Did Ya Hear That? (2022)

Neal Grandstaff & Friends Original Music “Did Ya’ Hear THAT?”
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Tracks
1. Strut
2. Darkwave City
3. Hopstix
4. TV Funk
5. Darkwave Down Town
6. Pop 8
7. La Teen
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Personnel
Jason Carter  Drums   tr. 1. 5. 6.  Timbales.  tr. 7
Dennis Carter  Drums  tr. 2. 3. 4. 7.
Silver Sorensen  Bass  tr. 1. 5. 6.
Dave Captein  Bass   tr. 2. 3. 4. 7.
Brian Rose Piano/Organ   tr. 1. 5. 6.
Joe Millward   Piano/Organ   tr. 2. 3. 4. 7.
Neal Grandstaff Guitar All Tracks / Strings tr. 2 / Vibes tr. 5 / Composer all tracks
Wes Tjurnlund  Tenor Sax   tr. 2.
Fred Berman   Alto Sax tr. 7

DTW Horns   tr. 1. 3. 4. 7.
Dave Floratos  Alto Sax/Flute   tr. 1. 4. 5. 6.
Keegan Wall  Alto /Bari Sax
Gavin Milligan 2nd Trumpet
Bowan Walcott 1st Trumpet
Scott Mitchell Alto Sax
Ed Probst Trombone
Justin Schepige Trombone
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Mike Renwick  Percussion   tr. 7 
Justin Schepige Horn Wrangler/Section Leader DTW Horns/Copyist & Charts Generation

The compositions in this offering, for 2021, is a compilation of original songs that were first produced as MIDI sequences with the use of the Roland Sound Canvas, as the “sound source”. To finally have put these tunes through their natural metamorphosis and, to have them performed and recorded in a live studio environment, was a real joy. 

​The personnel were absolutely best choices for each tune. The production required two different rhythm sections, a flexible “mix and match” studio horn section, and added percussion. This broad variety of input, from these great players, has made this production one of my all-time favorites. I have to say, this stable of wonderfully seasoned pros and strong youthful performers, have really done this material justice. It has been an honor to have worked with one and all.  All the songs have such a strong synergy that is so palpable, that you can really feel the groove. Now, for the first time, these songs have life. So….. Thanks and gratitude to this fine crew, from Wavelength Studios, Falcon Recording Studios, DTW Horns and, the rest of the friends and musicians at GSP Audio/Sunrise Publishing. 

Produced at Wavelength Studios in Salem, OR
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