"George Harrison of Counting Crows" Releases Solo Album.LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- Counting Crows founding member and longtime bassist Matt Malley describes his first solo CD, "The Goddess Within," as "intentionally Beatle-esque." "I was always considered the 'George Harrison of Counting Crows,'" Malley said. "I was always flying off to India to meditate med·i·tate v. med·i·tat·ed, med·i·tat·ing, med·i·tates v.tr. 1. To reflect on; contemplate. 2. To plan in the mind; intend: meditated a visit to her daughter. and learn Indian music Indian music, of India: see Hindu music. during breaks from touring or recording. This is the result." The CD, which goes into wide release today, combines an Eastern message and subtle Eastern instrumentation with Western classic rock to create a unique and listenable lis·ten·a·ble adj. Being such that listening is pleasurable: an undistinguished but listenable soundtrack. lis sound. "The album contains a message about a universal truth," said the Oscar-, Grammy-, and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter. "But just like the Beatles, I wanted the music to be accessible to the rock and pop world, which is where I come from." Malley plays all the instruments and supplies all the vocals for the CD. His Los Angeles home was previously owned by legendary record producer Bruce Swedien, who worked on Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album. Malley now records in the studio Swedien originally built on the property. "I love the music Matt has created for this album," said Los Angeles radio personality Tony Palkovic. "A very interesting approach, both instrumentally and vocally, with his sense of spirituality conveyed in every note." Malley is currently studying the Indian slide guitar under Grammy-winner Vishwa Mohan Bhatt Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (b. Rajasthan, India, 1952) is an exponent of Hindustani music (North Indian classical music). Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (also known as V. M. Bhatt) is one of the most celebrated shishyas (disciples) of the sitarist Ravi Shankar. . "It's like Jedi training for a musician," Malley said. After 14 years and appearing on the band's entire catalog as the bassist, Malley left Counting Crows in 2004. "It was a great ride," said Malley. "But I started to feel like an 'MIA' dad when my second son was born." "The Goddess Within" is available today on iTunes and Amazon.com, and at www.voiceprint A sample of a person's voice to be used for voice recognition or security systems. .co.uk. Malley will be interviewed on Tuesday, Sept. 15, on Los Angeles radio station KSPC-FM from noon to 2 p.m. and can also be heard on www.kspc.org and www.tpradioshow.com. For media inquiries and review copies of "The Goddess Within," please call Brian Kelleher 978 465-0003 or email wingman wing·man n. A pilot whose plane is positioned behind and outside the leader in a formation of flying aircraft. Noun 1. wingman @shore.net. Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=6049207&lang=en |
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