{"product_id":"2684124","title":"Tom Lyne With Dave Milligan - Well Mixed Blue [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe album \u003ci\u003eWell Mixed Blue \u003c\/i\u003efrom acclaimed bassist, composer, producer and sound designer Tom Lyne marks a significant artistic milestone - one in which Lyne moves beyond his usual role in the rhythm section to take centre stage with a distinctive musical voice. It also stands as a celebration of his enduring creative partnership with pianist Dave Milligan. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the pandemic, Lyne committed himself to the double bass with renewed intensity, developing a disciplined practice regime and reconnecting with the instrument - while composing specifically for the pared-back duo setting with Milligan. Inspired by the legendary partnership of Sheila Jordan and Harvey S, as well as his long-standing collaboration with Sophie Bancroft, Lyne's writing on \u003ci\u003eWell Mixed Blue\u003c\/i\u003e is rooted in exploration, subtlety and sonic narrative. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWell Mixed Blue\u003c\/i\u003e draws on this broad palette of influences, presenting a series of musical vignettes that range from meditative pieces such as 'Sea More', written while contemplating the ocean, to a playful stroll through David Sanborn's '80s fusion favourite 'Run For Cover' to the quietly poetic 'Holding On'. The title track offers a subtle nod to \u003ci\u003eMoney Jungle\u003c\/i\u003e, the iconic 1962 session featuring Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and Max Roach. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouble and electric bassist and composer, Tom Lyne's musical journey began in Edmonton, Alberta, and led him across Canada to Montreal, where he earned a BMus in Jazz from McGill University in 1991. This opened the door to a life of international performance, beginning with a formative period busking across Europe with The Overexcite Band. He later formed Men Without Heads, relocating to Amsterdam and releasing the album \u003ci\u003eThe Red Door\u003c\/i\u003e. After years of touring, festivals and musical exploration, Lyne briefly returned to Canada before emigrating to Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLyne's 2016 solo album \u003ci\u003eFar From Mars \u003c\/i\u003eshowcases his talents as a multi instrumentalist, producer and composer. Blending improvisation with electronic music, it offers a vibrant, retro-inspired sound infused with modern production techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA passionate sound designer and composer for film, video, and experimental audio, Lyne completed an MSc in Sound Design at Napier University in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54420519584129,"sku":"2684124","price":15.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0880992161527.jpg?v=1750593565","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2684124","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}