Track Listings (9) - Disc #1| All Artists: Scott Henderson, Steve Smith, Victor Wooten Title: Vital Tech Tone 1 Members Wishing: 3 Total Copies: 0 Label: Tone Center Original Release Date: 6/9/1998 Release Date: 6/9/1998 Genres: Jazz, Pop, Rock Styles: Jazz Fusion, Jam Bands, Funk Jam Bands, Jazz Jam Bands Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 026245400023 |
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Scott Henderson, Steve Smith and Victor Wooten have teamed up to prove there is such a thing as good fusion with Vital Tech Tones. There's a lot of electricity generated when these three giants get together. Yes, there a... more » |
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Product Description Scott Henderson, Steve Smith and Victor Wooten have teamed up to prove there is such a thing as good fusion with Vital Tech Tones. There's a lot of electricity generated when these three giants get together. Yes, there are chops galore, so the weak-hearted among you might want to stay on the sidelines. For those brave enough, however, there await blazing grooves, blistering guitar and virtuoso solos that must be heard to be believed. From the heavy opening groove of "Crash Course," it is evident this project was not meant for the Adult Contemporary Happy Jazz crowd. From buzz saw-like power chords to soaring lead runs, Henderson's guitar work is stunning. Smith's thundering solos are evidence enough why he is at the top of his field, and Wooten is the most acrobatic bassist you'll find in the fusion firmament. The slamming "Snake Soda" features all three in a masterful performance of complex meters and solo feats of strength. The Smith/Wooten duet "Two For One" is definitely not for the rhythmically timid. Other powerful tracks include the slinky "Everglades," the Steve Morse sound-alike "King Twang" and the coolest rendition of Coltrane's "Giant Steps" in a long time. Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsSAFETY HARNESS REQUIRED [you may need it!] Yanek | GLASGOW, Scotland | 07/20/2006 (5 out of 5 stars) ""Well, what have we here then? Scott Henderson, Steve Smith and Victor Wooten - I think I know what to expect". WRONG! Put all your preconceptions to one side, and just enjoy. This album is going to be a little bit of a surprise. You know how "fusion" music can sometimes become a bit predictable or even stale - bands simply rehashing what's been done before, only not as well. Then suddenly a band appears that literally EXPLODES onto the scene, to shake things up. Well, Vital Tech Tones is such a band. I'm sure most fusion lovers are already aware of the aforementioned musicians' credentials, so they need no more introductions. What WILL surprise, and hopefully delight, such fusion enthusiasts, is what they create on this album. In my opinion, it comes across as a reaction against the staleness inherent in "some" fusion music. But, because I don't want to give too much away in my review, which would spoil the impact this band has on first hearing, I'll attempt to make vague comparisons instead. Thus, imagine, if you will, Scott with a touch of Jimi Hendrix in his playing, and if Steve added some of John Bonham's sheer power to his already awesome technique, then finally, if all the great bass players you'd ever heard gave a bit of themselves to add to Victor's playing - you'd be getting close to the sound of this phenomenally gifted trio, in this, their debut album. The playing throughout is of course stunning. The compositions are varied in style - sometimes jazzy, heavy, complex, and funky - but always entertaining. It actually sounds like they were really enjoying themselves while making such a wonderful album. In fact, the amazing interplay within the band suggests to me that they were recording it live, thus capturing those rare moments of genius when they were all "in the zone". This is what jazz is supposed to be about anyway "reaching for that moment". It's a gem of a performance. If you're looking for "jazz with attitude", this is the album for you - otherwise, look elsewhere. For the sheer sublime playing alone, this VTT album is worth buying. Take a risk - I promise you won't be disappointed! Yanek " Giant steps Spencer Dieck | Cleveland, OH | 08/18/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "GIANT STEPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOD. lie detector is extremely sweet. vic wooten demonstrates the full range of his instrument and its very refreshing to hear him play walking lines instead of slapping all the time. steve smith is just a GREAT drummer. weckl like chops with great musicality and time.
ah, scott henderson. alongside metheny, holdsworth, wes, and steve vai as my favorite guitarists. he says his tone on this albums is amongst his worst recorded, but its still shockingly great. his lines are otherworldly. such beautiful phrasing and melodic ideas. i love this album. is it truly worth 5 stars? in my opinion, its a solid album with the exception of giant steps. giant steps alone makes it essential." |
