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Percussion is in many ways the most difficult type of instrument for an audio system to get right. The initial transients must be cleanly reproduced, without smearing, and the electronics must have enough headroom to deliver clean power without dynamic compression. Equally important, the ‘bloom’ and decay of instruments like bass drums and cymbals need to breathe and taper off naturally. The Art of Hi-Fi Volume 03: Percussion is designed to give your system a real workout – and showcase it to its fullest potential.
– Paul McGowan

The Art of HiFi: Percussion is volume 3 in Octave’s new audiophile-centric series. This edition is designed to meet the challenge of properly capturing and reproducing percussion and will put any great system to the test. With a well-curated collection of music and an expertly designed range of dynamics, this album is sure to be an instant favorite in your music collection. Recorded at Octave Studios in Pure DSD 256 Stereo by Paul McGowan, Terri McGowan and Jessica Carson with mastering by Gus Skinas.

The Art of HiFi: Percussion features a memorable mix of music and world-class musicians. Christian Teele is best known for his work on internationally syndicated radio show E-Town. His two original compositions, Emergence and The Depth are standouts. Michael Wooten and Billy Hoke are both world-touring drummers and have been great friends for decades. Their Drum Battle is an incredibly dynamic track that they created at Octave Studios in an afternoon of collaboration. From Nico Owen‘s Selva that creates a realistic jungle soundscape, Banda Guilha’s two latin samba tracks, Timpani Shorts by Mike Tetreault to an excellent demonstration of jazz drumming and even an example of percussive guitar by Alfredo Muro, Percussion takes us on a unique musical journey that is both fun to listen to and challenging for your system.

Christian Teele (Track 1, 10)
Banda Guiha (Track 2, 11)
Braxton Kahn Trio (Track 3)
Nico Owen, Daniel Lopez, Aaron Reedy (Track 4)
Nico Owen, William Trask, Mario Moreno (Track 5)
Michael Wooten & Billy Hoke (Track 6)
Jessica Carson (Track 7)
Mike Tetreault (Track 8)
Alfredo Muro (Track 9)