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Anthony Curtis
INCA ROADS free mini-lesson! Coltrane studies for for forthcoming: BOOK OF TWO WAYS Jay Smack played a block of my music this past Sunday look for the 102 studioB podcast --I will put a link up when i find it.
By May of 1965 John Coltrane had integrated 12 tone with a 36 pitch system rapid register change, micro overblowing and master of fourths not unlike Beethoven. These then are the main ingerdients along with haunting powerful lyricism. From JCQ "PLAYS to " Instellar Space" in general these are the elements . Just five months after recording A Love Supreme his multidimensional line approach was masterfully together. So from the session in May 65 I have transcribed Brazilia a twenty seven page trane transcription. Also to be included are: Giant Steps, Song of Praise, Mars, Jupiter, and Venus. PODCAST http://www.1021thex.com/cc-common/podcast.html in studio with Jay Smack on XL102.1 Sunday February 9 2008, Anthony discusses his latest plans including the new John Coltrane project!
Video "Orpheus in the Rays II" at Alley Katz If you're looking for music to remind you of the desert and its shimmery heat, check out "Ruins" from Book of the Key at the audio page. The glowing reviews keep coming in. Eric Porter at Progressive World said Anthony "doesn't just play the guitar; he tortures it." He said the song "Book of the Key" is "a monster, jam packed instrumental romp, with eerie violin scratches, a powerful propulsive rhythm section, Keneally's keys, and Curtis' guitar abuse."
From one of the most unbelievable guitar talents since Robert Fripp, Book Of The Key highlights the methods of Anthony Curtis, backed up by an impressive array of collaborators: Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel), Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa), Lewis Pragasam, Jeff Gauthier and Ronan Chris Murphy. A rich tapestry of layers that will take years of pleasurable listens to peel away. New Releases Anthony is featured on the new Veneto West Records release, Destroying Silence. Copies and more information at Discipline Global Mobile Shop.
LADIES CHOICE RECORDS vs. VENETO WEST RECORDS is a limited edition of 525 individually numbered, one-sided twelve-inch vinyl records played at 45 RPM. Featuring Anthony Curtis, Tony Levin, Sean, Ronan Chris Murphy and Terry Bozzio. The 3-color screen print cover was designed by Grammy nominee JESSE LEDOUX (Shins, Elliott Smith). More information at Ladies Choice.
It's fun and easy ;-) Learn the rhythm guitar part and some of the lead to "Inland Sea" from Book Of The Key. New video is up at YouTube. Audio samples from Book of the Key and three additional tracks from the archives. "Gallabalba" is at Veneto West Web Radio (broadband only). Anthony's track-by-track hyperlink notes about Book of the Key. Photos by Tony Levin of the BotK recording sessions.
Ian Dreilinger's extensive interview at IndieWorkshop focuses on Anthony's influences and the stellar line up on BotK.
Tony Levin, Anthony Curtis, Ronan Chris Murphy, Mike Keneally, and Lewis Pragasam at Veneto West Studio. The song "Book of the Key" is a cinematic piece modeled on the adventures of Homer's Odysseus and Apuleius' Lucius. It features Tony Levin (Chapman Stick), Anthony Curtis (guitars, oud), Jeff Gauthier (violin), Mike Keneally (Fender Rhodes) and Lewis Pragasam (drums). "Book of the Key" moves from pure fusion to very progressive rock. Pete Pardo of Sea of Tranquility said, "The real highlight ... is the epic 23-minute title track, a bubbling cauldron of hot, groovy playing from the whole cast. Featuring meaty guitar riffs, wild leads, searing violin, jazzy keyboards, and a frenzied rhythm section, this song is almost like the second coming of the Mahavishnu Orchestra." The Field of Sound On-Line Store is now open for business. You can purchase most of Anthony Curtis' recordings using Paypal. March 29th marked one year since Book of the Key was released. Thanks to everyone for making it such a success! Jester Records has been a great label and partner. Discography
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