Steve Reich: RepercussionsIn 1970, Steve Reich embarked on a trip to study music in Ghana with Gideon Alorwoyie, the resident master drummer of the Ghana Dance Ensemble. From this experience in Africa, Reich drew inspiration for his piece Drumming, which he composed shortly after his return.
On December 10, 2016 at National Sawdust, in celebration of Steve Reich’s 80th birthday year, the Ghanaian master Gideon Alorwoyie played alongside Mantra Percussion and three Reich works — Four Organs, Drumming I, and Music for Pieces of Wood (arr. drum kits) — to explore Reich's music and the Ghanaian tradition by which it was inspired. Listen to the entire concert below: |
Timber RemixedOur Timber Remixed album is available on Cantaloupe Music. The release includes a limited edition LP and a double CD with all 12 remixes plus a live concert recording of Timber by Mantra Percussion!
Remixes by:
Squarepusher Jóhann Jóhannsson Tim Hecker Fennesz Oneohtrix Point Never Greg Saunier Ian Williams Hauschka Sam Pluta HPRIZM/High Priest of APC Ikue Mori Mira Calix |
In The NewsThe New York Times
Timber at BOAC Marathon "seductive and accessible… with steroidal energy" — Zachary Woolfe |
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