Iconography (album)
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Iconography is the debut album of the keyboardist Travis Dickerson
. Released December 30, 2009 on his label TDRS Music
The album also features the collaboration of several artist's that have worked with him over the years, including drummer Bryan "Brain" Mantia
, guitarist Buckethead
, keyboardist Vince DiCola
, his brother Lindy Dickerson, among many others.
's fans decided to buy from Dickersons label at the same time in an organized event, referred to as "TDRS Binge Day". Travis decided to send a CD of some demos in which he had worked on for several years as a "Thank You" to those who bought that day. The CD contained 2 tracks, one became "Legerdemain" on the album.
The other track, "Boomjam" consisted of a jam between Dickerson and Buckethead, which later appeared on the album Left Hanging
under the name "Box Beat Boom".
Dickerson appeared on another interview revealing the state of the album, there he said:
In December, Dickerson published on his label's website the official release date, along with the track listing and the credits to each track. Also releasing the song "Scansion" on the same page along with "Legerdemain".
Travis Dickerson
Travis Dickerson is an American musician and producer, best known for his work with Buckethead and Viggo Mortensen. He also runs TDRSmusic, a recording studio with its own record label that has recorded and released albums by Bill Laswell, Jethro Tull, Linda Ronstadt, and Vince DiCola...
. Released December 30, 2009 on his label TDRS Music
TDRS Music
Travis Dickerson Recording Studios Music is a label founded by musician and producer Travis Dickerson. The label is characterized by the way it sells records...
The album also features the collaboration of several artist's that have worked with him over the years, including drummer Bryan "Brain" Mantia
Bryan Mantia
Bryan "Brain" Mantia is a contemporary rock drummer. He has played with bands like Primus, Guns N' Roses, Praxis and Godflesh, and with other popular performers such as Tom Waits, Bill Laswell, Bootsy Collins and Buckethead...
, guitarist Buckethead
Buckethead
Brian Carroll , better known by his stage name Buckethead, is a guitarist and multi instrumentalist who has worked within several genres of music. He has released 34 studio albums, four special releases and one EP. He has performed on over 50 more albums by other artists...
, keyboardist Vince DiCola
Vince DiCola
Vince DiCola is an Italian-American composer, keyboardist, and arranger best known for his work on the The Transformers: The Movie, Staying Alive and Rocky IV soundtracks...
, his brother Lindy Dickerson, among many others.
History
The album was announced when some of BucketheadBuckethead
Brian Carroll , better known by his stage name Buckethead, is a guitarist and multi instrumentalist who has worked within several genres of music. He has released 34 studio albums, four special releases and one EP. He has performed on over 50 more albums by other artists...
's fans decided to buy from Dickersons label at the same time in an organized event, referred to as "TDRS Binge Day". Travis decided to send a CD of some demos in which he had worked on for several years as a "Thank You" to those who bought that day. The CD contained 2 tracks, one became "Legerdemain" on the album.
The other track, "Boomjam" consisted of a jam between Dickerson and Buckethead, which later appeared on the album Left Hanging
Left Hanging
Left Hanging is a collaborative album by Buckethead and Travis Dickerson, to be released in December, 2010.The album consists of unreleased tracks from previous sessions by Dickerson and Buckethead and features other musicians, including Pinchface, Ramy Antoun and Bryan "Brain"...
under the name "Box Beat Boom".
Dickerson appeared on another interview revealing the state of the album, there he said:
In December, Dickerson published on his label's website the official release date, along with the track listing and the credits to each track. Also releasing the song "Scansion" on the same page along with "Legerdemain".
Track listing
Trivia
- The first pressings of the album had an error on the back part were the track listing only shows 10 out of the 11 tracks of the album, with track 7 missing from the initial track listing.
Credits
- Travis DickersonTravis DickersonTravis Dickerson is an American musician and producer, best known for his work with Buckethead and Viggo Mortensen. He also runs TDRSmusic, a recording studio with its own record label that has recorded and released albums by Bill Laswell, Jethro Tull, Linda Ronstadt, and Vince DiCola...
- Keyboards, Therimin (all tracks) - BucketheadBucketheadBrian Carroll , better known by his stage name Buckethead, is a guitarist and multi instrumentalist who has worked within several genres of music. He has released 34 studio albums, four special releases and one EP. He has performed on over 50 more albums by other artists...
- Guitar (on tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10) - Paul Ill - Bass (all tracks except 11)
- BrainBryan MantiaBryan "Brain" Mantia is a contemporary rock drummer. He has played with bands like Primus, Guns N' Roses, Praxis and Godflesh, and with other popular performers such as Tom Waits, Bill Laswell, Bootsy Collins and Buckethead...
- Drums (on tracks 1, 2, and 5) - Scarlet RiveraScarlet RiveraScarlet Rivera is an American violinist. She is best known for her work with Bob Dylan, in particular on his album Desire and as part of the Rolling Thunder Revue.-Early career:...
- Violin (on tracks 1, 6, and 8) - Cameron Stone - Cello (on tracks 2, 4, 5, 7, and 11)
- Lindy Dickerson - Guitar (on tracks 3, 6, and 9), Lap Steel (on track 6)
- Ramy Antoun - Drums (on tracks 3, 6, 9, and 10)
- Doane PerryDoane PerryDoane Ethredge Perry is an American musician, composer and author. He has been working since 1984 as drummer and percussionist with Grammy award winning band Jethro Tull.-Early life:...
- Drums (on tracks 4 and 7) - DJ BonebrakeDJ BonebrakeDonald J. "DJ" Bonebrake is an American musician from California who first emerged as the drummer of the punk rock band Eyes...
- Drums (on track 8) - Vince DiColaVince DiColaVince DiCola is an Italian-American composer, keyboardist, and arranger best known for his work on the The Transformers: The Movie, Staying Alive and Rocky IV soundtracks...
- Keyboards (on track 10)