Music from the Trident Vaults, are reviewed by the finest critics and journalist spanning from Classical & Jazz to World Music genres, these writers are in the forefront of the Malaysian music scene, their contributions are very much cherished, valued and deemed vital for the development of non mainstream music in Malaysia.

Most of the writers produce reviews for their respective companies such as the local dailies as well as lifestyle and business magazines - we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the entire team of dedicated professionals for intense contributions.

Reviews
Music from the Trident Vaults, are reviewed by the finest critics and journalist spanning from Classical & Jazz to World Music genres - these writers are in the forefront of the Malaysian music scene, their contributions are very much cherished And valued and deemed vital for the development of non mainstream music in Malaysia.
Most of the writers produce reviews for their respective companies such as local dailies as well as lifestyle and business magazines - we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the entire team of dedicated professionals for intense contributions.


In House Reviews

A Team of qualified music professionals contribute to our "In House Reviews" segment - the elaboration of this activity is a sheer gesture to introduce if not to magnify the importance of selected recordings and their role in the current growing art of music.

January / February Review 2004
"ALLURES IN ASSORTMENT"
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The Reviewers
Jack Moore : Going beyond Digeridoos,Koras and Berimbaus
Brisbane native Mr. Jack Moore is an Australian Aborigines "Didgeridoo" Player whose technical expertise branch out into playing various traditional instruments such as the West African "Kora" and the Brazilian "Berimbau". Mr.Moore has studied extensively with many masters across the globe and under various music traditions. A master musician who bends his craft to offer a literary view of the the musical world is a valuable member of
the trident family.

John Dohraiy : Merging the Musical styles of British Guyana and Jazz
Rising from Brooklyn, New York - John Dohraiy's views towards jazz is a rather radical one, A piano player from the traditions of Monk and Tatum, Mr.Dohraiy's has been heavily involved in fusing tropical msuic with Jazz. In Lighter vein Mr.Dohraiy summarizes his
reaction to his own music "Once you declare your ethnicity ; you will also have to make a musical point that Guyana is far beyond "Chutney music", being a hybrid developed by its self and left to complicate - I qualify way to much for the fusion world, therefore its
becoming extremely hard calling myself a jazz musician, or my music jazz - I'd rather call it music",
Mr.Dohraiy works extensively composing pieces for experimental theatre and small plays ,as well as performing with his trio "Lela" around the New York area
.

The Subliminal Musical Extroverts
Classical Guitarist Mohana Wicrama Surya and Turntable Wizard DJ Pablo.

Other Sources
Reviews are also complied from trusted sources such as acclaimed AMG All Music Guide,
BBC Music,The Prestigious Gramophone Classical Music Magazine,The Guardian,The Rough Guides and from many other sources where reliability and integrity is kept at the highest regard.