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MP3 PSI Paul Stranahan's Insomnia - PSI Paul Stranahan's Insomnia
11 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Progressive Jazz, JAZZ: Jazz Fusion
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PSI-Paul Stranahan''s Insomnia is a drummer led band that is dedicated to performing all original, adventuresome, and creative music. The band draws from diverse styles of music including jazz, progressive rock, fusion, avant-garde, metal, funk, and anything else it might like to on any given night. The group strikes a balance between structured compositions and free form improvisations. Guitar and bass round out the band. PSI formed as an offshoot of the Paul Stranahan Trio in order to focus on original compositions. While the Trio will perform originals, it’s focus is more on straight ahead jazz and some fusion. PSI however draws influences from and is inspired by such musicians and groups as Frank Zappa, John Zorn, Meshuggah, John Scofield, Claudia Quintet, King Crimson, Weather Report and Miles Davis.
Paul Stranahan has been playing percussion professionally for 20 years. He has been a band leader since 1999 when he decided he wanted to focus on the kind of creative music that is his passion. Before that, Paul had played in bands ranging in style from indie rock, reggae, country, blues, R+B, big band and Top 40. In addition to PSI’s self titled CD, Paul has released a well reviewed CD called “Climbing Somewhere” which has eleven songs all written by Paul. In 2000 the Trio released their debut CD titled “Solar.” It featured seven jazz standards and two of Paul’s originals. He has also played drums on and written songs for the self titled CD of the experimental band Broadview Collective and the jazz-rock-fusion band Rare Blend Cds “Infinity” and “Evolution Theory.” Paul will be featured on drums on the upcoming CD “Passage” by Jeremey Poparad who is a collaborator with Paul in PSI. Paul has also been interviewed and received playing time on many different radio stations such as WCLV, WCPN, WRUW, WJCU and WCSB. He graduated from the Conservatory of Music at Capital University and also teaches private percussion lessons. His main drumming influences are Elvin Jones, Tony Williams and Bill Bruford.
Other Musicians on the Self Titled
PSI Paul Stranahan’s Insomnia Cd
Jeremy Bleich (electric bass on tracks 1-6, 9-11) incorporates a wide palette of culture, ancient and modern instrumentst, traditions and form as well as electronic manipulation into the creative process of performing, composing and recording music. His approach to the electric bass and the oud have earned him a reputation internationally as an innovator. In addition to PSI, Jeremy is a member of the critically acclaimed group birth and has performed and/or recorded with Coung Vu (Pat Metheny Group), Joe Maneri, Jeff Coffen (Bela Fleck), Chris Jonas, Carmen Castaldi (Joe Lovano), Brook Martinez (barky!), Kevin McCarthy and Nashville songwriters Rick Elias (Ragamuffins) and Jason White. He has recorded for MCA Records, Hopscotch Records, High Mayhem and INS labels. He has a degree in music composition from Cleveland State University.
Chris Bober (electric guitar on tracks 1-6, 9-11) is a very versatile and creative player equally at home in jazz and rock and avant-garde. He’s performed with jazz bassist
Ray Brown, Shahida Nurullah (voice), Carman Castaldi (Drums), Randy Johnston (Guitar), Joe Cully (Tabla), Kip Reid (El. Bass), Gary April (Bass), and Joe Deninzon (El. Violin). In addition to PSI he’s been a member of several groups that include The Lost State of Franklin (Original Country),Beautiful Loser (Avant-pop), Kevin McCarthy
(Singer/Songwriter), Tone and Niche (Rock/Pop), The Paul Stranahan Trio (feat. Jeremy Bleich), and The Afrodesiatics (Funk/Latin). He has a music degree from Bowling Green University.
Mike Barna (electric guitar on tracks 7 and 8) is a composer, and educator who graduated with honors from Berklee College of Music with a major in composition. He then went on to earn his Masters Degree from Cleveland State University. Since then he has been composing for various combinations of instruments (including electronic), performed with several groups, and has recorded nine CD''s of original music. He plays in the improvisational and experimental band Broadview Collective with Paul and Jeff Charmek and has recorded a CD with that group.
Jeff Charmek (electric guitar on tracks 7 and 8) has played with many bands spanning numerous genres including jazz, blues, pop, heavy metal, psychedelic and fusion to name a few. He strives to constantly find new ground both compositionally and technically on the guitar. His music spans a wide range of genres and techniques, all with a style that is instantly recognizable. He also performs with Broadview Collective with Mike and Paul and played on that group’s self titled CD. He currently has four solo albums and many others in conjunction with other musicians.
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