On her first set of solo recordings, Ibarra runs the gamut of percussive technique, aided and abetted by a backdrop of field recordings made in New York and the Philippines. This device serves to place the drumming into a kind of manufactured setting, adding another layer of interest to Ibarra's sketches, and making this a bit more than merely another 'drum solo record'. Book-ending the disc are short versions of traditional Phillipine kulintang pieces, played over recordings of high-pitched insect whine (cicadas?).

"Drum Sketch 2" features a field recording of a far-off rhythm, reminiscent of Jon Hassel's Fourth World releases, with Ibarra scraping and clanging and conjuring up wind and rain. "3" uses a recording of a crowd of drummers, sounding like Ed Blackwell leading a drum circle, a parade rhythm with festivities. "6" is a melody played on bells, which returns again in "7", played on the drum kit. The drum circle returns for "8", this time in triplets and on "9" it sounds like she's playing with brushes on her snare rim or possibly her legs. The sound throughout is beautifully recorded, the drums' resonance hanging in space after each stroke. My only complaint is that the disc is so short (35 minutes), leaving me wanting more. The liner notes mention "visual art performed by Makoto Fujimura" and the inside cover is graced with photos of Ibarra and her kit, outlined in light. Is there a video?