The more than funky drummer (2000)

This is a set of variations on a famous drum pattern, organised into a continuous stream of ideas. The original sample has been varied in Pro-tools by cutting, pasting & time stretching, thereby moving it beyond its purely ‘funky’ origins. The percussionist reacts to the sequence of different rhythms & improvises around them. James Brown announces the end of the piece…..

This extract was taken from a version recorded at Backtrack studios in Croydon and features the conga playing of Tony Maloney, who is also percussionist with the ensemble. Thanks Tony!!