This is some of my solo work, both of these tracks were created for compilation albums by fans of Bill Nelson.
U.S.
Several Famous Orchestras (Mark Rushton)
ALL OF THIS AND MANY OTHER THINGS
U.K.
Professional Secrets (Phil Graham)
SUBATOMIC MANIFESTO
This is part of a solo project. The pieces were composed in March 2003 and recorded in April-May 2003.
Live performances are more with the band INTENSITY! though I have done solo ambient improvisation to recorded backing tracks. Playing live is very enjoyable, a way to flex your ideas in a fresh environment. There have been many special moments with the band INTENSITY! improvising music scores to movies such as Nosferatu, The Golem. Metropolis, and The Cabinet of Dr Caligari.
Although you won't hear it on these solo pieces, I am into great big proggy guitars and mellotrons, analog synths and hammond keys, stirring harmonies with the melody and vocal lines. Drawn toward both the harmonious and sometimes dissonant compositions of various English musicians, with attention to both their solo and band work: Bill Nelson (BeBop Deluxe), Robert Fripp (King Crimson), Steve Howe (Yes), and Steve Hackett (Genesis).
Fender Strat (Sustainiac p/u, 2 lace sensors),GK-2 Roland p/u, Roland guitar synth, Alesis Air Synth, Zoom and Roland pedal FX, Ebow, Marshall for guitar path, and crown amp w/ full range 15" cabinets for synth path.
For the solo work, I moved away from fast beats and loud guitars. I want to explore the slowing down of tempo to the point just before the piece falls apart! I want to play with instrument arrangements, and let my regular music parts be an addition rather than a primary focus.
