Gavin Harrison & 05Ric - The Man Who Sold Himself (album montage) by Kscope
The Man Who Sold Himself is the third album from the collaboration between Porcupine Tree drummer Gavin Harrison and 05Ric, the multi-instrumentalist, singer and extended range bass player. The album is OUT NOW as a 2 disc set, featuring the album on CD as well as a 5.1 mix on DVD, allowing fans to enjoy the intricate complexities of the album in full surround glory.
In addition to being voted best Progressive Drummer four years in a row in the Modern Drummer Magazine's readers poll. He was also recently invited to perform on the David Letterman show as part of his Drum Solo week (see below).
Best known for his work with Porcupine Tree, Gavin has also played extensively with King Crimson as well as providing session drumming for a host of respected artists but his work with 05Ric has allowed him to develop some of the work that he has created outside these projects.
05Ric uses his voice, extended range bass and guitars to turn his love of sound into sonic tapestries. His vocals, virtuoso playing and a chance meeting between the two has led to one of the most interesting and complex musical collaborations in recent years.
The union of 05Ric’s distinctive style with Gavin’s extraordinary drumming has already produced some unique results but Gavin has stated that with The Man Who Sold Himself, 'we have continued to push the boundaries of our rhythmic and harmonic possibilities, I believe these are some of the wildest rhythmic concepts that I have ever conjured and 05Ric has snaked his bass around.'
05Ric goes on to explain that lyrically the album deals with themes “based on the greed of the financial global crisis, the empty shallowness of goal seeking without passion or for its own sake and the destructive force left behind by selfish behaviour - but the central character through heightened awareness and right action discovers his true calling.”
The album, which was written over the last two years and recorded in mid-2011, is the duo's first release since Circles in 2009. Circles was described by Classic Rock Prog as 'bristling with instrumental technique and firepower... it is peppered with a pulsating, muscular funk that pushes through generic barriers to create its own unique space.'
The Man Who Sold Himself looks set to push these barriers even further.
Tracklist (same on both discs)
Disc 1 (CD) / Disc 2 (DVD-A)
Prize
Identitas
The Man Who Sold Himself
Own
Body Temple
107
Wherewithal
Awake
Water Slips
Way
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Gavin & 05Ric discuss 'Own' from The Man Who Sold Himself
Gavin Harrison & 05Ric discuss 'The Man Who Sold Himself' (part 2) from Kscope on Vimeo.
Gavin & 05Ric discuss 'Identitas' from The Man Who Sold Himself
Gavin Harrison & 05Ric discuss 'The Man Who Sold Himself' from Kscope on Vimeo.
Product Spotlight: Gavin Harrison Signature
Gavin Harrison's work with King Crimson and Porcupine Tree has influenced drummers worldwide and set a new standard for progressive rock drumming. To celebrate this, Vic Firth have built drumsticks to Gavin's design.
"Although large", Gavin states, "My new signature sticks are extremely balanced and versatile enough to be played at all dynamics."
Watch Gavin talk about his new sticks below
David Letterman appearance
If you missed it, Gavin appeared on the David Letterman show recently,watch the video here...
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