Ogene-Udu - The Art Of Rhythmic Balance
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- čas přidán 19. 03. 2015
- This is a short film by Eugene Skeef showing Patrick Opanka leading his group as they demonstrate the engaging music of the Igbo ogene-udu cultural tradition.
Experience the seamless transitions between the different rhythmic grooves they play - just like nature, for the rhythms are from nature and in the nature of their being. See how the percussion and movement are one. - Hudba
The balance is incredible, playing an instrument and carrying a star beer bottle on your head.
I no go taya for this. Love my culture. Egwu a atoka. Dalu nu ndi be anyi. Igbo Kwenu!!!!
this is the rhythm of life, you cant teach this, in america this is what we call soul...the timing of movement rythmically with sound...from our brothers and sisters in America to our brothers and sisters in Africa.....we salute our people and really enjoy seeing this and understand where we got it from....salute!
Geoff, you have no idea how much your comment has inspired me to continue in the vein of our harmonized vision. Thanks beyond measure, beautiful brother. One love.
Amen brother...much love and continue to teach the world...so proud of my people!!!
@Eugene Skeef We are One People, Same, We are Family. What started here we got from there from our ancestors when they come here in america.
Beautifully said. Each culture and it's people has their own versions of rhythm and soul and spirituality, and they're all beautiful in their own way. It's amazing to me that cultures all over the world have so many different ways that they describe the soul and a method of how they connect with the Earth yet at the end of the day, we're all the same in that outcome is the same even though the journey was wildly different.
beer bottle on his head is crazy, with all the dancing and drumming, as if it was part of his head
Green Bottle head guy is totally awesome. They're all on point with the beat.
I hear igbo rhythm in haitian folklore. These are the roots. Racine
This boy is a genius. He handles the ogene exactly the way Jimi Hendrix would handle the guitar. He is so unique, so creative and amazing. Others would recycle and sing same ol songs and beats but he creates his.I.ll say it again. Opanka is a genius. He is a treasure and a gift to good music.
oh dang, crazy comparison. but right on - these guys are fantastic
Amazing! Much love and respect from your brazilian brothers
Im proud of my Igbo roots.... Igbo Kwenu!!!!!
God bless igbo people, you are a great tribe. Omenala ga- adi 😘😘
Igbo Kwezuonuoooo!!!. Thanks Eugene for appreciating and sharing.
Agus yaaaaa
Brilliant, just brilliant.
Thanks.
I just arrived home from a hospital stay. This was extremely healing. Was in Nigeria in ‘o4, and unfortunately missed these brothers. Aseooo! Thank you Geoff.
this is the essence of music - rhythm is God
journeys to a different realm
Wow, how extremely beautiful. Thank you!
Holy shit this is pure magic thank you soo much for documenting this !!!!
OMG! I've just seen this! This was fabulous. The beauty of the rhythm and dance makes me so proud of these guys! It seems that you have a true love of Igbo culture. If you watch the moves closely you will see very similar steps in Jamaica and all over the West Indies. The link with West Africa in general and Igbos in particular is painfully obvious for all to see but I go further, I believe (my theory only!) that over time, music and rhythm and timing works its way into human DNA and this may be why West Africans and black people in the West Indies, USA and Brazil have almost identical rhythm patterns. I do not believe it is simply the passing on of musical tradition and dance, it is innate. I watch and study West African movement almost obsessively and I don't accept that this rhythm, timing and movement can simply be taught. The sad thing is that one has to understand BOTH Igbo people AND (for example) the black people of Jamaica or Brazil to understand how deep the connection is but most Igbos and most Jamaicans have no idea of just how connected they are!
You're totally right. I'm Igbo and I can relate to everything you just said
+caghadiuno Thanks for making me proud as a fellow African from further south (South Africa).
+Arthur90chisom Thanks for extending my personal pride as an African too (South Africa).
Superblack I have been making the research myself. 85 percent of slaves from west Africa were taken from this very true. It’s called the IGBO tribe. You can google. That explains the musical talent of black Americans.
