A suite, multitracked in my home studio, March 3-6, 2023, in memory of Wayne Shorter. The opening 8 minutes is a spontaneous composition, followed by something new, "Just Maybe," and then an admixture of the two. All tracks were played on keyboards, just following my intuition. My gratitude to WS, whose model helped spur trusting in what might come and being open to surprises, even of one's own making.

Just Maybe

This is a dark tribute, no wait, not a tribute. Tribute means I endorse it. Ok it's a commentary on the tragic May 2014, Isla Vista CA, shooting where seven people died, including the insane shooter. This track turned into more of a "what if Lemmy joined Ministry", but here it is. Was lots of fun to do, yes in a macabre way. But therapeutic.

Mountains Of Skulls

No software was used for the generation of any sound.
All sounds made by, on, or through solo electric guitar.
Improvised and recorded live.

The Living Mythology

Lauro sings about the necessity to take action and possibly even to give his life to fight Fascism.  Music by Elliot Sokolov  Lyric by Isidore Elias
Featuring David Seamon, baritenor.  From the dance opera "Icarus Rising."
copyright (c) 2015  
all rights reserved

It Is Necessary (aria for tenor)

MACHINE MASS PLAYS HENDRIX, "Purple Haze" premix (new CD forthcoming from MoonJune Records)

MACHINE MASS, "Purple Haze"

Andrea's arrangement of Joni Mitchell's "Be Cool."
Andrea Wolper: voice, arrangement
Michael Howell: guitar
Ken Filiano: bass
Michael TA Thompson: drums

Parallel Lives

Be Cool

This is an audio scrapbook for Bob Gluck, pianist, composer, and writer. Included here are home recordings (all single-take, all experiments) - and more recently, some live recordings. Many reflect the repertoire of Gluck's recent books, "You'll Know When You Get There: Herbie Hancock and the Mwandishi Band" and "The Miles Davis 'Lost' Quintet and Other Revolutionary Ensembles" (University of Chicago Press 2012, 2016). Learn about his current jazz trio CDs at http://www.electricsongs.com

Just Maybe

Bob Gluck

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