Review Article This CD released by Shiniti Ueno and his percussion group, Phonix Reflexion, consists of works by Akira Nishimura. The first track, "Pundarika for Percussion Solo" (2009), is played extremely well by Ueno. The subdued work uses two vibraphones on different motor speeds, chimes, two-octave chromatic gongs, and two antique cymbals. The combination of different motor speeds and a constant ring of only metallic sounds create a hypnotic experience. The second work, "Yantra for Percussion Ensemble" (2002), is similar to "Pundarika." It expresses its subtlety and meditative qualities through use of space,s ofter dynamics, and many resonant metallic instruments. The third work is "Kala for Solo Marimba and Six Percussionists" (1989), and the last piece is "Matra for Solo Marimba, Solo Timpani and Five Percussionists" (1985). Noriko Kijiya plays the solo marimba part on both works while Ueno plays the solo timpani part. These two tracks are in complete contrast to the first two track. While the first pieces used quiet resonance and timbre, these works focus on energy, speed, and specific rhythmic cycles. The soloists and ensemble do an outstanding job of maintaining the constant energy needed for"Kala" and "Matra," works that last over ten minutes each. Ueno's quality work as soloist and ensemble director are to be commended. (From CD review by Brian Zator, published in PAS newsletter, Percussive Notes, May, 2010. )