Don Cherry: Organic Music Society
Track review of "North Brazilian Ceremonial Hymn"Perhaps not the finest or most original composition on the album, the opening "North Brazilian Ceremonial Hymn" features eminent percussionist Nana Vasconcelos and other artists performing on indigenous instruments. However, Cherry captures the period via an extended mantra that summons memories of the transcendental meditation craze as the musicians vocalize across a path set down by berimbau parts, jangling bells, accenting cymbal hits, and plaintive cries. The free jazz element surfaces due to Cherry's scratchy and terse horn voicings. One of the more interesting factors throughout the production pertains to its cross-cultural sonic mix and Cherry's integration of free form processes. It's an enjoyable and sometimes amusing sonic experience amid a trip down memory lane for individuals who lived through the always enterprising psychedelic era.
Personnel
Don Cherry: voice, percussion, harmonium, flute, conch, h'suan (xun), trumpet, piano; Nana Vasconcelos: vocals, berimbau; Helen Eggert: vocals, tambura; Moki: vocals, tambura; Roger Burk: vocals; Marianne Rydvall: additional vocals; Anana Rydvall: additional vocals; Lil Stålheim: additional vocalsl; Nikko Stålheim: additional vocals; Mona Barbera; additional vocals; Ole Sophus Amfred: additional vocals.
Album information
Title: Organic Music Society | Year Released: 2012 | Record Label: Caprice Records