Author: Daniel

Playlist Travis - “I forgot about this one Flamenco singer.” Don’t we all run into that problem now and then? This is pretty intense and I love how simple the rhythm can be in Flamenco. It is incredibly important and really drives the intensity but it is usually with claps, foot stomps and castanets. Instruments… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 12/3/23

Playlist Bart - David Bowie - “Sweet Thing” - A really slow live version. I’m guessing it is a late 70’s Rykodisc extra track. Bowie’s voice is so raw and there is a lot of tension in the slow pace. The baritone is really growling and the guitar sound is all edge. Sanborn too, at… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 11/19/23

Playlist Travis - - Travis is going in a rock direction that one of my 3 possibilities for tonight also leans. Contrast or corroborate? He also said I’d know the voice. It sounds familiar but nothing I can nail down. It’s bringing a 70’s, slightly Southern, grooving Rock feel. Honky Tonk piano, screaming guitars and… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 11/5/23

A double seshjawn notes, cause I have been too busy to keep up properly but 2 shorties make a proper playlist.  Playlist Dan - Minnie Ripperton - “Completeness” - This album, Minnie’s first solo album, floored me. Adventurous, experimental, incredibly performed, perfect arrangements. I hear things on this song that suggest Kate Bush was familiar… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 10/8 & 22/23

Playlist Travis - McDonald & Giles - “Birdman - The Workshop” - King Crimson alum duo project from around the same time as the band began, proving they are bringing some weird in their own right. It sounds a little thin, production wise. Though throwing out a lot of intriguing ideas, it lacks a little… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 9/24/23