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Blues
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Blues
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In
guitarist Bruce Arnold's new release "Give "Em Some" (Muse
Eek 116) Rock, Funk, Jazz, and 20th Century Classical music combine to
create a sound that seems familiar, yet is actually remarkably different. |
The Tracks: "Blues for Arnie" is a piece dedicated to the seminal composer Arnold Schoenberg. Not strictly a blues, it nonetheless embodies the energy and emotion that the blues has brought to American music. The title track, "Give 'Em Some" is an extremely intricate chord progression supported by a strong and funky groove. Tony Moreno's astonishing final drum solo distills technique and passion into a crescendo of excitement. "Smoke" journeys into the bluesy wah-wah land of Jimi Hendrix, the great artist and innovator, whose influence lurks in the playing of all electric guitarists. "Time Line" is an extended rock ballad reminiscent of Jeff Beck, another guitar icon. Along with delving into the richness of 12 tone harmonies the tune also explores the time relationships of 4 against 3 and metric modulation. "Techtonic" is reminiscent of Bruce’s early work with a deep harmonic palette, contrapuntal lines and interesting 12 tone vamps. "Rush" is a pastiche of groove and a gamut of evocative electronic guitar sounds with bookends of effects processed solo work. "Funky Timeline Breakdown" uses the bass line from "Time Line" as a vehicle for soloing "I loved soloing over that one!" says Bruce. For more information, interviews, or photos, contact: Michal@muse-eek.com |
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The Tracks: Portions of the tracks are provided here as MP3 files. Click on the song names below. |
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On
first hearing "Give 'Em Some" a listener might not
be aware of the stringent form that went into this set of 6 compositions
for trio. The pieces, made more accessible by blues or rock structures
may sound simpler than Mr. Arnold's previous work. "The challenge
was that I was soloing over some pretty shifty twelve tone based chord
patterns, and rocking out at the same time," says Bruce. "But
I really let loose on this CD."
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| “Blues for Arnie” is a piece dedicated to the seminal composer Arnold Schoenberg. Not strictly a blues, its structure embodies the energy and emotion that the blues has brought to American music. |
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The title track, “Give 'Em Some” is an extremely intricate chord progression supported by a strong and funky groove. At the end of the tune Tony Moreno takes a totally amazing drum solo, one that distills technique and passion into a crescendo of excitement. |
| “Smoke” is a journey into the bluesy wah-wah land of Jimi Hendrix, the great artist and innovator, whose influence lurks in the playing of all electric guitarists. |
| “Techtonic” is reminiscent of Bruce’s early work with a highly rich harmonicpalette, contrapuntal lines and interesting 12 tone vamps. |
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“Time
Line” is a Jeff Beckish extended
rock ballad. Along with delving into the richness of 12 tone harmonies
the tune also explores the time relationships of 4 against 3 and metric
modulation.
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| “Rush” is a pastiche of groove and a gamut of evocative electronic guitar sounds with bookends of effects processed solo work. " |
| “Funky Timeline Breakdown” uses the bass line from "Time Line" as a vehicle for soloing "I loved soloing over that one!" says Bruce. |
| All music and content ©2001-2002 Bruce Arnold & Muse-Eek Publishing |
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