"The surface means as much as the songs."
All Music Guide on Peter Gabriel's 3rd record, Melt.
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The timeless music of Peter Gabriel re-envisioned by The Security Project.

Members of King Crimson, Shriekback and Gabriel's original band bring these genre-less masterpieces into the 21st Century. Seattleites Trey Gunn and Michael Cozzi join esteemed drummer Jerry Marotta and NY keyboardist David Jameson to harness the core of these songs. Added to the pedigree of these players is the voice of Brian Cummins. His interpretations add haunting authenticity to the immaculate arrangements.

These recordings are a first – no one has dared take on Gabriel's material at this level before.

Full tracklist:

1. Lay Your Hands
2. I Don’t Remember 
3. No Self Control
4. The Family & Fishing Net
5. I Have The Touch
6. Intruder
7. The Rhythm Of The Heat
8. San Jacinto
9. Games Without Frontiers / Of These, Hope
10. Here Comes The Flood
11. Back in NYC
12. Biko

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West Coast tour May, 2016

May 18  Seattle, WA -- Columbia City Theater (2nd show just added)
May 19  Seattle, WA -- Columbia City Theater
May 20  Portland, OR -- Alberta Rose Theater
May 21  Eugene, OR -- Cozmic
May 24  Santa Cruz, CA -- Don Quixote Music Hall
May 25  San Francisco, CA -- Social Hall
              (with Barry Cleveland and Amy X Neuburg)
May 28  Los Angeles, CA -- Whittier Center for the Arts
May 29  San Diego, CA -- Ramona Mainstage

Lay Your Hands On Me

The timeless music of Peter Gabriel re-envisioned.

Members of King Crimson, Shriekback and Gabriel's original band bring these genre-less masterpieces into the 21st Century. Seattleites Trey Gunn and Michael Cozzi join esteemed drummer Jerry Marotta and NY keyboardist David Jameson to harness the core of these songs. Added to the pedigree of these players is the voice of Brian Cummins. His interpretations add haunting authenticity to the immaculate arrangements.

These recordings are a first – no one has dared take on Gabriel's material at this level before.

San Jacinto


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This retrospective, two-disc set includes over 2 hours of music drawn from Gunn’s catalog. Known for his work with King Crimson and as a pioneer of the touch guitar, Gunn has produced 8 solo recordings. For this dynamic mix of material, Gunn, a much sought after collaborator, has brought in additional tracks from artists he has worked with over the years. Tracks from Russia, Mexico, Italy, Finland and the USA are melded with his solo work in this fascinating collection. 

Gunn says “I am often surprised at the fresh kind of playing I do on other people’s records. Somehow they pull things out of me that I can’t always get myself.” He is joined by Russian vocalist Inna Zhelannaya, Bill Frissell drummer Matt Chamberlain, Mexican bass player Alonso Arreola, the Italian progression group N.Y.X., Finland's Kimmo Pohjonen and many others. 

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Bio:

In addition to his 11 solo cds, ten-string touch-guitarist, Trey Gunn has toured and/or recorded with King Crimson, David Sylvian, Vernon Reid, Brian Eno, TOOL, Azam Ali, Puscifer, John Paul Jones, Robert Fripp & David Hykes. He is currently working with the groups TU, KTU, his multi-dimensional performance group Quodia, and continues to score for film and coach musicians in the creative process

I'll Tell What I Saw

The Fifth Spin of the Sun

from the release
Falling for Ascension by Markus Reuter

Reuter with Switzerland’s post-minimal quartet, SONAR and live electronics specialist, Tobias Reber. ECM's Nik Bärtsch calls this "A sensual performance..."

http://music.7dmedia.com/album/falling-for-ascension

Falling For Ascension

Condition I

from the release
FIVE by Security Project

Members of King Crimson, Shriekback and Gabriel’s original band bring these genre-less masterpieces into the 21st Century. Seattleites Trey Gunn and Michael Cozzi join esteemed drummer Jerry Marotta and NY keyboardist David Jameson to harness the core of these songs. Added to the pedigree of these players is the voice of Happy Rhodes. Her 4-octave range is the latest edition to this mesmerizing group. 

