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VIEW (2003)<\/h1>\n

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Long known as a uniquely talented yet tasteful hired gun bassist for the more adventurous rock guitarists of recent times (Mike Keneally, Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa, Wayne Kramer), Bryan Beller ventures out on his own with his debut solo album, View<\/i>. <\/p>\n

Those familiar with his main body of work – nine years, five albums and countless tours with former Frank Zappa guitarist Mike Keneally – are well aware of his ability to navigate the complex, sometimes impossibly dense forms and styles present in Keneally’s work…all with the polish, simplicity and accessibility one might expect from a pop bassline. Both a repeat feature subject and three-year columnist for Bass Player Magazine, Beller has long drawn the attention of music fans with a discriminating taste for high-caliber playing. <\/p>\n

But far from aspiring to bass heroism, Beller instead builds a carefully crafted emotional tapestry of interweaving themes and styles – a true album in the old-fashioned sense. Drawing on influences as disparate as John Scofield and Rage Against The Machine, Michael Landau and Pink Floyd, Nine Inch Nails and his mentor, Mike Keneally, the resulting body of work runs the gamut from hardcore jazz\/rock to vocal pop to world beat while somehow staying thematically intact, all the while displaying equal parts density and sensitivity, melody and dissonance, tranquility and furious release. <\/p>\n

Musicians include guitarists Mike Keneally, Rick Musallam (Ben Taylor Band), Griff Peters and Yogi; drummers Toss Panos (Toy Matinee, Steve Vai) and Joe Travers (Dweezil Zappa, Lisa Loeb). <\/span><\/p>\n



“Just when you thought Beller couldn’t possibly be good at another thing, he releases a solo album so good it makes you wonder why he bothered doing anything else…View shows how terrific Beller is as a bassist, but it also establishes his real musical talent as a writer. It’s a thrill to witness an artist like Beller find his voice with such a self-assured debut.” – Bill Leigh, Bass Player Magazine <\/p>\n

“Seven Percent Grade shows that charging fingerstyle fusion is as comfortable for [Beller] as a fine rock riff…and both “Bite” and “See You Next Tuesday” show he can rock with the best….Inventive solo pieces such as “Elate” & “No” show that Beller isn’t going to fall into any clich\u00e9s either. Inventive and creative, View end[s] up as a complete and compelling album, which I’m still enjoying right now.” – Adrian Ashton, Bass Guitar Magazine (U.K.) <\/p>\n

“Bryan is one of those bass players who just knows how to put the right note in the right place at the right time…monster playing and good vibes.” – Michael Manring (solo artist, Attention Deficit) <\/p>\n

“A unique blend of solid old school playing with modern sensibility and lots of edge.” – Andy West (Dixie Dregs) <\/p>\n

“Every expectation you may have about this album is going to be blown clear out of the water when you hear it. It’s really, really good, unique and intricate and ballsy and beautifully performed.” – Mike Keneally <\/i>
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released October 28, 2003 
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all music and lyrics written by Bryan Beller 
\u00a9 2003 Panorama Ataraxia Music BMI 
except <\/p>\n

*Backwoods 
music by John Patitucci 
\u00a9 1990 Universal MCA Music <\/p>\n

**Bite 
music by Wes Wehmiller 
lyrics by Colin Keenan 
\u00a9 1995 Maximum Music BMI <\/p>\n

produced by Bryan Beller 
recorded and mixed by Nick D’Virgilio 
additional engineering and key Pro Tools engineering by Ed Monsef <\/p>\n

tracked and mixed at 
Lawnmower Studio and Garden Supplies 
Pasadena, CA, April-June 2003 
key editing performed at 
Ear Kandy Studio, Toluca Lake, CA 
mastered by Jay Frigoletto at 
Mastersuite, Hollywood, CA <\/p>\n

art design and title concept by Katy Towell <\/p>\n

road photography by Wes Wehmiller 
cityscape photo in cover window by Stanley Leary 
\u00a9 Georgia Tech Research Corporation\/Georgia Institute of Technology
sound effects – Creative Sound Design\/The Recordist.com<\/span><\/a> 
documentation and cartage \u2013 Wayne Perez 
charts \u2013 Chris Opperman 
movie dialogue excerpts from “in the company of men” \u00a9 1998 Columbia\/Tristar Studios 
additional sound effects – Wayne Perez and Ed Monsef of Team Burl Core, LLC (Respect Division) <\/p>\n

thanks and love to everyone who helped make this a reality and to all who provided support along the way <\/p>\n

(c) 2003 Onion Boy Records, All Rights Reserved<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\t\n\t\tTONIGHT AT THE BAKED POTATO: The debut of PffT! We've been practicing all the notes and now it's time to play them, hopefully in the right order! First show tonight is sold out, but late show is still available, and both shows tomorrow night. Plus Alvas Showroom on Sunday! Hope to see some of you fine folks there.\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t... See More<\/span>See Less<\/span><\/a><\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\t\n\t\tA WARM PLACE: Most of my ideas for original material come when I'm in places like this. Usually around minute 20, an interesting pattern. The noise of the world slowly diminishes to the point where music can appear. Then, sing it into the voice memo. Collect these moments for months, years. Then, start making demos. Sounds woo but it's true for me. \ud83e\udd37\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\u2728\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t... See More<\/span>See Less<\/span><\/a><\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\t\n\t\tNEXT WEEK: The PffT Fusion Tribute debuts at The Baked Potato<\/a> in Los Angeles! Really looking forward to jamming this out with Jonathan, Andrew and MK. Also, this is a *lot* of new material for me, and some on fretless which I only infrequently do. Sure to be some exciting moments in the debut shows - come witness the high wire. (Plus special guest Travis Larson<\/a>!)PffT DEBUT SHOWSWED JULY 15 - THE BAKED POTATO (two shows) - LA, CATHURS JULY 16 - THE BAKED POTATO (two shows) - LA, CASUN JULY 19 - ALVAS - SAN PEDRO, CANote: The Bornemann Theater show in San Marcos has been moved to later in the year - stay tuned for news about more shows...\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t... See More<\/span>See Less<\/span><\/a><\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\t\n\t\tFLASHBACK TO LONDON BACKSTAGE: It was an amazing and unique gathering of folks after the London show on the The Aristocrats<\/a> tour. The KYROS<\/a> crew of Shelby Logan Warne<\/a> (top right), Grace Hayhurst (to Shelby's left) and Gwen Hunter (bottom right); Dave Bainbridge (above me; from the Mike Keneally<\/a> tour last year!), Guthrie Govan (Official)<\/a> (3rd from top left), GG's "Erotic Cakes" engineer Jan Cyrka (second from top left), London show photographer Violeta Rosales (second from bottom right), Nathalie Bouzet (to my left), Sharon Rudolph (bottom left). Not pictured: Ray Hearne<\/a> who left just before this. An epic hang!\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t... See More<\/span>See Less<\/span><\/a><\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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