#208 Dr. Ney Rosauro- Percussionist, Composer, Educator and More!
Ney Rosauro is a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ney Rosauro has developed a successful international career as a percussionist, composer and pedagogue.
With his unique style of writing which combines charming melodies with catchy rhythms, he utilizes the rich elements of Brazilian folklore to create stylized compositions that are full of life and fantasy, and has been enchanting audiences all over the world.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to (friend of the show) Scott Kettner! You can check out all things Scott on his personal website, his band Nation Beat, his Maracatu NY group or even his educational site, World Drum Lessons (dot) com.
Educational Spotlight
Birthday boy, Scott Kettner and his World Drum Lessons (dot) com educational website are going to be offering a Pandeiro Academy starting Jan 25th. You can sign up and get on the waiting list today!
Gig Alerts
There are two replays of previously mentioned gigs you can watch now. The Jazz Foundation of America’s Bird Calls concert (a tribute to Charlie Parker) is up on the Fans (dot) Live page for a limited time for free (but they’re accepting donations to help those in need).
The CBS Play On Live concert is an uplifting broadcast and public celebration of the enduring place of music in our lives and the unique power of great artists to help lift spirits, help support those in need of life saving nourishment, and to continuously amplify the need for racial and social justice. There are two Charitable Partners: WHYHUNGER & NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF). The need for justice and equity fuels our fight while food nourishes our bodies.
Product Reviews
After interviewing Jeremy Smith, Damon was inspired to go get a set of Venezuelan maracas. He ordered (through WhatsApp +584245397907) with Jorge Carrero. It was a smooth and easy process and everything is customizable with regard to the colors, patterns, handles and even having your name inscribed on them. They sound amazing and ship internationally!
The other product mentioned is the website: Soundbetter (dot) com. Through their website, you can work with the world’s best mixing & mastering engineers, singers, songwriters, producers and studio musicians for hire. Damon even has a profile up if you’d like to hire him for some recording work.
Iconic Recording
The iconic recording for this week is “Rockit”, by Herbie Hancock. It is produced by Bill Laswell and Michael Beinhorn. Hancock released it as a single from his 1983 album Future Shock. The selection was composed by Hancock, Laswell, and synthesizer/drum machine programmer Michael Beinhorn. Beinhorn also programed the drums and Daniel Ponce played bata (Itotele).
The iconic recording is also on the Pop Percussion Iconic Tracks playlist that Damon and Marcos put together.
There’s also a Christmas Playlist that Damon and Marcos put together of iconic tunes and other fun arrangements.
You can listen to the Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez podcast episode and also hear the tracks Damon mentioned with Negro and Daniel.
Music News
After months of back-and-forth talks (and ample deadlock), congressional leaders reached an agreement late yesterday on a new economic-relief package. Included in the almost $900 billion bill – which Congress is reportedly preparing to vote on today – is a $600 second stimulus check, as well as $15 billion for indie venues and theaters, a $300-per-week federal unemployment bonus, $25 billion in rent assistance, and more. -Article
The newly finalized COVID-19 stimulus bill includes $15 billion for indie venues and theaters, in addition to a $600 second stimulus check and a renewed federal unemployment bonus. Congressional lawmakers have reached an agreement on the nearly $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus bill, which arrives after nearly six months of fruitless negotiations and roughly nine months after the $2.2 trillion CARES Act was signed into law. The legislation – about $560 billion of which will be covered by unused CARES Act capital – includes “dedicated funding for live venues, independent movie theaters, and cultural institutions.” -Article
Jägermeister is stepping up to help save small music venues across America. The company has partnered with the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) to help preserve music venues. The effort is part of the Save Our Stages initiative, which is in the long-delayed stimulus bill. Jägermeister made a $1 million donation to NIVA for its Emergency Relief Fund. The company will work together with NIVA throughout 2021 to raise awareness about the harsh reality facing venues across the United States. The nightlife community is suffering amid shutdowns, which affects alcohol manufacturers, too. -Article
Dr. Ney Rosauro Interview
Ney has several marimba concerti available to learn and play. You can get those from his website on the “works” page.
Ney talks about 1986 when he received his Masters Degree in Percussion at the Hochschule für Musik Würzburg in Germany under Prof. Siegfried Fink. He talks about playing the Concertino for Marimba and Orchestra by Paul Creston which led to him writing a concerto that addresses the needs and demands of the modern marimba player.
Ney was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 24, 1952, but after spending over 20 years in the USA he now has dual citizenship. He is thankful to the Univeristy of Miami (where he taught) for helping open some doors for him in his career.
Ney started out playing guitar and bass. He originally went to school for economics and switched after one year. After guitar and bass he studied violin, oboe, mandolin, before ending up with percussion. This was around 20 years old.
Before teaching there, Ney completed his Doctorate Degree at the University of Miami under the supervision of Fred Wickstrom. For his undergrad, he studied Composition and Conducting at the Universidade de Brasilia (Brazil)
Ney balances his music performing, with teaching, and a family of a wife and four kids.
Ney talks about how finishing is important in his drive and motivation in life with his goals and compositions and more.
Ney is a huge Beatles fan but he also loves Bossa nova, especially João Gilberto. Ney still plays guitar and bass, and has also learned Chorinho Brasileirinho and the Cavaquinho.
Some of the names of the musicians Ney has been listening to are: Antônio Carlos Jobim, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Djavan. As for classical, Ney says he likes: Bach, Tchaikovsky, and (Heitor) Villa-Lobos.
The first piece Ney wrote on marimba was “Suite Popular Brasileira”.
Ney talks about the difference in tonal music and more avant garde music.
Ney talks about his path from Brazil, to Europe, back to Brazil and then to the USA.
Two life changing pieces of music for Ney were “Carmina Burana” by Carl Orff, “Tommy” by The Who and “Sgt. Pepper's” by the Beatles. Honorable mention to Heitor Villa-Lobos “Bachianas Brasileiras”.
Ney says when he passes away he wants to have Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major movement 3, Allegro playing in the background (by a German orchestra).
Damon asks Ney if he has Synesthesia.
Damon talks about how people can get Ney’s works from his website, and Ney talks about his new “Percussion School” and his music rental program. Shout-out to (friend of the show) Arthur Lipner for his help.
Check out the new EZ-Rent system and rent Rosauro's concerti directly online.
Go To "Works" and choose the music you would like to rent.
Some titles are also available in hard copy at:
MalletWorks Rentals
Phone/Fax +1 (203) 762 8083
malletworksrentals@gmail.com
Ney talks about filling the void about writing Brazilian music in contemporary percussion literature.
Help Ney go international with his “Percussion School” and educational ventures!
For any inquiries about Ney Rosauro's music and products: orders@propercussaobrasil.com
Ney Rosauro's music can also be obtained in hard copy through these well known percussion dealers:
USA – Steve Weiss Music
USA – Lone Star Percussion
Germany – Herbert Brandt Percussion
U.K. – Southern Percussion
Brazil – Livraria Musimed (Brasilia)
Japan Percussion Center (Komaki Music)
You can follow Ney on his Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Ney uses Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets, Yamaha Instruments, Sabian Cymbals and Contemporânea instruments in Brazil.
Shout-out to Dani Markham, Brian Potts and Geneva Harrison.
