HOLLYWOOD, FEBRUARY 4, 2009—Zero-G is proud to introduce Indian Dance Classics, a unique collection inspired by the music featured in Bollywood films. With the help of EASTWEST, exclusive U.S. distributor of Zero-G products, musicians can now capture the rhythm and style featured in Indian dance music with this unique library.
The Indian Dance Classics collection was recorded on location in India, by top professionals from the Indian music industry. The 750 loops and 1.7Gb of samples featured in the library include all of the major Indian dance styles such as: Andhranatyam, Bharathanatyam, Dhandiyan, Garba, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Kathak, Odissi, Bhangra, Manipuri, Folk, Goa Dance, Bombay Fusion and rhythm vocals.
For the artists’ freedom and versatility to produce songs to fit their personal style, each of the samples has been separated into intros, rhythms, fills, variations, endings and freestyles.
“This definitive collection of Indian rhythm styles provides musicians with a complete sampling of the culture’s dance music,� says Doug Rogers, president and CEO of EASTWEST. “The amount of time and attention to deatail put into the production of Indian Dance Classics makes the library a must-have.�
The loops were created using the instruments unique to India, such as: Pakhawaj, Dholak, Gungroo, tribal big drums and tambourines, Duggis, Tamte and Manjira.
Indian Dance Classics retails for $99.95 and is available in the following formats: acidized WAV files, AIFF Apple Loops, and stylus compatible REX2 files. For more information, visit the EASTWEST website, www.soundsonline.com.
About Zero-G
Zero-G is one of the world’s largest content providers specializing in music samples and sound effects for today’s professional and amateur music producers. Users of Zero-G products include many of the world’s foremost recording artists, producers, session players, remixers, multi-media developers and film composers. The company’s products are truly unique and are among the most critically-acclaimed in the industry, consistently achieving excellent reviews in leading magazines. Zero-G is dedicated to creating and presenting sounds in ways that will inspire fresh creativity.
About EASTWEST
Since 1988, EASTWEST (soundsonline.com) has been dedicated to perpetual innovation and uncompromising quality, setting the industry standard as the #1 producer and distributor of sample CDs and virtual (software) instruments. With over 30 years’ experience in the audio industry, founder and producer Doug Rogers has the expertise in music production to understand the creative tools professional musicians need. The recipient of numerous gold and platinum records including Recording Engineer of the Year, and over 50 international awards, Rogers is featured in The Art of Digital Music: 56 Visionary Artists and Insiders by David Battino and Kelli Richards.
