Heart of Africa series
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Heart of Africa series  Cover art of Heart of Africa Volume 1 and 2 | ||||||||||||
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Is a CD-ROM sample library series about ethnic instruments, recorded on tribes, villages and studio locations from Africa continent. A portion of each sale of Heart of Africa goes directly to African relief.[1]
Content[edit | edit source]
Heart of Africa Volume 1[edit | edit source]
This volume contains 2 CDs with:
- South African Choirs (phrases & chants)
- Tribal Choirs (with Chromazones™ phrases & multisamples)
- Solo male & female african vocalists (phrases & utterances)
- Body Percussion, Stomping, Marching, Screams & Jumping rituals
- Massive African percussion, fx & ensembles (instrument samples & loops)
- Extensive collection of Kalimbas, Sansas, M'biras (phrases & multisamples)
- Marimba, Slit/Log Drums & Balaphone
- Bushman instruments
- Ethiopian Harps
- Berimbau, Mouth bows
- Nigerian Udus
- Berber yells & Morrocan instruments from North Africa
- South African Guitar grooves
- Tribal remix grooves
- Mozambique hunting horns
- Pygmy pipes
- Village ambiences
- SFX
Heart of Africa Volume 2[edit | edit source]
Features rare performances recorded live at a two week tribal competition in Kenya, from the Maasai, Kikuyu, Meru, Pokot, and Nandi peoples.[2]
- Choir
- Vocal Shouts
- Chants
- Polyrhythmic percussion ensemble grooves
- Ambience SFX
Differences between formats[edit | edit source]
| Format | Difference |
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| AKAI/ROLAND | Complete content |
| CDDA | Selected content from AKAI/ROLAND, in other words, less content. |
Credits[edit | edit source]
Producer:
- Eric Persing
Sound Design:
- Robert Daspit
- Eric Persing
- Scott Hunter
CD Audio Mastering:
- Armand Hillside
CD-ROM Conversion:
- Todd Campopiano
Art Direction:
- Jon Conrad & Associates
Cover Art Painting:
- Joel Nakamura
Graphic Design:
- Steve Peretti
- The Peretti Group
Printing:
- Green St. Press, Pasadena CA Location
Source recording:
- Bob Summerfield
- Joe Arthur
- Chris Ting
- Dan Portis-Cathers
- Eric Persing
Cultural consultants:
- Adam Rudolf
- Malcolm Duplesis
Special thanks to many gifted musicians and singers who contributed to this project, Bob D. for being the catalyst for getting this off the ground, Malcolm "Mr. Connections" for all your help in South Africa, Joe for the great sounds and willingness to help, Bob S. for the "Brilliant" DAT, Hans Zimmer, Dan for all the expertise and willingness to join our series, Morton Wilson at Schtung Music for the use of the concept, Scott Hunter- the world's fastest inputter, Armand for the endless hours and dedication to excellence, Adam for the gracious "11th hour Ethnomusicology course", Richard for the great demo, invaluable feedback and friendship, Jackie Pattillo, Bill & Vibeke Calvert, Jon for the friendship & beautiful cover design, Joel for the amazing paintings, Steve & Jana Peretti for your patience & willingness to fine-tune all the production details, Alain Etchart, All our Distributors and friends in the Sampleware community, Don Romine and all at Green St. Press, Pastor Mark Pickerill and our church family at Christian Assembly in Eagle Rock.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Notable uses[edit | edit source]
Music[edit | edit source]
- Brockhampton - Ben Carson
- Kalahari Getaway
- African Voices - Steven Millington
- Spirit of Africa : Sacred Verses And Native Chants of Africa
- Spirit of Africa Two : The Unforgettable Musical Journey Continues
- Afrika : Song of the Tribal Spirit
- Audiosparx
- Echoes of Africa - Northstar Music
- World Beat Vol. 2 - Killer Tracks
Television/Streaming[edit | edit source]
- The Lion Guard
- Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies
- Scout's Safari
- The Wild Thornberrys
- Robot Chicken
- Wild at Heart
- Survivor: Gabon
- Ol Pejata Diaries
- Jack Hannah's Wild Countdown
- Jack Hannah's Into the Wild
- Exposa Travel
- Work on the Wild Side
- Walking With Beasts
- Chased By Dinosaurs
- Zoo Vets
- Baby New at the Zoo
Movies[edit | edit source]
- Askari
- Animals United
- The Wild Thornberrys Movie
- The Lion King 1½
Video games[edit | edit source]
- Conker's Bad Fur Day/Conker: Live & Reloaded
- Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
- RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 - Bush Baby
- Sonic Adventure
- Spyro the Dragon
- Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage
- Spyro: Year of the Dragon
- Star Fox Adventures/Dinosaur Planet
- The Lion King 2: Gamebreak
- Buzz Junior: Jungle Party
- Wildlife Park 2
- Wildlife Park 3
- Madagascar: The Video Game
- Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa: The Video Game
- World of Zoo
- SimAnimals: Africa
- Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Dancing Museum
- Zoo Tycoon (Xbox 1 and 360)