November 15, 2024

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Bassist John Ferrara of Prog Ensemble Consider The Source Announces June 13th Album Release

John Ferrara, bassist for globetrotting psych-fusion stalwarts Consider the Source, brings his powerful solo compositions to life with the aid of virtuoso percussionist Seth Moutal in their debut album “Frail Things in Sharp Places” to be released on June 13, 2018. “We wanted our debut to be an honest representation of ourselves,” John says. “While there’s a lot of shredding, Indian rhythms, looping and tapping, each song has immense emotional significance. We took our time to make sure nothing was gratuitous. This album is who we are. I play a 5-string bass and loop chords and melodies while playing basslines on my homemade Taurus pedals. Seth plays drum set, tablas, and a variety of hand percussion instruments. We play everything you hear on the album, and we try not to record it if we can’t do it live.” Moutal’s plethora of percussive timbres blends with Ferrara’s trademark cascading loops and growling hand-built synths to create an immersive tapestry of sound and groove.

In support of their debut album, The John Ferrara & Seth Moutal Duo will bring their visionary blend of progressive rock, jazz, minimalism and world music to select shows in the northeast. Take a listen to some tracks from “Frail Thing in Sharp Places” for a taste of the album’s vibrant world of hypnotic percussion and soaring melody.

Videos:
“Jackie Chan” by John Ferrara and Seth Moutal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF6zKbX0HoM
“Song for Ramida” by John Ferrara: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATRV3fMNmdM
“30 Tyrants” by John Ferrara and Seth Moutal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW2ZQ_i3PAs

Summer Tour Dates:
6/14-6/16 – Hammonton, NJ Beardfest
6/22 – Downsville, NY JetLАG Festival 6/30 – Boston, MA – Cafe Luna
7/1 – NYC, NY – Rockwood Music Hall
7/6 – Charlotte, NC – Rock University (Master Class)
7/6 – Charlotte, NC – The Rabbit Hole
7/7 – Raleigh, NC – The Pour House Music Hall
7/8 – Florence, SC – Private event
7/12 – Baltimore, MD – 8X10
7/14 – Reading, PA – Private Event

To pre-order John Ferrara and Seth Moutal’s “Frail Things in Sharp Places”: https://johnferraramusic.bandcamp.com

Source:
http://www.johnferraramusic.com