NI HAU

EMBRYO always seemed to be interested in adding that ethnic vibe to their music and eventually their music would become full on World Music. We're talking Indian, African and Oriental mostly and the latter is on display here on this 1996 release. Up to 20 musicians are featured here as we get 12 tracks over 72 plus minutes. Christian Burchard and Roman Bunka are listed here but almost all of the names I don't recognize. Some call this Chinese Fusion and the band had been working with Chinese musicians for 6 years at this point. Man so many strange sounding instruments here but this is highly melodic. "Ni Hau" means "You good" in Chinese, it's like is saying hello to one another. I am not surprised Christian is into Chinese music considering his expertise in vibes, marimbas and percussions.

World Music has never been an interest to me but there are always exceptions it's just this isn't one of them(haha). I would refer you to Guldbamsen's excellent and detailed review for an idea of what is going on here. The album opens with this Indian talking quickly. We get so much percussion sounds and stringed sounds especially on this album. Too long for my tastes as well but overall it's hard not to be impressed at how legit this is. One of the band members is from China and an expert of sorts on Chinese instruments and music.

3 stars is all this is worth to your truly but if your into those Oriental sounds along with some Indian modes you need to check this out.