songs by Peter Gabriel 
except "Mother Stands for Comfort" by Kate Bush 

https://securityproject.bandcamp.com/album/five

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“The Security Project Live is a beautifully reverential and creative reinterpretation of this Peter Gabriel Classic !” – Kevin Killen, engineer of Gabriel’s “So” record 

“The Security Project expertly reimagines Peter Gabriel’s groundbreaking early output, creating an immersive experience both in performance and on its debut release Live 1. The group goes far beyond conventional tribute band territory, infusing the songs with new arrangements and elements while staying true to the spirit of the material. Gabriel enthusiasts across the board will be taken by the band’s high-octane approach full of drive, determination and energy.” – Anil Prasad, Innerviews

Games Without Frontiers - Of These, Hope (with Happy Rhodes)

Mother Stands For Comfort (with Happy Rhodes)

From the Crystal Beth release "Push Thru".

https://crystalbeth7d.bandcamp.com/

Crystal Beth unleashes her first full-length studio record, PUSH THRU, a solo incarnation using wailing vocals, amplified clarinet, beat-boxing and electronics to weave a sonic universe all her own. She has been described as “world music from an imaginary planet..quite compelling & magical” (Seattle Times), ”a supremely versatile and virtuosic maverick” (The Stranger), and “one of the most fearless and innovative musicians in the city…” (Earshot Jazz).

Known for crafting aural rituals that encompass industrial chants, alien disco breaks, heart gushings, and robot love songs, Crystal Beth redefines the possibilities of the voice and clarinet in tight experimental pop songs and undulating, cathartic noise cries. Crafting moments that ricochet between meditation and a full body purge, she is an electric, adrenaline inducing performer voted Seattle’s Best Classical Musician and nominated for NW Vocalist of the Year.

Rooted and defined by singing in her own syllabic language, Crystal Beth began in 2010 and she performs solo using loop pedals and delays, and a five-piece rock outfit (the Boom Boom Band) to craft and explore her idiosyncratic and distinctive original music. Seattle’s The Stranger magazine writes “You can find {Crystal Beth} fearlessly indulging her wildest creative inklings whenever she materializes in a musical forum…Crystal Beth & the Boom Boom Band falls somewhere between the grisly skronk-punk of Stickers and earthy freak-indie of tUnE-yArDs, but even fans of those left-of-center acts will be thrown for a loop. Wailing vocals not bound to any conventions but {her} own, paired with percussive “Bethnic chants,” are set over freely drawn jazz figures and world-y rhythms.”

Go Fast - Crystal Beth

from the DEO(Deep Energy Orchestra)release "Playing With Fire"

https://deepenergyorchestra.bandcamp.com/

"Playing With Fire" is the first live recording by Deep Energy Orchestra. This super-group showcases prog-phenom Trey Gunn (King Crimson) and Indian percussion master Selvaganesh (Shakti, John McLaughlin, Jonas Helborg) teaming up with composer Jason Everett (Mister E) and a Seattle-based classical string ensemble.

Performing the eclectic compositions of world-jazz bassist Jason Everett, this group of Indian, Prog Rock, and Classical musicians take the listener on a journey of exotic soundscapes. Jason’s ability to weave Indian-style melodies together with complex, funky, odd-meter grooves is deceptively natural.

More-strings-than-usual might be a theme for this group as lead violinist Radhika Iyer, from San Francisco played her seven-string electric violin and Everett himself is known for his unique seven-string fretless bass. Other local musicians who rounded out the sound included tabla player Anil Prasad, and classical musicians, Rachel Nesvig on violin, Aleida Gehrels on viola, and Phil Hirschi on cello.

These performances were recorded live over a two-day recording session at the Jack Straw Cultural Center in Seattle, WA as part of an Artist Residency award. Everything was also captured on video with multiple cameras so that the unusual instruments (tabla, kanjira, seven-string electric violin, Warr Guitar, and Selvaganesh’s custom drum kit) can be seen as well as heard.

