Michael Pluznick » Recordings

Playing to the click track and other studio tips for percussionists in the recording studio

admin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:45:36 +0000

ver the last 25 years or more I have had the great pleasure and good luck to be able to record percussion in recording studios all around the world. My first recording studio experience playing percussion instruments was with my friend and first drum teacher George Terzis. George invited me to a small recording session to play some Brazilian and Afro Cuban rhythms on top of some funk music in Boston in 1979. There were two rooms and I was impressed by all the gear and the organization of all the recording equiptment as well. It was like a top secret spy room from an 007 movie! [...]

Mali Sunu ensemble, djembe solos by Michael Pluznick, Ben Isaacs

admin — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:30:27 +0000

Michael Pluznick solos on djembe and then Ben Isaacs expresses his incredible feel and techniques as well. This is a longer version then I originally posted on Youtube. This video lesson features an explanation of the meaning of Mali Sunu played with more of a 4/4 feel. We also will be showing you a version in 6/8 feel soon here as well. Michael Pluznick plays traditional solo techniques or phrases on his Toca [...]

Rumba De Obatala “HD” @Big Buddha from ‘Rise Up’ CD

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:17:06 +0000

From Barabajaba Music and drumming group on the Big Island of Hawaii and San Francisco California as well. Featuring Jesse Seymour Vocals and Michael Pluznick joing him on percussion.

Vietnam 2:”HD” art, sculptures,temples w/ music by Michael Pluznick

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:53:55 +0000

This video features photgraphy shot in Hanoi, Vietnam and contans beautiful art, sculpture, and nature with world music by Michael Pluznick The people and scenes are from everday life in Hanoi, Vietnam. HD *(high definition). Shot on Canon 7D digital SLR

Sunset World /Latin jazz high on a Bangkok roof top!

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:50:13 +0000

Sunset from high atop a rooftop in Bangkok Thailand. Music by MIchael Pluznick and Joel Lindheimer from the new world jazz / smooth jazz and percussion CD, “Miles Dean”

Bobo Mali West African drum and dance ceremony and celebration

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:47:38 +0000

All about Mali Didadi (Didadee) music: dance to the drum!

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:42:47 +0000

The music for this CD was made at Centre Togola, the local community center, run by director Kareem Togola. It is located outside Sabalibougou. ‘Bougou’ means ‘village’ in Bambara language, although it is located in a city district inside a bustling market place on the outskirts of Bamako, Mali, West Africa.

The community center houses local dancers, drummers and musicians, most of whom play in the center’s award-winning group. Many famous district groups [...]

Exotic Waterfall in Thailand and world percussion by Michael P

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:05:31 +0000

filmed on Koh Samui Island in Thailand . This is part 2 with music by Michael Pluznick from the CD Rythym Intergration. This tune is called, “Bata Kuku Songo and features a fusion of west african and afro cuban drumming and music styles.

Sunset w/ world /latin jazz very high up on a Bangkok roof top!

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:12:51 +0000

Sunset w/ world /latin jazz very high up on a Bangkok roof top! Bangkok Sunset from high atop the Omni Tower condos in Sumkumvit, Nana district of Bangkok, Thailand. World music and world jazz music by percussionist and drummer MIchael Pluznick with JOel Lindheimer. This music is available on CD Baby. Enter: michael pluznick

Back in Bangkok

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:17:52 +0000

This is my latest video with photos of Bangkok parks and streets. It features a new world/latin music piece entitled, Neuvo Rumbero from the Miles Dean CD by Michael Pluznick and Joel Lindheimer, and also features Bill Ortiz from the Santana band on trumpet as well. You can listen to or buy this tune or the full CD at CDBaby.

“Tiger I” from Miles Dean world jazz CD by Michael Pluznick

admin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 06:13:29 +0000

This video features Bangkok’s inner city, architecture and temples along with a nice sunset and other Asian and Thai scenarios. This musical composition was a collaboration with maestro Jim Chapelle, percussionist Michael Pluznick and arranger, composer, and guitarist Joel Lindheimer. The music is based on the uptempo and festive Afro Cuban traditional and folkloric carnival percussion arrangement know as Comparsa.

Best of Michael Pluznick photo collage from Youtube

admin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 06:03:56 +0000

This video is a compilation of some of the best photos from past Michael Pluznick world music and world jazz videos set to new music by Michael Pluznick and Joel Lindheimer from the world music / world jazz CD, “Miles Dean” available as a download on CDBaby. This CD features musical collaborators Bill Ortiz on trumpet (from Santana band), Kit Walker (keyboardist with Airto and Flora Purim, and others), Jim Chappel and more!