Review: ACOUSTIC magazine issue 15
'Level Crossing' "Justin Breame is an exceptionally talented Guitarist who should be commended for the fact that his new CD is entirely self-financed, recorded in his own studio and all of the instruments (with the exception of the whistles) are played by him. He's also well capable of writing a decent melody and making his guitar speak to the listener. Breame is certainly a talent worth keeping an eye on." Brett Callwood.
Just thought I would let you know a little bit about the instruments I have used on this album.
The Guitars parts are mostly performed on my fantastic Collings D1, which I feel is the nicest Acoustic Guitar I have ever owned! Some tracks were performed on James Goodall Trad. Dreadnought, again a very nice Guitar, unfortunately not mine! And there are also a couple parts played on an old Yamaha FG-340 which I was very fortunate to pick up at a car boot sale for £25!!
The Mandolin I use is a Lebeda F5 Premium which has a beautiful bell-like tone, but can also bark and bite when needed!
The Mandola is a Michael Kelly.
The Bouzouki is a lovely Fylde Touchstone.
Banjo by Ozark. Not handmade or anything, but pretty good for the money.
The Fiddle is turn of the century German, maker unknown.
Baritone Ukelele by Greg Bennett, again good value and very well made.
Bodhran by Paul McAuley. The best!
I think thats most of them!
Something I think is always overlooked is the really anorak/anal stuff like picks and strings. I use Wegen picks for both Guitar and Mandolin, he uses an incredibly hard material which sounds and feels great. I had a problem getting them for myself so I started importing them from him directly.
I now stock quite a few of his main range as well as picks from Dugain, another hand maker.
The same goes for strings, a great and friendly company from the UK called Newtone. These are very high quality strings using a cylindrical core. Available for all the main stringed instrument types, they also come with loop or ball ends for the Mandolin family, which is very useful.
If you want to find out more about the hand made picks and strings send me a mail and I will send you some prices and details.
Influences
Influences, influences! So Many! If you like Bluegrass guitar and Mandolin, then you will like this. If you like the sounds of the traditional music of the british Isles, then again you should find some comfort on this CD. And if you like something a little off the wall, such as some eastern tinged Banjo/gong action, you won't be dissapointed. Think that covers it!
Check out the 3 new tracks on the player! Tune for Barry.U is for solo Baritone Ukelele, Angeline the Baker is my take on an old classic, and Bazzar is a slightly off the wall celtic/indian banjo lead tune I came up with just before I finished the album.Hope you like the Vid. Just me and my Dad having a play and Please!!! Let me know what you think of the sample tracks off the new CD!
I'm Justin Breame, I play Bluegrass Guitar and Mandolin, as well as a few other instruments on the CD!
The CD is a mix of original and traditional tunes mostly in the Blugrass and Celtic styles.
There are however a few slightly different tracks, such as 'Tune for Barry.U' written for solo Baritone Uke, and the Mandolin Quartet 'Coleraine'.
So keep those minds open!
There is also some cool whistle playing by the lovely Catherine Baker on a few of the tracks.
I don't do wind instruments!
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Yo m8, It was great to see you on wednesday!! Im finally driving, but at the moment, poor, so I cant afford lessons again for a while. but how have you been? I have finally been composing, managed to do 30 mins of instrumental material for college, its not very good, but its about the experiance right!?
anyway, I hope to speak to you soon m8! best wishes, Leigh.
Hey Justin! Guess What?? I'm in a band now- We're called Caution and We play metal and and and we've got a gig on the 28th of may at the B2, we're supportin a psychobilly band called Voodoo bones.
shameless plug? hear us in all our glory again at caberet @ the birdcage wed 19th. debuting two new/old tunes 'Barbera Allen' and 'Mother's Not Dead'(dont be fooled by that title). love & pies Mark & Graham the henry brothers
I do indeed still play, when i get time, really bogged down with college work at the moment. I love my hair! and my all new piercings! Hope everything is going well for you. Emma XxXxX
Hey mate thanks for the comment, really appreciate your wisdom I have a 3rd track up now, sorta Bjork/metal thing is v cool! I'm loving the music you're making it's beautiful man! Both in the writing and playing - I wana hear more!!
hey justin may remember me from teaching ages ago where i constantly bombarded you with crazy scales such as the arabian locrian scale which had absoloutely no purpose in music whatsoever (well maybe something,somewhere!) anyways hope all is good now studying at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music! really liking the tunes especially the salt creek video (still cant play it THAT fast yet!!). anyways if you have time give my songs a listen and leave a comment would be great to have your opinion laters dude!!
Hi ya! Just thought i'd let u no that my results were pretty good! Got a C in music tho, i'm pretty dissapointed with that but hey, what ya gonna do! How r u? Emma XxXxX
Thanks for keepin' it real. ...and thanks for being my friend. PS:Roots, Rags and Blues IS OUT NOW...AT LAST! Order online at www.truefire.com TrueFire
Hi there! how are u? I hope ur well. Just thought i'd let u know that i'm so hardcore that i'm going to see Status Quo at the beginning of September! Hope ur having a good summer!
Hello! Did u enjoy the book? I've been working on some kick ass tapping licks and a rather catchy (if i may say so myself) riff for my cousin cause she's asked me to guest guitar on a couple of songs for her band. :p wb Emma x
Hey Justin, I went to see Circus play last night and they were fantastic! I was against the rail for the whole set! lol. By the way when you've finished 'A Note Of Madness' reread the prologue. Emma x
hey, tom cottey told me to check out your myspace, so i did, and its pretty lush, good luck with all the new music, sounds sweet. hope your well. aaron
