I\'m sure there\'s been a thousand similar threads in the past (not in the past 100 days, though, I checked!) but I actually specifically wanted to come here, make an account and a new thread about this album.
I purchased it here a little over a year ago and somehow my appreciation for it seems to have continually grown, culminating in a listen on the drive home from work tonight. It was just one of those times where the thing you have on is the most perfect possible thing, and there\'s no reason to even consider listening to something else.
It\'s just such an amazing album, the mood and seeming mentality that went into its creation are just so unique, not to mention the unmatchable (and obvvious) musical skill and freedom that is so apparent.
I really can\'t say enough good things about it, this is just sort of scratching the surface as far as I\'m concerned, but I suppose I don\'t have to do an entire analysis in one post. ;)
Like I said, I just wanted to come here to say thanks to Travis and also to mention that I am eagerly awaiting the release of the new CD, the preview track is tantalizing.
I also wanted to say how cool it is to be able to purchase music directly from the artist, I don\'t have to wonder how much money goes to Travis or Buckethead, because the answer is all of it.
And by the way, who is this Ramy Antoun guy and why haven\'t I heard him anywhere else?? He seems *way* too good to just be labeled or considered a so-called session drummer. I mean, his drumming is so imaginative and fits the overall sound of the album so incredibly...
Anyway, thanks again for recording such incredible music. I\'m sure I\'ll be a fan of Thanatopsis and pretty much all of the other collaborations with Buckethead in particular and all of the rest of the gang for a long time to come. All I ask in return is that you keep making more! 8)
I agree totally... Axiology quickly became one of my favorite discs. It\'s a perfect soundtrack for a variety of occasions, my wife even likes it. In fact, now that I\'ve thought about it, this weekend will be kickin with: Axiology + cold beers + ;) + my wife and kid, chillin under a shade tree in the back yard = Life is pretty damn good.
Peace ;D
Thank you, your comments mean a lot to me. I have been putting a lot of time into the new one recently. I took a time out to work with Viggo in a marathon session to finish his new record but I\'m back at the new record now. Bucket has done some additional tracks and in the next week will do some more. Ramy is coming in next week as well to add some things. Ramy is more than just a session drummer, not that there is anything wrong with being a session drummer, some of the best are. He is currently a member of Seals lineup and the band he co-heads "Goldspot" have signed a deal and their new record is coming out soon, it\'s good stuff and worth checking out.
I wish I could say when the new record will be done, but I tend to work over a record till one day while listening I lean back and say "it\'s done". I\'m not quite there yet.
I love both thanatopsis records; and travis, for me your "making axiology" with comments to every song is an extra goodie. not for the technical information - I´m not a musician - all I can play is radio....;
but it brought another aspect in listening to this record. ( hope this doesn´t sound too weird)
can´t wait for the new one! I hope the day will come soon, when you lean back and say the magical words. :)
a ramy - question: did he tour austria with seal this april? if so, he played about 25 km from my home - and I missed this show....
something else comes to my mind: the "inspiration " picture - did anybody find out what movie it is?
I just got both of the Thanatopsis cd\'s. One I got from Barnes and Nobles and the other I ordered from you. I was amazed when it came in the mail three days later since I live up here in Minnesota. Since you like compliments I\'ll like to say that I love both cds a lot. You guys should team up with vic wooten sometime.