I, Chez Marrone, am proud of the work accomplished with the album Change.

I believe, as a drummer, an essence was captured that I've never heard before. Attention to detail was essential in creating the overall album,

giving it a purpose to exist. When I throw the headphones on, sit back and listen...I feel many emotions and can build a story from

what I'm hearing. The production of this album had many challenges and learning experiences, but the two most important are the ones

I'm truely proud of:

- Make every drum track sound unique, enough to express different feelings throughout the album.

- Produce (as a musician, composer & producer) a quality (sound & content) peice of material worth listening to.

I've studied drum recording for at least five years now. Over the course of that time, the appreciation for raw/authentic live recordings

has grown on me more than anything else. My goal has been to re-capture, or expand, the sound of classic drum recording. I'm talking Lakeside, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Black Sabbath, Jimi...a lot of the drums sampled today, that oldschool "feel".

Change is about 'feeling' the love and soul about music, when it makes people emotionally connected through sounds & imagination.

Mark's the first person to listen to Change from beginning to end. I will let his Review speak on my behalf, because he did

an excellent job:

Album Review: Chez Marrone 'Change' Date: July 27th, 2009 Writer: Mark Riekenbrauck (Freelance) Change (verb) - to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone Change (noun) - a relational difference between states; On his first full length album Chez Marrone attempts to do just that 'Change'. Change the mainstream. Change our consciousness. Change the norm. These 10 songs sonically travel to different emotional states to the beat of relentless drums. There is a real sense of movement and whether the listener is sitting still, walking, or driving this 40 minute album will take you to another realm. 'Change' creates a soundtrack for life and moves from a seedy underground to an ethereal mountain top. 'Change' is passionately crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Chez Marrone focuses primarily on drums for groove and uses synth for mood and ambiance. This is not your typical bubble-gum pop album - not by a long shot, this is underground at its finest. Track By Track These comments are 80% illustrative and 20% content. Imagination and state-of-mind is key while listening. restart Sets the path for the journey. Keyboards, bass, and drums create a 'weight of the world' feeling and there is definite apprehension for what is to come. The song cleverly transitions about midway from a sense of apprehension to a sense of urgency. funkeye There is alot of kick and drive on this one. At points your heart will want to jump out of your chest. An upbeat track that delivers dance vibes. Depending on the listener and their mood this song may seem out of place with the rest of this album. haunting Mysterious, moody, and dark. 'haunting' produces a futuristic feel that continually marches forward like being pulled by something that is out of one's control. mindbender A freight train of drums with ambient undertones. A good example of how a minimalistic approach can produce greater depth. One of the standout tracks on 'Change'. hyrule Melancholic piano mixed with ethereal Gregorian chants. All of which are mixed with bold break beats. Chez creates his desired emotion and ends the song in a straight-forward, no 'fluff' manner. cutscratch Robotic synth loops merge seamlessly with live drums. This is a typical working day on the assembly line. It is methodical to the point where the listener is hypnotized only to be brought back to reality by an abrupt end and switch to the next track.... the reaper This track continues with the robotic feel except this time it is mixed with a slow groove. Feels like the sadness for reaching the end of a journey and the pride for having made it. The song reaches its climax with a transition to a twisted outro. meltdown The albums themes of movement and change continues here. A song best suited for a movie chase scene followed by the 'Big Boss' battle. twilight This track is layered with echoed and distant synths. Break-beat drumming creates an 'end of the road' feel. By doing so, a sense that the end of the album is approaching. the end Aptly named, this track marks the end of an epic journey. This is the triumphant march into the sunset to the beat of a drum.

 

CHANGE Credits

performed/composed/produced/mastered by Chez Marrone

all drums performed and recorded live

recorded june 2009 @ rawdrums studio (Bond Head, Ontario, Canada)

'Restart' bass by Moe

Photos by Diana

Copyright/Publishing 2009 Chez Marrone. All Rights Reserved.

 

Thanks to: Diana, Moe