Abstract Counterpoint Improvisation (disquiet0474)
Getting together through music,  in times of isolation...
I recorded here (France)upright bass over the duet by Chris Ledwidge (Ireland): piano and Michael Ash Sharbaugh (USA) synthesizers. 

I improvised over the original track twice, first take was a disaster, second was slightly better but still I couldn’t figure out what the piano was doing so my notes are bad and my timing is also bad.
 I mean, I'm following the sort of pulse but I'm not playing in the right spots, I'm afraid...


So, to save the thing from the trash lid I decided to label my ramblingness as an “abstract impro”, a tag that can excuse or justify many “out of focus” things. I added another thing that I use to bury sloppy things and pretend they are avant-garde brilliant statements: Valhalla Supermassive.
And I did a very creative use of the Delete button


DISQUIET0474 With Michael Ash Sharbaugh And Chris Ledwidge
For this late January 2021 junto:
https://llllllll.co/t/disquiet-junto-project-0474-police-action/

Original track:
https://soundcloud.com/michael-ash-sharbaugh/the-wolfs-baleen-michael-ash-sharbaugh-and-chris-ludwidge-disquiet0473-part-2-of-3

Photo by DD

@michael-ash-sharbaugh
@chrisledwidge

Abstract Counterpoint Improvisation (disquiet0474) with Chris Ledwidge and Michael Ash Sharbaugh

POP | SPACEROCK | VAPORTRAP | TRIP-HOP
AMBIENT | EXPERIMENTAL

the PERSON, the SOUND : Since 1985, Philadelphia-born Michael has composed and released hundreds of audio recordings, and published dozens of [erotic] poems.

His 'sonic-sojourn' began suddenly when he was just a teen -- feet splashing rhythmically through puddles leftover by a seaside rainstorm. Having just parted ways with the then-love-of-his-life, Michael composed his first ballad [and first song] ever -- "Tina." He rushed to his beach-side home to record his visceral 'awakening' on a tiny micro-cassette recorder, and vowed -- from that day on -- to create art for the rest of his life.

He began zealously amassing used music equipment, and had built a modest home recording studio by age seventeen, all the while crafting simple pop, ambient, and experimental works that HE had wanted to listen to -- that HE had wanted to hear, affectionately emulating the works of his then-idols, Duran Duran and Brian Eno.

Now, decades later, he has relocated to a small village outside Atlanta, Georgia, and continues to voraciously attend to his dream as a young, heartbroken boy -- to create and release music that he, himself, wants to hear.

Although no longer sequestered to pop and ambient musics, Michael's signature sound has merged the two, having integrated the R&B, hiphop, and psychedelia he has grown to love as a older gent -- having absorbed the edgy rhythms and dreamy soul of the southern United States (Atlanta and Miami).

Michael still puts forth ample amounts af ambient musics, but his recent 'sound' hovers elsewhere -- somewhere amidst the genres of vaportrap, spacerock, and trip-hop.

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the INFLUENCES : Duran Duran, The Weeknd, Blondie, Depeche Mode, Billy Idol + Steve Stevens, Stone Temple Pilots, Dead Can Dance, Siouxsie & The Banshees, This Mortal Coil, Air, Naked Eyes, Tears for Fears, Alice in Chains, John Barry, Leslie Bricusse, The Chameleons [UK], Brian Eno, The Cocteau Twins, ABBA, The Bee Gees, Claude Debussy, Frederick Chopin, Guillaume de Machaut, Early Music, Renaissance music, Baroque music, and Joe Meek.

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#duranduran #theweeknd #blondie #depechemode #billyidol #stevestevens #deadcandance #siouxsieandthebanshees #air #tearsforfears #johnbarry #lesliebricusse #claudedebussy #mauriceravel #frederickchopin #eriksatie #brianeno #thecocteautwins #abba #beegees #joemeek #chameleons #octoberproject #patbenatar #haroldbudd #lindseybuckingham #nakedeyes #aha #ceefarrow #omd #thismortalcoil #stonetemplepilots #aliceinchains #baroque #renaissance #earlymusic #theweeknd #skeler

multi-instrumentalist & composer.
Genre fluid music for images / instrumental / contemporary post-fusion / experimental jazz / electro acoustic ambient / melodic noise / neoclassical / naive hard core / cosmopolitan world music.

bio here:
http://dedeland.com/daniel-diaz-bio/


In some words:
Composer, arranger, producer, multi-instrumentalist. Born in Argentina,
I studied music in Buenos Aires, New York, Boston, Los Angeles and Paris.

