Programming a sequence on the Mirage as I go

Move to the other half of the Stick for some higher notes

Reach over and add some high bits to the Mirage sequence

First attempt working on a scheme for live solo improvisation involving the tools at hand. The percussion part was programmed in advance, but other parts done live to loops and sequences. Laptop sequencing controlling Yamaha MU-50 module (drums), Ensoniq Mirage (choir sample and bells), Chapman Stick through Bass Muff, Boss Chorus and Vox Dynamic Looper on the bass side, Rat and Memory Man on the melody side. Pro-One MIA due to technical issues. All sounds conceived by Jon Davis.

Zhongyu - Concept with No Word (Live Solo Improv)

Zhongyu (终于) is Chinese for "finally" (as in "what took so long?"), and is the name for the current musical project of Jon Davis, who currently lives in Seattle, and formerly lived in Beijing. Before that he lived in Seattle. A long time ago he was in a band called Wild Debbies. Some things from that bygone age will get posted here as well as new stuff.

For newer music, Zhongyu attempts to creatively combine progressive rock with adventurous jazz, electronics and various sounds from around the world. Currently that mostly includes East Asia, but most anything is possible.

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Zhongyu 终于

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Zhongyu 终于

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Zhongyu 终于

Zhongyu 终于

Zhongyu 终于

Zhongyu 终于