Product Description

Find your flow with world beats energize your spirit with these soulstrengthening
drum grooves from around the planet by acclaimed rhythm
masters.
Feel the pure energy and power of water with these living liquid rhythms
from around the world.
Acclaimed drum gurus David & Steve Gordon (over 1.7 million albums
sold) combine ethnic drums and percussion beats with the sweet sound of
Native American flute.
When you need energizing drums for dance, working out, driving, parties,
or while you are at work, this album will give you the boost you need.
Allow your body and spirit to move with these deep-water rhythms and
align with the flow of life!

David Gordon: Taos log drums, djembe, ashiko, congas, tar, dumbek,
gathering drum, tongue drum, turtle rattle, Native American flutes, seed pod
rattle, palm leaf rattle, rainstick, kalimba, souix drum

Steve Gordon: dun duns, djembe, native heart drum, Taos log drums, Native
American flutes, frame drums, congas, acoustic guitar, vocals, Taos pueblo
rattles, tongue drum, rainstick, dumbek

Review

Back in 2008, David and Steve Gordon presented audiences with DRUM CARGO - RHYTHMS OF FIRE, their most intoxicating drum album to date (and that's saying something given their illustrious output). Flash-forward to the present and the brothers are back with a fresh album of percussive grooves that takes their skills with rhythm to a whole new level. DRUM CARGO: RHYTHMS OF WATER, the next edition in their "Drum Elements" series, pulses with the exciting sounds of drums from all over the world. African djembe? Check. Native heart drum? Check. Peruvian cajon? Check again. The list goes on, featuring such a huge number of tribal drums that you will feel like you just embarked on a National Geographic expedition. The rhythms were created with an emphasis on maintaining a feeling of fluidity, and some of the drums actually contained water to capture the true essence of the element. Aiding David & Steve in their rhythmic explorations are fellow percussionists Bobby Cochran and Kim Atkinson, whose talents help to further flesh out this percussive environment. Throw in a bit of Native flute here and there, some kalimba, rainstick and guitar, and you have a drum album like no other. Great for spirit work, trance dance or simply pure enjoyment. --Music Design In Review

About the Artist

David and Steve Gordon are innovators. Over the course of their 29 year career they have relied on their multi-cultural roots and consistently pushed the boundaries of musical styles. Their albums have been pivotal in shaping the changing landscape of ambient, worldbeat and downtempo music.

Both David and Steve are award-winning producers, as well as composers, classically trained instrumentalists, DJs, and the founders of Sequoia Records, which they have molded into a world-class record label since its inception 29 years ago.

Inspired by the tranquility of Sequoia National Park, David and Steve became a pioneering force in the realm of ambient music by using nature sounds as a part of a musical composition - a novel approach that had not been accomplished prior. Their albums, including Garden of Serenity and Soothing Sanctuary, have been perennial best-sellers, garnering acclaim from industry professionals and finding favor with spas, yoga studios and meditation practitioners. Pulse Magazine referred to their albums as "intimate, quiet, serene and spacious".

David and Steve's percussion albums, with their juxtaposition of earthy Native American rhythms and modern elements like guitar, keyboards and electronica, have defined worldbeat music and continually taken the concept to new heights. Their album Sacred Earth Drums features an organic fusion of modern and ancient sensibilities and was a #1 best-selling title for over two years following its release. Successive releases have continued to receive accolades, including Sacred Spirit Drums, about which NAPRA Review commented, "This follow-up to Sacred Earth Drums is sure to be just as big...the drumming is joyous," and Drum Medicine, which won prestigious COVR Visionary awards for "Album of the Year" and "Best World Album."

The Gordons continue to stay on the cutting edge with their award-winning releases in the electronica and chill-out genres, with downtempo dance grooves and global electronica. Sequoia Groove, their sub-label, has emerged as one of today's leading sources of classy ambient music for lounging, with series like Café de Luna, Hotel Tara and, their crown jewel, Buddha-Lounge, helping to popularize downtempo chill music and make it accessible for a wider audience beyond the nightclub scene. The albums are all handpicked and seamlessly blended by the Gordon Brothers, each one culminating in over an hour of pure euphoria for the listener. Besides their compilation series, Sequoia Groove is also home to groundbreaking artists like Jens Gad (co-creator of Enigma) and Achillea. The Gordon Brothers are responsible for discovering well-loved artists such as Gary Stadler and have produced albums for numerous artists, including Jaya Lakshmi, Everstar, Zingaia and Sophia.

It is David and Steve's ear for positive, culturally adventurous music, as well as their versatility and think-outside-the-box mentality that has made them the industry leaders they are today, having grossed over 2.5 million units in sales worldwide. In fact, a recent N.A.R. survey listed the Gordon Brothers as being in the top 5 most popular New Age artists as reported by retailers, along with artists such as Enya and Loreena McKennitt, and many of their albums have charted in Billboard. Their music continues to gain exposure through usage in a variety of films and televisions shows, like the Fox Searchlight feature Kissing Jessica Stein, the comedy The Parole Officer, and the CBS Sports Xterra World Championship.