The Tangent recently announced
the release of a new studio album ‘To Follow Polaris’ on May 10th, 2024. The album wasproduced between January
and November of 2023. The brand-new release features Andy Tillison using his
multiple keyboards system but adds to the mix his first ever released
performance on Bass Guitar and his second on stick driven (electronic) drums.
Add electric and acoustic guitars and an electronic wind
controller and this is a full band recording in every sense of the word. A
recording which shows Andy's lifelong influence by artists such as Yes, Van Der
Graaf Generator, Porcupine Tree, Groove Armada, Earth Wind & Fire, Roger
Waters and his bands, Return To Forever, Deep Purple, Gentle Giant, Steely Dan
and any band featuring the keyboard player Dave Stewart.
Conceptually Andy claims the album is, "highly
optimistic" but regular listeners to his work may anticipate that this
optimism will not be ill founded or over-easy and will be highly critical of
obstacles to that optimism and the album will look as much into the dark as it
does into the light.
The album is intended to be thought of as a regular Tangent
album -
but not as the future of the band.
It's everyone’s intention to make
the fourteenth album
as The Tangent. For Five.
PREORDER
THE NEW ALBUM
BY
THE TANGENT
ENTITLED
TO FOLLOW POLARIS
Officially
released on May 10th, 2024
The
Tangent recently announced the release of the new studio album ‘To Follow
Polaris’ on May 10th, 2024. That's not necessarily a surprise, that's what the
band are known for. But at the same time, it's something else too. As Andy
jokes, playing on the Jaws strapline, he says "well this time it's
actually no personnel".
Today, a
brand-new track aptly titled ‘The Single’ has been released, and you can watch
the video here: https://youtu.be/mwdbLOerLH4
L'Etagère du Travail (2013) limited edition: material recorded
for but not released on Le Sacre du Travail
A Spark in the Aether (2015)
The Slow Rust of Forgotten Machinery (2017)
Proxy (2018)
Auto Reconnaissance (2020)
Songs from the Hard Shoulder (2022)
To Follow Polaris (2024)
Live albums
Pyramids and Stars (2005)
Going Off on One (2007)
Going Off on Two (2010)
London or Paris, Berlin or Southend On Sea (2012)
Hotel Cantaffordit (with Karmakanic as Tangekanic) (2018)
Compilation albums
A Place on the Shelf - a special enthusiast's collection
(2009)
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SERIES ONE
CHRONICLES,TRUTHS
CONFESSIONSAND WISDOM
FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS
THAT SET US FREE!
BY MUSIC JOURNALIST ...TALK SHOW HOST...
AUTHOR ... TV SITCOM SCRIPT WRITER
RAY SHASHO
OUTSTANDING
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CHAPTER ONE SPOTLIGHTS INTERVIEWS WITH MANY OF THE MUSIC LEGENDS WHO ARE NO LONGER WITH US
THE HARDCOVER EDITION IS A BONAFIDE COLLECTORS ITEM!
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Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some ofthe greatest rock legends the world will ever know.
CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA… JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER... RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER... ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST
THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES
BOOK TRAILER
BOOK REVIEW
-By Literary Titan (5) STARS
The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show.
The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan.
Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives.
The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music. The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.
I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.
MUSIC
PROMPTS US TO RESPOND WITH OPEN-HEARTEDNESS INSTEAD OF JUDGMENT. IT USHERS US
TO A HIGHER PLACE FROM WHERE WE CAN SEE BEYOND DISTRACTIONS TO WHAT IS TRUE AND
GOOD AND LASTING.
Legendary drummer Michael Shrieve announces the
much-anticipated release of his album, “Drums of Compassion,” set to drop on
May 24, 2024 on Trey Gunn’s innovative label, 7D Media. This album is a
testament to Shrieve’s artistic journey, encapsulating over fifty years of
musical exploration and collaboration with some of the most revered names in
the industry.
