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Artist: Gary Husband’s Force Majeure
Title: Live At The Queen Elizabeth Hall-London
Genre: Jazz-Rock-Fusion-World
Format: 5.1 Surround Sound 2 DVD Set
Label: RSJ Groove Productions-http://www.rsjgroove.co.uk
Website: http://www.garyhusband.com
Gary Husband has been around the block and back again as a drummer, composer, and piano
player. His Force Majeure is an awesome combination world of jazz-fusion talent. Joining him on
this entertaining two DVD set are a few of the heavyweights of the jazz-rock-fusion world, Randy
Brecker (trumpet) and Jerry Goodman (violin), who played with revered Mahavishnu Orchestra
and John McLaughlin. Husband is an incredibly diverse musician and obviously gets the respect
he deserves from his peers. It is evident with the talent that he attracts to his projects.
Live At The Queen Elizabeth Hall-London is an amazing work of genius in progress. The
improvisation and accuracy of every performance is notable throughout each set. On Disc 1
Husband pays homage to his influences in a three-part suite titled “Evocations.” Burt Bacharach,
Bjork and John McLaughlin are the recipients of his respect, dictated in the most beautiful of
musical representations. The second set is brilliant as well featuring seven original compositions
by Husband. Husband is a whirling dervish on stage jumping from his drums to the piano then to
the front of the stage to conduct the brass section all in one composition. I cannot say I have ever
witnessed anything like this before. I noticed subtle nuances such as Husband coaxing an
unusual sound from his drums by licking one finger then running it down a drumhead. You may
think that this is inconsequential but when you have an entire ensemble doing similar things, it is
like musical combustion, and quite wonderful I must say. The first disc offers a collection of bonus
audio tracks to enjoy after taking in all the visual treats, all in marvelous surround sound.
Arto Tuncboyaciyan is a joy to watch perform. He works with assorted percussive instruments,
and unusual ones such as an old boiling pot for cooking and a half-full bottle of beer. He uses the
pot as a drum and a small amount of water inside to get a sound similar to someone playing a
saw. The use of a bottle is another matter entirely. Arto makes interesting bird sounds that make
you feel like you are in the middle of the Rainforest not a concert hall in England. He most
certainly adds a rich indefinable world tone to the overall sound of the band. Then of course, the
legendary Randy Brecker on trumpet makes it a smooth ride for everyone while his counterpart
Elliot Mason is right alongside him and a real force as well on bass trumpet and trombone. Mason
has a wonderful tone and rhythm. Husband mentioned in an interview that he discovered Mason
through a friend that sent him a cassette tape! The incomparable Jerry Goodman on electric violin
gives this music its progressive feel. I find it hard to believe that Goodman had been inactive
before Husband called upon him. His playing is vital and I can see what an important cog in the
wheel he was for McLaughlin. The bass player is a real fireplug named Matthew Garrison. He
plays so effortlessly, watching his fingers is like observing a butterfly flit about in joy. Garrison has
also played with the likes of McLaughlin and Hancock to name a few, and has many solo albums
available. Now to the all-important keyboards…Jim Beard steps up and does a phenomenal job
with his tasks, which are daunting to say the least, with all of the odd time signatures going on
around him he manages to play timely and gracefully. Simply put, everyone performs
commendably during this performance.
This is a real treat for fans of jazz-fusion and progressive rock. The music is complex,
mesmerizing and above all original and unique. That fact alone should have you seeking out this
DVD set immediately.
© Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck-http://www.muzikreviews.com
July 6, 2005
Disc One:
Evocations:
Of Burt Bacharach
Of Björk
Of John McLaughlin
Bonus Features: Audio Tracks; Outtakes
Disc Two:
Stone Souls
Wings Over City Square
Tectonics
Final Curtain
The Grand Old Lady of the Sea
Sky Rise
Encore: Chiapas
Bonus Features: Interviews; Behind-the-Scenes Footage;
Highlights Trailer
Rating-9/10
Credits:
Gary Husband-drums, piano
Randy Brecker-trumpet
Elliot Mason-trombone, bass trumpet
Jerry Goodman-violin
Jim Beard-keyboards, piano
Matthew Garrison-bass
Arto Tuncboyaciyan-percussion
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