Rock,Classical,Funk. Everything from Chopin to metal to Led Zep to James Jamerson and Motown.
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BASS PLAYER MAGAZINE-Kenny Weydener uses rock-flavored ostinatos to support melodic lead lines on his self-produced instrumental CD,"Project One". With just percussion backing him, Kenny invokes tons of tones with his modified P-Bass,using strums, strokes,plucks,picks,chords,and effects to broaden his tonal palette. "Project One" isn't a wankfest disguised as soloing. It's solo music.
THIRD BASS(UK)-With seamless looping of percussion and layered chordal and melody tracks this New York based composer and bassist has created a dark and introspective set of instrumental pieces.If your looking for a label you could use 'Ambient' or even,at a push,'Drum'n Bass' but to do that would be to miss out on so much of the intricate beauty of Weydener's work.There is sensitivity at work here in pieces like
'J-31' or 'Wings' which contrast well with the rythmic,almost funk 'Black Hole or 'Smoothie'.Weydener reveals himself to be an artist in touch with both his instrument and his emotions.
BASS PLAYERS FORUM (myspace group)- "Groundbreaking AND oldschool at the same time!"
QUOTES:
"An excellent bass player"-Chuck Rainey
TO BUY THESE CD'S Click Here for PROJECT ONE
or type the address http://cdbaby.com/cd/weydener2 for PRIMAL SOPHISTICATION
or you can DOWNLOAD THEM wherever you buy music online.
Composer/bassist/producer/engineer KENNY WEYDENER has created a different kind of instrumental sound using multi-tracked electric basses and drums/percussion.
PROJECT ONE is a variegated mix of moods and textures that you wouldn't think possible coming from electric bass.With big PHAT grooves driving DRAMATIC compositions that are BRILLIANTLY arranged and delivered with UNDENIABLE VIRTUOSITY, Kenny's playing and arrangements will change your perspective on the electric bass,and instrumental music. Kenny and his music have been very favorably reviewed by Bass Player Magazine,among others. He has sold hundreds of cd's independently and even generated significant and promising interest from the film/tv music community.
PRIMAL SOPHISTICATION,the second release from Kenny Weydener displays obvious growth both artistically and sonically. Although again pushing and stretching the limits of electric bass, Kenny Weydener continues to allow the composition to speak for itself with well thought out and sometimes surprisingly clever arrangments. The solos are the perfect blend of chops and sensitivity,like musical orgasms that are led up to with an underlying sense of restraint before unloading full ferociousness. In short,the title 'PRIMAL SOPHISTICATION' is the perfect description because this is the way instrumental rock is supposed to sound. Groovy melodic sensitive assertive thoughtful organic TESTOSTERONE INDUCED MAYHEM FOR SMART PEOPLE.
Hi Kenny! I've been great-working hard:) How about you? Are you still in NY? Are you still doing music? I hope you are doing great and that life is treating you well-let me know what you're up to. Good to hear from you!! xoxo Malea
You and Phil and the political shee-nanigans are too much..lol..How ya doin' Kenny? Good here, enjoying such beautiful fall weather..Have a great weekend..Hugs, Lois ps. Can I write you in on the ballot??
We just got home yesterday. Sorry I didn't call. I wasn't able to call or see anyone. The whole time was spent with family. the only time I was able to escape was for Saturday's Mets game.