“Drums of Compassion” is not merely an album; it’s an odyssey
that began two decades ago inspired by the Dalai Lama’s call for a Time of
Compassion, with a nod to the title of Nigerian Percussionist Babatunde
Olatunji’s classic album from 1959, “Drums of Passion”, which is one of the
first records to popularize African Music to the Western World.
This album is
graced with an Introduction Vocal Incantation by Olatunji himself and acts as a
bridge between eras, cultures, and sounds, embodying the spirit of unity and
the transformative power of music. The album boasts an ensemble of musical virtuosos, including
Jack DeJohnette, Zakir Hussain, Airto Moreira, Trey Gunn and special guest
Babatunde Olatunji, among others. Their collective genius creates a tapestry of
rhythmic brilliance that transcends conventional music boundaries, offering
listeners an immersive sonic experience.
Shrieve’s collaboration with Soundmaster Jeff Greinke lays the
foundation of the album with ambient, space-evoking melodies that serve as a
backdrop to the dynamic percussive elements. Recorded in the iconic Robert Lang
and London Bridge Studios in Seattle, “Drums of Compassion” offers a rich
acoustic experience, further enriched by contributions from world-renowned
musicians during a serendipitous gathering at the Bumbershoot Festival. The album’s artwork, crafted by the talented designer Christo
Downs and artist Penebranca, mirrors the album’s profound musical narrative,
presenting a visual feast that complements the auditory journey.
“Drums of Compassion” is more than an album; it’s an offering
from Shrieve to the world. It’s a declaration of the pure intentions of
musicians, a prayer for compassion, and an invitation to explore the depth of
human connection through the universal language of music. Available on May 24, 2024, “Drums of Compassion” promises to
be a landmark release in Shrieve’s illustrious career and a beacon of hope and
unity while inviting listeners to embark on a journey of musical and spiritual
discovery.
Michael Shrieve will soon release the most important and
personal project of his post-Santana career, Drums of Compassion, an album he
has worked on for over 10 years. Michael states that it reflects “the height of
my awareness, bringing forward to the public my sense of being a spiritual
man.”
The music defies categorization, in the most gorgeous way.
Some call it ambient world music, others call it deep new age. Whatever the
label, Drums of Compassion is layer upon layer of percussion, drum, voice and
melody created by musical masters pointing to the truth. Michael started the project by asking himself a question:
“What kind of music would I like to listen to at 2:00 in the morning, music
that’s composed by a drummer?” “Recording started with only two of us – Jeff Greinke, the
phenomenal ambient synth player, and me playing 16 tom toms that surrounded me
while I stood in the middle and made them rumble and sing. After these elements
were laid down, I asked my friends to participate and add their layers of
talent and sensitivity.” These “friends” whom Michael invited to contribute to Drums of
Compassion happen to be some of the world’s finest musicians. Among them are
Babatunde Olatunji, Amon Tobin, Jack DeJohnette; Airto Moriera, Zakir Hussain,
Pete Lockett, Trey Gunn and Skerik. Since its inception a decade ago, Michael knew he would call
the recording Drums of Compassion, a play on the title of Nigerian percussion
master Babatunde Olatunji’s seminal album, 1960’s Drums of Passion. The long
gestation has made this addition to Michael Shrieve’s legacy that much more
inspiring. Drums of Compassion was produced by Michael Shrieve and
co-produced and engineered by Eric Awes.
