DT9; MENAGERIE 

is the 9th album from Joel the Mole and David Nelson , known as Duo Treason.
This is the third track.
These pieces were recorded near Heathcote Hill in Mamaroneck NY, (home of Sal’s Pizza)
on 10/8/2024.

1. Woof
Joel plays a silent Yamaha electric classical guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.

2. Meow
Joel plays a silent Yamaha electric classical guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.

3. Moo
Joel plays a silent Yamaha electric classical guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.

4. Oink
Joel plays “Garloo”, a Lambo-caster guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.

5. Quack
Joel plays “Garloo”, a Lambo-caster guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.

Artwork is a triple whistle.

Thank you for listening, commenting, and sharing,

DT9.3 moo

DT9; MENAGERIE 

is the 9th album from Joel the Mole and David Nelson , known as Duo Treason.
These pieces were recorded near Heathcote Hill in Mamaroneck NY, (home of Sal’s Pizza)
on 10/8/2024.

This is the 4th track.
Scavenger hunt challenge: find "i'm a yankee doodle dandy".

1. Woof
Joel plays a silent Yamaha electric classical guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.

2. Meow
Joel plays a silent Yamaha electric classical guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.

3. Moo
Joel plays a silent Yamaha electric classical guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.

4. Oink
Joel plays “Garloo”, a Lambo-caster guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.

5. Quack
Joel plays “Garloo”, a Lambo-caster guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.

The artwork is a teapot made by Ruchama Schechter  and myself.

DT9.4 oink

Duo Treason 9; MENAGERIE 

is the 9th album from Joel the Mole and David Nelson , known as Duo Treason.
These pieces were recorded near Heathcote Hill in Mamaroneck NY, (home of Sal’s Pizza)
on 10/8/2024.

You have nearly made it to the end of the animal park tour.
Quack is the final track.

1. Woof
Joel plays a silent Yamaha electric classical guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.

2. Meow
Joel plays a silent Yamaha electric classical guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.

3. Moo
Joel plays a silent Yamaha electric classical guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.

4. Oink
Joel plays “Garloo”, a Lambo-caster guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.

5. Quack
Joel plays “Garloo”, a Lambo-caster guitar, and David plays a Steinway Model L grand piano.



DT9.5 quack

Open wide… Here comes the airplane….

Now serving GUSTATORY PERCEPTION,
the 10th platter from DUO TREASON, 
comprised of Joel the Mole and David Nelson.

in which we explore the effects of various and sundry taste sensations.

1. kokumi
2. salty
3. umami
4. bitter
5. sour
6. sweet

David plays a tasty Roland keyboard.
Joel plays a piquant Yamaha Silent Classical (tracks 1, 2, and 3)
and a spicy Lambo-caster made by Matt Lamborn (tracks 4, 5, and 6)
This session was recorded in Mamaroneck, NY on 12/11/2024.
Please like, comment, and dare to share. 

If you were happy with the service, please tip your waiter.

Bon apetit!.
-Joel

DT10.1 kokumi

Open wide… Here comes the airplane….

Now serving the second course of
 GUSTATORY PERCEPTION,
the 10th platter from DUO TREASON, 
comprised of Joel the Mole and David Nelson.

in which we explore the effects of various and sundry taste sensations.

1. kokumi
2. salty
3. umami
4. bitter
5. sour
6. sweet

David plays a tasty Roland keyboard.
Joel plays a piquant Yamaha Silent Classical (tracks 1, 2, and 3)
and a spicy Lambo-caster made by Matt Lamborn (tracks 4, 5, and 6)
This session was recorded in Mamaroneck, NY on 12/11/2024.
Please like, comment, and dare to share. 

If you were happy with the service, please tip your waiter.

Bon apetit!.
-Joel

DT10.2 (salty)

Open wide… Here comes the airplane….
Now serving GUSTATORY PERCEPTION, the 10th platter from DUO TREASON, comprised of Joel the Mole and David Nelson.
in which we explore the effects of various and sundry taste sensations.

1. kokumi 
2. salty 
3. umami 
4. bitter 
5. sour 
6. sweet

David plays a tasty Roland keyboard. Joel plays a piquant Yamaha Silent Classical (tracks 1, 2, and 3) and a spicy Lambo-caster made by Matt Lamborn (tracks 4, 5, and 6) 

This session was recorded in Mamaroneck, NY on 12/11/2024. Please like, comment, and dare to share.

