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JAY TERRIEN

#48
Man, the more I listen to your stuff Jay, the more I realize that you and Pat are a combined genius that will destroy the world. I'm going to have to find a way to purchase your CD. This is THE ONLY "bass soloist" music I've ever heard that I LIKE A LOT. It's more awesome composition than flashy mindless chops.

Oh and the "Little lady"... I wouldn't kick her out of bed. ;)

The two headed kid... I'll be having nightmares tonight :(
 
#49
PM.

Matt, "You and I COLLIDE":
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That's my new guitarist.

Matt Till said:
Man, the more I listen to your stuff Jay, the more I realize that you and Pat are a combined genius that will destroy the world. I'm going to have to find a way to purchase your CD. This is THE ONLY "bass soloist" music I've ever heard that I LIKE A LOT. It's more awesome composition than flashy mindless chops.

Oh and the "Little lady"... I wouldn't kick her out of bed. ;)

The two headed kid... I'll be having nightmares tonight :(
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#51
It's time for: MATT TILL'S AMAZING REVIEW OF jay terrien's cd BUT THE REVIEW IS BY MATT TILL. :D

Jay Terrien
All the Dolls in the Same Place

I haven't recieved too many cds via mail, usually I got to a store of some kind, so I don't know the practice and standards of CD shipment. I can honestly say this is the first time I've recieved a CD from an artist and thought to myself, "Man, I don't even think I'd enjoy pooping that big... I'm a busy man, I can't be pooping that big." Yep, I recieved an authentic printed (looks pretty pro... did you get this at Wal*Mart. :D ) Jay Terrien poop art, it's autographed w/personal note (This is gonna be worth something one of these days!!!). I gotta find a spot for this where my girlfriend won't throw it away. "You don't get it baby, this is Jay Terrien poop art."

Now the music: I have a very unpopular point of view of bassists as far as solo work goes, which is to say, I hate it. Every single "bassist" album I've ever heard has held little interest for me. Stanley Clarke is the only exception. And in my opinion, the only thing that Stanley and Jay have in common, other than their instrument of choice... compositional skills.

When I listen to Victor Wooten's music for example, I feel a strong leaning on technique vs. composition. It's like a weak song with a monster bass solo.

One of my favorite things about Jay's album, there isn't much on this album I'd call a "bass solo." Lead bass ahoy! But I feel there is a difference.

Jay's focus on melody while maintaining rhythmic interest is wonderful, It's a skill I've been meaning to acquire, not so much in my metal band, but in solo work, which is almost disappeared (but that's a rant for another day).

Without giving a nod to percussive genius Pat Mastelotto, I would be by definition a criminal, and be beaten with oily rags then set on fire. This is perhaps the best duo ever put together since waffles and salmon. The term duo is used lightly due to the fact that Jay either has a bakers dozen worth of arms or did a bit of overdubbing (at times, Pat did as well), regardless, the interaction between everything, both rhythmically and melodically and spiritually and emotionally and sexually!? In every way, every single part is a perfect addition, despite numerous overdubs, there is plenty of space and air. So this album acts as both background music AND foreground music, I could see myself using this as either, depending on my mood.

An additonal nod to Ronan Chris Murphy's excellent production! Seriously, this album sounds perfect, it's amazing that there are at times more than 3 bass tracks! But it sounds clear as a bell. Jay's "guitar" tone sounds better than most guitarists REAL guitars sound like.

I think this should really be in any bassists collection, for the mere sake of inspiration, and some damn good music. Despite Jay's obvious technically ability, that's not the focus at all, and that's the greatest thing about it.

FEAR THE POOP!
Thanks Jay
 
#52
Thank you for the review!! ;)

It's tremendously rewarding to hear that you guys enjoy my compositions and particular bass aesthetic. Hopefully soon, I'll be able to do some more live shows and composition clinic work!

During tracking, I told Ronan that I was shooting for that Kerry King Slayer guitar sound and we accomplished just that!!!

I forwarded your comments to a few of my King Crimson peeps and they laughed hysterically about the "oily rags" comment! ;)

PS:
Please don't E-Bay that sweet picture....even though it's worth way more than the VIRGIN MARY grilled cheese!

Matt Till said:
It's time for: MATT TILL'S AMAZING REVIEW OF jay terrien's cd BUT THE REVIEW IS BY MATT TILL. :D

Jay Terrien
All the Dolls in the Same Place

I haven't recieved too many cds via mail, usually I got to a store of some kind, so I don't know the practice and standards of CD shipment. I can honestly say this is the first time I've recieved a CD from an artist and thought to myself, "Man, I don't even think I'd enjoy pooping that big... I'm a busy man, I can't be pooping that big." Yep, I recieved an authentic printed (looks pretty pro... did you get this at Wal*Mart. :D ) Jay Terrien poop art, it's autographed w/personal note (This is gonna be worth something one of these days!!!). I gotta find a spot for this where my girlfriend won't throw it away. "You don't get it baby, this is Jay Terrien poop art."

Now the music: I have a very unpopular point of view of bassists as far as solo work goes, which is to say, I hate it. Every single "bassist" album I've ever heard has held little interest for me. Stanley Clarke is the only exception. And in my opinion, the only thing that Stanley and Jay have in common, other than their instrument of choice... compositional skills.

When I listen to Victor Wooten's music for example, I feel a strong leaning on technique vs. composition. It's like a weak song with a monster bass solo.

One of my favorite things about Jay's album, there isn't much on this album I'd call a "bass solo." Lead bass ahoy! But I feel there is a difference.

Jay's focus on melody while maintaining rhythmic interest is wonderful, It's a skill I've been meaning to acquire, not so much in my metal band, but in solo work, which is almost disappeared (but that's a rant for another day).

Without giving a nod to percussive genius Pat Mastelotto, I would be by definition a criminal, and be beaten with oily rags then set on fire. This is perhaps the best duo ever put together since waffles and salmon. The term duo is used lightly due to the fact that Jay either has a bakers dozen worth of arms or did a bit of overdubbing (at times, Pat did as well), regardless, the interaction between everything, both rhythmically and melodically and spiritually and emotionally and sexually!? In every way, every single part is a perfect addition, despite numerous overdubs, there is plenty of space and air. So this album acts as both background music AND foreground music, I could see myself using this as either, depending on my mood.

An additonal nod to Ronan Chris Murphy's excellent production! Seriously, this album sounds perfect, it's amazing that there are at times more than 3 bass tracks! But it sounds clear as a bell. Jay's "guitar" tone sounds better than most guitarists REAL guitars sound like.

I think this should really be in any bassists collection, for the mere sake of inspiration, and some damn good music. Despite Jay's obvious technically ability, that's not the focus at all, and that's the greatest thing about it.

FEAR THE POOP!
Thanks Jay
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