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Release Date: 26-10-1998
Label: Celestial Harmonies
Catalog Number: 17060-2
Barcode: 13711706024
Musical Style: New Age
Track Listing:
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invisible Architect [05:45] | 5 | Shaman's Drum [05:30] |
| 2 | Mon Amie [04:08] | 6 | Big Picture [06:05] |
| 3 | Unspeakable Dawn [07:09] | 7 | Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep [05:24] |
| 4 | Izibongo [05:23] | 8 | Iron Voices [04:57] |
Description:
Two of the foremost drummers of rock and new age blend their exceptional talents with the latest technology to create a landmark album. On The Big Picture, Michael Shrieve and David Beal produce fully orchestrated music using electronic drum pads and digital samplings. Through this system, a drum–pad can sound like a trumpet, violin, voice, or it can create a completely new sound. Though originally composed on computer, all the music on The Big Picture was played entirely with drumsticks. This album is a refreshing celebration of rhythm and melody. The pieces compose a dazzling menu, ranging from the exotic to the mischievous, all sharing a compelling vibrancy and excitement. The Big Picture opens a new door for percussionists. It puts the percussionist on a plane with traditional front line soloists and it elevates him to orchestral arranger, with infinite combinations of sounds, timbres, rhythms and instrumentations at his disposal.
Biography:
As the legendary drummer for the group Santana, Michael Shrieve, appeared at Woodstock and recorded eight albums. He has also recorded three albums released by the accomplished German synthesist Klaus Schulze. Transfer Station Blue is Shrieve's first solo recording on the Fortuna label. He co–wrote the music for the film The Bedroom Window and released a collaborative album with percussionist David Beal entitled The Big Picture .
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