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“Jason Everett's intonation on his signature 7-string fretless bass is exemplary, and he is a well-spring of melodies and musical ideas. Keep your eyes and ears out for Jason Everett aka Mister E!”
- Stu Hamm

“It is my pleasure to be part of Deep Energy Orchestra, everyone was flying, especially Trey! I had a great time playing the music and was impressed with Jason’s pieces, especially those in odd-meters. This is one of my favorite groups!”
- Selvaganesh
  
“Jason’s impressive bass work will dazzle, but his playing transcends the instrument to become a pure source of expression. His compositions are equally full of wonder and atmosphere for a sonic journey. A top-notch musician!”
- Kevin Johnson No Treble Bass Magazine

"Great musicianship and a beautiful mix of tone colors."  
- Matthew Montfort Founder of World Fusion Group Ancient Future

"Very interesting piece of work by Jason Everett! Well Done!"
- Bass Frontiers Magazine

“There are only a few bass players in the world who have the unique sound and touch on fretless bass like Jason Everett.” 
- Aydin Can Kutluay, (aka Katipzade)  
credits

Players:

Jason Everett (Mister E) – 7-string fretless & 6-string acoustic basses
V. Selvaganesh – kanjira and custom drum kit
Trey Gunn – Warr Guitar
Radhika Iyer – 7-string electric violin
Anil Prasad – tabla
Rachel Nesvig – violin
Aleida Gehrels – viola
Phil Hirschi – cello

Mysterious World

from the DEO(Deep Energy Orchestra)release "Playing With Fire"

deepenergyorchestra.bandcamp.com/

"Playing With Fire" is the first live recording by Deep Energy Orchestra. This super-group showcases prog-phenom Trey Gunn (King Crimson) and Indian percussion master Selvaganesh (Shakti, John McLaughlin, Jonas Helborg) teaming up with composer Jason Everett (Mister E) and a Seattle-based classical string ensemble.

Performing the eclectic compositions of world-jazz bassist Jason Everett, this group of Indian, Prog Rock, and Classical musicians take the listener on a journey of exotic soundscapes. Jason’s ability to weave Indian-style melodies together with complex, funky, odd-meter grooves is deceptively natural.

More-strings-than-usual might be a theme for this group as lead violinist Radhika Iyer, from San Francisco played her seven-string electric violin and Everett himself is known for his unique seven-string fretless bass. Other local musicians who rounded out the sound included tabla player Anil Prasad, and classical musicians, Rachel Nesvig on violin, Aleida Gehrels on viola, and Phil Hirschi on cello.

These performances were recorded live over a two-day recording session at the Jack Straw Cultural Center in Seattle, WA as part of an Artist Residency award. Everything was also captured on video with multiple cameras so that the unusual instruments (tabla, kanjira, seven-string electric violin, Warr Guitar, and Selvaganesh’s custom drum kit) can be seen as well as heard.

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“Jason Everett's intonation on his signature 7-string fretless bass is exemplary, and he is a well-spring of melodies and musical ideas. Keep your eyes and ears out for Jason Everett aka Mister E!”
- Stu Hamm

“It is my pleasure to be part of Deep Energy Orchestra, everyone was flying, especially Trey! I had a great time playing the music and was impressed with Jason’s pieces, especially those in odd-meters. This is one of my favorite groups!”
- Selvaganesh

“Jason’s impressive bass work will dazzle, but his playing transcends the instrument to become a pure source of expression. His compositions are equally full of wonder and atmosphere for a sonic journey. A top-notch musician!”
- Kevin Johnson No Treble Bass Magazine

"Great musicianship and a beautiful mix of tone colors."
- Matthew Montfort Founder of World Fusion Group Ancient Future

"Very interesting piece of work by Jason Everett! Well Done!"
- Bass Frontiers Magazine

“There are only a few bass players in the world who have the unique sound and touch on fretless bass like Jason Everett.”
- Aydin Can Kutluay, (aka Katipzade)
credits

Players:

Jason Everett (Mister E) – 7-string fretless & 6-string acoustic basses
V. Selvaganesh – kanjira and custom drum kit
Trey Gunn – Warr Guitar
Radhika Iyer – 7-string electric violin
Anil Prasad – tabla
Rachel Nesvig – violin
Aleida Gehrels – viola
Phil Hirschi – cello

The Return

Games Whithout Frontiers / Of These Hope

No Self Control

Mother Stands For Comfort

Lead A Normal Life

Recording label for the genre-busting artists
Security Project, Trey Gunn & Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson, Stick Men, Phurpa, KTU, TU, 3Below, Inna Zhelannaya, Markus Reuter, Crystal Beth, DeepEnergyOrchestra(DEO), 
Matte Henderson, Under The Psycamore and more.

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