Buzz Records Releases First Surround Sound Project

Online, September 13, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Buzz Records is releasing its first Surround sound project from drummer and percussionist extraordinaire: Gary Rutkowski. Recorded live, Spectacles of Rhythmic Mastery is a cacophony of rhythmic layers. Each song has multiple drummers and instrumentalist. This album consists of music that was recorded at GCR- Audio over two sessions in upstate NY. These pieces were composed and arranged by Gary Rutkowski (Maelstrom Percussion Ensemble, and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra). He conducted this ensemble made up of local professionals as well as music students from Villa Maria College

The album consists of three amazing rhythmic masterpieces. 5 AGAINST 4 is a 'composite' poly-meter with one group of drummers playing 5 beats per measure at the same time another plays 4. The two drum set players lead the way A JOURNEY IN 12/8 is based on traditional African rhythm and given a modern jazz/rock interpretation by the ensemble. Featured instruments are the marimba, bass and percussion. The original source music is by Andrew Michlinski, a student of Rutkowski's who passed away in 2010, then arranged by Rutkowski. GONG RHYTHMS is a series of rhythms generated by the timbales then enhanced by the entire ensemble throughout the piece. Four full drum kits, hand percussion, upright bass and electric bass, guitar and select African drums make this the perfect composition for surround sound.

Produced by Buzz Records partner; Grammy nominated engineer Anthony Casuccio "everything was tracked live with minimal takes and no overdubs. The surround sound mix was done in a similar manner: one session, minimal plug-ins and effects." Rounding out the production was Justin Rose from GCR- Audio and the project was mastered by Adam Ayan (also Grammy nominated) at Gateway Mastering.

The album can be found on these sites: http://www.nimbitmusic.com/buzzrecords, www.itrax.com and the high-end audiophile site www.highresaudio.com