Frank Giorgini's Udu Udongo II Played by Brian Melick

[bowmoneydrums]

any micing info would be great!

[jamesbtex]

I checked out the Countryman Isomax II microphones that you suggested.

I found there are several models, there is the small clipped one and a larger version.

They also come in cardioid, hypercardioid, and omni directional patterns.

Question which pattern and model do you use and do you mic the UDU internally or externally. Just trying to get your opionion on the best microphone set up for this UDU.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

James

[kontoven]

Hello i am BABIS from greece and i am udu drum player!!!!i need to help me to find udu drum stand and hole mic!!!!

[kontoven]

hello im from greece.i play udu drums and i want to healp me to find a stand for this organ!!

[MountainQueen]

I drooled & went cross eyed.

[teasnax]

mmmm ~ delicious demo there! i am so getting one of these now!!!!

[robertcongero]

que chingooooooooooooooooon

[tomascantautor]

Brilliant.

Thank you.

[uduboy]

Thank you as well...

[Yngo9]

very good sound.

Thank You!

[cabalarock]

Excelent sound !!!

[uduboy]

Thank you...

[melopsicodelia]

brian u are damn good... actually i do belly tribal and i love practice with your music... is just art, kisses

[uduboy]

That is wonderful to hear. thank you. Wishing you continued success with your dance...

[uduboy]

Thank you for your kind words

[LoneGranger]

wonderful demonstration of technique Brian. thank you

[justinsteger]

Great sounding drums. Are those the lp Udu Udongo. and what kind of mics are you using.

[uduboy]

Thank you -

This is the LP Udu Udongo.

The mics that I use are the countryman Isomax II. check them out. I love them. They in my humble opinion are the absolute best for the Udu. Captures everything perfectly without faultering.

[matiasluna]

wonderfoul

[uduboy]

Thank you -

[LadyBirdAngel]

hahaha..I love this instrument..

[uduboy]

As I understand the textured area is only decoration. I honestly can say that I do hear a difference sonically when rubbing the surface with the different parts of your fingers and fingernails but it is very subtle. But I also believe strongly that that is exactly why I feel we climb inside the sound as much as folks do when hearing the different textures of the udu drum. But of course all of this is subjective.

[nullclean]

What I don't get is why the textured surfaces make any difference what so ever?

[DjBleedsColors]

Awesome drums

[uduboy]

Thank you. I will pass on your kind compliment to the maker of these udu drums, Frank Giorgini.

[uduboy]

Hadgini is a wonderful Udu. Chambers are slightly smaller then those of the Udongo. I love the breathiness of the Hadgini and the mellow round tones. Frank Giorgini created the Hadgini for Jamie Haddad, a world class percussionist. Sometimes you can find them with a solid glaze except for the top surface of each chamber. The orange finish you mentioned is called Terasidulatus. Fine particles of clay body that Frank uses for his hand built Udus. Mic is Countryman Isomax II. Continued success...

[didjmunkey]

I have this one =) although the glazing is bright orange on the textured areas. wait, its a little different, hadgini i think its called. you using a condensor mic?

[uduboy]

If I understand your question correctly I would say yes. I love exploring all things whether they are traditional or non-traditional. Like many percussionists I hear and feel color, tone, and texture in all sounds. I love exploring found objects as well to create a musical voice. My collection of instruments has a nice equal balance of both Conventional as well as Non-Conventional instruments. Thank you for asking.

[xxMorrissey]

This is a very lustrous and hypnotizing composition! Do you have much experiance with similar non-traditional instruments?

[uduboy]

I have to say - I've been blessed, I have several but the one that is my staple drum is the Mbwata. I find it is very comfortable to play, the extremes in its texture are really wide and the colors and tones between its different chambers sonically compliment each other.

[lazah67]

thank you :)

[SantanaMoll]

Hi Uduboy or Brian Melick if I got it right. I was looking for a Udu to buy and because LP didn't have their audio samples up on their site, I took your advice and ordered the Mbwata. So many thanks for sharing your great expertise!!!

[uduboy]

Thank you. I wish you continued success with your music. I am going to look into how to post audio samples of each udu. I am currently completing a fun project that features udu on all compositions as well as a vast array of audio samples of all Udu Claytones available.

[lazah67]

i recently discovered these drums and absolutely adore them in your opinion which type has the widest variety of sounds and is the most fun to play?

[uduboy]

Thank you for your kind words. The drum you have is wonderful. Frank Giorgini designed it for the Gift Market and designed it to look and feel like a hand built drum. LP developed a very hip way to package it in it's own carrying case. Your drum will go great with any other udu in the LP Line. Continued great success with your udu and of course with your little "queen".

[Stoovey24]

I've got the LP Udu, the "museum quality" version. I love it and someday would like to add other designs to my collection. I played a little improv solo for my 11-day old daughter last night when she was fussing, and it calmed her right down.

Your vids are an inspiration for me to not just let my udu collect dust.

[Laurenan69]

... i love this guy....

[uduboy]

Thank you for your very kind words.

[zmgriffith]

Very very musical solo.... proof that a "good solo" doesn't have to have non-stop pyrotechnics and uninterrupted burst of flaming speed to be moving and important....  12 stars...

[uduboy]

Internally - With Frank Giorgini's udu drums he has incorporated additional holes to allow lavaliere size microphones to capture the sound inside. I have found that if you place a microphone approx 4 - 6 inches away from the drum between the two playing holes you capture a great overall sound if you choose to mic externally. Adding an ambient microphone approx 2 - 3 feet above is a very nice way to capture a nice contrast

[Oggyad]

Nice playing! Please can you tell me how you mic up the udu? Thanks, Oggy.

[Kbosh]

Sweet, Brian! I play a large hand-made udu and Hadjini, as well as other perc. You can see some of my vids in Utube. Keep it up, brother! JL

[uduboy]

As I understand it is the instrument of the Housa and Ibo tribes of Central and Northern Nigeria. Based on a utilitarian device. The udu was created when an ancient village potter struck a second hole in a water vessel. If you are interested in learning more please visit Frank Giorgini's website.

[JustinComparable]

Where did this instrument originate?

[kibris03]

Jeff, I do not have Udongo, but I have UDU and it has REALLY very low volume. It is almost impossible to play it in a live performance without a microphone. You definitely need a microphone for an UDU drum.

[dannycareyisgod]

As I said, hoping to get one myself very soon. But I was wondering what the volume was like, is it very quiet? Does it compete with other acoustic instruments like acoustic guitar and mandolin without mics?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

-Jeff Low

[bonai]

the sound is low.. need micing of course..

[dannycareyisgod]

Amazing. Hoping to get a Udongo myself to further my percussion studies.