Discography
Michael Bettine metal percussionist
Solo Series
Duo Series
Mandala - 2007 - Gongs (CD/download)
48 minutes of continual Gongs, designed for meditation, Yoga, Reiki, and any relaxation practice. Let the sound of the Gongs wash over you.
Microcosm - 2007 - Gongs (CD/download)
The sounds come from deep within the very molecules of the metal. You can hear voices, choirs, brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, Angels and your own imagination, all played on a single Gong on each track.
Meridian - 2007 - Gongs (CD/download)
MERIDIAN contains melodic songs, rhythmic patterns, soundscapes, and a wide variety of sounds & textures utilizing Gongs, cymbals, Tebetan Singing Bowls, and bells. It expands on the direction Michael's acclaimed LABYRINTH recording pointed towards, and reaches for new sonic vistas.
Stars Show The Way - 2002 - Drums/Gongs/Percussion (CD/download)
It's easily one of the best solo percussion records I've ever heard. Bettine is essential listening for percussionists and anyone interested in solo free-oriented music.
~ The Improvisor, Richard Grooms
Labyrinth - 2003 - Gongs (CD/download)
MICHAEL BETTINE is a percussionist specializing in metal ... Sinking into Bettine's sound world is fascinating and inspiring.
~ Modern Drummer, Martin Patmos - RATING: 8 (of 10)
Sacred Symbols - 2003 - Drums/Gongs/Percussion (CD/download)
Intense live solo percussion immaculately recorded in Chicago.
Shadow World - 2004 - Gongs CD SOLD OUT!
Enter the SHADOW WORLD and be immersed in mystery and vibrations. You may never be the same after listening to it!
The Impact Of Falling Stars - 2004 - Drums/Gongs/Percussion (CD/download)
Live solo percussion —A collection of both old and new compositions and improvisations, covering haunting soundscapes to tribal shamanic rituals.
Metal Poetry - 2005 - Gongs (CD/download)
Live radio broadcast.
Beautifully played compositions....quite original and exciting percussion music.
~ WMSE radio, Hal Rammel
Just Drums II - 2005 CD only. Only A Few Copies Left!
38 different drummers/percussionists on 35 solo & duo tracks covering a wide range of drumming styles.
(Michael plays one solo Gong track)
All of Michael’s recordings are released by Intuitive Arts Media (IAM). Click on each cover for more information.
CDs are available as special limited editions in handmade kraft or paper board covers. All artwork/design/production is done by the artist. CDs are $12 each (unless noted) , including postage to anywhere in the world. To order CDs, send an inquiry to: gongtopia (at) aol (dot) com.
Digital downloads are available in your choice of format (MP3, AIFF, FLAC, etc.). You can stream each track to hear it before you buy. In addition, downloads come with extensive liner notes/track notes/essays/photos. Downloads are $6.00 each (unless noted).
Please note that 100% of the profits go back to the artist and help fund further recordings and live performances. Thanks for your interest.
COMING SOON in the 5 Elements Series: Ground Work - Part 3, Conflagration - Part 4, Zero Point - Part 5
Digital Downloads Only
All come with extensive liner notes
Cloud Path (through Window) - 2007 - Download
Live percussion & piano duo with Thollem Mcdonas.
Intense, serene, magical, mystical, varied music captured during this first meeting of these 2 remarkable artists. Recorded at Hotcakes Gallery, Milwaukee.
Here In The Now - 2006 - Pay-what-you-will download!
Live percussion improv recorded in Toronto July 23, 2006. A variety of moods, rhythms, soundscapes & madness. Solo percussion at its finest!
Astromomos - 2008 - Download
Live Gong performance recorded in Chicago, March 18, 2008. An excellent night with some gratifying performances of both old & new material.
SOUNDINGS - 2010 - Gongs, Singing Bowls, Bell Cymbals, & Sounding Plates. (CD/download) Part 1 of the 5 Elements Series
A 5-part composition written for, and premiered at, the 2010 Ingenuity Fest in Cleveland, Ohio. Performed on over 50 metal percussives, this recording explores how sounds reflect & refract under water.
Heading Towards The Distance - 2010 - Download
Live percussion & piano duo with Jon Hey.
I met pianist Jon Hey at the venue (Elastic Arts in Chicago), we shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. Other than that, nothing was planned. When our time to perform came up, we took to the stage and started to play—or maybe more accurately, we started a conversation. And so this is our first and only meeting…
Out Now!
Transparent Universe - March 2011 - Multiple Percussion
(CD/Download)
Music for Percussion Ensemble. 12 tracks of lush, intense, overwhelming percussion featuring Gongs, Bells, Singing Bowls, Marimba, Steel Drum, Sounding Plates, Kulintang, and lots of other metal instruments.
Scattered Light - June 2011 - Solo Gongs & Metal
(CD/Download) Part 2 of the 5 Elements Series
What if light were sound?
What if you could hear the light rays streaming through your windows?
SCATTERED LIGHT is just that. Like 2010’s SOUNDINGS, which imagined percussive sounds underwater, SCATTERED LIGHT imagines sound as light waves moving through the air, moving through different mediums, scattering, reflecting, and refracting in all directions.
The Unwinding Path - September 2011 - Solo Gongs & Singing Bowls
(CD/Download)
The journey through our lives is like an unwinding path, leading us closer to ourselves. ~ Singal Rinpoche
This is an hour long Gng Meditation session recorded at the Mallinckrodt Center in Wilmette, IL, on September 23, 2011. The session has been divided into 5 separate tracks to facilitate downloading.
This is fantastic for meditation, Reiki, & Yoga!
