My inaugural release. The \"Music Is Motion EP\" is a compilation of demo tapes i recorded from my home with one shitty ass microphone. The album speaks of the \"melting pot\" a term used to describe our social and cultural assimilation in America. I attempted to listen to all different kinds of music i could when i was seaking inspiration for this album. this is what happened when i combined Jazz Fusion, Funk, Blues, Rock, Soul, Hip Hop/Rap, and Alternative music. I covered songs by Donny Hathaway, J Dilla, and Bill Evans to give you guys a feel for who I'm influenced by.The album title is an allusion to Synestesia a condition In which one visualizes sound.
Personel:
Shawn Fliger: Drums, Guitars (Yamaha Acoustic, Les Paul Epiphone), Keyboards
3.Fixing A Divot With The Space Jam Theme- 3:31-6:46
4. Vanity And Slide (J Dilla)- 6:47-9:33
5. When The Saints Go Marching In- 9:34-11:55
6.Music Is Motion (Pts.1&2)- 11:56-17:02
7.A Song For You (Live Tribute To Donny Hathaway)- 17:03-21:58
8.Let Me Play Rockstar- 21:59-26:00
9.Everyone Take Their Turn-26:01-30:00
10.Soul Testament 30:01-35:57
11. A Better Tomorrow 35:58-40:45
12.Come Rain Or Come Shine (Bill Evans Tribute)- 40:46-43:38
13. Doo-Wop Jam (Skit)- 43:39-44:50
I'd to thank everyone from my hometown Cedar Rapids,Iowa for supporting me and telling me to keep doing my thing. And all the artists (modern to classic) who continue to put all their soul in everynote they sing and play, in every movement and rhythm they make. You all are my continuous inspiration. The melting pot is thriving!!
