Member Since: 10/28/2007
Band Website: www.secondworld.ca
Band Members:
CD PURCHASE or MP3 DOWNLOAD:
CD PURCHASE or MP3 DOWNLOAD:
I currently have two CD's available for purchase from CD BABY, the online music store. YOU CAN CLICK ON THE LINKS ABOVE for song samples and ordering information.
INDIVIDUAL TRACKS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD at the following online digital music stores. You can click on the following links:
BuyMusic
A la carte downloads for 79 cents
GroupieTunes
Napster
Legal downloadable program for Windows
Tradebit
A la carte downloads
PayPlay
independent music download store
Apple iTunes
Audio LunchBox
One of the first music download sites
Verizon
V-Cast music store
Ruckus
Subscription download service for colleges
In the NORDIC regions, my tracks are available at:
Musikshopen
Sweden
Laika Music
Latvia/Russia
SECOND WORLD consists of only one member, bassist Erroll Zastre
I will be posting more detail on my approach to performing the music live. I welcome discussions with other musicians regarding how they perform solo and do music with many parts in a live setting.
Influences:
The musicians listed here are those who have produced music that over the years has "struck a chord" with me (and others I'm sure). This does not mean that the music I create will sound like them, however!
THE BEATLES
Like so many others, the Beatles were my first influence. They were original on so many different levels, especially from REVOLVER and onward. I think the Beatles were the first to make one appreciate that you could combine different styles, instrumentation, and experimentation in music.
PROGRESSIVE ROCK
Although this style of music has not "aged" well, the music of the early progressive rock acts of the 1970's were also an influence. The primary band for me was King Crimson, particularily the 1972 - 1974 incarnation. I still enjoy the music they made up to their recent breakup in about 2003. According to the DGM website and Pat Mastelotto's site, the band is planning to reconviene in 2008. I look forward to that.
Yes, Genesis, U.K., and of course Pink Floyd are some other bands that I especially enjoy.
WEATHER REPORT
Weather Report were very important to me in the way they combined a jazz approach with rock. I was very saddened to learn of the recent passing of Joe Zawinul. In fact, his approach to keyboards and his confidence in touring in 1985 as a solo act backed by drum machines and electonics was a influence in creating this musical project. I think he is highly underrated, although that is probably due to the fact that his musical direction after Weather Report was certainly out of the mainstream, especially for North American ears.
JACO PASTORIUS What can you say? A pioneering composer, bassist and performer.
BILL EVANS My favorite "acoustic" jazz pianist.
EDDIE GOMEZ Although I do not play acoustic bass, I feel I have been influenced by many upright bassists in their tone and approach.
SCOTT LAFARO
CHARLIE HADEN
STEVE SWALLOW
LEE JACKSON
KEITH EMERSON
IGOR STRAVINSKY
FRANK ZAPPA
PAT METHENY
VANGELIS
Record Label: Unsigned