The Other Element
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | SELF
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'Blue Mustard' is a 7 song instrumental tour de force with truly unique compositions and impressive playing throughout. The Fusion genre is alive and kicking on the rock-solid debut album from Philly's own, The Other Element. The CD starts off with a bass line by John Henderson on 'X and O' you won't soon forget with a blistering guitar solo by Marcel Debbaudt. 'Marching Powder' recalls early 80's King Crimson prog/jazz. On 'Krom', drummer Steve Serdikoff showcases his monster skills on this super-tight jam and also plays lead guitar!. The title track begins with beautifully clean arpeggios and then punches you in the nose with a riff that would make the metal gods proud! And what do they follow it with? Only with a straight ahead jazz piece, 'Wesbound', a homage to jazz great Wes Montgomery that really shows the range this band has. And what jamband wouldn't be complete without a blues song in their repertoire (G# Blues) that features twin guitar solos by Marcel and Steve. The final track, Step On It, is their fusion masterpiece with layers of lush guitars and an unforgettable groove. This 'EP' grabs you and leaves you wanting more. 4 out of 5 stars. - Roger Smythe - music analyst
"The Other Element mixes 70's Jazz Fusion, Funk and Blues with heavy guitar for one unique sound. You've got to check it out." - Comcast OnDemand
Discography
"Blue Mustard" - Self-produced debut 7-song EP (2007)
Our first single 'X and O' is currently playing on internet radio at www.myspace.com/rizingbandz
The second single 'Step On It' is currently in rotation on http://wrff-fm.clearchannel.com
Available for download on our MySpace page. CDs also sold at shows.
Recorded & Engineered by Steve Serdikoff
Produced and Mixed by Marcel Debbaudt
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Bio
Hitting the ground like lightning, The Other Element is one of the most exciting original instrumental rock bands to strike the Philadelphia music scene in a long time.
The Other Element specializes in sophisticated instrumental rock fusion. The group features guitarist Marcel Debbaudt, bassist John Henderson and drummer Steve Serdikoff who first played together in 1993. They lost contact with John until the Summer of 2006, when Marcel 'Googled' him and they picked right up where they left off. They got together to re-record much of the songs they had played back then and decided to release them as their debut EP, "Blue Mustard". They decided to go out and play these songs and new jams live. Their first gig was in Dec. 2006 and they haven't looked back and are making quite a name for themselves on the Philly scene.
The Other Element jams hard but is not just another jam band. In local music circles they are quickly becoming known as ”musician’s musicians”. As individuals, each player brings over 20 years of experience to the stage and studio. With prior adventures in jazz fusion, funk, progressive rock, blues, R&B, hard rock and metal, they could each go off in different directions and still woo crowds, drop jaws and turn heads. However, as a unit, their collective influences blend to create music that offers listeners the best of many genres.
Drawing on their strong influences from greats such as Joe Satriani, Neil Peart and Stanley Clarke, The Other Element is able to weave their eclectic styles into a range of diverse musical concepts that appeal to anyone who’s got a strong sense of rhythm, appreciates fine musicianship and needs to try something different.
The Other Element’s original material is defined by lyrical guitar lines, syncopated rhythms and tight grooves that are reminiscent of the jazz rock fusion that was made popular by groups such as Weather Report, Return to Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra and Brand X.
The Other Element, however, adds raw power and a modern edge that captures the attention of today’s most selective aficionados without alienating fans of more contemporary rock and roll, jazz and popular music.
In addition to their originals, The Other Element’s live performances are likely to include spellbinding interpretations of cover songs from acts that range from Hendrix and Stanley Clarke and Rush to Satriani and Stevie Wonder.
From rock to jazz to funk and all that is in between…if there is a groove…The Other Element will find it. Find them, and preview songs from their debut 7-song EP, “Blue Mustard” by visiting their myspace site at http://www.myspace.com/theotherelement.
The Other Element is currently not signed to a contract with a record label, studio, promoter or venue and are free to explore any and all options.
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