Joshua Tree
Posted by Erik | Filed under Music
Credits: Rudy VanderLans: design and photography; Brian Schorn: poetry; Van Dyke Parks, Itchy Pet (aka Erik Deerly), Damon & Naomi, Scenic, The Grassy Knoll, and Honey Barbara: music. Emigre, 2001.
This is a collaborative project produced by Rudy VanderLans and published by Emigre in 2001. It is the third and final book of photos in a trilogy that focuses on the Southern California landscape. The 96-page book and audio CD is a tribute to Gram Parsons, one-time member of The Byrds and co-founder of the infamous Flying Burrito Brothers.
In the process of assembling “Dreaming Out Louder” I omitted five pieces that didn’t fit in context or flow with the collection. Rudy VanderLans heard those outtakes and requested that an untitled instrumental be included in the “Joshua Tree” project. The piece—now titled “Still”—was reworked and re-recorded featuring new guitar-work from label-mate and friend James Sidlo.
Erik
Sample Track:
05 Still
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Tags: computer music, emigre, guitar, itchy pet, van dyke parks, voice
