NYC part 1
Stone Document did a set @ Alphabet Lounge (NYC) last night. This was the first SD gig without any synths. My newly revised signal chain for the bass side of the Stick has now made the Oberheim and footpedals redundant. The bass side is: Stick->volume pedal->Pigtronx Philosopher’s Tone Sustainer->ART tube pre-amp->amp (usually a Roland KC-350). This is keeping with my continuing efforts to do more with less – therapy for Gear Acquisition Syndrome (G.A.S.).
This was also the first gig with Mike on acoustic drums instead of the V-Drums. Though some of the trademark sounds were missed (Klangfarben, bass notes, etc) something remarkable was discovered – dynamics. This brought about some of our most sensitive improvisations. That’s sensitive in the “we’re paying attention with a new level of detail” not “I share your feelings and this is a special moment – hold me!”
