I spent last evening filming some material for a music video. More footage is in the works. I will be talking about this album in more detail as it gets closer to the release date in March.
Prog On Review
Thanks Neil Folkard (Prog On) for the review: “On The Compromise Rationale the second part of a trilogy (part one being Fictional Mirrors), Jason layers multiple Warr Guitars and experiments with all kinds of effects, to create a truly menacing and unearthly musical landscape. At once cinematic, haunting and image-provoking, this is truly musical food for emotional thought.”
Prog Rock for Beginners
Thanks to Chuck Simons at ProgRock.com for playing “Buried in Contemplation” on the show today. You can listen here:
Damnation Vault Interview
Read the new interview by Damnation Vault, INSIDE THE INSTRUMENTAL MIND OF CHICAGO WARR GUITARIST Jason Blake Music: FREUD INSPIRED SOUNDSCAPES, Aziola Cry & MORE!
ProgNaut Top 20 List of 2022
I am honored to be included in the ProgNaut Top 20 list of 2022 albums. Imaginary Cages was truly a labor of love for me and to see it recognized means a lot to me. Watch the video and see the complete list at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=meFD93ES3mA
Galactic Travels Top 20
I am very thankful to be included in the Galactic Travels Top 20 Report for December! Thanks Bill Fox and Galactic Travels.
Check out the program every week on WDIY 88.1 FM: https://www.wdiy.org/?fbclid=IwAR0yflDxDU4gJXSzUkLV9vt9-2Q3hYjKTMBqEkP3Xc-KsFhd3eLkSMv7UQM
Aziola Cry Studio Log
I have created an Aziola Cry studio log over on the Aziola Cry website. Click here to check it out.
Recording Aziola Cry
I am in Gravel Road Recording for the next week recording my parts for the upcoming Aziola Cry album. At this point, I am about half way done with my basic tracks. I begin song four tomorrow.
Happy Holidays
Happy holidays to everyone. I am thankful for all of your support this year. I really appreciate it.
New Ambient Album
In 2020, I released the first album in a series of ambient explorations entitled, “The Darkness Found in Shadows.” It was music designed to accompany each of the seven deadly sins. In 2021, I released, “The Perfect Fallacy,” a soundtrack to a reoccurring dream. The next one is called “Dreaming in Numbers” and is a musical representation of numbers as they appear in our mind during sleep. Mixed and mastered by Dave Luxton Music, the album will be released by Wayfarer Records on January 27, 2021. More info coming soon. In the meantime, stream or buy the previous releases everywhere.
Thanks!
Thanks for a wonderful night at Reggies. It was nice to meet Alex Carpani and his band. It is always fun playing for an enthusiastic crowd.
Reggies Tonight
I will be performing live at Reggies tonight. I hope to see you there. Details in the Events section.
"Euphoria with Repercussions" on Night Tides
“Euphoria with Repercussions” was played on tonight’s episode of Night Tides with Renée Blanche. As always the episode may be streamed live or after it has aired at: https://www.kcur.org/show/night-tides
Reggies Poster & Tickets
The poster for the December 1st show at Reggies has been released. As it states, this will be Alex Carpani’s only US show. I am honored to be a part of the evening. Tickets may be purchased here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/alex-carpani-italy-reggies-banannas-shack-tickets/12613355
Tones & Drones Podcast
I am honored to have been interviewed as part of the Tones & Drones podcast. Listen here: https://anchor.fm/tonesanddrones/episodes/Tones--Drones-w-Jason-Blake-e1q8qqi
New Chicago Date Added
I will be performing a solo set including some new songs that I have been working on at Reggies in Chicago. The show will also mark Alex Carpani’s only U.S. date. For more information:
https://www.reggieslive.com/show/alex-carpani-italy/
To purchase tickets:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/alex-carpani-italy-reggies-banannas-shack-tickets/12613355
Halloween Mix
To celebrate Halloween, here is a collection of ambient music put together by One World Music Radio. Included is “Ghost of a Small Child II,” my remix of a Dave Luxton song. Enjoy.
Thought Radio
Bill Fox, host of Thought Radio, will be playing music from my latest release, The Compromise Rationale, on tomorrow’s program. Tune in to listen: http://thoughtradio.org/
Jason Blake Music Store Now Open
While my music is still available for purchase at Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, etc., I have also created a store right here on my site. Go to the Store section to check out the products. More products will be added over time. To celebrate, I have a sale on CDs (sorry, the sale does not extend to the apparel at the moment) for one week (ends 11/4). Use code, NEWSTORE20, at checkout.
Artwork by Robert Booth
Check out this artwork by artist, Robert Booth. I am truly honored, amazed, and grateful for this gift.
