Matt Cameron's jazz CD - Harrybu McCage

Sea

Matt Cameron's jazz project, Harrybu McCage, is now available in the Goods section.

Check out some Harrybu sounds here.

Yellow Bedwetter

if i hadn't been so worn out i woulda made more of an effort to see matt and harrybu
i regret it now after listening to these songs...i truly am a fan of good jazz

meme

ahah... I clicked on the myspace link, then unplugged my headphones and this completely confuse sounds came out. After a minute I realized I was listening to Harrybu AND Widespread Panic at the same time.

But the best part is that since it was jazz it kind of made sense to me

Anyway, I will listen now. It's my last hope to make my husband like something PJ related

EDIT: very nice! Harrybu is also my husband's last hope to make me like something jazz related

mattseattleusa

Saw both sets at Bonnaroo and have seen them twice in Seattle. Great stuff if you're into Jazzy sounds. The two musicians Matt plays with are very gifted...definitely $14 well spent!

tenforthewin

I saw the Bonnaroo sets as well, very cool stuff.

eyedclaar

Sounds like PJ needs a lesson or two on how to record Matt's drums properly.

LukinFan

Yellow Bedwetter wrote:

if i hadn't been so worn out i woulda made more of an effort to see matt and harrybu
i regret it now after listening to these songs...i truly am a fan of good jazz

you missed a great show, bro. The Something Else stage was $5 for entrance all day and it was pumping out the AC

rebornFixer

eyedclaar wrote:

Sounds like PJ needs a lesson or two on how to record Matt's drums properly.

I keep telling people that Cameron is a fantastic drummer ....

mca47

I'm a huge jazz fan, and I'm impressed! Nothing ground breaking, but still quite good! Def. getting it!

mca47

eyedclaar wrote:

Sounds like PJ needs a lesson or two on how to record Matt's drums properly.

Agree 100%.
I think they need to give Matt more freedom as at times it seems like they really hold him back.

Yellow Bedwetter

To any PJ'er or admin:

How many tracks are on the self-titled debut? I like how it's free s/h, but I don't wanna spend $14 for 7 tracks or smthg. Is it more than 10 tracks?

eyedclaar

reborncareerist wrote:

I keep telling people that Cameron is a fantastic drummer ....

Preaching to the choir, bro. My little brother is an incredible drummer who was trained by a crusty old professional jazz musician from an early age. He also plays in my band and has educated me on the subject throughout the years. This stuff totally reminds me of my brother. Matt C. can do anyting he wants to on a drum kit. He's the only musical prodigy in PJ. Not that the other guys aren't good...

raindog80

Harrybu McCage is a jazz trio featuring drummer Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden), keyboardist Ryan Burns and bassist Geoff Harper (Herbie Hancock, Bill Frisell). These three artists bring their extensive background in music together to form an exciting and eccentric new "jazz" sound.

Matt Cameron has been honing his drumming skills in successful rock groups for decades and continues to collect increasing recognition for his personal projects. Keyboardist Ryan Burns has been a legend in the Seattle music scene for many years sharing his knowledge with young musicians by teaching at two northwest universities. Rounding out the threesome with his renowned bass abilities, Geoff Harper has recorded with countless local and national artists and performs throughout the region.

Track Listing:
1. I Mean You (C. Hawkins, T. Monk)
2. A Little Max (D. Ellington)
3. Sneakin’ Around (R. Bryant)
4. Evidence (T. Monk)
5. Monk’s Mood (T. Monk)
6. Jetskiing on Priest Lake (Ryan Burns)
7. Ask Me Now (T. Monk)
8. Off Minor (T. Monk)
9. Rhodes Jam (M. Cameron)
10. Alice in My Fantasies (G. Clinton, Jr.)

Manimal

the Showbox shows was incredible, I didn't know what to expect and it blew me away..

Sea

Yellow Bedwetter wrote:

To any PJ'er or admin:

How many tracks are on the self-titled debut? I like how it's free s/h, but I don't wanna spend $14 for 7 tracks or smthg. Is it more than 10 tracks?

10 tracks

Red Lukin

I like that. "It's jazz, but it rocks" haha

I saw them at Bonnaroo. They really showcase just how great Matt is.

