Grip Weeds drummer Kurt Reil takes us inside his drumming on the song “Speed of Life”-
Click here to nab a FREE copy of the sheet music and here for a FREE mp3 of "Speed Of Life".
10/26/11
Kurt's Solo Debut on New EP
Two tracks recorded solo by Kurt Reil have recently been released on Life Saver, the new EP by Third Of Never, available now at iTunes and on CD at Kunaki.com. Kurt says "these two songs were among many over the years that I've offered up to The Grip Weeds to record, but they got passed over for one reason or another, so I finally decided to record them myself." "Gonna Find My Way" is very pop and features Kurt on all the instruments, while "Wake Up Time" is heavy rock with Third Of Never's CJ and Vince Grogan on lead guitar and bass respectively. Kurt is also a member of Third Of Never (on lead vocals and guitar)- he co-wrote and produced the title track "Life Saver" which also features band members Jon Dawson (guitar) and Mike Polilli (drums) along with the Grogan brothers. Rounding out Life Saver are two solo tracks from CJ Grogan. Taken altogether, it's a very eclectic and listenable five-song EP. Get it here.
4/11/11 Strange Change Machine HD!
The Grip Weeds add another format for distribution of their most successful album to date with the release of Strange Change Machine HD in 24bit/96kHz digital audio. Available at the Online Store via digital download on April 16th, Strange Change Machine HD gives fans access to a true high fidelity listening experience for the very first time.
Strange Change Machine was recorded and mixed using analog tape and high resolution digital converters. The analog mix was transferred to 24bit/96kHz digital and mastered at that resolution for the vinyl version of the album. Kurt Reil says "that's basically what we heard in the studio at mixdown. For those out there without turntables, this is as close to analog as it gets!" Rick Reil, an audiophile himself, adds, "Strange Change Machine HD sounds better than a CD and is vastly superior to an mp3. It's the closest you can get to our original vision and sound."
To celebrate the release and thank our fans that have made this our biggest release to date, we're offering either the MP3 or HD download of SCM for $4.99 (that's 50% off!) from April16th until Memorial Day. When you buy the album download from the Online Store you'll also get the bonus track "Sun Ra Ga (Long Version)"- 11 minutes of instrumental Grip Weeds mayhem!
4/11/11 SCM HD Release Party Info
The Grip Weeds are hosting the HD release day party on April 16th at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia:
Saturday, April 16th at 10pm
World Cafe Live (Upstairs)
3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
215.222.1400
www.philly.worldcafelive.com
The Grip Weeds will perform a full electric/acoustic show focusing on songs from this new release.
4/10/11 The Grip Weeds offer free music, free sheets
Are you sometimes denied boarding at hotels because you resemble Keith Moon?
When waiting in line do you find yourself humming the drum part from "YYZ"?
If so, then you should take advantage of this FREE opportunity to download
the sheet music for Kurt Reil's explosive drum part for "Speed Of Life" - the new single from The Grip Weeds.
>From Kurt Reil's Modern Drummer Magazine blog:
"The first cut on Strange Change Machine is a song I wrote called 'Speed Of
Life'... I wanted to do something where the drums took the lead - not
just playing a simple beat, but doing fills as part of the beat."
Click here to nab a FREE copy of the sheet music and here for a FREE mp3 of "Speed Of Life".
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