Walter introduced me to some great recordings of indigenous peoples of Africa that were pretty wonderful . We could listen to the fascinating rhythms (and sung melodies) for hours. {listen to a sample here}. In the early 90s Walter made a track inspired by the Ituri forest Pygmies.
No samples in his track, however; it's a simple loop made by hand and includes a haunting voice component. Here's the result.
(Common sound issues on this one abound, so to “best” hear all the track
components, listen from the Download)
Kudos to Matt Kerns for the amazing slideshow
Danger Zone
Walter Becker
© 1993; 2018 Zeon Music LLC
Well you're a long time coming
On this Rocky Road to Hell
The friends you meet they're oh so sweet you know they wish you well
But then the miles fall behind you and you're standing all alone
Now that the truth is known
You come here on your own
You’re sinking like a stone boy
Down in the danger zone
Down in the danger zone
You know your eyelids tremble your tongue goes cracked and dry
You come on tough you play your bluff seems like it's worth a try
But that smile you're still smiling well it gives the game away
Now that the truth is known
Your cover has been blown
You fac