As part of his latest project “Lisabon by Bus”, Bruno Crux has taken the opportunity to indulge his passion for reggae, Dub and roots music to the fullest. His commitment and interest in Caribbean culture began in the late 90s as a drummer in the band Nature alongside Freddy Locks. In 2007, he released the first album by Lisabon by Bus, thus establishing his musical vision, particularly through collaborations with national and international artists. Subsequently, the collective "Fittest of the Fittest" was founded, which is characterized by the use of a completely analog sound system and specializes in presenting an authentic "roots sound."
With his recent album “Lisbon by Bus: Sincretismo", Portuguese drummer and producer Bruno Crux makes an impressive comeback. The mini-album features four instrumental tracks, each followed by one by Sr. Dubong mixed Dub-Version. The pieces combine world music sounds with reggae rhythms. The focus is on the phenomenon of "sincretismo" (sincretism), which arises at the intersection of different cultural and religious influences. The compositions demonstrate a connection from the former "end of the world", the "Finis Terra" in western Brittany, to the ancient mysticism of Axum in northern Ethiopia and from there across the endless Eurasian expanses to Mount Amba Gashen in the Ethiopian region of Amhara. It is a musical journey through various geographical locations, guided by reggae grooves, enriched with sounds from all over the world. The four instrumental pieces "Finisterra", "Aksum", "Eurasia" and "Amba Gashen" symbolize stations on this imaginary journey.
The pieces are instrumented by Bruno Crux on bass, guitars, piano, and percussion; Pedro Mighty Drop on drums and percussion; and Zacky Man on keyboards. Special guests include João "The Rooms" Gonçalves (piano and guzheng on "Finisterra," guzheng on "Aksum"), Ras Kamarada (guitar on "Aksum"), and Freddy Locks (guitar on "Amba Gashen").
6 replies to “Lisbon by Bus: Sincretismo”
Nice album!
Without a review I might have completely missed it without checking it.
The riddims all feel very crisp and the instruments contribute beautiful melodies.
I also always like it very much when instruments
from the big, wide world without resorting to exaggerated, sprawling solos. I hadn't heard the guzheng by name before, but I've always liked its sound. It fits very well with these instrumentals, if I'm not mistaken.
I particularly like the piano playing in “Eurasia”, which is also DubVersion can take effect.
I don't really want it to be taken as criticism, but I also noticed that the instrumental versions don't have much Dub"Lametta" has enriched the album. I can't imagine what it would have been like if the effects had been played with more enthusiasm. It's not that important, because the album turned out really, really good. For my taste, that is.
Portugal is in a particularly good mood at the moment! ………………. lemmi
hi lemmi,
You already know the guzheng from the album "Christos DC: Kung Fu Action Theatre." I also briefly discussed the instrument there.
I think the piano playing in "Eurasia" has a classic, familiar template. Sorry, I just can't remember it! Does anyone know it?
This is clearly “The Marriage of Figaro” …………
Well, no, of course, I really have no idea, but I at least had the suspicion that it was a model from classical music.
It really does sound very—how should I put it?—serious, but also melodic, and truly “somehow” classical. When it comes to classical music, I’m a complete philistine who’d love to know more good stuff, but I really can’t be bothered to wade through the many “failed attempts” in classical music. For me, there’s far too much unmusical rubbish, something only inhumane rulers want to listen to. And all those political tricksters who still go to the basement to laugh. (Yes, OK, I’ll calm down now.)
Jo Ras Vorbei You already mentioned it on Christos DC. As far as I can tell, I really liked it on Christos DC too. Unfortunately, I've forgotten it. But now I have a mnemonic. I just think of Yellowman when I hear the instrument and briefly
“ZunguzungguguzungGuzheng” goes through my head ;-)
As long as ………………. lemmi
Hi Lemmi, I'm guessing Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances. No. 5, to be exact:
https://youtu.be/tX8-saSjxzA?feature=shared
Thank you very much lauzelot, I was desperately looking for that too.
I say, obrigado lauzelot!
I always just imagine my “absolute pitch,” but you really seem to have something like that.
( The DubI like this version much better, though. This "fiddling around" always drags on for me." Also, the drums, the bias line, and the groove are missing ;-) …… )
Respect and again, thanks for the info …………… lemmi