Detritus 105

> Great documentary: Reggae Brittanica – BBC’s Documentary on Reggae’s Strong Influence on British Music & Culture (full 90min doco here)

> Interesting infographic of the genres of the top ten grossing films in US, and the Academy Award for Best Picture

> Animals’ Most Amazing Acoustic Feats

> The legendary SL1200s in your browser (but WTF with that mixer?)

> Apart from actually working on music full time, one of the best aspects of creating the score for O Le Tulafale so far has been collaborating with musicians & recording at Park Road Post with them. On Wednesday we recorded three boys from Aotea College performing traditional Samoan drumming:

Last week we did a session with the truly awesome Bella Kalolo & OMG what an incredibly beautiful voice & talent!!! Shes playing at Glastonbury very soon but needs help getting her band there with her, so you can help by preordering her new album here

And Kas Tha Feelstyle is recording in Apia, Samoa this weekend for a track for us – check this great track (& beautiful video) of his:

And another beautiful track by Kas:
KAS FUTIALO – GOOD MORNING SAMOA feat JULIE TA’ALE by THA FEELSTYLE

Two more recording sessions to go (acoustic guitar, ukelele and more drums) and then we’re premixing end of next week!! And then start the final mix – can’t wait!