A new, as yet untitled album by progressive rock band Glass has just been recorded in the bands old hometown of Port Townsend, Washington. The Sessions took place between 3/29 and 4/3, 2011.
Produced by band bassist/keyboardist Jeff Sherman this new album continues the bands songwriting growth and holds yet more surprises for Glass fans. Jeff's basic vision for this album was a Zen approach -having the band return to The Arcadia recording space they first recorded in in 1973 and record all new material never shown to fellow band members and assembled on the spot . This was then recorded by longtime band Engineer/photographer Erik Poulsen live to two-track tape. One overdub pass was allowed however most of the recorded material is totally live and thus is imbued with a live feel and extended improvisation not usually found on the bands more constructed studio efforts. The vision included the use of only vintage analog instruments. They gave themselves five days to record the entire album and in fact tracked the entire album in four of those days. There's lots of jazz explorations and electronic experimentation (especially on the new material brought to the band by drummer Jerry Cook). And everything of course is touched by Glass haunting melodies and complex time signatures. All three band members contributed material to the album.
An added Bonus for this album was also the tracking of several songs by Greg Sherman on the 1889 Whalley Genung pipe organ at the local Port Townsend Presbyterian Church. Through the gracious generosity of Pastor Bob Slater, Greg was allowed to record this magnificent organ for an entire evening and those tracks will be on this album as well.
So be prepared for yet another Glass album full of surprises. This one supple and alive in the Way of Zen. . .
Given Musea Records approval this new release should be available in the spring of 2012. This will be Glass’ fifth for the label.
Greg Sherman - On
the 1889 Whalley Genung Pipe Organ
Presbyterian Church
Port Townsend, Washington
April, 2011
