John Paul Jones - Zooma [1999]

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The Quiet One returns! Former Led Zeppelin bassist/keyboardist comes out from behind the scenes for what is the best, most vital post-Zep release by any member period! Jones appears to have kept his hands in music, producing, and playing with some obscure artists. This all-instrumental release will not get the hype or fanfare that Plant and Page have received and that is too bad because it deserves as much. Released on DGM (home of King Crimson leader Robert Fripp), Jones covers everything from riff heavy Zeppelinesque tunes such as "Zooma", "Goose" and "B. Fingers", to blues based songs ("Nosumi Blues") and more experimental sounding material. Each track has a definitive sound of its own, and Jones (on 4, 10, and 12 string basses) really sounds thunderous underneath. The atmospherics and sound effects used in the songs add to the overall sonic quality giving some an almost industrial edge. "Snake Eyes" is a slow heavily played bluesy track which slowly evolves into an orchestral arrangement performed by the London Symphony. Jones also brings out the organ for a Doors-like sound on this one. "The Smile of Your Shadow" presents a mellower acoustic side using a stringed instrument called a djembe (which sounds a bit like a mandolin) and Jones uses a bass lapsteel giving a bit of country flavor. A funky number entitled "Bass ´N Drums" is just what you would expect with a jazzy groove. Of note are the use of unconventional instruments such as djembe, kyma, touch guitar; from what I can tell, there is only one song that uses a conventional guitar. This is a very creative piece of work and I am really getting into it more and more. Though labeled his first solo release, Jones did do a soundtrack in 1985, Scream For Help, which featured Jimmy Page and Jon Anderson on some tracks. I for one am glad to see Jones putting out music. This is a great sounding, well produced, very original piece of work. Also, take a close look at the cover art and you will see Jones' symbol from the Zoso album. A highly energetic release from an underappreciated rock legend.

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Line-up:
John Paul Jones (conductor, guitar, electric mandola, organ, 4-, 10-, 12-string & lap steel basses, kyma)
Paul Leary (guitar)
Trey Gunn (touch guitar)
Pete Thomas (drums)
Denny Fongheiser (djembe, drums)
London Symphony Orchestra conducted and arranged by John Paul Jones

Tracks:
1. Zooma — 5:52
2. Grind — 5:20
3. The Smile Of Your Shadow — 5:50
4. Goose — 4:58
5. Bass n' Drums — 2:32
6. B. Fingers — 5:26
7. Snake Eyes — 7:32
8. Nosumi Blues — 5:47
9. Tidal — 4:20
Total Time 47:38

Download
http://rapidshare.de/files/21672627/JPJ_ZOO.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.de/files/21672485/JPJ_ZOO.part2.rar

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