African Drums, the Heartbeat of the Earth

Story

How did “Gedenkwald,” a German title with featuring a didgeridoo and no drums, lead Declaime to think about African drums? You’d have to ask him. For my part, I was happy to keep layering vocal effects on each verse.

Lyrics (by Declaime)

Listen
Let me take you back in time
To a place where rhythm ruled the majestic clime
African drums beaten with the heart and soul
Influencing the universe, making spirits whole

From the motherland’s plains to the distant shores,
The drum carries tales, unlocking ancient doors
Echoes of the past, a cosmic dance they’d weave
Connections, souls across the globe – you best believe, you best believe

African drums, the heartbeat of the earth
Their influence transcends, igniting rebirth
The rhythms and beat, they spread their light
Uniting all beings, day and night – and night

A thunderous roar
Stirring energy to its very core
The universe listens, enchanted by the sound
As vibrations ripple, their essence unbound

Bantu, Urubu, Asante, and more
Each tribe’s drumming a cultural roar
Uniting the people, a powerful bond
Together they rise, forever and beyond

African drums, the heartbeat of the earth
Their influence transcends, igniting rebirth
Through rhythms and beat, they spread their light
Uniting all beings, day and night

Jazz, a fusion of cultures the magic it shows
From hip-hop to reggae, and everything in between
African drums influence the music scene – scene

Some press about it

Pending! (I hope.)

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