Hybrid Vol. 1: Such As A Mule, by Consider the Source

Hybrid Vol. 1: Such As A Mule

by Consider the Source

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Thomas Gelfer These jams are so righteous. I've never heard fretless guitar sound like that before, so many amazing styles blended together in perfect harmony. The whole band rips hard, every song cooks. Highly recommended. Favorite track: I Am Inevitable.

xpatofthemind If you love music that doesn't fit in the pigeonholes, this might be for you! Musical virtuosity with cross-cultural fertilization reminds me a little of Cyro Baptista or Koby Israelite, while the prog-metal passages make me think of lespecial. Superb! My favorite latest discovery. Favorite track: Objects In Motion, Objects At Rest.

lunak978 What an fantastic record. delivers on all fronts. plenty of shredding and lots of beauty. this will be playing in my rotation for quite some time. Can't wait to see these songs and versions live!

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Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
12" 140-160g Black Double Vinyl

Tracklist:
Side A
I Am Inevitable
Rock, Flag & Eagle
There Are Four Lights
A Clash Of Faces

Side B
There Was Time Now
This Is The Way
Abdurehim

Side C
This Guy’s The Limit
Song For Robert
Objects In Motion, Objects At Rest

Side D
100,000 Fools - Live From Telefunken
There Was Time Now - Live From Manifold Recording Studios
This Is The Way - Live From Manifold Recording Studios

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1.	I Am Inevitable 06:47	buy track
2.	Rock, Flag & Eagle 02:37	buy track
3.	There Are Four Lights 05:49	buy track
4.	A Clash Of Faces 03:25	buy track
5.	There Was Time Now 04:45	buy track
6.	This Is The Way 06:03	buy track
7.	Abdurehim 05:02	buy track
8.	This Guy’s The Limit 06:35	buy track
9.	Song For Robert 06:52	buy track
10.	Objects In Motion, Objects At Rest 06:55	buy track

about

Sci-fi fusion trio Consider the Source began in the underbelly of NYC performing improvisational heavy sets soaked in Indian and Middle Eastern styles. Once the band realized they had something truly original they decided to take it on the road leading to 15 years of touring the U.S. in addition to Israel, Germany, Turkey and a trip to India. Their studio catalog has evolved into a wide range of progressive rock, classical, jazz and Eastern European music mixed with many other styles from around the world. The band's sound is always evolving and has led them to constantly chase something new and exciting.

Consider the Source is living a purpose, a life together, having fun and creating art. Their next release is titled Hybrid Vol. 1 | Such As A Mule, a reference to the mix of electric and acoustic tracks. The album brings the full CTS exploration, with an additional host of instruments - Uyghur Dutar, Banjo Bass, Dabuka, Dombra, Ukulele Bass, Djembe and more. It’s a strange thing to bring in a term like ‘Post-World Music’, but perhaps it is the best way to describe what is happening here. Consider the Source is not a world music band playing eastern European or Middle Eastern music, they are students of music and culture respecting the vast tradition and taking it into the 21st Century and beyond. This cultural fusion might also be a good descriptor, but in the end these terms fall short in describing the power and creativity at play here.

credits

released December 17, 2021

John Ferrara: Electric and Acoustic Basses, Banjo Bass, Ukulele bass, Gimbri
Jeff Mann: Drumset, Doumbek, Darbuka, Djembe, Kanjira & Percussion
Gabriel Marin: Fretted/Fretless Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Uyghur Dutar, Uyghur Satar, Karakalpak Dutar, Persian Dutar, Dombra, Ukulele, Dede Saz, Fretless Chaturangui

Recorded by:
Kevin Grossman at The Hangar
Jason Sarrubi at Split Rock Studio
Amrish Mahabir at Slamhouse Studios
Michael Cumming at Treacle Mine Recording

Mixed by Ian Schreier at Manifold Studios
Mastered by Michael Hynes at Nomatic Studio
Edited by Amrish Mahabir
Adam Grode - Uyghur Rawap on Abdurehim

Artwork and cover design by JustAJar Design Press
Photo credits - Dalvin Nichols, Kevin Grossman and Samantha Chamberlain
Layout by Andrew Mertz

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Consider the Source New York, New York

"Sci-Fi Middle Eastern Fusion"

Consider The Source is:

Gabriel Marin - Double Neck Guitar

John Ferrara - Bass Guitar

Jeff Mann - Drums/Percussion ... more

shows

Dec 08

830 North

Fort Collins, CO
Dec 09

Globe Hall

Denver, CO
Dec 29

The Sultan Room

Brooklyn, NY
Dec 30

Electric Haze

Worcester, MA
Dec 31

Arch Street Tavern

Hartford, CT
Apr 11

Short Mountain Distillery

Woodbury, TN

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