Leonard, Joni, Dylan, Beatles, Stevie (Wonder that is), Elvis (Costello, but Presley ain't bad either ), Todd Rundgren, Frank (the chairman), Brian Wilson, XTC, E.L.O, Lou Reed, Jeff and Tim Buckley, Steely Dan, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Queen, Nick Drake, John Prine, Harry Nilsson, Freedy Johnston, Elliot Smith, David Bowie, The Carpenters, Badfinger, Michael Penn, Richard Thompson, The Everly Brothers, Bill Evans, Wes Montgomery, Coltrane, Miles, Scott Henderson, Alan Holdsworth, Pat Metheny, My brother's old record collection, My father's guitar playing, My mother's good taste in music, and so many more. Seriously, it's ridiculous. I gotta stop...
"Profit and Loss" is the third and last CD in a trilogy of recordings I started 10 years ago with "Bitter To Sweet".
While "Bitter To Sweet" focused on issues of love and self-acceptance, and "Rock Star" dealt with life in L.A and letting go of childish things, "Profit and Loss" revolves around wisdom and the price paid in acquiring it.
From the opening track "I Feel Insane" to the last "Darling Don't Do This", P and L squarely addresses getting on and getting older.
It soberly examines the pros and cons of letting go of what didn't work, and nurturing what does.
The recording process was different than the previous two CDs. A band was assembled specifically for the recording, and first preceded to play live shows around L.A for two years until the sound felt correct. The actual recording approach was inspired by the golden age of record making, the 1970's. In keeping with the spirit of that time, the actual tracking went fast, just a few days in the studio, and all the basic tracks (including lead vocals) were cut live with minimal editing.
A-lot of this record has been finished for quite awhile. I was reluctant to release it because it represents a time in my life that no longer is.
That being said, I'm proud of this record. It documents what I hope will be the last chapter of many relationship struggles.
I've heard it said there are two kinds of artists. The first evaluates what they've created and asks, "Does this work?", while
the second evaluates what they've created and asks, "Is this true?”
Well... I can say beyond the shadow of a doubt that for me, "Profit and Loss" is true
and therefore, deserves to be heard. Thank you for listening!
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UNCLE ALPHONSE MOUZON HERE! HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL JULIAN. YOUR MUSIC AND PLAYING SOUNDS GREAT. YOUR DAD AND I ARE ON TOUR THROUGHOUT EUROPE IN JULY WITH JOEY DEFRANCESCO ON ORGAN!!! HOPE YOU WILL PLAY WITH US AGAIN IN THE 11TH HOUSE!
A bit odd but I was having shoulder pain from playing and thought of when I first met you around 10 or 11 years of age and you had mentioned how that will happen. Well, ten years and lots of physical therapy later here I am still playing of course! haha
Anyway, I hope you are well and wish you nothing but the best! I will be doing the west coast later this fall/winter so maybe we will cross paths.
Aloha and thank you for including us in your circle of friends. Please accept our respects and a heartfelt "mahalo" to you for giving the world your beautiful sweet sounds ~ Namaste Sweet Soul. Wishing you well, A, Bia & Dee LaBorte for “Spirit Soul & Friends”
Hey Julian, Brilliant work on Eartquake At the Avalon. Wow, you guys really pulled off some of the best guitar tones ever recorded. Great gear with great technique. Brilliant !!!
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