with Mark Isham, David Torn, Andy Summers and Terje Gevelt
The Leaving Time - Michael Shrieve (1989)
with Steve Roach
Two Doors - Michael Shrieve (1996)
with Jonas Hellborg and Shawn Lane
Fascination - Michael Shrieve (2001)
with Bill Frisell and Wayne Horvitz
Drums of Compassion - 2024
with Jeff Greinke, Jack DeJohnette, Zakir Hussain and Airto
Moriera
SANTANA
Santana (1969)
Abraxas (1970)
Santana III (1971)
Caravanserai (1972)
Love Devotion and Surrender (1973) - John McLaughlin, Carlos
Santana
Welcome (1973)
Lotus (1974)
Borboletta (1974)
Santana’s Greatest Hits (1974)
Viva Santana! [Columbia/Sony] (1988)
Abraxas (Gold Remaster) (1991)
Dance of the Rainbow Serpent (1995)
Abraxas (1998)
Santana [Japan Bonus Tracks] (1998)
Santana III [Japan Bonus Tracks] (1998)
Santana III (Remastered) (2000)
Best of Santana, Vol. 2 (2000)
Abraxas (Remastered) (2000)
Divine Light - Love Devotion Surrender [Bill Laswell Remix]
(2001)
Essential Santana (2002)
Shaman (2002)
Caravanserai (Remastered) (2003)
Love Devotion Surrender [Bonus Tracks] (2003)
Santana: Legacy Edition [Bonus CD] (2004)
COLLABORATIONS
Automatic Man (1976)
Go (1976)
with Stomu Yamash'ta, Steve Winwood, Klaus Schulze
Go Live From Paris - (1976)
with Stomu Yamash'ta, Steve Winwood, Klaus Schulze, Al Dimeola
Go Too - (1977)
with Stomu Yamashta
Novo Combo (1980)
Animation Generation - Novo Combo (1982)
Through the Fire - Hagar Schon Arronson Shrieve (1984)
Abraxas Pool (1997)
Oracle - [exclusive at iTunes] (2005)
with Amon Tobin
DRUMMER / PERCUSSIONIST
David Crosby - If Only I Could Remember My Name (1971)
with Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Jerry Garcia
Luis Gasca - For Those Who Chant (1972)
Mill Valley - Bunch Casting Pearls(1972)
with Michael Bloomfield and Nick Gravenites
Wilding - Bonus: Pleasure Signals (1978)
Mickie D's Unicorn (1979)
Time Actor: Klaus Schultze and Richard Wahnfried (1979)
The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue (1980)
Pat Travers - Crash and Burn (1980)
Rolling Stones - Tattoo You (1981)
Pat Travers - Radio Active (1981)
Klaus Schulze - Trancefer (1981)
Jefferson Airplane Loves You (1982)
Klaus Schulze - Audentity (1983)
Mickie D's Unicorn - Turn on the Music Machine (1983)
Klaus Schulze - Richard Wahnfried Plays Megatone (1984)
Roger Hodgson - In the Eye of The Storm (1984)
Rolling Stones - Rewind (1984)
Mick Jagger - She's the Boss (1985)
Porky's Revenge! - Original Soundtrack (1985)
with Dave Edmunds and George Harrison
Bob Moses - The Story of Moses (1987)
Brian Slawson - Distant Drums (1988)
Marty Fogel - Many Bobbing Heads, at Last... (1989)
Freddie Hubbard - Times Are Changin' (1989)
Jill Sobule - Things Here Are Different (1990)
Klaus Schulze - Drive Inn, Vol. 2 Rainer Bloss (1990)
Marley's Ghost How Can I Keep From Singing: Gospel (1991)
Robert Gordon - All for the Love of Rock 'N' Roll (1994)
Zucchero - Miserere (1994)
Jim Carroll - World Without Gravity: The Best of the Jim
Carroll Band (1994)
Steve Winwood - The Finer Things (1995)
McKinley - Big Top Shop Talk (1998)
Octave of the Holy Innocents (1995)
with Jonas Hellborg and Buckethead
Robert Gordon - All for the Good of Rock and Roll (1994)
David Torn - Collection (1998)
Klaus Schulze - Trancefer/Dig It (1999)
Alan Merrill - Merrilly Christmas (2001)
Shawn Smith - Shield of Thorns 2003
Octave Of The Holy Innocents - Remix (2004)
with Jonas Hellborg and Buckethead
Pistol Star - Crawl (2004)
PRODUCER
Santana III (1971)
Santana - Caravanserai (1972)
Santana - Welcome (1973)
Santana - Borboletta (1974)
