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[oliebrice]

turns out my bandmates are less technophobic than me...
theres 4 new tracks by my quartet up at Link Removed

the tracks are How Deep is the Ocean, Heyoke (by Kenny Wheeler), Bye bye for Now (by me) and Rain (by Stan Sulzman).

Criticism invited....

 

[oliebrice]

oh, and for anyone who's that way inclined, theres bass solos on How Deep is the ocean and Bye bye for Now.

 

[Tritonis]

Sounds really nice man, I can really hear a Bill Evans/Eddie Gomez influence between you and the pianist. The only weak point I found was the drumming, felt a little weak to me. Your solo was good, could have used a little more melodic content and rhythmic variety, but overall I liked it. Good work man.

 

[jazzbass72]

Hey Olie,
you have a beautiful sound, what bass are you using? I am adding you as a friend on MySpace

-Marco

P.S. Dave Holland's solo on Heyoke was one of the first solos I ever transcribed on the bass... it was such an eye opener for me!

 

[oliebrice]

"what bass are you using?"

thanks for the kind words. The bass is a Stentor Conservetoire, but was a lucky find as I have played other 'identical' models that didn't sound half as nice. It has innovation 140Hs on it, and a nice new bridge and soundpost.

" IP.S. Dave Holland's solo on Heyoke was one of the first solos I ever transcribed on the bass... it was such an eye opener for me!"

I've never transcribed it exactly, but listened to it a lot and worked out little bits.. I agree, its a beautiful solo.

 

[Pcocobass]

Hey Olie,
Sounds good man. I dig your tone, sounds very natural and unprocessed. I also friended you.

 

[RobinBetton]

did i hear a john taylor quote at the start of how deep? cool stuff. how did you record it? My friend recorded our band playing with a field recorder. I'd appreciate some advice on recording. Would you be able to check out this performance?

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[oliebrice]

>did i hear a john taylor quote at the start of how deep?

yep, the whole performance was influenced by his take on HDitO on the trio record with Marc Johnson and Joey Baron.

>how did you record it?

the drummer is involved with a studio and we borrowed their mikes, computer, mixing desk etc and used a room in a school where the trumpeter teaches which had a nice acoustic and a grand piano.

 

[RobinBetton]

thanks very much. Appreciated the heart you all put into it.