best song i've heard all day.
very original. good male and female vocals. a bit like beck, nine inch nails, a bit of prince. cool beat. cool instrumentation. hard to categorize. best song i've heard all day. good job.
Jason Brock: Press
This has appeal. All music is journey or a journal and this cd is worthy of print. It makes me hungry for what is next from this artist. Please... the ridiculously huge effort it takes to record a track that is listenable is understood, so in this sense it's wonderful. It is better than most. The songs are well crafted and dare I say it... pleasant. Hey, pleasant is good. Most new releases from a new artist do not wet my appetite for more. This does, 3 stars.
Interview
The music of Jason Brock is a unique mix of influences including but not limited to the Rock, Reggae, World, and Contemporary Pop genres. By blending and borrowing from these various styles, Jason cooks up a very original set of songs. Tasty and refreshing, the eclectic sound combinations make for a live performance that's one of a kind and well worth the price of admission. Through the course of a show the audience can expect to hear crunchy driving guitars blending with African drums, soulful harmonies mixed with horns, and jams that allow the studio cuts to breathe with the musician's interpretation of melody and emotion. It's live performance that's not to be missed.
What type of music do you play?
I play whatever style captures the tone or the essence of a particular song or emotion or thought. If a song requires heavy drums because the lyrics are strong and intense, then I'll do it. I try, try, and try whatever until I hear something magical. Gongs, album scratching, violins, you name it. If it works, I'll use it. I'm not afraid to experiment. I'm an independent musician, so I have that freedom to really go out there and follow the muse. I'm not restricted by having to fit in a genre or category. I guess all of that is a long definition of "Alternative" though that term has come to mean something very specific.
What have you released to date?
"Plant The Seed" is the first solo CD I've released, but I've been in many bands and on many recordings. I've released CD's for Orangehand, Maximum R.O.A.C.H., and played guitar for Purple Planet on their releases. I've performed and recorded with Emily Richards extensively over the last four years. Some of these releases are next to impossible to get. I am an independent musician. Limited releases kind of goes along with the territory. I can probably get you a copy of some if you really want one.
When are you planning your next release?
My next release will come out in 2005 at some point. I've got a lot of songs. Some of them are recorded in various stages and some just in my head. We'll see how it unfolds. I want to continue the "Plant The Seed" motif. I still feel the album has life and want to continue to promote it. If these next songs work well together it will hopefully turn into an extension of the philosophy buried within "Plant The Seed."
What is your favorite song to perform and Why?
I really like performing "Des Moines (Burning Like The Sun)" live. It has that reggae rock groove that I love and I really relate to the lyrics. I've concentrated a lot of my effort in music towards social activism and global awareness. Music is such a great way to bring people together and shaking their tree. I wrote "Des Moines" out of the experiences I've had on the campaign trail with AWAKE Community. When I play it live those memories come back to me vividly.
Where are you planning for your next shows?
I'm planning on bringing together some great, great musicians together in Los Angeles in the coming months and playing a few shows. Suzanne O'Keffe from the Imagine festival wants us to perform at one of her events. She's amazing and we're looking forward to that. Hopefully I'll get a live recording to post on my website. Then I may hit the road and do some solo acoustic stuff. Of course I'm doing shows with Emily and AWAKE. With that and recording its going to be a busy year.
Any last words?
Yeah, I'd like to say thanks to everyone out there listening and supporting independent music. Sometimes finding something you like is difficult, you have to search and keep searching. The journey is part of the process. And when you do find that magic, wow, it's an awesome experience. So thanks again, and stay tuned.
