Michael Pluznick » asia

The First Asian Rhythm Facilitators’ Conference (1ARFC) is happening!

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:40:25 +0000

This is the first opportunity ever for people who work with rhythm to come together in Asia to network, discuss our knowledge and experience, share our “rhythmical spirit”, and (best of all) have crazy fun together in a tropical setting at one of Malaysia’s best beaches. (Did somebody say “Late night”?) [...]

Bali from a drummers perspective

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:19:12 +0000

Photo slide show of my recent trip around the amazing and magical tropical island of Bali Indonesia. Includes photos of the many drums and drummers on the island as well. World percussion and djembe drum music by Barabajaba from the new CD entitled Rise Up. Music available on line at I Tunes and CD Baby.

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.

Hanoi, Vietnam “HD” (hi def.) travel scenes; music by Michael Pluznick

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:58:39 +0000

Photo slide show from my recent trip to Hanoi, Vietnam. Includes travel scenes, poeple and world music by Michael Pluznick and friends. The people and scenes from eveyrday life in Hanoi, Vietnam. HD *(high definition)

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”

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.

Bayon Temple in Angkor Wat Temple City,Cambodia

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:50:57 +0000

Dating from the 12th century, Bayon Temple is the spectacular central temple of the ancient city of Angkor Thom. The complex is located just to the north of the famous Angkor WatBuilt around 1190 AD by King Jayavarman VII, Bayon is a Buddhist temple but it incorporates elements of Hindu cosmology. Angkor Thom was built as a square, the sides of which run exactly north to south and east to west. Standing in [...]

Thai temples abound in Bangkok, Thailand

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:24:21 +0000

As you have probably noticed, I love to travel and I love both the city and the deep jungle and nature. When I am in Asia, one of my favorite traveling destinations, I love to go to the wats or temples of Thailand.

At the wat, everyone is accepted and can find peace and solstice even in crowded and noisy Bangkok. The temples are often large and elaborate and have amazing architecture some [...]

Greetings from Bangkok, Thailand

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:20:37 +0000

Hello everyone and happy new year! I am now traveling in Thailand, Cambodia and India. I will be reporting in on interesting events pertaining to drumming and dance in Asia! Tonight we will play for a huge street part on Khao San Road in Bangkok for New Years Eve. More to come, stay tuned!