SIMON PHILLIPS - Out Of The Blue

LIP 8964-2

This third solo album of legendary drummer Simon Phillips for LIPSTICK is a lcollection of live concert recordings made all over Europe with his steady touring band. It features two new songs (Rhodes Untravelled and Out Of The Blue) as well as the live versions of some of the most popular songs from the studio albums.

In comparison with these studio albums the album is more bluesy and earthy - partially because of guitarist Andy Timmons influence and sound, but also as a result of the live athmosphere.

 The musicians on this album are Wendell Brooks (sax), Andy Timmons (guit.) und Jeff Babko (keyboards) and Jerry Watts jr. (bass). The album was mixed by Simon Phillips himself - bringing back some of his experience as a sound engineer.

The songs: (click on the highlighted song titles for realaudio sounds with 40 to 60 KB, ca. 17 to 25 s. , mono)

1. Kumi Na Moja (8:39) excerpt as Realmedia
2. Out Of The Blue (6:06)
3. Eyes Blue For You (6:23)
4. Band Introductions (1:24)
5. Jungleyes (7:53)
6. Isis (8:12)
7. Indian Summer (7:17)
8. Rhodes Untravelled (2:48)
9. Another Lifetime (6:35)
10. Midair Decision (5:13)

• Simon Phillips uses"Starclassic" drums by Tama, Remo drumheads, Zildjian cymbals and Promark drumsticks.
• Andy Timmons uses Ibanez guitars, Laney amplifiers, D'Addario strings
• Jerry Watts uses MTD basses, SWR amps and speakers

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