Oceana (album)

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Oceana
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Studio album by Derek Sherinian
Released September 5, 2011 (2011-09-05)
Recorded January 2 – May 31, 2011
Studio Beachwood Manor Studios in Burbank, California; Phantom Recordings in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
Genre Instrumental rock, progressive metal
Length47:03
Label Music Theories
Producer Derek Sherinian, Simon Phillips
Derek Sherinian chronology
Molecular Heinosity
(2009)
Oceana
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Oceana is the seventh studio album by keyboardist Derek Sherinian, released on September 5, 2011 through Music Theories Recordings. [1] After his recording sessions for the album, guitarist Joe Bonamassa posted on his official forum: "This session was one of the most challenging of my career. To be in the studio with Derek Sherinian and Simon Phillips [is] daunting. A huge thanks to both Derek and Simon for getting me through it. I learned a lot. Oceana is a killer record. Highly recommended." [2]

Derek Sherinian American keyboardist

Derek Sherinian is an American keyboardist who has toured and recorded for Alice Cooper, Billy Idol, Yngwie Malmsteen, Kiss, Steve Vai, and Joe Bonamassa. He was also a member of Dream Theater from 1994–99, is the founder of Planet X and also one of the founding members of Black Country Communion and Sons of Apollo. He has released seven solo albums that have featured a variety of prominent guest musicians, including guitarists Slash, Yngwie Malmsteen, Allan Holdsworth, Steve Lukather, Joe Bonamassa, Billy Sheehan, Zakk Wylde and Al Di Meola.

Joe Bonamassa American musician

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Simon Phillips (drummer) English drummer

Simon Phillips is an English jazz, pop, and rock drummer and record producer. He worked with rock bands during the 1970s and 1980s and was the drummer for the band Toto from 1992 to 2014.

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleMusicLength
1."Five Elements"Derek Sherinian, Simon Phillips 4:37
2."Mercury 7"Sherinian, Phillips4:29
3."Mulholland"Sherinian, Phillips5:56
4."Euphoria"Sherinian, Phillips5:34
5."Ghost Runner"Sherinian, Steve Stevens 4:54
6."El Camino Diablo"Sherinian, Doug Aldrich 5:06
7."I Heard That"Sherinian, Joe Bonamassa, Phillips4:53
8."Seven Sins"Sherinian, Phillips5:56
9."Oceana"Sherinian, Stevens, Phillips5:38
Total length:47:03

Personnel

Keyboard instrument class of musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard

A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument played using a keyboard, a row of levers which are pressed by the fingers. The most common of these are the piano, organ, and various electronic keyboards, including synthesizers and digital pianos. Other keyboard instruments include celestas, which are struck idiophones operated by a keyboard, and carillons, which are usually housed in bell towers or belfries of churches or municipal buildings.

Audio engineer engineer who operates recording, mixing, sound reproduction equipment

An audio engineer helps to produce a recording or a live performance, balancing and adjusting sound sources using equalization and audio effects, mixing, reproduction, and reinforcement of sound. Audio engineers work on the "...technical aspect of recording—the placing of microphones, pre-amp knobs, the setting of levels. The physical recording of any project is done by an engineer ... the nuts and bolts." It's a creative hobby and profession where musical instruments and technology are used to produce sound for film, radio, television, music, and video games. Audio engineers also set up, sound check and do live sound mixing using a mixing console and a sound reinforcement system for music concerts, theatre, sports games and corporate events.

Record producer Individual who oversees and manages the recording of an artists music

A record producer or music producer oversees and manages the sound recording and production of a band or performer's music, which may range from recording one song to recording a lengthy concept album. A producer has many, varying roles during the recording process. They may gather musical ideas for the project, collaborate with the artists to select cover tunes or original songs by the artist/group, work with artists and help them to improve their songs, lyrics or arrangements.

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References

  1. 1 2 Ruhlmann, William. "Oceana - Derek Sherinian". AllMusic . All Media Network. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
  2. Bonamassa, Joe (23 October 2012). "Joe playing on Dereks S. new CD". forum.jbonamassa.com. Retrieved October 26, 2017.