Barbod Valadi - Scattered Shadows (April 2021)

‘Scattered Shadows’ creates a mystical mood and sense of ambivalence, which invites reflection and contemplation of our modern lives. The album is an exploration of our fragmented, modern human experience when global mobility is at its height, and our lives are increasingly transient.

There are scattered shadows in every society: the individuals whose existence is important, yet remains largely unseen. Whose lives and work are vital to upholding our civilisation, yet is carried out largely in the background; sometimes thanklessly, often without certainty or security.

1. Guileless Dream 07:45

2. Scattered Shadows 04:42

3. Desolate Idea 05:11

4. Strangers' Way 04:38

5. Shadow of a Doubt 05:02

6. Void Resistance 05:52

7. Surpassed 06:47

8. Breathless 06:56

Barbod Valadi: Guitar & Compositions

Julien Wilson: Tenor Saxophone & Clarinet

James Ball: Piano

Ben Robertson: Double Bass

Danny Fischer: Drums

Recorded in Pughouse Studios

Niko Schauble: Sound Engineer, Mix & Mastering

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Jake Mason Trio - The Stranger in the Mirror (SOUL MESSIN' RECORDS 2018)

The Stranger in the Mirror is the debut album from the Jake Mason Trio. Stepping out from the drivers seat of Cookin’ On 3 Burners, Mason dives firmly into the 60’s organ trio sound making a record that is both delicate and fiery. 

Featuring James Sherlock (Guitar) and Danny Fischer (Drums) the trio weave their way through bluesy soul-jazz, blazing vigour and soundtrack-esque territory. “I love the place where Jazz and Soul meets” says Mason. “It has a simplicity that is so warm and welcoming combined with a complexity that is exciting and makes you move” 

Recorded on the east side of Melbourne, the trio captured the moment in the tradition of the classic Jazz recordings on labels such as Prestige and Blue Note playing live in the room, using vintage recording techniques and adding a pinch of modern inspiration. The result is a dynamic sound that has space and transparency but with just the right amount of grit and crunch. While this is the first official recording of the trio, Mason, Sherlock and Fischer are no strangers, having played together for over 20 years in many guises; Melbourne - a melting pot for great music and culture.

1. The Grain Store 05:33

2. The Stranger In The Mirror 04:22

3. Rib Eye 04:45

4. Please Please Please 05:08

5. People Two & One 07:07

6. Smile Awhile 05:27

7. Butter Melt 04:35

8. Sunfall 05:07

9. Lemon Twist 04:10

10. Candy Smack 04:54

Jake Mason - Hammond Organ

Danny Fischer - Drums

James Sherlock - Guitar

Paul Williamson - Saxophone (Tr 3, 4 & 10)

Produced, recorded and mixed in Melbourne Australia by Jake Mason

Mastered by Lachlan Carrick

Jake Mason published by ORiGiN Music

Photography by Michelle Grace Hunder

Image editing by Ash Pritchard

Cover design by the-unknown.co.uk

© & ℗ Soul Messin’ Records 2018

Jake Mason Trio - The Stranger In The Mirror (SOUL MESSIN' RECORDS May 11, 2018)

The Stranger in the Mirror is the debut album from the Jake Mason Trio. Stepping out from the drivers seat of Cookin’ On 3 Burners, Mason dives firmly into the 60’s organ trio sound making a record that is both delicate and fiery. 

Featuring James Sherlock (Guitar) and Danny Fischer (Drums) the trio weave their way through bluesy soul-jazz, blazing vigour and soundtrack-esque territory. “I love the place where Jazz and Soul meets” says Mason. “It has a simplicity that is so warm and welcoming combined with a complexity that is exciting and makes you move” 

Recorded on the east side of Melbourne, the trio captured the moment in the tradition of the classic Jazz recordings on labels such as Prestige and Blue Note playing live in the room, using vintage recording techniques and adding a pinch of modern inspiration. The result is a dynamic sound that has space and transparency but with just the right amount of grit and crunch. While this is the first official recording of the trio, Mason, Sherlock and Fischer are no strangers, having played together for over 20 years in many guises; Melbourne - a melting pot for great music and culture.

1. The Grain Store

2. The Stranger In The Mirror

3. Rib Eye 04:45

4. Please Please Please

5. People Two & One

6. Smile Awhile

7. Butter Melt

8. Sunfall

9. Lemon Twist

10. Candy Smack

Jake Mason - Hammond Organ

Danny Fischer - Drums

James Sherlock - Guitar

Paul Williamson - Saxophone (Tr 3, 4 & 10)

Produced, recorded and mixed in Melbourne Australia by Jake Mason

Mastered by Lachlan Carrick

Jake Mason published by ORiGiN Music

Photography by Michelle Grace Hunder

Image editing by Ash Pritchard

Cover design by the-unknown.co.uk

© & ℗ Soul Messin’ Records 2018

www.jakemason.com.au