This is the finish product. Please go to Superblack Records YouTube channel and listen to the album Ndamuda. Summary: The turnaround for the stems was unprecedented. Jumbosound Recordz came in first with a track that sounds like the one above. Jumbosound Recordz introduced the world to my original Boom Jungle Wood band lineup. I think… Continue reading Yah’s Marimba Band
April 9, 2023
Update: The stems were sent, and I obtained 2+ remixes overnight. The project went well. I will post the “album” as soon as I distribute it. I’ll include post-production notes. Now my goal is to practice my instruments and prepare for a professional recording session. The producers/remixers used my stems to produce radio-edits through their… Continue reading April 9, 2023
Pre-production notes (band)
This time next week I should be back here with a note about sending stems off to producers and/or one or two demos enclosed for your listening pleasure. Tentative band demos as follows: Dear Producers, I should have replaced my Alesis CK4 Kit. It’s a classic and I am going to miss out when they… Continue reading Pre-production notes (band)
Power Trio
For your edification 2.5 Octave Xylophone Roto Toms Tambourine Maracas Frame Drum Conga and Bongo Set The two songs (third pending) that will be here (Yah willing) in April for the remixers and band should be labeled “Boom’s Arrangements.” These arrangements should be considered the 1) simplest 2) minimalist and 3) basic arrangements. Composed for… Continue reading Power Trio
Acoustic?
I discovered another one. This group makes me smile. I love the mentor and the young players keeping up. This reminds me of the African marimba band I joined in Seattle. It has been a while since I played in a large ensemble. The project I am writing for is only for 2 marimbas (pending).… Continue reading Acoustic?
Percussion Wanted
Loop 1 Snip Loop 2 Snip This is a rough idea and very short sample of Loops 1 and 2. I will eventually leave 60 seconds and stems up for band members to utilize. Please percussionists most-wanted, keep the following in mind. Musicians vs. Instruments We want as many sounds and as few players as… Continue reading Percussion Wanted
Hebrew Band Line Up
Please consider the following pre-production notes pending. For those of you who jump on board early, you may bear witness to ideas and concepts changing in the real time. Boom Jungle Wood Marimba Band line-up as follows: 1) Dundun 2) Conga(s) 3) Gourd Shakers 4 Soprano (Xylophone) 5 Tenor Marimba 6 Bass Marimba. The music… Continue reading Hebrew Band Line Up
Dunun (African Bass Drums)
The Dunun is an African drum that can provide a low frequency, comparable to what western music calls a “bass drum,” to your ensemble. This particular drum comes from West Africa.
How to play the Shekere
This week we will become familiar with the mother of all percussion shakers. The shekere comes from West Africa. It is very popular all over the world, influencing Latin music as well as jazz.
The African Xylophone and Marimba
There are many varieties of African xylophones and marimbas. Please become familiar with the West African balafon and the Zimbabwean marimba this week.