Vax'O - This Morning At 10:00
Blues, Funk, Fusion
Viadana, Italy
Overall Impression: Unleashing a Jazzy onslaught of Bluesy guitar riffs and supremely stanky bass lines, Vax'O's "This Morning at 10:00" takes listeners on a vibrant and Rock-laden auditory journey! Gritty guitar tones slot in next to classic 'burpy' bass deliveries as the track bounds along - immersing listeners in a clever soundscape of Vax'O's original design with style and skill!
Strongest Point(s): The overall effect of "This Morning at 10:00" is brilliant, but the gleaming jewel in the sound is that spritely, spirited bass moving beneath it all! Well-played and tonally perfect for the style, the ever-moving bass lines even grab a brief solo feature at the 2:47 mark - conjuring comparisons to the infamous Wooten brothers as expertly overdriven lead guitar joins the fray! Use of small effects at the beginning and end of the track serve to give a bit more texture and character to the experience as well. Excellent feel and flow, skillful and engaging performances on each instrument and an obvious love of the groove conspire to make "This Morning at 10:00" a butt-mover of a Blues tune!
Target Audience Appeal: Listeners with an appreciation for that Juke Joint Blues Rock flair will fall headlong into the sound that Vax'O is putting out, while the instrumental subtleties of "This Morning at 10:00" promise to resonate immediately among fans of well-plucked bass and riff-rich guitar mixes!
Artist target suggestions: Eric Clapton, Deep Purple, Cream, John Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry, Marcus Miller, Freddie King, Victor Wooten, Albert Collins, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Derek & The Dominos, Yellowjackets, WDR Big Band, Snarky Puppy, Richard Bona, KALEO, Larkin Poe, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Eric Gales, Gary Clark Jr.
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists across a wide range of genres.