Legend of Pele: Sounds of
"In her sleep, Pele heard the masterful beating of a distant drum.  She heard male voices strong and tender, chanting.  Pele's spirit left her sleeping body in search of the phantom musicians…"Could it be that Pele, the lusty and passionate Hawaiian volcano Goddess, was searching for the King of Polynesian pop and percussion, Arthur Lyman?  Thanks to Rykodisc'shifire-release ofTHE LEGEND OF PELE, SOUNDS OF ARTHUR LYMAN (RCD 50432), she doesn't have to look any farther.Acclaimed for his vibe drenched lounge music, Lyman brings the mystery, power and exotica of the South Seas to the mainland. The sounds of bird calls and vibraphone, (an instrument similar to a marimba or xylophone with metal bars and rotating discs that produce a vibrato) are the basis of Arthur Lyman's unique, tropical music and are complemented by four-mallet vibes, guitar, ukulele, flute, and glockenspiel. Joining Lyman are band members John Kramer, Alan Soares, and Harold Chang.THE LEGEND OF PELEpays tribute to Pele,the volcano goddess, and to the myths behind Hawaii's powerful legends and colorful landscapes.  Pele is the  personification of majesty and power, capable of being both fierce and destructive and calm and scenic.  She is mysterious and elusive, and according to legend, she could appear as a beautiful young woman, an old woman, or a dog. Like its namesake, the album is a blend of sublime power, gentle sensuality, and fiery emotions.