Michael Shrieve - Transfer Station Blue (1984)
Michael Shrieve and David Beal - The Big Picture (1989)
Michael Shrieve - Stiletto (1989)
Michael Shrieve with Steve Roach The Leaving Time (1989)
Rumors of the Big Wave - Burning Times (1991)
Brothers of the Baladi - Eye of the World (1994)
Michael Shrieve - Two Doors (1996)
Abraxas Pool - Abraxas Pool (1997)
F-5 - Dodging the Dream Killers (1998)
Brothers Of The Baladi - Heart of the Beast (1998)
Douglas September - Ten Bulls (1998)
Bill Frisell - with Elvin Jones and Dave Holland (2001)
Fascination - Michael Shrieve (2001)
Santana - Aye Aye Aye (2003)
New Monsoon - The Sound (2005)
AriSawkaDoria (2006)
Ruby Dee and The Snakehandlers (2006)
COMPILATIONS
Novus Sampler (1988)
Big Bang: In the Beginning Was a Drum (1994)
All Day Thumbsucker Revisited (1995)
New Spirits in Jazz (1996)
New Spirits in Jazz, Pt. 2 (1997)
Guitar Zone (1998)
World of Drums & Percussion (1998)
Rock: Train Kept a Rollin' (1999)
World of Drums And Percussion, Vol. 2 (2000)
Miniatures, Vol. 2 (2000)
Ritmo de la Noche / Rhythm of the Night: The Very Best of
Latin Jazz (2002)
Story of the Blues [Sony] (2003)
Mojo Presents (Can) (2004)
Soul to Soul, DVD & CD [Rhino] (2004)
Blue Note Plays Sting / Various (2005)
FILM & TELEVISION COMPOSITIONS
Tempest (1982)
Film, directed by Paul Mazursky
Children of Time Square (1986)
Television, directed by Curtis Hanson
Return (1986)
The Bedroom Window (1987)
Film, directed by Curtis Hanson
Blue Movies (1988)
American Chronicles (1990)
Television, directed by David Lynch
The Take (1990)
Crossing the Bridge (1992)
FILM APPEARANCES
Woodstock (1970)
Gimme Shelter (1970)
Stamping Ground (1970)
Fillmore (1972)
Soul to Soul (2004)
Featuring the 1971 music celebration in Ghana, West Africa.
Performers: Wilson Pickett, Ike and Tina Turner, Les McCann and Eddie Harris,
The Staple Singers, Voices of East Harlem, Santana
A Night at the Family Dog (2005)
Featuring a 1970 concert
ALBUM'S MICHAEL HAS PLAYED ON
MICHAEL SHRIEVE
APPEARS APRIL 29TH 2024
ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
WITH RAY SHASHO
ORDER NOW
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
RAY’S BEST-SELLING BOOK
ENTITLED
THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES
SERIES ONE
CHRONICLES,TRUTHS
CONFESSIONSAND WISDOM
FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS
THAT SET US FREE!
BY MUSIC JOURNALIST ...TALK SHOW HOST...
AUTHOR ... TV SITCOM SCRIPT WRITER
RAY SHASHO
OUTSTANDING
COFFEE-TABLE BOOK!
CHAPTER ONE SPOTLIGHTS INTERVIEWS WITH MANY OF THE MUSIC LEGENDS WHO ARE NO LONGER WITH US
THE HARDCOVER EDITION IS A BONAFIDE COLLECTORS ITEM!
…Order yours today on (Collector edition) Hardcover or E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.com
Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some ofthe greatest rock legends the world will ever know.
CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA… JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER... RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER... ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST
THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES
BOOK TRAILER
BOOK REVIEW
-By Literary Titan (5) STARS
The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show.
The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan.
Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives.
The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music. The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.
I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.