Can anyone recommend drum music...?

Question

...that is strictly, or mostly, just drums -- there's a song I really like with a great drum beat ("Sense the Adventure" - the Fixx) and of course who can beat Inna-Gadda-da-Vida?! But I'm looking for just the drums...any suggestions?

I've heard some good tribal stuff that I like, but would prefer no other instruments, or little else. Thanks!!

Terry -- not exactly what I was looking for, but definitely something I'll try...thanks!

Lots of great info -- thanks everyone!!

Answer 1

Get into djembe players.......great drums!

Answer 2

I'm going to post a copy of an answer to a drum question 10-15 years ago.
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From: Terry
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Subject: Re: beginning drumming books/advice?

A suggestion from a old man who sometimes does things a bit differently.Learning to drum, and what drum to use is utterly personal. All drum beats start with the heart beat, so you have a built in teacher. Before spending money on a constructed drum, build some, so that you might find your own direction.
Building a drum is a bit more difficult than it was in my day, but still
reasonably easy. You can start with a large coffee can if you wish, I prefer begging a carpet roll. That is the thick, hollow cardboard cylinders they place large amounts of carpet on. With the coffee can your soundbox is rather limited. With a carpet roll you can cut various lengths.

You can buy drum "skins" artificial or real. However, in experimenting to find your drum, you might use the tough plastic from a child's blow-up swimming pool that has become defunct or a blow up toy. (It used
to be inner tubes) Cut large enough circles to give you about a three or
four inch overlap. Pinch the plastic and use a paper punch to cut twin
holes that will contain the same cord. Do this every few inched around the entire circumference.

The drum can be single or double headed--again completely personal. Use a soft twisted nylon line of at least 3/8ths inches diameter. Tie two
opposite pinches first. On a single head you can simply go to the bottom
of the drum and up the other side. On a double head you tie to a pinch
at the other end.

Now a tricky part. In what you judge the center of the line's run from top to bottom, tie a saddle knot around a small dowel. This will be used for tuning. It should be done on every line in the double. It may be done at the bottom of the drum on the single head drum. Do this at 90 degrees to the first set so the head is held in place. Than continue until all the lines are run.

*Slowly,* patiently,* begin tightening the lines at the pinch knots. Tap
the drum and when you begin to get sound, go even slower for at least
one more round. Use the dowels to fine trim individual lines. Then use
some string to tie the dowel to the line.

Everything is going to stretch, so you will have to continuously trim and tune, but that is part of finding your own drum. Find someplace quiet and comfortable. Place the body of the drum on you chest and your ear on the head. The sound and beat you hear will be your first lesson in drumming.

Answer 3

Masters of Arabian Percussion

Drumming around the World

Percussions d'Afrique

Rakatek Rhythm

Master Drummers of Dagbon

The World of Drums and Percussion

Answer 4

Try these albums featuring the great drummer Max Roach.

- M'Boom

-The Max Roach Trio, Featuring the Legendary Hasaan/Drums Unlimited

M'Boom was a percussion orchestra, and the Drums Unlimited LP has a few tracks that are only drums.

Answer 5

If you play with your sticks crossed on the snare drum and hi-hat,
I do that. Makes Me Wonder, Love Shack, Billie Jean, and Beverly Hills are the songs I play to.

Answer 6

"the microphones" have an album that is mostly drums, but there is some flute and chimes throughout.
sorry, cant recall the title off hand.

Answer 7

Zakir Hussain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z48__KPztgg

Babatunde Olatunji

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT2J1Ot9N5c

Mickey Hart & Planet Drum

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDWrBjII1Jo

Airto Moreira

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgAEiGlB9Mk

John Joe Kelly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ChbigufBC8

Rolf Wagles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iZUA7FamZY

Einsturzende Neubauten- ok not drums exactly but def percussion gods!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDn4qtSXwbw&mode=related&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ4Q9_bDwLY&mode=related&search=

Just a few of my favorites

Answer 8

mickey hart: diga rhythm band, you'll love it