The gentlemen in the video started speeding up the beats super fast, just like the Detroit DJs would tweak their turntables in order to play the music fast. The diaspora, and these men play at the exact same speed. I am floored. These doggone Africans are so freaking talented, and I am jealous. While I was standing in the line for a portion of talent, I was told they ran out of talent, because they gave it all away to the Africans.
Why just detroit DJs ur trying to sound intelligent its just not
This is the only foam pad udu video I've been able to find
we need this in ole germany.would bring some back to life...? !
Im so thankful you recorded this and other clips of Opanka! I watch this almost everyday, there are so many rhythms to unpack! It is especially necessary for us Afrikans that have been in America for waaaaaaaay too long. Every time i show one of Us these clips extreme emotions and facial contortions are on the viewers face. It is deep within us, these clips definitely nudge us, peacefully, without alarm to our Great Rising!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks @CHEEEZELORD for your inspirational and supportive comment. One love.
What makes me like it more is its nice rhythm,,
Hey! Another one! I love listening to this group. THANKS SO MUCH for bringing awareness of this music to the rest of the world :)
Thank you Eugene! From a musician in New Zealand! i love this. It is life!
Thanks for your appreciation, my brother.
Thanks for this video! Enjoying this music very much.
The legendary Opanka, a bit mischievous but ridiculously talented..
+Ekene N My brother, do you have current contact with Opanka? I need to talk with him about developing his ogene-udu project. Thanks for your comment.
+Ekene N czcams.com/video/RVwJTXz7j98/video.html
+Eugene Skeef Hi Eugene, thanks for showcasing this talented young men, Opanka played at my dads funeral in Enugu back in 2012, my younger brother arranged it since am in UK, I will contact him to get his details for you.. He won't be that difficult to get hold off, these guys are usually in and around Enugu..
Ekene N
Thanks for your help, brother.
:-O Wow! Love it
Excellent!!!
Eugene Skeef, if you haven't, may I suggest you look-up "Shidodo-Africa" on YT, for extra instruments that accompany Ogene and dance. Those were the gone by days, when people used to gather at the village square by moonlight. People will bring their own instruments for a jam party.
Thanks, I'll do that.
I have just watched a couple of videos on CZcams. Brilliant! Thanks for your guidance.
For those of you who like Techno music, allow me to introduce the real Techno music in the video. I know my Techno, and I have danced at enough underground Techno parties to recognize it in a flash
The best 🖤🖤🖤🖤
beautiful
Pure fun
If your not from that era.....you wont understand.
Michael Whyte there's no era, ogadigide
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Igbo bu igbo
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❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
is this guy not opalipa from iwolo
Opanka na igbo
haha and bier! I wish have this skills!
This vaguely sounds similar to Thievery Corporation, almost sounds relaxing.
I miss the beat of Africa the rhythm the sounds the drums...the ancient sounds...
So fuckin great!!
I really want them come to Tokyo!
If you're serious, please get in touch with me. Thanks for your comment.
what material is he playing the open vase with? a spongy block of sandpaper?
Dylan Israelian he's using a sponge to play the udu.
wonderful to watch. What is the iron instrument that looks like an eel?
It's called ogene in the igbo language.
The musicians are igbo people from Nigeria
See my people
Where are they from?...very nice!!!!
They are from Enugu in the eastern part of Nigeria.
enugu state southeast Nigeria
It comes naturally, it's no magic
opanka say make you give he money first
I need the contact of this ogene group
Give me your private contact details and I'll send you the leader's phone number.
Geezoss cryst!!! This is the Rachmaninoff of syncopation! 😲
Thanks!
+ Alleze Gains. Okwu!!!!. LOL!
My friend Nnamdi's people...
Ogene is my favourite music but this particular one sounds like block rosary kids on Christmas Carol.
No good rythm. All sounds are off track
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, I'm sorry to say you've got it wrong this time. Perhaps the equipment you are using to watch the video is faulty. These guys are executing perfect rhythm. Thanks for your comment, notwithstanding.