If you were happy with the service, please tip your waiter.
Bon apetit!. -Joel


DT10.3  umami

Open wide… Here comes the airplane….(4th course; Bitter).
Now serving GUSTATORY PERCEPTION, the 10th platter from DUO TREASON, comprised of Joel the Mole and David Nelson.
in which we explore the effects of various and sundry taste sensations.
1. kokumi 
2. salty 
3. umami 
4. bitter 
5. sour 
6. sweet
David plays a tasty Roland keyboard. Joel plays a piquant Yamaha Silent Classical (tracks 1, 2, and 3) and a spicy Lambo-caster made by Matt Lamborn (tracks 4, 5, and 6) This session was recorded in Mamaroneck, NY on 12/11/2024. Please like, comment, and dare to share.
If you were happy with the service, please tip your waiter.
Bon apetit!. -Joel

DT 10.4 bitter

Open wide… Here comes the airplane….(5th course; sour)
Now serving GUSTATORY PERCEPTION, the 10th platter from DUO TREASON, comprised of Joel the Mole and David Nelson.
in which we explore the effects of various and sundry taste sensations.

1. kokumi  
2. salty 
3. umami 
4. bitter
 5. sour 
6. sweet

David plays a tasty Roland keyboard. Joel plays a piquant Yamaha Silent Classical (tracks 1, 2, and 3) and a spicy Lambo-caster made by Matt Lamborn (tracks 4, 5, and 6) This session was recorded in Mamaroneck, NY on 12/11/2024. Please like, comment, and dare to share.
If you were happy with the service, please tip your waiter.
Bon apetit!. -Joel


DT10.5 sour

Open wide… Here comes the airplane….(final track;sweet)
Now serving GUSTATORY PERCEPTION, the 10th platter from DUO TREASON, comprised of Joel the Mole and David Nelson.
in which we explore the effects of various and sundry taste sensations.
1. kokumi  
2. salty 
3. umami 
4. bitter 
5. sour 
6. sweet
David plays a tasty Roland keyboard. Joel plays a piquant Yamaha Silent Classical (tracks 1, 2, and 3) and a spicy Lambo-caster made by Matt Lamborn (tracks 4, 5, and 6) This session was recorded in Mamaroneck, NY on 12/11/2024. Please like, comment, and dare to share.
If you were happy with the service, please tip your waiter.
Bon apetit!. -Joel

DT10.6 sweet

Hello, friends. 

 Welcome back to our music chamber.
We have a new track for you. ‘Nocturnalis’.
It was improvised freely by David Nelson and I and 
recorded on Jan 21, 2025 in Mamaroneck NY.

  A week later my computer crashed and all this data was lost and eventually recovered (whew!-thanks to the glorious and gifted geeks of BestBuy’s Geek Squad) . There was a lot of nail-biting in February, and I completed the editing in early March. 

 Today’s release is timed to coincide with a commemoration of Bela Bartok’s 144th birthday. Ever since my music teacher Irwin Stahl introduced me to Bartok, this music has been commanding prime real estate in my ear.
The current track is not by Bartok, per se, but his influence is in my blood, having steeped myself in the study and adulation of his entire oeuvre since 1977. If you are not familiar with his works, here are a few timeless gems;

Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celeste
Concerto for Orchestra
Contrasts for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano
Piano Concerto #3
The Miraculous Mandarin
Dance Suite
Suite for 2 Pianos
 
 These are just tips of the iceberg. Check them out.
I hope you find them worth renting space in your head, too.

 So, here is the opening track, ‘Nocturnalis’ from Duo Treason’s 11th album, “Soon to be Titled”. You may or may not detect Bartok’s influence, it’s subtle. It lurks in the shadows.
David plays a Steinway grand piano, model O, and I play a Silent Yamaha Classical guitar.
-j

DT11.1 Nocturnalis

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Joel the Mole is a NY based composer , film-maker, and artist. He makes music for his own selfish delights, but hopes you enjoy it too.
Joel is compelled to make music of frequent change, so if you like a steady groove, you may not be so happy here. He collaborates nicely, usually with friends like the amazing Carlos Vivanco (Like Wow, Decibel, Andromeda Crash),
mega-bassist Keith Macksoud (Present),
David Bond Engelhard on benevolent battery, 
double bassist John Convertino, and sometimes with fellow Westchester Conservatory alumnus Matt Lamborn on guitars. 
Joel plays guitars, piano, keyboards, the "arachnid bass", and other toys. The music is often radicalized during his editing process.
Some of the scores are 'performed' by software.
Please jump into the dialogue! Your thoughts are welcome.

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