Power Play, by Stick Men

Power Play

by Stick Men

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Vairano Nude is a funky opener that within seconds proves that power play is the suitable name for the album. Favorite track: Nude Ascending Staircase (Live).

Nick Bradey amazing!if you liked the projecKts check this out.highly recommended

Kenneth Pyron I had the privilege of see them the day this was released. Live, even more powerful, and having load of fun. Pat on drums is killing it, great to watch him drive the music. One gets the feel here. PLAY LOUD! Favorite track: Crack In The Sky (Live).

Dr. Bernie Quiroga, PhD If the versions from Deep impressed you, these live rendition will take you to the next level. In one word: intense. Favorite track: Nude Ascending Staircase (Live).

Frank Hadlich The whole recording is fantastic, but if I should pick one it is OPEN Pt. III. Stick Men developed their improvisations since 2012 in a direction that is in the same vector as the ones of KC in 73-74. Favorite track: OPEN, Part III (Live).

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Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Tentacles, OWARI, PANAMERICA (Disc 1): Improvs (Bolivia, Argentina, Brazil), PANAMERICA (Disc 2): Suites (Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, Chile), PANAMERICA Bonus Tracks, PANAMERICA (Disc 5): Soundscapes (Argentina, Mexico, Guatemala), PANAMERICA (Discs 3&4): Full Show (Costa Rica), Roppongi - Live in Tokyo 2017, Show 2, and 12 more. , and , .

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	1.	Nude Ascending Staircase (Live) 04:56
	2.	On/Off (Live) 03:59
	3.	Crack In The Sky (Live) 05:10
	4.	Breathless (Live) 04:15
	5.	Cusp (Live) 04:55
	6.	Van Dyck Improv (Live) 03:57
	7.	Horatio (Live) 04:12
	8.	Whale Watch (Live) 09:57
	9.	Hide The Trees (Live) 06:41
	10.	OPEN, Part III (Live) 08:41
	11.	Firebird Suite (Live) 11:14

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Recorded live on the DEEP Tour, USA 2013

Beware! This is Stick Men's first official live album! Powerful, intricate, heavy, and atmospheric. Features many pieces from the successful DEEP album as well as the most requested live tracks "Breathless" (a rarely performed composition by Robert Fripp) and Stravinsky's "Firebird Suite". And on top of this there are two stunning virtuoso improvisations that only Stick Men can deliver.

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released January 17, 2014

Tony Levin: Chapman Stick & Voice
Pat Mastelotto: Traps & Buttons
Markus Reuter: Touch Guitars® U8 & Soundscapes

Written by Levin/Reuter/Mastelotto, except 'Breathless' (Robert Fripp) and 'Firebird Suite' (Igor Stravinsky)

Recording engineer and live sound by Robert Frazza

Mixed by Benjamin Schäfer and Markus Reuter
Mastered by Lee Fletcher for Unsung Productions, www.unsung-productions.com

Produced by Stick Men

Design by Bernhard Wöstheinrich, www.studioflokati.de

Markus Reuter plays Touch Guitars® U8, www.touchguitars.com

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Feb 10

Arden Gild Hall

Arden, DE
Feb 20

The Lovin' Cup

Rochester, NY
Feb 21

Beachland Ballroom

Cleveland, OH
Feb 28

Grey Eagle Music Hall

Asheville, NC

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