The "alap" (rhymes with dollop,) is the slow, suspended time introduction in classical Indian music.

Sympatico is Kevin johnson, Bill Ross, Peter Blum, David Budd and Nathan Brenowitz; based in Woodstock, NY. Some tracks with our bro's Dave Ghent, Eliezer Parrilla and Russ Reilly, and Wm. Cochran on French horn & effects.

Mostly drums, percussion, bells & gongs with a musical attitude, with a bit of toning and guests on French horn, didgeridoo, frets, flute, vibraphone, and the appreciation for life in mind.

http://rosswriting.com/sympatico

(We're always interested to hear from more players of melodic instruments who'd be interested in laying some tunefulness over our rhythms; either by remote control, or here in the Hudson Valley, two hours north of NYC.)