100 bpm. A relaxed evening disturbed by approaching thunder. Written and performed by Mark Walker

Distant Thunder

115 bpm. From the sounds of the ocean a soothing rhythm develops, the percussion builds to a bongo solo over syncopated conga and djembe patterns before returning to the waves. Written and performed by Mark Walker

Shifting Sands

Just the balafon parts from Balafonian Dreaming, a persistent lilting groove and repeated melody.

Balafonian Dreaming Balafon Mix

The percussion track for Balafonian Dreaming without the melodic balafons

Balafonian Dreaming Percussion Mix

110 bpm. A persistent and uplifting track with African balafon and percussion, a lilting and joyful rhythm that builds to a drum break and finale. Written and performed by Mark Walker

Balafonian Dreaming

135 bpm. One minute version of  Moroccan style rhythm building with Qarkaba (hand cymbals, Doumbek and Tam Tam (traditional clay bongos)

Moroccan Fire Dance 1 Min Qarkaba Doumbek Tam Tam Mix

135 bpm. One minute version of exciting Moroccan style rhythm with just drums - Doumbek with jingles, Tam Tams (clay pot drums), Darbukas and Bendir (frame drum)

Moroccan Fire Dance 1 Min Drum Mix, No Qarkaba

135 bpm. An exciting Moroccan style rhythm using traditional Berber instruments including qarkabar (hand cymbals)and tam tam (clay bongos). Full version minus doumbek solos.

Moroccan Fire Dance Full Mix Minus Doumbek Solos

135 bpm. 30 second version of exciting Moroccan style rhythm using traditional Berber instruments including qarkabar (hand cymbals)and tam tam (clay bongos), doumbeks and darbukas

Moroccan Fire Dance 30 Second Full Mix

135 bpm. An exciting Moroccan style rhythm using traditional Berber instruments including qarkabar (hand cymbals)and tam tam (clay bongos, culminating with a relentless doumbek solo over a fast and uplifting beat.

Moroccan Fire Dance

120 bpm. An intoxicating 9/8 rhythm revolving around a pounded anvil clash, using traditional Berber instruments including darbuka, doumbek, qarkaba (hand cymbals) and tam tam (clay bongos). Written and performed by Mark Walker

Desert Forge

Mark Walker was one of the original percussionists in the West End Production of the Lion King, and is currently drummer for 70s prog legends Caravan, who he joined in 2010. As primarily a hitter of things his ambition in life is to become a real musician...

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