Current progress on second album (April 2012)
Over the past few months, I've been hard at work composing for my second album. At the moment, I think I have about 5 compositions more or less finished, and the others are coming along nicely. Hopefully, it won't be too long until I can begin recording, and I'll let you know when I do. Thanks for your continued support!
'Let it Be' arrangement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWlnwdTbXrg&feature=channel_video_title
London Bass Guitar Show - 4th March
I'll be at the Bassline Publishing stand at the London Bass Guitar Show on Sunday 4th March. Come on by and say hi if you want to have a chat. I'll probably be playing a few tunes from Sonorous as well. It was a lot of fun last year and I'm looking forward to it again!
http://www.londonbassguitarshow.com/
No Treble Interview
http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2011/12/30/new-school-zander-zon/
'The Unforgiven' Arrangement
My newest YouTube video is an arrangement of 'The Unforgiven' by Metallica. This is my first video using different camera angles and multiple tracks (as well as distortion!). It was quite a challenge for me and it took me ages to edit! Here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rUU9SWSw_A
Zon Guitars bass CD - 'Holiday Rumblings'
Zon Guitars' bass compilation CD, 'Holiday Rumblings', is now available! I'm really honoured to be part of this CD, which features incredible bassists such as Michael Manring, Ray Riendeau, Jonni Lightfoot, Alex Bershadsky, Scott Harlan, Mike Dimin and Chuck Bianchi! Purchase of this CD will also support under funded music programs in schools, so it's for a great cause as well. The track list (I've contributed O Holy Night and Silent Night) and link are below. Check it out!
We Three Kings - Ray Riendeau
Angels We Have Heard on High - Michael Manring
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies - Alex Bershadsky
Silent Night - Zander Zon
The Holly and the Ivory - Chuck Bianchi
O' Come All Ye Faithful - Scott Harlan
Greensleeves - Jonni Lightfoot
Gloucestershire Wassail - Mike Dimin
Suite No. 1 in G Major - Michael Manring
In the Bleak Midwinter - Chuck Bianchi
Ma'oz Tzur - Alex Bershadsky
O' Holy Night - Zander Zon
Carol of the Bells - Jonni Lightfoot
http://store.zonguitars.com/
'Swan Lake' Arrangement
My newest YouTube video is an arrangement of 'Swan Lake'. Tchaikovsky has always been one of my favourite composers. His melodies are really haunting and I love the music for The Nutcracker and Swan Lake - the melodies are absolutely captivating. My arrangement features several different techniques, including flamenco-style strumming, harmonics and tapping. I hope I did the piece justice!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLG8wSO8msU&feature=channel_video_title
Sonorous is now available to preview and purchase from Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zander-Zon/406208269151?sk=app_155326481208883
The 'Zander Zon Sonorous Bass Transcription' book has been released from Bassline Publishing! Check it out!
http://www.basslinepublishing.com/zander-zon-sonorous-bass-transcriptions.html
I will be performing at Jim Stinnett's Bass Workout UK on 10th September 2011.
http://www.jimstinnett.com/bassworkout/bwinfo_pages/bwo_uk.html
Solo Arrangements for Electric Bass is now available.
http://www.basslinepublishing.com/solo-arrangements-for-electric-bass.html
Previous gigs:
http://www.facebook.com/ZanderZonMusic?sk=pe