Bompf Bompf Baby!

After so much time in the studio, my brain is in music mode. I’ve been listening to a lot of recordings lately, some from all time great bands, some from some amazing bands that aren’t quite as known as of yet. I just thought that I would share a small few of them with you. Sort of like a mini-review of some different albums that have been playing over and over in my head lately.

The first band is a band called “Broken Social Scene”. I recently picked up their 2005 self-titled album, which happens to be the fourth release from the Toronto based band. They originally began in 1999 with only three members on the first CD, and touring. At this point the bands line-up is different for just about every album and tour, as most of the members play and tour with other bands or as solo artists. Their sound is an incredible mix of experimental-indie-pop, that really does include many other styles as well. This album has been great for me because it has pushed me to think about music with songs like “7/4 (Shoreline)” and at other times just listen to the sounds that couldn’t flow better like with “Our Faces Split The Coast In Half”. This band is a very creative one, that has inspired me to be more creative with what I play. Most of the artists I believe must have some classical and jazz training. The band usually includes a horn section, guitars, drums and whatever effects that they think should be included. I have heard previous recordings from the band, and hope to soon get my hands on them. Something that I would probably classify as “great night-time listening”.

Speaking of effects, most of you have probably heard of the band “Incubus”. Well, one thing that sets this band appart from most other alternative-rock bands is that they have a full time DJ, that plays live shows with them allowing them to play almost exactly what you would hear on the CD. The album in mention here is second latest album to be produced by the band entitled “Morning View”. Many of you have probably heard tracks such as “Wish You Were Here” and “11am” on the radio. If not, I’d advise you to check the band out. The vocalist has an excellent range, and can belt out those notes for the heavy songs, but then completely change dynamics for tunes like “Echo”. A great band with a great signature sound.

The last artist I’ll highlight tonight: Miles Davis. What else is there to say? Other than the album I’ve got here is called “Poetics of Sound” and was given to me by a great man. A man who has supported me no matter what I’ve chose, and I thank him for that, and for this CD. The man happens to be my father- and if you’re reading this, you probably at least know of him. Anyways, Miles Davis was pure genius in music. His perfectly placed notes and the unmistakable sound of his “cool” changed music, and the way we listen to it. A great any-time listener.

There is a minuscule sample of some of my influences as a musician- and for those who didn’t know, I also play trumpet, and have since grade seven. There are plenty more, and maybe someday when I get around to it, I’ll make a page and list some of the music I listen to. And yes, I realize that I still owe you the “Drummer of the Month” but I’m waiting for the right first drummer to hit me (Sunni’s advice). It’ll probably start in February. Hope you can all wait that long.

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