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The Haas Company Vol 1: Galactic Tide Featuring Andy Timmons

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The Haas Company Vol 1: Galactic Tide Featuring Andy Timmons
Buckle up, space cowboys, because The Haas Company's Galactic Tide Vol. 1 featuring gifted guitarist Andy Timmons is a genre-bending journey that blasts off from the first note. Led by the versatile and visionary drummer, Steve Haas this project looms as a testament to his innovative spirit and musical prowess. Haas, a seasoned musician, has brought together an extraordinary ensemble to explore the vast realms of fusion.,

Timmons, a guitar virtuoso known for his fiery technique, is the perfect pilot for this sonic spaceship. He soars over the dense soundscapes crafted by the band, his solos a blend of shredding power and soulful phrasing. The opening track, "Leather Pajamas," sets the tone: a high-octane explosion of distorted riffs and pounding drums that leaves one breathless. It is as if the band decided to kickstart the album with a supernova, ensuring the listener is strapped in for the ride.

Tracks like "Good Lieutenant" showcase Timmons' versatility, trading licks with keyboardist Pete Drungle's organ grooves in a bluesy conversation, leading to the band's breakneck speed passages and the guitarist's fierce leads and lyrically driven solos. Drungle's compositions deserve recognition too; they are complex and dynamic, providing the foundation for the band's improvisational explorations. His keyboard work adds layers of texture, ensuring that even the quieter moments are rich and engaging.

A standout is the epic "1979," a sprawling piece that starts with a gentle groove before morphing into a full-blown rock extravaganza. Timmons takes center stage here, delivering a masterclass in storytelling through his guitar. His playing is passionate and powerful, guiding the listener through a journey that is as much about feeling as it is about technical prowess. Moreover, Drungle injects melodious and jazzy tonal colors amid fleet-fingered soloing on the electric piano and synths.

On "Stockholm Syndrome" late trumpeter Wallace Roney follows Timmons' mid-tempo solo and adds a touch of mournful beauty with his guest appearance, a poignant reminder of the album's emotional depth. Roney's trumpet soars and dips, weaving through the track like a cosmic lament. The ensemble closes out the album with "Arrow Of Time," which is a jazz fusion slugfest via the guitarist's searing lines and guest artist {{Jay Rodriguez' spirited tenor sax phrasings, projecting a modern jazz edge towards the finale.

Each member brings their A-game, creating a mosaic of intricate and expansive sound. Prepare to be launched into a musical cosmos you may not want to leave—Houston, we do not have a problem, we have a revelation. This album is a testament to the boundless possibilities of fusion music, a cosmic voyage that may keep you yearning for the next installment. Just remember to pack your space helmet; this musical odyssey might just blow your mind into orbit.

Track Listing

Leather Pajamas; 1979; Good Lieutenant; Stockholm Syndrome; Ballad for Andy; Magic Log; Galactic Tide; Tower of Babel; Arrow of Time.

Personnel

Al Macdowell
bass, electric
Pete Gallio
saxophone, alto
Jay Rodriguez
saxophone
Mauro Refosco
percussion

Album information

Title: Galactic Tide Featuring Andy Timmons | Year Released: 2024 | Record Label: Psychiatric Records

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