Marcel Bach - Sonic Waves (Solo Drum Compositions) (CD)"'Solo Drum Compositions' is the subtitle of Marcel Bach's latest work, recorded, mixed, and mastered in his own 'Soundsurfer' studio. Six of his compositions for drum set can be heard and yes: He plays solo and without overdubs (!), which is almost unimaginable given the complexity of some of the arrangements and instrumentation. There is no shortage of technical finesse, but neither is there any shortage of musical ingenuity. The six tracks are a

05 The Emperor's Legacy

The five-person band delivers English-language songs that make you want to take road trips and enjoy balmy summer evenings—in short

political and laconic

06 No horizons

She sings of calm after the incomprehensible

cut off from electricity and running water

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07 Announcement (A Friend)

Within this short band history

and in worn jeans

03 Where Is Jack

" then moved into rhythm & blues with "The People" from Bad Pyrmont