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“Almost Entirely Forgotten” will be featured on Friday Night Progressive this week. Tune in.
Almost Entirely Forgotten
7D Media has released my new single entitled, “Almost Entirely Forgotten” today!
When Hajo Mueller was putting together the CD artwork for A Confusion Sequence, he had the idea to include some final words to close out the booklet. I loved this idea and knew exactly what to include. Coincidently, I had written one additional song for the album that wasn’t finished at the time, but it fit both musically and thematically. “…almost entirely forgotten…?” was added to the booklet’s closing as a hint to this additional song and conclusion to the story.
Almost Entirely Forgotten features Marco Minnemann on drums once again and was recorded similar to our previous collaborations with one major exception. Typically, I leave overdubs and solos for after the drums have been recorded. For this song, I handed Marco a completed song for him to play along to. Amery Schmeisser mixed and Andy VanDette mastered once again.
Second Month on Relix/Jamband Chart
A Confusion sequence has remained on the Relix/jambands.com chart at #17. Thank you again to all of the radio stations playing my music.
https://jambands.com/radio-charts/2025/03/28/crowin-around-in-march/
Subsequent Ruins Turns Two
Two years ago today saw the release of Subsequent Ruins featuring Marco Minnemann, my first release for the 7D Media label. It is a musical retelling of the Pied Piper with technology playing the role of the antagonist. The artwork by Hajo Mueller is the perfect accompaniment and one of my favorite collaborations to date.
Rock Era Magazine Review
“A Confusion Sequence is an album brimming with musicianship, talent, exquisite performances, and saturated with melodic and compositional nuance.” Read the full review at https://www.rockeramagazine.com/a-confusion-sequence-jason-blake/
7D Media Sale
7d Media is offering a special discount code for all available releases through January 1, 2025. Please use discount code 7D2025 on their website or Bandcamp to save 15% off the regular price.
Check out their year in review here: https://7dmedia.com/campaigns/997262
Autopoietican Review
“This album is a vestige of the perpetual aesthetic clarity that works in the mind of this master of the Warr Guitar and, of course, is totally recommended for any good art-rock record collection.” Read the full review (in Spanish) at Autopoietican - Apuntes de Musica Progresiva Contemporanea
Skope Magazine Review
“Jason Blake is an original artist with an immense sound and ‘A Confusion Sequence’ is a perfect sentiment to that extreme creativity.” Read the full review at https://skopemag.com/2024/11/25/jason-blake-with-a-confusion-sequence
A Confusion Sequence Out Today
My latest album and personal favorite to date, A Confusion Sequence, came out today on 7d Media. Featuring Marco Minnemann on drums, the six song CD contains a twelve page booklet of artwork created by Hank Mueller. Buy it now at https://7dmedia.com/jason-blake-a-confusion-sequence
“Dormant Visions” Video
Take a moment to watch my visual exploration of a confusion sequence created by the creative Fumihito Sugawara. The song, “Dormant Visions” featuring @marcominnemann on drums has been called “an ideal entry point for newcomers to Blake’s unique musical world” and “with its experimental rhythms allowing us to fall in love with the sound of the Warr Guitar.” Watch now on my video page
Lots of Muzik Review
“His unique approach to the Warr Guitar, combined with Marco Minnemann’s extraordinary drumming, creates a sonic landscape that’s both technically impressive and emotionally engaging.“ Read the full review at https://lotsofmuzik.com/jason-blake-a-confusion-sequence-album-review-by-jorge-pozo/
“Pretense of the Herd” live at Reggies
Watch a video of the song, “Pretense of the Herd” from my recent show at Reggies in Chicago (October 11th): https://youtu.be/KdtlX-UT3ac
Indie Band Guru Review
“Perfect music to just sit back with and let wash over you when you need an energy refresh. There will be no drifting off here. You will be wide awake and ready to take on the world.”
Read the full review at https://indiebandguru.com/jason-blake-a-confusion-sequence/
CD Release Show
Please join me on Saturday, November 16th, for a special “A Confusion Sequence” CD release show. I will be joined by Tommy Murray on drums for my debut performance at The Outta Space. Buy tickets now through the venue website: https://theouttaspace.com/calendar
A Confusion Sequence
I am excited to announce my new album, “A Confusion Sequence,” featuring Marco Minnemann on drums. Mixed at Gravel Road Recording and mastered by Andy VanDette, it will be released November 15th on 7d Media. The amazing artwork including a twelve page booklet was created by Hajo Müller. Preorder the album now at https://7dmedia.com/a-confusion-sequence
Echoes and Dust Review
"It is the EP that’ll take repeatable listens to sink in, and how they proven themselves that they’re more than just the bands that they’re known for, and take it up a notch." - By Zachary Nathanson
Read the full review of Candles Burn featuring Raphael Weinroth-Browne and out on 7d Media.
https://echoesanddust.com/2024/09/jason-blake-raphael-weinroth-browne-candles-burn/
Profil Prog Review of Candles Burn
“What beautiful alchemy from the first notes! Only two instruments, but it seems like there are many more.” 9.1/10
Saiten Kult Review
“A feast for the senses for fans of rich and modern progressive sounds.” It’s always nice to see a new review come in. Thanks Saiten Kult! Read the full review:
Gagliarchives Re-Air
My interview on Gagliarchives from last year is replaying on this week’s program: