Author Topic: Jan Olaf-Strandberg (Read 3086 times)

hb3 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 06, 2011, 12:24:25 PM »

Oh, ok! Actually, that's an interesting answer. So, there is something very unique about your playing style that is a combination of technical and intuitive...it's never too easy to explain! Probably what I was hearing was phrygian mode, but in combination with your own artistic sensibility. And that is very good. I could probably also say there's something Finnish or Scandinavian in there!

I never really knew what I was doing with the weird piccolo tuning I use until I finally figured out I was composing everything in C major -- can't get more classical than that! Everything's in the key of C...;)This is probably why I was curious -- looking for more exotic sounds.

Anyway, thanks for the reply.

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2012, 11:43:59 AM »

This guy is a brilliant player. I hope he tours in the Washington DC area.

jacko · « **Reply #17 on:** March 15, 2012, 06:05:16 AM »

I just received Jan-Olof's new album 'Made in Finland' yesterday. Sandra (mrs J) was out for the evening so I was able to listen to it at a decent volume and I have to say, JOS just keeps getting better and better. He has a new band who all sound fantastic - the drummer, Kimmo Porsti, in particular is a fine musician. He also has Michael Manring guesting on fretless Zon on around half of the tracks (although his fretless tone isn't a patch on Jan-Olof's on the bonus track 'Dominique' on the DVD). Also guesting on one track is another bassist, Jan 'Jysky' Strandberg; a chip off the old block perhaps?

There's quite a variety of styles on this album - the track 'It's a journey' is very reminiscent of Joe Zawinul's 'Silent way' whereas 'yes, this is it' has a much more percussive feel. This would be a great album for anyone wanting to hear just how versatile Alembic basses are :-)

As I already mentioned, this album comes with a bonus DVD which features the original Strandberg Project lineup performing 'live' in the studio as well as a great documentary with Paul Jackson.
I've just been listening to the album on my headphones at work (in my lunchtime) and got so 'into it' I missed 2 calls from my wife :-)

Graeme

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #18 on:** March 16, 2012, 07:46:18 AM »

How did you get it so early?

jacko · « **Reply #19 on:** March 16, 2012, 07:49:39 AM »

friendship counts for a great deal in this world :-)

Graeme

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #20 on:** March 16, 2012, 09:36:32 AM »

I am jealous.

Vann-Di

jos · « **Reply #21 on:** March 23, 2012, 02:50:02 AM »

Hi Guys and thank you! Here is the new Strandberg Project promo video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fgvxKgtc8M

Alembic basses are all over the place??? just can?t live without them!!
Best Regards,
J-O-S

pierreyves · « **Reply #22 on:** March 23, 2012, 10:09:31 AM »

waaw nice, I love it as usual
a little link to buy it ?

artswork99 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 23, 2012, 10:24:24 AM »

Congratulations on the new CD Jan-Olof! http://www.janolofstrandberg.com/
Made in Finland is due for release at the end of the month (3/31), unless you have connections

All the best, Art

pierreyves · « **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2012, 10:32:31 AM »

I'm interested by the video.
Jan-Olof, please correct your myspace link on your website, it's not correct !! LOL
Here is the good link:
http://www.myspace.com/janolofstrandberg

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jos · « **Reply #25 on:** March 23, 2012, 05:02:11 PM »

Thank you! The CD's can be bought from this page http://www.seacrestoy.com/ if the information is not there yet it will be there soon but they can already be ordered!
?and from http://cdon.fi/ and http://www.abstractlogix.com/index.php and then the usual www pages like http://www.cdbaby.com/ distribution is always a pain in the ass nowadays specially if you make some more ?creative? music and are a unknown artist. But things are how they are and for me music is not about money its about the love of it! I do not mind money but music first ?? so if someone wants to buy the CD I am very thankful!

Best Regards,
Jan-Olof

jos · « **Reply #26 on:** May 24, 2012, 01:47:27 PM »

Hi guys! Here is a video clip from a concert I did last year with the group Paidarion
The performance is not perfect but I just love the sound of the fretless Alembic bass! No effects used and the amp is about flat?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYAlroxDfiU&feature=related

J-O-S

pierreyves · « **Reply #27 on:** May 24, 2012, 02:59:30 PM »

wowww I live it completely !!!

pierreyves · « **Reply #28 on:** May 25, 2012, 09:01:55 AM »

This one = great with two basses !!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDFHU5--j3g&feature=relmfu

pierreyves · « **Reply #29 on:** May 25, 2012, 09:21:18 AM »

just bought now this one on Itunes store... great, I recommand !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dHFZrV5BcI&feature=relmfu