Portland-based electronic/down-tempo producer Emancipator, a.k.a. Doug Appling, just released his sixth full-length album, “Mountain of Memory,” on Loci Records. I play violin, viola and mandocaster on two songs, “Iron Ox,” which was released as a single, and “Awakenings.” It hit … Continue reading Emancipator releases ‘Mountain of Memory’
I play violin and viola on the 2019 album East Forest x Ram Dass, a collaboration between the electronic musician and producer and the legendary spiritual teacher. The first release from the album hit #5 on Billboard New Age and … Continue reading East Forest x Ram Dass
Released in November 2017, “Baralku” by Emancipator shot immediately to the top of the iTunes Electronic album charts. I play the lead hook on the title track and a blues solo on the album’s first single, “Goodness.” Billboard’s review notes … Continue reading ‘Baralku’ tops iTunes electronic charts
In September of 2017 Emancipator released a single, “Goodness,” in advance of a full album due in November called “Baralku,” on the artist’s own Loci Records. The song, on which I play a slow bluesy doublestop shuffle on violin and … Continue reading Emancipator releases ‘Goodness’ in advance of full album ‘Baralku’
In September of 2017 East Forest released an LP “Cairn,” featuring Keith Sweaty, on which I play violin and viola. It hit #200 on the iTunes Electronic music charts. I play on three tracks on the album, the first, “Fresh … Continue reading East Forest releases ‘Cairn’ feat. Keith Sweaty
“Thachmo Portflolio” – Here’s an Emancipator-produced mashup of my recordings on violin, viola, Fender Mandocaster and acoustic mandolin, mostly plugged into effects pedals and Fender Twin Custom 64-15 amp, occasionally acoustic. Thanks to Emancipator for mashing this up. Gratitude to … Continue reading Thachmo Portflolio
Emancipator’s “Seven Seas” hit #2 on the iTunes electronic music chart upon its release in late September 2015. I play on four of the twelve songs on the album: 1993 (violin); Vision Quest (mandocaster); Delta Trance (violin, mandocaster, viola); and … Continue reading Emancipator’s “Seven Seas” hits #2 iTunes electronic
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