The Purple Master – The Jason Fables

November 4, 2019

Magnitude released!

https://soundcloud.com/jpeter-ash/magnitude

Originally written in 1996 for the album Gyroscope. This song has always been a favorite because of the playful nature of the lyrics, and the driving groove. The 1996 version was recorded using a sequenced sample of my Ibanez bass, The Purple Master. The bass line was written and recorded using that sample; I never actually learned how to play the line. I just thought I’d figure it out later. Never would I have guessed that it would take 23 years before I finally sat down and learned the part!

Enjoy. Peace. Jason

June 16, 2019

Studio Update – Magnitude

When this song was originally written, back around 1995, I was so excited by the chunky power of the arrangement. I knew that it was going to be tricky to reproduce. Pulling together the new version has been a slow evolution. The song rests upon two main pillars; the lead vocal and the bass guitar. The bass was finalized last month after 3-4 weeks of rehearsing. The vocals are coming together now — a great line, the lyrics are a cool play on words. Recorded last weekend, I’ve been hard at work on the editing. When that is done, all that remains are the vocal harmonies — not too major of a task. Probably two weeks left before heading into the final mixing stages. Overall, I love it. The new recordings are powerful and colorful. Purple Master sounds amazing; this bass line is fantastic.

Enjoy.Peace.Jason

February 24, 2018

Studio Update – Phobiac

I’m down to the last three songs before The Reluctant Cannonball is complete; Phobiac, The Cannonball and One By One. I’m furthest along with Phobiac. It isn’t a complicated song, but it will require a high degree of precision. The last few weeks have been spent rehearsing the guitars. Man, do I love this bass line. Go Purple Master! The other two songs are still in the composing stages. The Cannonball is intended to be a quirky weird song that will open the album, similar in function to The Circular Disk of the Earth, or Technical Difficulties. One by One is a very old song that I’ve never recorded. I’ve been using it as a warm up exercise for guitar, especially acoustic, for ten to fifteen years. The song was an attempt to intentionally write a very dark, sad song. Recently, I added some percussion and synth. It was really odd to hear this song in another format other than live guitar/vocals. Exciting.

Please help me out by letting people know about The Jason Fables music.

Enjoy.Peace.Jason

July 4, 2017August 23, 2017

Studio Update – Ashley Payne

I’ve been hard at work on this new song. The idea started as a whimsical challenge: I wanted to arrange as song in such a way that it would fit with hit songs of the late 60s-early 70s. (like Jefferson Airplane’s White Rabbit). I was primarily interested in the instrumentation and recording techniques. The basic architecture of the song has been worked out. I’m currently practicing the guitars and vocals. Both Yang and The Purple Master have prominent roles. There’s some sitar written in to give it that psychadelic touch. I’m having a good time pulling it together…probably spending too much time in the studio!

Please help me out by letting people know about The Jason Fables music.

Enjoy.Peace.Jason.

The Purple Master – my Ibanez Roadstar II Bass

July 17, 2016July 30, 2016

Studio Update – The Richest Man

The last week was spent developing the bass line. I’m using my go-to bass, The Purple Master, an Ibanez Roadstar II from the 1980s. The trick here is to add a richer low end without stepping on the synth pad in the background. The true character of this song is based around that synth. I’m planning on recording the bass today, which would make it the first of the final takes.

April 10, 2016April 18, 2016

Studio Update – It Sounds of the Winter

Great weekend. The brass instrument I chose for the bridge solo was a saxaphone. I got it out of the Kontakt factory library. Amazingly expressive. Final bass guitar recorded as well. Using my good old Ibanez; aptly named The Purple Master. A few minutes ago I recorded 10 takes of acoustic guitar. They might end up being the final versions. Won’t know until I roll up the sleeves and start editing.