LukinFan

Red Lukin wrote:

I like that. "It's jazz, but it rocks" haha

I saw them at Bonnaroo. They really showcase just how great Matt is.

which set did you see?

Red Lukin

LukinFan wrote:

which set did you see?

The "free" set. Why did you catch them in the New Orleans tent?

LukinFan

Red Lukin wrote:

The "free" set. Why did you catch them in the New Orleans tent?

We missed the first one...we were at someone else I think, I can't remember. But trust me, $5 was nothing for some AC and a VERY small crowd. Was the sonic Stage packed?

Red Lukin

LukinFan wrote:

We missed the first one...we were at someone else I think, I can't remember. But trust me, $5 was nothing for some AC and a VERY small crowd. Was the sonic Stage packed?

Not packed at all. I could probably walk right up to the stage if I wanted, but stood off to the side in some shade.

I really wanted to check out the NO tent, but there was so much going on all weekend I didn't make it. I almost made it there just for the food : )

dreamweaver

eyedclaar wrote:

Preaching to the choir, bro. My little brother is an incredible drummer who was trained by a crusty old professional jazz musician from an early age. He also plays in my band and has educated me on the subject throughout the years. This stuff totally reminds me of my brother. Matt C. can do anyting he wants to on a drum kit. He's the only musical prodigy in PJ. Not that the other guys aren't good...

it's a very strong thing to say that one musician is a prodigy over another, (esp. in pearl jam's case), a fault I see in alot of musicians these days is that they are stuck on how good someone's chop's are. and dont stop to think of the effort in writing for others, having a unique sound, how to play a chord beautifully and at the same time make it your own. some things to think about.... matt cameron is no prodigy compared to Eddie's songwriting, or Jeff's solidity, or stone's fine guitar playing, or mike's energy and speed on the guitar. just some examples ofcourse... .anyone else?

mca47

The more I listen to these two songs the more I love them!!!

Again, as probably my favorite genre of music that being jazz I have to say these guys are damn tight!!
My family (mostly my grandpa) got me into jazz as a toddler, played piano, sax, and later guitar and a bit of drums as I grew up...this is surprisingly really good!

Wow!

Hats off to Matt. I always knew he was a classically trained jazz percussionist, but never really had the chance to hear him really "work". Good stuff!!

dawng

Manimal wrote:

the Showbox shows was incredible, I didn't know what to expect and it blew me away..

Same! I had no idea what to expect and it was a really great show. Now have to save my pennies to purchase the CD!

12345AGNST1

This should end the dispute of "who is PJ's best drummer" Matt plays jazz, he also plays guitar and is a singer in the band wellwater conspiracy. He is not only their best drummer, but the most talented member of PJ. Matt Cameron is incredible.

1STmammal2wearPants

sea, if you weren't at bonnaroo, you missed an awesome set from matty boy!!! i was one person back from the railing and was in the presence of a master drummer at the top of his game. harrybu sounded AWESOME at the sonic stage......and was an awesome, intimate setting!

i like matt.c

12345AGNST1 wrote:

This should end the dispute of "who is PJ's best drummer" Matt plays jazz, he also plays guitar and is a singer in the band wellwater conspiracy. He is not only their best drummer, but the most talented member of PJ. Matt Cameron is incredible.

He also plays moog, mellotron and keyboards.
I am sooo going to buy this album. By the way, everyone, how was their set at Bonnaroo? Any videos?

LukinFan

Red Lukin wrote:

Not packed at all. I could probably walk right up to the stage if I wanted, but stood off to the side in some shade.

I really wanted to check out the NO tent, but there was so much going on all weekend I didn't make it. I almost made it there just for the food : )

Wow! I figured the Sonic Stage would be crazy packed after Ed announced it to the crowd the night before- very cool

LukinFan

lbc72 wrote:

If so, I am so buying this CD

nope- no singing

NMyTree

eyedclaar wrote:

Sounds like PJ needs a lesson or two on how to record Matt's drums properly.

I think they need to record better, period.

NMyTree

NMyTree wrote:

I think they need to record better, period.

Hopefully PJ's new album will be recorded at a much better quality.

Please, no friggin' brickwalling. Thank you.

reeferchief

reborncareerist wrote:

I keep telling people that Cameron is a fantastic drummer ....

Do people really need telling this after all this time, the mans a fucking machine.