
- WAPI (Tower ID): 105959473
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Product Description
Run a Quick Search on "Percussion Of The World" by Miguel Castro to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Percussion Of The World"Browse more products related to "Miguel Castro"Product notePersonnel: Miguel Castro (various instruments, marimba, drums, percussion); Joey Stuckey (vocals, acoustic & 12-string guitar, oud, bass); Kathy Hawkins (bagpipes); Jason Currin (keyboards, percussion, sound effects); Wes Stephens (bass, percussion, sound effects); Adam Mitchell (drums); Leah Hammock (timpani, gong). Title NotePersonnel: Miguel Castro (various instruments, marimba, drums, percussion); Joey Stuckey (vocals, acoustic & 12-string guitar, oud, bass); Kathy Hawkins (bagpipes); Jason Currin (keyboards, percussion, sound effects); Wes Stephens (bass, percussion, sound effects); Adam Mitchell (drums); Leah Hammock (timpani, gong). Album DescriptionMiguel Castro is a true multi-instrumentalist. The liner notes credit him with 50 different types of percussion instruments, and that's just on this album. He makes use of his virtuosity by taking listeners on a musical tour of the world, from the Andes to Japan, from Central Africa to Scotland. There's nothing wrong, of course, with playing music from other cultures. But generally speaking, one is not going to sound as good in a cultural idiom as the people who were born to it, and for this reason Castro is in danger of offering listeners a dozen technically proficient yet mediocre performances of "world music." At least sometimes, Castro does better than this. To be sure, the Middle Eastern offering "Hot Sand, Cool Sandals" does use a cheesy electrified or synthesized oud, but only lightly, and the drum work is quite thoughtful. The Japanese piece "Bugaku" makes dramatic use of the thunderous drums of the Land of the Rising Sun. "In My Travels" features a hammered dulcimer played so fluidly that it sounds like a spinet piano. Other experiments, like his multi-culti rendering of "Amazing Grace," fare less well. Worthwhile for fans of incredible percussion, but not really a good listen. ~ Kurt Keefner Customer Reviews for "Percussion Of The World (Import) (CD)" by Miguel Castro (Artist)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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