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"Myth" at Gilgamesh in Torino, Italy 2/6/07
"Siren Song" at Gilgamesh
"Looking Back" with Bobby Rangell on flute
"Code 7" at Gilgamesh in Torino, Italy 2/6/07
RANDOM TRAVELER
Odyssey
An emotionally gripping, creatively exhilarating culmination of 20 years of deep friendship and innovative collaborations by a group of Los Angeles' most acclaimed musicians, Random Travelers' long-anticipated debut Odyssey celebrates the powerful spirit of independent record making. Living brilliantly up to the formidable promise of its unique title, the album is an unforgettable journey that taps into the vast influences that have marked the careers of co-leaders and co-producers Scott Brannon (bass and drums) and Wayne Smith (bass and guitars).
Aside from the masterful musical hybrid that Random Traveler achieves, perhaps the most remarkable aspect of both the recording Odyssey and a live date by the band is the incredible two-fisted approach Scott Brannon uses to create a virtual, riveting one-man rhythm section. While his left hand keeps time on the drums, the fingers on his right hand simultaneous tap chords on a basshe works on both fretless and fretted--which lies on a stand as part of his drum kit. Hes been mastering this technique for the past 15 years, during which time hes moved up from a four string fretless to a six string, learned to employ looping techniques and continuously added drums to his kit.
