It’s an experimental, instrumental version of “Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun” (by Roger Waters), where Tubular Bells, Cello and Musical Saw prevail! The melody mixes with the theme of John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” while the Greek traditional tune “Milo mou kokkino” closes the recording.
For more than 30 years he has appeared at festivals, theaters and venues in 24 countries so far, such as Rouge Cabaret Festival (Paris), Villa Celimontana Jazz Fest (Rome), Herodion Theatre (Athens), Secret Garden Fest (U.K.) & Doha Jazz Festival (Qatar).
He performs with the cult British musical trio THE TIGER LILLIES and he has cooperated with significant artists like New Orleans singer MESCHYIA LAKE, Chicago Bluesman MICHAEL DOTSON and Greek singer-songwriter DIONYSIS SAVVOPOULOS. Has also recorded with members of Tuxedomoon (U.S.), Nouvelle Vague (FR) & Ojos de Brujo (SP).
He co-founded: Drumbone (Experimental duet), Deja Voodoo (New Orleans Music) and Opera Chaotique (Dionysian Cabaret).
His composition based on a quote by CHARLES BUKOWSKI has been recorded with American Blues legend LOUISIANA RED. Also a painter and a lyricist. His plays toured all over Europe, while his adaptation of ARISTOPHANES play “The Frogs” premiered in the National Opera of Greece.
Voodoo Drummer: Drums, Bells & Percussion
Stavros Parginos: Cello, Tasos Papapanos: Bass
feat. Adrian Stout (of The Tiger Lillies, that I’m also a member) on Musical Saw.
VOODOO DRUMMER:
An experimental act. The missing link between Moondog & Erik Satie.
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