Les Claypool (Above)
Influences
Les Claypool is a rather minor influence in my soundtrack, but is still significant and influences the slightly experimental parts of my work. He is the slapped bass player for the band Primus, as well as working on various side projects such as Mr Oysterhead, and Colonel Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade.
His style is influenced by other well-known bassists such as Geddy Lee (Rush), Chris Squire (Yes), and Paul McCartney. He is also very talented at improvisation, and this remains an influence in my work.
Song- Robot Chicken
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgiekPe0X30&feature=related
Film And TV Soundtrack Influences
Having watched A Touch Of Frost a lot on TV, I began to notice how the soundtrack incorporated both synths and saxophone improvisation to great effect, whether it represented the opening credits, or darker, more sinister scenes. My soundtrack features dark overtones, most notably at the end of Act 2, which were clearly influenced by this.
For a while now, I have been interested in spaghetti westerns, as well as their soundtracks. They sound grand, triumphant and glorious as well as setting a suspenseful atmosphere. This music, from the film Faccia A Faccia (Face To Face) was a particular influence in the second section of Act 4.
Song: La Resa Dei Conti
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6IJKSsJVds
A Perfect Circle
A Perfect Circle is an alternative rock/ metal band, that incorporates a sound which is rather soothing, while at the same time appearing rather dark and sinister. Their second album Thirteenth Step was a particular influence in my soundtrack, especially with it’s calm, fresh and clean approach and accessible sound. This is not an obvious, but subtle presence throughout quite a few of my songs.
Song: The Noose
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVXTmav24Wk
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