![]() Weingarten has played a significant role in the progressive independent music scene since the 1980s, recording numerous solo and collaborative instrumental albums. Described as "one of the best indie musicians working today" by the San Francisco Chronicle, Carl is best known for his atmospheric sound and his innovative use of the slide guitar and Dobro. Design – Sara Glazer Photography – Anne Kohler, Carl Weingarten Cover photo by Martin Stranka © 2020ĬARL WEINGARTEN is an American guitarist, photographer and founder of the independent music label Multiphase Records. Goody at Megasonic Sound studios, Oakland, California. What The Raindrop Saw (Cafe Mix) (5:51)Īll music composed and produced by Carl Weingarten from March 2019 to November 2020 at Multiphase Studios, Alameda, California. They contributed generously to selected songs including Michael Manring (bass), Ulrich Schnauss (synthesizers from London), Kit Walker (piano from Uruguay), Tate Bissinger (vocals), Pete Calandra (keyboards from New York), David Udell (guitar) and Walter Whitney (keyboards) my Delay Tactics bandmates from St. I was also fortunate that several musician friends were able to record remotely. What began as madness eventually became a method, and over the months that followed, the music fell into place. As the songs developed, I created orchestrations with whatever sounds and instruments I had available in my studio, re keyboard, sampled sounds, pedal effects, sound effects, acoustic and electric guitars, all played and recorded in real time. As a guitarist, most songs were first inspired there, usually a guitar phrase or a melody. ![]() So, I challenged myself to become my own ensemble, if an unlikely one.ĭespite all my experience as a composer, it felt like I was starting from scratch. With the Covid shut-in I had little choice but to work on my own without the pleasure of the in- person collaborations that have been so rewarding on my previous releases including, Life Under Stars and This Is Where I Found You. ![]() 'Ember Days' was created under the condition photographers call “available light”. The CD contains 10 new instrumentals that range from the smoky jazz club mood of Geola, to the rock-fusion guitars of 'Goodbye Sun,' to the elegant choral inspired title track, all composed around Carl’s signature guitar sound.Ī message from Carl. Much of the music was produced during the Covid shut-in, during which Carl performed and recorded nearly all the instruments. Ember Days (2021) is the latest CD release from Carl Weingarten. ![]()
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