For 20 years, I developed an important career as a session and backing musician in Argentina and Europe, playing, among other instruments, the bass, touring and recording with many jazz, rock, fusion, world, Latin and tango bands.

At the same time, I worked as an arranger, producer and musical director with many projects and artists in the USA, Argentina and Europe.

From 1992 to 1997, I performed my compositions live with my own band in Buenos Aires and began a solo recording career with the worldwide release of my first album "The Years Alone" on the North American label Green Linnet/Xenophile. On this album I arranged and performed 11 of my songs written between 1986 and 1993. I played most of the instruments, but included guest appearances by some great South American players.

My recording career continued with "Segundo Ciclo" (1997), released worldwide by Timeless Records, and 12 more albums released between 2000 and 2016.

Currently, I work as an on-demand film/TV composer while continuing to play live and produce.

https://progettosonoro.bandcamp.com/follow_me
progettosonoro è Marco Mascia, accumulatore seriale (e parallelo) di strumenti musicali e oggetti sonori e (non)musicista. Dal 2007 fa parte (con Manuel Lain) del duo Le Pecorecaramellate che ha all'attivo un Cd (Una botte e via! edito da Sesto Esercizio Records) e ha partecipato (Cagliari, 10 Ottobre 2015, Nuovo Panificio) al Multiversal EXP-OFF. 
Il 1 Maggio 2016, sempre al al Nuovo Panificio, ha partecipato, con la Roaring Pianolas Orchestra, alla perfomance live "pianoltre"

Atushiko Cook, known by the predominant moniker "Modern Music for Funerals”, amongst others, is an innovative and boundary-pushing music producer based in the UK. Under this alias, Atushiko has garnered widespread recognition for his genre-defying compositions, which span modern electronica, ambient soundscapes, cinematic arrangements, and dance music. With a career rooted in a rich and varied musical journey, Atushiko has continuously challenged conventions, forging a distinct sonic identity that captivates and resonates with audiences worldwide.

Atushiko Cook's musical odyssey began in the dynamic and transformative era of the 1990s and early 2000s, where he was known in the electronic music scene as Alan Cook. As a DJ, Alan traversed the UK's musical landscape, leaving an indelible mark with his eclectic and dynamic performances. From the high-energy pulse of hardstyle techno to the soul-stirring rhythms of deep house, Alan's sets captivated audiences, showcasing his versatility and intuitive understanding of diverse musical genres.

During the vibrant and formative years of the early 90s, Alan was an integral part of the rave scene, where he harnessed the explosive energy of the era to create immersive and unforgettable experiences for his audiences. His ability to craft transcendent sonic journeys earned him a dedicated following and solidified his reputation as a trailblazer within the electronic music community.

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In 2010, a pivotal moment prompted a significant shift in Alan's life. With the arrival of his second daughter, Alan, alongside his wife, made the decision to relocate from Amsterdam back to the UK, settling in the Midlands to create a nurturing and inspiring environment for their growing family. As a devoted father of two remarkable girls and a loving husband, Alan draws deep inspiration from his family, infusing his music with a profound depth of emotion and a rich tapestry of human experience.

Under the alias Atushiko Cook, Modern Music for Funerals, Alan has continued to evolve as an experimental music producer, seamlessly integrating his vast musical influences into his work. His compositions are marked by their ability to transcend traditional boundaries, transporting listeners to ethereal landscapes and evoking a spectrum of emotions through meticulously crafted soundscapes.

Today, Atushiko Cook, Modern Music for Funerals, stands as a visionary artist within the global music community, captivating audiences with evocative compositions and pushing the frontiers of sonic innovation. His dedication to his craft, coupled with his unwavering commitment to artistic exploration, positions him as a trailblazer whose influence extends far beyond the confines of any single genre. As Atushiko Cook continues to carve out new sonic territories and inspire listeners around the world, his impact on the music industry remains profound and enduring.

Abstract Counterpoint Improvisation (disquiet0474) with Chris Ledwidge and Michael Ash Sharbaugh

Daniel Diaz