MUMBAI: IndiaBeat (www.indiabeat.in), has released its latest album, Made in Chennai... featuring master percussionists Pete Lockett and Uma Shankar. The album is being distributed by Virgin Records (India). Made in Chennai�� is a unique collaboration featuring Pete Lockett (Bjork, Jeff Beck, Robert Plant, Peter Gabriel, AR Rahman) and Uma Shankar, son of the great Ghatam legend TH Vikku Vinnayakram. The album puts a new perspective on the ancient traditional forms found in Carnatic classical rhythm. It brings it into a new cutting edge contemporary environment integrated with sound design, electronics, world percussion and South Indian vocal.
Advanced complexities of Carnatic rhythmic structures are explored in depth in a fresh, mature and musical manner which suits the connoisseur and the novice alike. The album is an entertaining and enjoyable listen for all music lovers, traditional or otherwise.
A massive array of percussion is covered, from South Indian to Japanese, African, Western, Arabic, North Indian, Latin and much more. Haunting vocals from vocalists Vinayaka and Mahesh and sound design and electronics by Pete add an extra dimension to the recording. The album keeps the fine balance of presenting the music in a new light whilst also reflecting the integrity of an ancient musical heritage.
Made in Chennai... is available at fine music stores across the country. It is also expected to be available as a digital download on the online Nokia Music Store (www.music.Nokia.co.in).