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“Blues for Arnie” is a piece dedicated to the seminal composer Arnold Schoenberg. Not strictly a blues, its structure embodies the energy and emotion that the blues has brought to American music.
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The title track, “Give `Em Some” is an extremely intricate chord progression supported by a strong and funky groove. At the end of the tune Tony Moreno takes a totally amazing drum solo, one that distills technique and passion into a crescendo of excitement.
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“Smoke” is a journey into the bluesy wah-wah land of Jimi Hendrix, the great artist and innovator, whose influence lurks in the playing of all electric guitarists.
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“Techtonic” is reminiscent of Bruce’s early work with a highly rich harmonic palette, contrapuntal lines and interesting 12 tone vamps.
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“Time Line” is a Jeff Beckish extended rock ballad. Along with delving into the richness of 12 tone harmonies the tune also explores the time relationships of 4 against 3 and metric modulation.
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“Rush” is a pastiche of groove and a gamut of evocative electronic guitar sounds with bookends of effects processed solo work.
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“Funky Timeline Breakdown” uses the bass line from "Time Line" as a vehicle for soloing "I loved soloing over that one!" says Bruce.
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