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WORLD DRUMS

59 minutes/Grades 7-Adult Stereo Sound (16mm available on 2 reels
for schools)

Produced by Rhombus Media/

A film by Niv Fichman

Vancouver's Expo '86 saw one of the most remarkable premieres
in musical history, World Drums. World Drums was a collaboration
of 250 of the world's greatest percussionists brought together to
perform a new work by Canadian composer, John Wyre. Performers
range from African tribal drummers to rock drummer Steve Gadd from
New York; Gamelan orchestras from Indonesia to a military drum
corps from England; Inuit elders from the

Arctic Circle to a youthful Caribbean steel drum orchestra. John
Wyre forms the dramatic center of this whirlwind, masterminding
and coordinating the massive undertaking.

Awards: Gold Plaque, Chicago International Film Festival; Best
Music Documentary, Canadian Music Council Awards; Honorable
Mention, National Educational Film & Video Festival; Wine Country
Film Festival; American Film Festival; Anthropos Film Festival;
Jerusalem Film Festival

• "This stunning film catalogues a truly marvellous over-
  realization of one man's dream... Artfully constructed to climb to
  a terrific climax... It's just one delicious treat following
  another, and the film takes on a "Don't let it stop" magic about
  it... Talk about shake, quake and quiver -- what a toe-tapping,
  body-writhing downright movie that really moves!" Cinema Canada
  

• "A stunning explosion of rhythm... it proves that drums do make
  it possible to 'sound the pulse of the planet'... the sound can
  have the delicacy of a baby's breath -- or the strength of a
  thundering locomotive. It is the sound of global walls crashing
  down." Maclean's
  

• "A film that enlarges our appreciation and perception of not
  only drumming, but the power and energy that exists in an
  improvisational approach to music-making -- and life." Anthropos
  Festival Program
  

• "This is a visual feast as well as a musical one... not only
  well-written and beautifully executed, it is downright
  uplifting... fine entertainment for the public library... a
  bargain since the program can be used to support
  

a variety of curricula, including social studies, performing arts,
arts and crafts, and music. It is highly recommended for its
overall excellence and its promotion of global citizenship." *****
Video Rating Guide for Libraries

Subject Areas: MUSIC, SOCIAL STUDIES, PERFORMING ARTS, CREATIVE
PROCESS, DRUMS, PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS, WORLD CULTURES

VHS ISBN: 1-56029-097-8

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