Episode 8 - Baraka w/ Jon LaDeau & Andrew Altman

In episode 8, we are going to a world beyond words with the 1992 magical non-narrative documentary epic, Baraka. Guitarist Jon LaDeau from The National Reserve and bassist Andrew Altman from Railroad Earth came by to help improvise an album while watching the movie. The jams go deep with this one so I hope you enjoy!

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Baraka w/ Jon LaDeau & Andrew Altman
Cinema Improv

Episode 7 - The Tree of Life w/ Luca Benedetti & Kevin Kendrick

For episode 7, we are tackling the amazing 2011 Terrence Malick film, A Tree Of Life. Guitar slinger Luca Benedetti and Kevin Kendrick (who left his vibraphone at home and brought turntables and synths) came by to help improvise an album while watching the movie. With this trio you really get to hear everyone's musical voices clearly and it doesn't disappoint!

The Tree of Life w/ Luca Benedetti & Kevin Kendrick
Cinema Improv

Episode 6 - Once Upon A Time In The West w/ Tyler Wenzel, Jorn Swart, Justin Kimmel & Chauncey Yearwood

For Episode 6, we are headed to the wild west in Sergio Leone's 1968 masterpiece, Once Upon A Time In The West. Tyler Wenzel (guitar), Jorn Swart (keys), Justin Kimmel (bass), Chauncey Yearwood (Drums, along with myself) all came by to improvise a soundtrack to this epic film.

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Once Upon A Time In The West w/ Tyler Wenzel, Jorn Swart, Justin Kimmel & Chauncey Yearwood
Cinema Improv

Episode 5 - Painted Skin w/ Josh Kaufman & Scott Metzger

For episode 5, we have a special performance by two exceptional guitarists (and me on drums!), Josh Kaufman (Bob Weir, Josh Ritter, The National, War on Drugs) & Scott Metzger (JRAD, Wolf!, The Showdown Kids). They came by the studio to improvise a soundtrack to the 2008 Chinese supernatural fantasy film, Painted Skin.

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Painted Skin w/ Josh Kaufman & Scott Metzger
Cinema Improv

Episode 4 - Dreams w/ Robbie Seahag Mangano & Jordan Scannella

For episode 4, we are going into master filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's head! Guitarist Robbie Seahag Mangano (The GOASST, Tom Morello) and bassist Jordan Scannella (Tortured Soul) came by the studio to improvise a soundtrack to the 1990 Japanese magical realism film, Dreams.

Dreams w/ Robbie Seahag Mangano & Jordan Scannella
Cinema Improv

Episode 3 - Gravity w/ Nick Bockrath, James Preston & Erik Deutsch

For episode 3, space is the place! Guitarist Nick Bockrath (Cage The Elephant), bassist James Preston (Maybird) and keyboardist Erik Deutsch (Citizen Cope, Leftover Salmon) came by the studio to improvise a soundtrack to the 2013 sci fi adventure flick, Gravity. 

Gravity w/ Nick Bockrath, James Preston & Erik Deutsch
Cinema Improv

Episode 2 - The Bear w/ Scott Metzger, Andrew Altman & Philip Sterk

For episode 2, guitarist Scott Metzger (Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Amy Helm, Wolf!), bassist Andrew Altman (Railroad Earth) and pedal steelist Philip Sterk came by the studio to improvise a soundtrack to the 1988 French film, The Bear. 

The Bear w/ Scott Metzger, Andrew Altman & Philip Sterk
Cinema Improv

Episode 1 - Samsara w/ Jamie McLean, Kevin Kendrick & Justin Kimmel

For episode 1, guitarist Jamie McLean (Aaron Neville, Brett Dennen, Dirty Dozen Brass Band), vibraphonist Kevin Kendrick (A Big Yes And A Small No) & bassist Justin Kimmel (Toubab Krewe) came by the studio to improvise a soundtrack to the 2011 movie, Samsara. 

Samsara - w/ Jamie McLean, Kevin Kendrick & Justin Kimmel
Cinema Improv