Gerald Veasley – Velvet (2002)
PS3 Rip | SACD ISO | DST64 2.0 & 5.1 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 59:30 minutes | Scans included (LQ) | 3,75 GB
or DSD64 2.0 Stereo (from SACD-ISO to Tracks.dsf) > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 59:21 m | Scans included | 2,34 GB
or FLAC Stereo (carefully converted & encoded to tracks) 24bit/96 kHz | 59:21 m | Scans included | 1,29 GB
Features Stereo and Multichannel Surround Sound | Heads Up # HUSA 9072
Take the best of ’70s R&B and funk and filter it through a contemporary sensibility, and you have Gerald Veasley’s Velvet. On the album, the Philly-born bassist acknowledged the styles that inspired him in his youth and added his own expressive bass voice to create a collection of tunes that hark back to a seminal period in urban music but reflect a modern perspective.
On Velvet, bass player extraordinaire Gerald Veasley is as smooth as the title of his sixth solo effort for the Heads Up label implies. After one listen, his audience will know that the soul he plays is legendary. Veasley blends a richly textured mix of urban funk, the Philly sound, and his unique bass perspectives to give listeners his rendition of the sounds and sensibilities of the neo-soul movement. Eleven new compositions either written or co-written by Gerald Veasley, “Home,” and the outstanding cover of Curtis Mayfield’s “Let’s Do It Again” make a resounding statement about the rich tradition of soul, rhythm & blues, gospel, and funk that continues to endear generation after generation of music lovers to their very essence. Songs such as “Coup de Ville,” “Velvet,” “Summer Kiss,” and “It’s Alright (Tonight’s the Night)” conjure up the perfect snapshot of Veasley’s musical mindset, which was obviously inspired by real-life visuals. Even though Gerald Veasley is still in tune with the fan appreciation garnered by his previous releases, he has noticeably stepped away from the bass riffs and voicing used on many of them, especially those heard during his time with Grover Washington, Jr.. However, his dynamic six-string bass guitar work still allows ample room and space for the very vivid improvisations contributed by his accompanists. Nearly 15 guest musicians add their impressions and memorable moments to this great musical set that Gerald Veasley has filled with tender human emotion, matchless funk, and memorable entertainment experiences.
Tracklist:
01. Coup DeVille
02. Sarah’s Song
03. Let’s Do It Again
04. Velvet
05. Put On Your Sunday Clothes
06. Do You Remember?
07. Luscious
08. Summer Kiss
09. Bread Puddin’
10. Forever
11. It’s Alright (Tonight’s the Night)
12. Still Movin’ On
13. Home
14. Sunday Clothes Reprise
Personnel:
Gerald Veasley – 6 string bass, tenor bass, guitar on “1”
Chris Farr – tenor & soprano saxophones, strings on “1”, synth bass on “10”
Will Brock – Fender Rhodes, Wurlizer Electric piano, Grand piano, synth bass, Harp on “1 & 13”
Mark Knox – keyboards, strings
Richard Waller III – drums & percussion
Note:
Arranged by Gerald Veasley, Richard Waller III & Chris Farr.
Produced by Gerald Veasley & Richard Waller III.
Recorded & Mixed by John Anthony at Maja Audio Group, Philadelphia, PA.
5.1 Surround Mix by Martin Walters at Big Time Audio, Dallas, Texas.
SACD ISO
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DSF
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Hi-Res FLAC
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