Shamou Discography of CDs

Shamou discography In life there are TRACES that lead us back and forth. The union of music and dance have resonated through the ages; at each stage adding another link to this perpetual motion. Shamou's drumming career began at an early age in his native Iran. He began his formal music training in Tehran, studied with teachers from the Royal College of Music in London and completed his training at Berklee College of Music in Boston. A well known figure in the Boston music scene in the mid-90's, Shamou was the lead singer and percussionist with the world music ensembles Cosmos Factor and Ozain, and was a percussionist with the Greg Greenway Band - all three groups were nominated for the Boston Globe's Music Award. Shamou has performed at the Maritime Hall, the Filmore West and Bill Graham Auditorium in San Francisco. From 1999 to 2001 he was ...

Shamou songs In life there are TRACES that lead us back and forth. The union of music and dance have resonated through the ages; at each stage adding another link to this perpetual motion. Shamou's drumming career began at an early age in his native Iran. He began his formal music training in Tehran, studied with teachers from the Royal College of Music in London and completed his training at Berklee College of Music in Boston. A well known figure in the Boston music scene in the mid-90's, Shamou was the lead singer and percussionist with the ...

Shamou CD discography In life there are TRACES that lead us back and forth. The union of music and dance have resonated through the ages; at each stage adding another link to this perpetual motion. Shamou's drumming career began at an early age in his native Iran. He began his formal music training in Tehran, studied with teachers from the Royal College of Music in London and completed his training at Berklee College of Music in Boston. A well known figure in the Boston music scene in the mid-90's, Shamou was the lead singer and percussionist with the ...

Shamou CD discography Additional personnel: Jesse Quattro, Laura Allan (vocals); Jason Schimmel (acoustic guitar); Jennifer Cass (harp); Eyvind Kang, Timba Harris (viola); Bar McKinnon (flute); Trey Spruance (keyboards); Tim Smolens, William Winant (bass instrument); Danny Heifetz, Ches Smith (drums); Shamou (darabukka); Shahzad Ismaily (percussion); Rich Doucette (unknown instrument).

Shamou albums A third installment in the series of Secret Chiefs 3 records, known by many as Mr. Bungle minus Mike Patton. Once again, the band proves that they command an amazing grip on their musical reigns, executing flawlessly tight arrangements, even if they are extremely peculiar. Book M is mostly the brainchild of masterful guitarist Trey Spruance, as bassist Trevor Dunn was absent for a great deal of the project, probably having something to do with his involvement in the wickedly genius Fantomas. Book M is mostly made up of Indian/Asian-sounding melodies overlayed with wildly ...

Shamou music CDs Not to be confused with the African tribe of the same name, Dogon creates music that draws from the postmodern world of electronica and techno. However, the group's name is not coincidental, given the fact that the Dogon people are known for their myth about Sirius (also called the Dog Star). With such enigmatic titles as "Fat Old Sun" and "Melonheart," this nine-piece ensemble, co-led by Miguel Noya and Paul Godwin, skillfully constructs an environment filled with angular rhythms, industrial sound effects, and ghostly keyboard textures. The title track blends glittery keyboard effects with an ...