Thanos Stavridis & Drom - 7. Poustseno

One of the most popular dances in the Florina region, Poustseno follows a 16/8 rhythmic pattern (2+2+2+3+2+2+3). It is also played and danced with the same rhythm in the Albanian villages around the Prespa Lakes, as well as in villages of North Macedonia, where it is known as Berance oro and follows a 12/8 rhythmic pattern (3+2+2+3+2). The dance takes its name from the word "poustsa," which translates as “something tied that is then released or untied,” hence the Greek interpretation of the dance’s name as "Lytos" (loosening or released). In this particular performance, a selection of beloved instrumental and improvisational melodies created by the band can be heard.

Drom are:

Thanos Stavridis: accordion, production supervision
Vassilis Athanasiou: clarinet, saxophone
Marios Makris: electric guitar
Giannis Karakalpakidis: electric bass
Christos Tassios: drums

from the album to be released: Thanos Stavridis & Drom "fygame"

Recorded live at Revolver Recording Studio, Thessaloniki, by Aggelos Athanasiadis with additional tracks by Thanos, Giannis and Marios at their home studios.
Edited by Thanos Stavridis
Mixed and mastered by Aggelos Athanasiadis
Artwork by Chris Karietis
Dates of recording/mixing: from April 2022 to September 2024