Gamak by Rudresh Mahanthappa - DeepRiffs

COMPILATION

On Gamak, alto saxophonist and composer Rudresh Mahanthappa leads a quartet through 11 of his striking compositions. Electric guitarist David Fiuczynski, acoustic bassist Francois Moutin, and drummer Dan Weiss are more than up to the challenge of playing charged music that draws from both Indian and American traditions. “Waiting Is Forbidden” recalls Ornette Coleman’s electric outfits, as well as John McLaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra. Fiuczynski in particular dazzles with his virtuosity and mix of timbres; the guitarist trades wild lines with Mahanthappa on “Abhogi,” a piece marked by stops and starts that will put a smile on your face. “Are There Clouds in India?” is a spacy, almost woozy cut that manages to be both mellow and discombobulated. “Ballad for Troubled Times” starts with an unaccompanied statement by Mahanthappa before the band joins; once again, Fiuczynski comes up with surprising runs. The guitar and sax playing are electrifying throughout Gamak, but pay attention to the rhythm section. Moutin and Weiss are consistently inventive, creating unusual meshes for the high-wire act of the front line.

1. Waiting Is Forbidden

by Rudresh Mahanthappa, David Fiuczynski, François Moutin, Dan Weiss

Primary Artist: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Main Performer
Performer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Performer
Composer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Composer
Producer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Production
Music Publisher: Mahanthappa Music (bmi) / Edition Act Publishing; Other

2. Abhogi

by Rudresh Mahanthappa, David Fiuczynski, François Moutin, Dan Weiss

Primary Artist: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Main Performer
Performer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Performer
Composer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Composer
Producer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Production
Music Publisher: Mahanthappa Music (bmi) / Edition Act Publishing; Other

3. Stay I

by Rudresh Mahanthappa, David Fiuczynski, François Moutin, Dan Weiss

Primary Artist: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Main Performer
Performer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Performer
Composer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Composer
Producer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Production
Music Publisher: Mahanthappa Music (bmi) / Edition Act Publishing; Other

4. We'll Make More

by Rudresh Mahanthappa, David Fiuczynski, François Moutin, Dan Weiss

Primary Artist: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Main Performer
Performer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Performer
Composer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Composer
Producer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Production
Music Publisher: Mahanthappa Music (bmi) / Edition Act Publishing; Other

5. Are There Clouds in India?

by Rudresh Mahanthappa, David Fiuczynski, François Moutin, Dan Weiss

Primary Artist: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Main Performer
Performer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Performer
Composer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Composer
Producer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Production
Music Publisher: Mahanthappa Music (bmi) / Edition Act Publishing; Other

6. Lots of Interest

by Rudresh Mahanthappa, David Fiuczynski, François Moutin, Dan Weiss

Primary Artist: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Main Performer
Performer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Performer
Composer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Composer
Producer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Production
Music Publisher: Mahanthappa Music (bmi) / Edition Act Publishing; Other

7. F

by Rudresh Mahanthappa, David Fiuczynski, François Moutin, Dan Weiss

Primary Artist: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Main Performer
Performer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Performer
Composer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Composer
Producer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Production
Music Publisher: Mahanthappa Music (bmi) / Edition Act Publishing; Other

8. Copernicus - 19

by Rudresh Mahanthappa, David Fiuczynski, François Moutin, Dan Weiss

Primary Artist: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Main Performer
Performer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Performer
Composer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Composer
Producer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Production
Music Publisher: Mahanthappa Music (bmi) / Edition Act Publishing; Other

9. Wrathful Wisdom

by Rudresh Mahanthappa, David Fiuczynski, François Moutin, Dan Weiss

Primary Artist: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Main Performer
Performer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Performer
Composer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Composer
Producer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Production
Music Publisher: Mahanthappa Music (bmi) / Edition Act Publishing; Other

10. Ballad for Troubled Times

by Rudresh Mahanthappa, David Fiuczynski, François Moutin, Dan Weiss

Primary Artist: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Main Performer
Performer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Performer
Composer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Composer
Producer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Production
Music Publisher: Mahanthappa Music (bmi) / Edition Act Publishing; Other

11. Majesty of the Blues

by Rudresh Mahanthappa, David Fiuczynski, François Moutin, Dan Weiss

Primary Artist: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Main Performer
Performer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Performer
Composer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Composer
Producer: Rudresh Mahanthappa; Production
Music Publisher: Mahanthappa Music (bmi) / Edition Act Publishing; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

57 minutes and 57 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 2404x2404 px

Booklet

Available in PDF format

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Post Bop

Label

ACT Music

Music Distribution Service

Kontor Records GmbH

Country

Germany

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2012

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

614427953728