Fly Through It (2022)
Released on GroundUP Music. Digital only.
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About Fly Through It, by Mark Lettieri:
“Fly Through It” is a brief collection of rustic, rootsy, organic compositions featuring a classic “power” trio format of guitar, bass, and drums -except the “power” is found in restraint. After the epic adventure that was Deep: The Baritone Sessions, Vol. 2, with all its moving parts, complex arrangements, and overall sonic bombast, I wanted to explore the opposite. I’ve written all sorts of mellow solo guitar chord melodies and grooves throughout the years, and thought it time to adapt a few of them to a rhythm section. I enlisted my compatriots Jason “JT” Thomas (drums) and Wes Stephenson (bass) to accompany me. We’ve been playing and touring together for over 10 years, so their singular musical personalities fit the songs seamlessly. We recorded everything live in one afternoon, with no overdubs, and the amps and drums in the same room. It wasn’t so much about polish, as it was about purpose and connection. Since each track draws its inspiration from a different personal place, whether it be a family experience or just a favorite outfit of mine, I wanted that feeling of familiarity to extend to the session itself. All in all, it’s an album about home.
Track Listing and Credits:
1. Chucks & Pearlsnaps
2. Delicate Day
3. Duster
4. Fly Through It
Jason “JT” Thomas: drums
Wes Stephenson: bass guitar
Mark Lettieri: electric and baritone electric guitars
Joey Lomas: engineering and mixing
Dave McNair: mastering
Bob Hedlund: cover art
All songs written and produced by Mark Lettieri
© 2022