Performers: Drums:Simon Phillips, Gregg Bissonette, Guitars: Richie Kotzen, Steve Lukather, Shane Fontayne, Keyboards:David Paich, Jeff Babko, Steve Porcaro Vocals, bass and guitars: Phil Soussan
Influences
U2, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Beatles, Tom Petty, Aimee Mann, XTC, Seal, Toto, John Waite, Johnny Hallyday, Jimmy Page, Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Vince Neil, Steve Lukather, Richie Kotzen, Edgar Winter
Sounds Like
U2, Coldplay, XTC, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Jeff Buckley, Steely Dan, Peter Gabriel, Aimee Mann, John Waite, Richie Kotzen, Toto, Steve Lukather
Phil Soussan, bass player, has worked with many artists including Ozzy Osbourne, Jimmy Page, Toto, Billy Idol, Vince Neil, John Waite, Steve Lukather, Edgar Winter and Richie Kotzen. During those times he was also active in writing songs for them, most notable, Ozzy's biggest hit single "SHOT IN THE DARK", Vince Neil's "EXPOSED" album and Steve Lukather's "LUKE" album. At this time he has just released his debut solo CD entitled "VIBRATE"; a collection of 12 songs written over the last couple of years that he has been recording this since February 2005. Featuring many of the musicians that he has had the pleasure of working with, the album represents a cross section of the styles that Phil has become known for. Memorable melodies and hook production ideas make this a record of songs that people seem to retain in their heads.
"I chose the title VIBRATE because that is what I would like to describe happening when people hear the record. I hope that the sentiments that I felt when I wrote the songs will resonate the same feelings in the listeners. I would like people to relate to these stories based on my experiences. If that happens then I feel I will have done what I set out to do! When I look to the audience I want to see people react to the songs; they may be affected by them or they may not relate them but I want them to feel something! I think of my music as being provocative in that respect!"
In recent years Phil has also carved a reputation for himself in the world of production and mixing and this album was one that was completely recorded and mixed by Phil. Despite the challenge of trying to remain objective it is something that he has become extremely proud of.
The cover artwork, also featured as the background to this page, is in the form of a multi panel Digipack and includes a 12 page booklet of lyrics and is something that Phil remains passionate about. "I miss album covers, I miss reading through all the notes; most CD covers seem to be so basic these days. We spent a lot of time and effort to make this a wonderful item reminiscent of some of the great albums that I collected and was inspired by."
Please click on the link to Phil's website in the box on the left for more information at this time.
Hi Phil, many thanks for the add, and your support to spread the word of the Jason Becker Charity ! Would you consider making the Jason Becker Charity one of your ‘top friends’ on your MySpace page, so the word gets out to as many people as possible ? With your help we can definitely collect big donations for Jason. Stay cool ! Ron
Great meeting you last night at Mulcahys. Dude, I saw that picture of Keith Richards in your friends list. I've been saying for years, if a nuclear bomb ever goes off and wipes out humanity; the only things left on earth will be cockroaches and Keith Richards. The guy is an immortal.
