The first is "Blue Fusion" started in late 2009 and almost done. It features playing of a cheap stratocaster knock-off by Austin guitars. The use of the tremolo has been fun (and abusive), and no pick has been used though most of the recording - thus very fleshy, thick, and whacky tones... Many nods of influence to unusual big band (ala Pierre Dorge), Jeff Beck, David Torn, Terje Rypdal, Ginger Baker, Ronald Shannon Jackson, Sonny Sharrock, Frank Marino, Vernon Reid, etc etc etc.
The second is "Medicating The Shaman" which was started in 2010. A journey back to the old ethereal, unusual, exotic, swampy style of ethnoambient experimentation that I have had so much fun with since the 1980's.
Along with the last 3 recordings, "Zxotica," "Otherworldly Natural," and "Under Canopy" these 2 recordings also feature many apps available on the iPhone/iPad. The most impressive (by far) has been Thumbjam. I view this app as a new revolution for composers like me --- much like multi-tracking, trans-tremolo, and multi-effects units.
