Hal Blaine's most legendary beat is the primordial thump-thump-thump-crack heartbeat in the first four seconds of the Ronettes’ “Be My Baby” Here’s just a fraction of what Blaine tapped into musical history.However, in Japan, the same rhythm is beat in the performing art "Sanbaso" that has continued for 1300 years.
The Ronettes' "Be My Baby"
"Sanbaso" （Click to Movie）