PRIMAL INSTINCT
Heart Of The Rainforest
(p) & (c) 1997 Earthtome Records
11tks/52mins

Primal Instinct is a duet, which members are Alexander Baker and Clair Marlo. During their trip to the tropical forests of Peru, the musicians were so inspired by marvelous landscapes, that they decided to record the album, which is presented in this review. Besides, the musicians not only observed the incredible beauty and changeability of equatorial jungles, but they also recorded various nature sounds. It is important to note here, that these sounds are not only a background to the tracks of Primal Instinct. They are the part of the music, being skillfully interweaved with the album music. As a result, the album is very rich and bright. The group members have not only used modern electric keyboards (they serve as a beautiful frame for the music), but they have also played various traditional indian musical instruments (pan flutes, piccolo flutes, ocarinas, didgeridoo, nose harp, woodblock drum, kalimba, bongos, congas - and many others: the complete list of the instruments looks rather impressive).

The album Heart Of The Rainforest was released by a young studio Earthtone Records. The studio has celebrated the first year of its foundation. This studio, where ethnical music from the whole world is recorded, has a special love to the Indian music. On many albums released by the «Earthtone Records», is represented music created by native inhabitants of both american continents. The main goal of the company is the following: at the time when the world becomes united, and the borders between nations fall, it is very important to feel all the beauty and uniqueness of various cultures and traditions to feel the harmony between people more clear.

Returning to the album Heart Of The Rainforest, one can say with confidence that this one of the most interesting ethnical project, which were released during the last time.

Serge Kozlovsky