Since seeing Trilok Gurtu live many years ago I've always loved the percussive syllables of Konnakol.
For this tune in 11/8 I wanted an improvised Konnakol solo section after the guitar solo.
But who could do that?
I was chuffed when Pete Lockett agreed to sing on this tune.
from
odd times,
released July 25, 2021
Konnakol vocals - Pete Lockett
Guitar solo - Eric Maldonado
Bass - Chris Barker
Keys, strings, drum arrangements, percussion - Simon Playfoot
Written by Pete Lockett and Simon Playfoot
Arranged, produced and mixed by Simon Playfoot
Recorded: Moo Studios West Sussex, The Bass Lounge Dartmoor, London and Los Angeles.
Mastered by Oli Morgan at Abbey Road Studios London.