DRUM DYNASTY PROJECT (SEATTLE, WA)
The debut DRUM DYNASTY CD was officially released on April 25, 2009 at the 16th Annual World Rhythm Festival, Seattle, WA. The music caught the attention of Producer Cyrus Rhodes president of Katavi Arts who was strolling around the grounds that day in search of fresh talent. "I was looking for something new and fresh sounding, well I found it. The music of Drum Dynasty caught my attention right away as something special. The music itself combines a unique blend of New Age Ambience with Intense World Rhythm. The format of this double CD takes the listener on a musical journey around the world, but what makes it so amazing, is all the different places Drum Dynasty will take you spiritually."
THE DEBUT CD
The debut CD set is divided into 2 separate CD's (MYSTIC SUNRISE - Disk I) and (DARK CONTINENT - Disk II) Each CD represents a different musical journey. This 2 CD set provides over 90 minutes of musical enjoyment. Drum Dynaty is a must gem for any listener out there that wants music to fill their sonic space, but especially hits home with drummers. It offers a huge variety of music, from intense tribal rhythms to peaceful New Age Tranquility.
DRUM LANGUAGE CONCEPT
Bruce explains: "Drumming by nature is a very primal expression, and it’s a language mankind has been speaking for centuries. It’s has a universal meaning everyone can relate to, and it exists in almost every form of music. It’s therapeutic for me to study the roots of this truly amazing musical instrument wth Drum Dynasty."
TRACK LISTING
MYSTIC SUNRISE (DISC I)
Mystic Sunrise
Al Jabr
Anuket (Goddess of the Nile)
Kazi
Karma
Dance of the 7 Veils
Twenty Drawings
Sandstorm
Dajari
Damsels of Brindiban
Abraxas
Nine Tomorrows
Nectar of Rasa
Massalama
DARK CONTINENT (DISC II)
Dark Continent
Middle Passage
Possessed
Katavi
Warfare
Khodomodumo
Rainmaker
Voodoo Rain
Hemiola
Shango
Dance of the Flies
Fanga Alafyia
Santeria
Song for Elegua
PRESS
"Amazing musical journey" - one times one
"Incredible body of work." - buck nutty
"Breathtaking, and dramatic musical format" Cyrus Rhodes
Band Members
Bruce Burgess (Drummer), Kevin Christensen (Musical Score), Arturo Rodriguez (Percussionist West), Marco Zonka (Percussionist East)
Influences
Drummers - Terry Bozio, Steve Smith, Tony Williams, Neil Peart, Bill Bruford.
Other Artists
Peter Gabriel, Crystal Method.
Website
www.drumdynasty.com