A talk from famed Percussionist, Composer & Hollywood Producer Greg Ellis that explores the concept of Drums & Rhythm as a Universal Language. Traffic, a staple Indian experience, has a particular rhythm on Indian roads that is nowhere to be found in the Western world. Greg expands on an outsider’s perspective on how Rhythm has evolved for generations, how it affects humans & how it has culminated in the digital age of technology. Greg Ellis is recognized as one of the most innovative & versatile drummers in the world. He has performed around the world and recorded with musical artists from over 30 countries including Mickey Hart (USA), Zakir Hussain (India), KODO (Japan), Bickram Ghosh (India), Mahsa Vahdat (Iran), Tord Gustavsen (Norway), Yungchen Lhamo (Tibet), Chiwoniso Mairaire (Zimbabwe), Juno Reactor (England), Billy Idol (USA) & many more. He has released many critically acclaimed albums with his groups Vas & Biomusique, as well as his solo album Kala Rupa. His drumming can be heard on more than 150 film, television & video game scores, including 300, Argo, The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions, Iron Man, Body of Lies, Transformers: Age of Extinction and many more. He has also composed full scores for numerous international film and television projects. Being a self-taught drummer & percussionist, his performances are completely improvised allowing him to not rely on what he’s learned but on what he feels. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx