BRINGING IT DOWN TO THE BASS

As Tony said, this album is about bass and all the kinds of bass he had over the years, which "each has his unique sound and feel, tone and touch, color and character." This album was made with musicians who work with him, including more than 6 drummers.

The sound of the bass as the overall sound of the music here is perfect. After being part of different bands, I was expecting a variety of styles of music in this 14 songs album.

"Bringing Down to the Bass" has a jazz feel with sax and trumpet, and we immediately identify the bass sound of Tony. "Me and My Axe" is a smooth song with a beautiful bass sound. The guitar keeps the mood alive as the delicate keyboard line. In "Road Dogs," the pace picks up in a rock style, and Tony uses a variety of bass. "Uncle Funkster" shows a duel between Tony and Vinnie Colaiuta, funky style. "Boston Rocks" is another rock track with some singing and a little King Crimson influence here. "Expresoville" brings the jazz feel. with trumpet and trombone. We are treated to a nice and dreamy bass break. "Give the Cello Some" has a classical tone with the cello, but this is not a classical song. It's a typical rock song, nothing groundbreaking, but the main highlight is the organ part by Peter Levin. "Side B/ Turn it Over" is a vocal song and cool performance from Tony that is a nod to Queen. The bass sound here is seductive. "Beyond the Bass Cliff" is a beautiful soundscape adventure with violin, keys, horn, and bass; no drums here. Perfect! "Bungie Bass" is another song and another bass. Here we can hear David Torn's guitar sound with some nice interplay between guitar and bass. In "Fire Cross the Sky", Tony uses his stick, sings, or almost talks. The melody here puts you in a hypnotic mood. After we have an ambiance track with Robert Fripp, not my kind of music. "On the Drums" is a fun song where Tony gives a thank you to some musicians he has worked with, and he succeeds by making it a song. This one deserves a big bass 4 stars.

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