“Aristophanes’ Frogs” is the new composition by Greek artist Voodoo Drummer featuring Blaine L. Reininger & Martyn Jacques. Watch the official ,music video through the YopuTube player below:
Inspired by the play “The Frogs” written by the Ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes, Voodoo Drummer has created an Afro-Dionysian Suite in 3 movements.
Voodoo Drummer / Drums & Percussion
with Stavros Parginos / Cello
ft. Blaine L. Reininger (Tuxedomoon) / Violin
Special guest: Martyn Jacques (Tiger Lillies) on Aristophanes’ famous line from the play.
1st Movement:
Athens, Greece 405 B.C.
Dionysus decides to bring the greatest playwright back from the dead.
(The drum beats to an evocative 5/8 rhythm, while the cello carries the melody)
2nd Movement:
Charmon ferries him across the lake where Frogs scream!
(The melody changes slightly in a 7/8 rhythm. Vre ke ke kex the frogs croak!)
3rd Movement:
Finally, he arrives to Hades, the underworld.
(No melody there, only terrifying sounds, screaming strings and polyrhythms)
Ignoring Aristophanes, Dionysus ultimately decides to stay in Hell.
“Thanks for listening!!!” – Voodoo Drummer