So Percussion performs Paul Lansky

3rd Movement from Paul Lansky's piece Threads. Performed at the Kennedy Center

Hands On'Semble - X-Mas in Goa

Hands On'Semble performing at the Third Annual Henderson Drum Festival. March 12th, 2004. Randy Gloss and Austin Wrinkle performing a duet entitled X-Mas in Goa.

Soundscape: Tambuco and Kevork Mourad "Pencils"

Soundscape: Tambuco and Kevork Mourad (visual artist).
Interactive improvisation using amplified pencils and drawing pads, by Kevork Mourad's painting / animation and Tambuco Percussion Ensemble.

Kevork Mourad has developed a technique of spontaneous painting, in which he shared the stage with Tambuco, This art is created in counterpoint to each other. Using acrylic paint, he creates images that are projected on a screen above the musicians, enhancing the story-telling aspect of the music through the melody of his visuals.

You can find further information on Soundscape here: http://www.tambuco.org/soundscape.html

To further explore Kevork Mourad's work, please go to http://www.kevorkmourad.com

John Luther Adams - INUKSUIT

Brief documentary from The New Yorker about John Luther Adams’ new work for Percussion Ensemble called INUKSUIT (premiered summer 2009)

YouTube Symphony Audition - Makoto Kikuchi

Makoto Kikuchi performs with Scheherazade - Movement 4. Thanks to Aaron Smith for the recommendation.

Amazing Indian Percussion - 3 (Vocal Percusion Lesson)

"The Language and Technique of South Indian Percussion" Vol. 1.

A live performance cum instructional DVD on South Indian percussion, played and taught by India's greatest percussion maestro Vikku Vinayakram and his sons.

This clip features an advanced-intermediate lesson on vocal percussion (konoko) by Vikku's son, Umashankar.

Beck - Clap Hands

Live on the Sarah Kuttner Show. Thanks to Patrick O'Konski for forwarding this video to me. If you would like your video on the blog, please send me suggestions.

Christopher Deane - Tambourine Improv

Christopher Deane, associate proffessor of percussion at the University of North Texas, gives a clinic and short performance at the Frisco Day of Percussion.

Deane is a proud to be sponsored by Black Swamp Percussion. He believes they strive for excellence in their products and are a pleasure to work with.

A Little Poem For You (Steel Pan)

Steel pannist Gary Gibson performs his original tune. Originally recorded on his CD "Yahboy!" in 2005, this version is slightly more mellow and pretty.

Jal-Tarang Recital : Ranjana Pradhan

Smt Ranjana Pradhan performing Indian Classical Raga Kalavati on vintage and rare Indian Instrument called "Jal-Tarang", live at Sydney. Jal means water, Tarang means Vibration. The ceramic bowls are tuned with water and played with teak wood stick. Watch her playing with amazing dextirity.

Mrs Ranjana now age 77, has learnt this complex art of playing Hindustani (Indian) Classical Raags on Jaltarag at age of 10 and progressed through her musical journey and reached pinncale of success through hard work and dedication. At age of 20 she beacome all India Radio artist and played for nearly 40 years. She has participated on many Televison, coveted classical music concerts predominantly in Mumbai ( formerly known as Bombay) and other cities in India.

Peter Erskine Drum Solo

Alejandro Vinao - Khan Variation

Recorded on 05/02/2009, @ Chapman University, CA. A marimba player, Setsuko Kutsuno plays "Khan Variations" by Alejandro Vinao. Alejandro Vina

Razbar Ensemble: Percussion Medley Daf

Razbar Ensemble was founded in 1997 in Bonn, Germany, and it's primary goal is to present the sacred music of the Ahl-e Haqq, whose extraordinarily rich repertoire is derived from its deep roots in ancient spiritual and artistic traditions. From the outset of their artistic career, the Razbar Ensemble has drawn its motivation from the audience, who has been especially enthusiastic about discovering this previously unknown style of music.

2004 Blue Devils - The Ditty

Drum Jam - Zappa Drummers - Drum Channel