Scott Mosher
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Ambient Neo-Progressive Cyber-Rock
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You mean you don't know what ambient neo-progressive cyber-rock sounds like? Pick up a copy of Scott Mosher's CD Virtuality for a first-class introduction to the new sub-genre. Mosher is a guitarist, bass player, keyboard player and more, and his vision for progressive rock includes haunting sound paintings and dreamy musical interludes (a la Tangerine Dream), as well as driving, rhythmic metal. His guests include vocalist Todd Corsa, who sings on half of the twelve tracks, and Mickey James, who lends a bass solo to "The Promise Of Truth". Mosher's guitar solos are fully supportive of the underlying compositions, offering dense, fluid runs and liquid lines. Fellow progressive axemen will find a lot to like in Virtuality, as well as ambient music lovers searching for more of an edge. A great soundtrack for travelling in space - don't board the Enterprise without it.
Scott's current status as a 'solo-artist' began with the "Ambient Earth" CD. in 1995, the "Horsemeat" cassette and various 'guest' appearances on bass, lyrical arrangements and guitar on the F5/Eye of the Storm projects. Currently he has not toured the world, he has not won an MTV musical award, he has not been featured in any pop-culture revival metal magazines, he has not been a guest host on any late-night TV programs (although he did lobby the Arsenio Hall Show in 1990 as the 'doomed-to-a-life-of-mediocrity guy' to no avail), nor has he kissed many hands and shaken many babies (that may change soon). Scott has yet to win a Nobel Peace Prize or a Pulitzer prize (not for trying).
Mosher is currently working on other experimental proto-electronic, trance-rock rap-funk-metal endeavors, and continues his quest to combine his music and art with a socially-conscious and environmentally responsible approach.
Contact Information
Scott Mosher C/O The Ambient Mind
1510 Quail Ridge Road, Suite I
Raleigh, NC 27609
United States
E-mail:
Scott Mosher
Web site:
www.theambientmind.com
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Adam Levy
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Fluid, Laid-Back Jazz
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Buttermilk Channel is an all-instrumental jazz recording that is nourishment for the soul, as guitarist Adam Levy spreads tasty, cleanly articulated licks over a rhythmic muffin that features Larry Goldings on organ and Kenny Wollesen on drums. The pace remains calm and heartfelt throughout, but the atmosphere compliments a wide variety of listening experiences - from a Sunday morning brunch to the last evening cocktail. It's been said that Levy favors "subtlety over showmanship" (alllaboutjazz.com), however if his sophisticated lines thrill the consciousness, then perhaps subtlety over flash might be more appropos. This CD reeks in atmosphere - jazz aficionados should give the sound clips special attention, and give serious thought to future support of this fine musician.
Born in the Los Angeles area and now residing in New York, Adam's guitar growth has been influenced over the years by Bill Frisell, George Harrison, Jeff Beck, Les Paul, John Scofield and Ted Greene. His style has developed in a non-linear, unfocused method, and lately he finds himself going back to the "old guys" for inspiration - players such as Johnny Smith, George Van Eps, and Django Reinhardt. Adam has played on a number of recordings, including a duo CD with Mark Dziuba, a double CD entitled "Live At Avalon & The Graves" (with the Lost Trio), and a band recording with Trio Putanesca - "Live At Yoshi's". He is also a contributing columnist to Guitar Player magazine.
Levy continues to gig wherever possible in support of Buttermilk Channel and his duo recording with George Wyle, "With My Guitar And You".
Contact Information
Adam Levy
Lost Wax Music
138 Ludlow St., #25
New York, NY 10002
United States
E-mail:
Adam Levy
Web site:
www.adamlevy.com
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