greg ellis - NAGARAS

improvisation by percussionist greg ellis on the nagaras from rajasthan, india.
Greg Ellis is a Los Angeles based percussionist/composer.
He can be heard on movie scores such as '300', The Matrix 'Reloaded' and 'Revolutions', 'Watchmen', 'The Wolfman', 'Body Of Lies', 'The Day The Earth Stood Still', 'Devil's Rejects' and many others. He is the co-founder of the world music duo Vas and has recorded and performed with artists such as KODO, Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain, Bickram Ghosh, Juno Reactor, Hamed Nikpay, Sugizo, Joanna Wang, etc.

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Music

Tags:

• indian percussion
• greg ellis
• rhythm
• drums
• nagara

[Brad123ys]

Hi Greg, outstanding work!! I love how it gradually builds to a crescendo, then eases back down at the end, unbelievable... 5 stars!! Brad (y.s.)

[DixiesAttic]

Just simply amazing, love it!

[m1ss3f0rtun3]

Yes! Great improvisation. For the video uploader, thanks for the good audio quality. Love the way he connects with his music. Watching and listening to him is a mystic experience. Kudos for that blonde beard!

[MahaNomi]

Hey Greg it's Nathaniel!! THIS IS AMAZING!!! So looking forward to working with you! : )

[tomcruise000]

@rhythmpharmer So, when is this Terra Groove coming out in the market exactly? And am I actually talking to the REAL Greg? If yes, you are my inspiration Sir. How do I learn drumming? Not the rock band drum but eastern drumming? (I'm listening to Form 8- my fav) and ceremony of passage is another fav of mine :)

My Respects, Sir.

[rhythmpharmer]

@tomcruise000

thanks for the message. i am actually just finishing up producing a collaborative project with tabla maestro bickram ghosh.

we call the project Terra Groove. featuring a truly global blend of musicians from india, africa, italy, greece and america. lot's of big drums, too!

tracks will be posted soon.

[tomcruise000]

Jesus man, my heart almost exploded. Thanks a lot for this video. I'm a big fan of Vas, Roseland and Kala Rupa of yours and I'm mad about drums in general. Drums as in these not the ones rock bands use. I like kala Rupa alot but I was there were more albums much heavier than Kala Rupa, big drums like taiko. Will you be releasing a second album Greg?? Waiting for more exploding drums from you. Love from India.

PS: What is the best way to learn drums like these and big ones.

[drummauro]

Fantastic....

[steveb391]

Last I saw Greg was at the Golden Bridge, man the guy can be absolutley transforming with the sounds and rhythms he can make. Love it.

[ExploreRhythm]

If anyone here is interested, subscribe to ExploreRhythm here on youtube (as well as RhythmPharm!) for more work from Greg!

[ExploreRhythm]

@InHumanForm555 Hi! I upload a lot of Greg's work! Check those uploads and the favorites for A LOT of awesome stuff... Greg is so amazing in every genre. Have a great day!

[ExploreRhythm]

This still blows me away!