“Inspiring an almost irresistible primal urge to dance, the arrangements are also complex and entertaining enough for late night headphone listening…evokes rich mental imagery as each piece has a distinct personality that begs interpretation. Fascinating.” P.J. Birosik, Syndicated National Reviewer
“Not just for percussion buffs, this 43 minute excursion offers diversity and exotica…Orlando actually makes his drums sing.” The Denver Post
“This is one of the best examples of the essence of drumming I’ve heard in quite some time…It is cutting-edge modern, yet binds strongly with the ancient history of all drumming past. Orlando has channeled something fresh and original with his worldbeat roots recording.” The Beach News
“Exotic is the key word here. These purely percussive tracks explore and experiment with a variety of rhythms, and the results are always fascinating…”Exactly Perfect.” Bay Area Music Magazine
“…easy on the ears and rhythmically satisfying to drum enthusiast and ordinary music fan alike. A friendly, energizing music experience.” NEXUS
“A wonderful drum album with so much variety, skilled selection of combinations of instruments and rhythms that it really doesn’t become boring, overdone, or unimaginative…There’s a pervasive playfulness in the way variety is added to keep it colorful and moving…it really kept me hooked. Recommended!” Heartsong Review
“Leave the crowded, concrete city, drive to the nearby mountains and enjoy clean air and natural beauty. That’s the experience you get when you listen to Drum Songs…The album evokes feelings of tribal dance, inner relaxation and self healing.” Preferred Stock
“…Each floor of the wide-open museum offered something to accommodate the culture-craving crowd…but my ears were most easily attracted to percussionist John Orlando, who provided a Disney world of drums…” Rocky Mountain News
“Glad to see a local artist come out with something that sounds as good as this does…” Paul Metters, Music Director KGNU Boulder, CO
“…Sacred movement music with intrinsic melodies and primal, even compulsive, dance tempos. Orlando’s complex organic rhythms are simultaneously soothing and invigorating, exotic and completely natural. Superb movement music, excellent for energizing bodywork, and to alleviate mundane tasks.” New Texas Magazine
“Just the right mix of ethnic and modern that keeps it very interesting.” Book People, Austin, TX
“…I think that everyone would enjoy listening to this recording. I also think that there are certain songs that could be used to create a different kind of dancing show, or individual performance…” Shimmy Chronicles, a Belly Dancing Publication
