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Numinostiy is a project that I have been developing with the percussion styles of Mike Raven to create original music as a duo. We are working with ideas that resemble ambient world music as well as more aggressive drum and bass instrumentals. Read
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This is the second piece of music that Michael and I captured. It features me on bass and Mike on doumbek and background synth. |
Amity - 56K Modem - Real Audio |
Cloud Ten is a story of what one may expect to find beyond "being on cloud 9". It is by far the most complex piece of music I have written. |
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Ten - 56K Modem - Real Audio |
The first track I recorded with Michael Raven. It features me on didgeridoo and bass with Michael improvising on talking drum and background synth. |
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Grace - 56K Modem - Real Audio |
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This track is a little different from the rest of the ambient tunes. It has a cool phaser effect on the bass, lots of two hand tapping, bass solos and a drum kit to boot! |
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Also a little bit different than the ambient tracks, Two Elements is a collaboration between Michael and I where he introduced his kit drumming into the equation. |
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The John Mazzarella Band's music combines the grace and sensitivity of the singer/songwriter tradition with an inventive and exciting approach to the guitar. John creates a balance not often heard in music these days. - Toltec Entertainment Read
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This song is all original. There was a great chemistry with the band while we were performing. Also taken from the July 27th gig at Sweet Dreams. |
With Me Or Not - ISDN/Cable Modem - Real Video |
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Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes." This take was recorded live on November 2, 2002 at Woody's Roadhouse in Farmingdale, NJ. |
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Collective Soul's "Shine" played on lap steel. This was recorded live on November 2, 2002 at Woody's Roadhouse in Farmingdale, NJ. |
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My first gig with the band at Sweet Dreams Cafe in Madison, NJ. An original song, "Better Than Lorraine," with me on fretless bass. |
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Here is some electronic music that I have been working on with my E-mu XL7 sequencer. I originally bought this machine to use as a dedicated drum machine that I could program myself. But it's geared more for creating electronic music. So here's my meager contribution to the world of techno. Enjoy! Read
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One of my first complete techno songs. I wrote it in the wee hours of the night while I was starving! |
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Groove - 56k Modem - Real Audio |
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Human Rhythm is a modern pop rock band with songs that are bursting with melody. The emphasis on vocal harmonies compliment the sparkling guitars and rhythmic percussion, captivating the listener making the music contagious to the ear. September 2001 - February 2002 |
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I included only the tracks that I recorded bass on. Please visit www.humanrhythmband.com to sample the whole album. |
1. Angel In My Eyes
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I would like to dedicate a small portion of this page to an inspirational group that I had the privilege to work with. The name of the group was Beau Koo Jack and featured Morris Edwards on drums, Russ Starke on guitar and myself on bass. February 2000 - November 2000 |
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Random riff in 7/8 that became an awesome jam. |
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This track was recorded during the first time Russ and I got together to exchange ideas. |
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Russ introduced this piece to us because of our ability to comprehend odd meters. Check out the sweet 7/8 - 9/8 bridge! |
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This track featured a two-hand tap bass intro that was one of my first. |
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One of the nicest perks of playing with John Mazz is the fact that I have the opportunity to perform some of my solo bass compositions as part of the show. Not only is it a good opportunity for exposure, it's incredibly convenient since I have all my gear readily available. July 20, 2002 |
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This is a clip of Michael and I playing an early rendition of our bass & drum song entitled "Running In Ether". |
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