Timo Gross - Travellin Audio CD

What the Press Says About San Jose Taiko: "San Jose Taiko turns Japanese taiko drumming into entrancing movement and dance." - San Jose Mercury News "... exciting drum-beating by San Jose Taiko...a superb, blood-racing exhibition of taiko drumming." - San Francisco Chronicle "Dynamic and energetic...they really work your senses with flashes of color and sound. \" - Cincinnati International Festival

Beach House is the musical duo of instrumentalist Alex Scally and vocalist/keyboardist Victoria Legrand. And as their namesake suggests, their music resonates with the kind of languid radiance of a spiritual retreat from the modern world. Building their signature sound from a few spare elements, lo-fi organs, harpsichords, and vintage drum machines, the pair crafts an exquisitely detailed atmosphere from minimal instrumentation. Legrand's hypnotic croon sits pleasingly against Scally's twanging pedal steel lines, suggesting a country-tinged Nico. On "Turtle Island," the dirge-like drone of a harmonium offers a hauntingly baroque accompaniment to Legrand's tale of heartbreak. But somber and downcast is not the only mood on offer: "Some Things Last (A Long Time)" is their version of a Daniel Johnston chestnut, while "D.A.R.L.I.N.G." offers their otherworldly take on `60s girl-group pop. Recording information: Lord Baltimore Recording (08/2007-09/2007). Photographer: Natasha Tyler. Personnel: Victoria Legrand (vocals, organ, keyboards); Alex Scally (guitar, organ, drums). Audio Mixer: Adam Cook.

The Japanese answer to The Clash that absorbed R&B as well as pop and punk. Each song has enough hooks to reel you in and never let you go. Never mind the language difference....you don't need it, just have fun!

Track Listing of songs: Gin and Juice; Around the World; Plain Jane; Chivalry; Man's Job; You're the Reason; Keys to My Door; What Good Is Love; Jump Suit Judy; If She's Gonna Leave; Everyday;

The Story We are Two Minute Hour from Minehead, Somerset in England. We started in 2001 and the original line up was: Jas - Vocals and Guitar, Jamie - Vocals and Bass and Steve on drums and we called ourselves Stalefish. After a year we started playing around with the idea of having two guitarists and one bassist with no drummer because Steve became a good guitarist. ...

Track Listing of songs: Ponme El Alcoholado Juana; Mi Bomba; Las Cosas Son Como Son; Dura Verdad; El Pescador; Dos Coplas Y Un Ole; Mi Chino Me Boto; Yo Ya; Azucar Pa' Un Amargao; Para Todo El Mundo Rumba;

Travellin album Track Listing of songs: Bye Bye Bye; I Want It That Way; Girl on TV; All I Have to Give; Hardest Thing, The; Drive Myself Crazy; Larger Than Life; Summer Girls; I Do; I Will Come to You; Truly Madly Deeply; Show Me the Meaning;

Travellin songs As usual, the band shines with its polished, sophisticated brass writing, set against Papo Lucca's expert piano and arranging skills. "Sigo Pensando en Tí" was the heavily promoted tune (Mannix Martinez on vocals); other pluses feature the orchestra's version of Chick Corea's "Cappuccino," "Toñito Ledee" (dedicated to the talented late singer), and an homage to "A Cali," one of Colombia's top salsa cities. ...