OMG. Toy Matinee is the best album no one has ever heard of. It’s such a shame. Should have been as big as anything from the early 90s. A musicians album.
Such a shame one might even call it the "shaming of the true" had to throw that out there lol. I'm blessed to have parents with good taste to introduce me at a young age.
I have been waiting 30 years to watch this!! Toy Matinee is one of the best written and best engineered/produced albums in history, as far as I'm concerned. There was nothing else like it, and there never will be. It was so far ahead of it's time, that we still haven't caught up to it. "Last Plane Out" has been my favorite song since 1990, and as a musician, this band is my biggest influence and inspiration. Pure genius. And it's equally great to learn that these men are humble, genuine, and funny as hell. THANK YOU, MR. PIERCE, FOR POSTING THIS.!!!!
@@timpierceguitar Thank YOU! It’s so evident that you all loved the music you created. Watching you play those parts with note for note perfection, just like the album...brilliant. work.
I’ve been at big concerts and the sound guy will blast Last Plane Out to check the levels. My brother said it’s actually pretty common for sound guys to use that song. He’s seen it a bunch of Times as well.
Hi Paul....I totally agree with your assessment of Toy Matinee. If you get a chance read my "true story". I know it's strange and difficult to believe, but it's true. I owned a dozen TM cd's BEFORE I had bought a cd player! Still today I'm amazed at everything about this record. Steve
I’m truly honored to have been asked to sing backing vocals on “Things She Said”. Kevin Gilbert was a genius, and a great friend. They all are. He actually helped me produce my first real demos. Those were heady days. Guy and Brian are also two of the most insanely talented men on the planet. I adore them all. RIP, Kevin. ❤️😪
Was that you in the harmony part “But notes that might remind her what that smile was for Are scribbled on a long-forgotten page.” ? That’s a badass lyric and harmony.
I love that line about her smile emptying out a lions cage....... Im paraphrasing...... That record was so inspiring for me as a musician and a guitar player I've never heard anything quite that advanced for the time and Tim you're a monster and you're a good guitar player too LOL
I was at Guitar Center 5 or 6 years ago listening to studio monitors. The sales guy asked what I wanted to hear. I had Toy Matinee on my iPhone so he connected a lightning cable and I chose Last Plane Out. The song hadn't played more than 30 seconds when the manager came running over. "Who's playing that, who's playing that?" He was a Toy Matinee fan and was thrilled that someone had chosen TM to test the monitors. I can't begin to tell you how many people I've turned on to this CD since it came out.
@@winstonprice7920 don't stop at "Toy Matinee" listen to "Thud" and "Shaming Of the True." Gilbert was a genius. One of the biggest losses in musical history
I've watched this video multiple times: Toy Matinee is the only band (for me) to rise above Steely Dan and Rush on my list of faves...and after only ONE album. I just can't get enough of this album and it's been 34 years since it came out. Guy Pratt's fretless work on Turn it on Salvador and Things She Said are the reasons I started playing fretless bass. I also bought an octave pedal after hearing his work on Last Plane Out. Outstanding songwriting and musicianship. I'm also thrilled that a German band chose to create a Kevin Gilbert tribute featuring his rock opera The Shaming of the True. That's some serious dedication and appreciation for some amazing music that most meanstream audiences will never hear.
Toy Matinee and especially Kevin Gilbert was what happens when incredible minds pay attention to what came before, learn and improve on it. Its like the Beatles had a baby with Steely Dan. We miss KG and what else was up in that massive brain. Tim, you're guitar work is timeless, perfection
The look of joy on Tim Pierce's face as he played the guitar parts made this worth it. Thank you to all the guys for contributing and making this such a great album.
I choked up,too. Kevin was a vastly superior ARTIST. Our Van Gogh. His wit, his acuity...there is no one like him...and there never will be. But it IS a sick industry to anyone who feels and thinks with intensity..and I don't know if this industry (post-Napster) would have treated him fairly. Like a beautiful Day..it isn't forever. But it was a day we can never forget.
I've noticed that litograph of Kevn in Tim's studio for quite a while now. Was quite something to see it behind Richard Page's shoulder when he had Tim do some guitar parts. Richard basically replaced Kevin for the second Toy Matinee, which was logically called Third Matinee.
@@sundet81 I like a lot of Richard Page's stuff (especially Pages), and 3rd Matinee's Meanwhile is not a terrible album by any means, but it's nothing compared to Toy Matinee. Something is missing... or, actually, most of the elements from the previous album...
I remember seeing Guy Pratt on stage with Pink Floyd during the Division Bell (Pulse) tour. I simply had to insist that everyone be told "that's the bass player from Toy Matinee!!!". I always love a Guy Pratt sighting.
This has been my favorite album since I was about ten years old. My mom bought it after hearing a song on the radio. My little brother danced with her at his wedding to “We Always Come Home” It was the only album in my car’s CD player for years and years. I had different girlfriends over the years and they never once asked to change the CD. They fell in love with the music just as they very well should have. lol This has been a treat. Just amazing. Thank you. (That improv run on the guitar at the end of Jenny Ledge is one of my favorite things ever, you don’t know how cool it was to see you actually play it)
I've never jumped to a youtube post quicker after seeing the notification. Tim, my oldest brother turned me onto TM when the record came out...I had just turned 21 and was living in Minneapolis at the time...I became a huge Kevin Gilbert fan from this record and his passing is one of the greatest losses in modern music. ...this record is absolute art and your playing on it is masterful. Thank you for sharing.
David, I remember exchanging messages about Toy Matinee during your Greazy Meal days. You recommended I pick up Kevin's Thud album and I subsequently became a huge fan and my music influences were forever impacted. I can never thank you enough.
agreed David. Being also from the Twin Cities, I know there are (or were?) many fans here. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of Kevin and Toy Matinee until the early 2000's, but I'd love to meet others who may have known him or even seen him live, which i only know of 1 show when he opened for Jonatha Brooke at The Fine Line. It's too bad Toy Matinee's touring didn't really take them outside of the West Coast from memory.
I also am from the Twin Cities and got into it because The Cities 97 played “Turn it on Salvador” and thought “who the heck is this?” It took a while to find out and it was Last Plane Out playing on that station where I finally found out. Got the CD the rest is history. Getting the CD was kind of a challenge too as I recall (Thank you, Cheapo disc). The Gilbert solo (Thud, Shaming) stuff and Giraffe and his appearances with Mike Keneally still gets repeat plays from me today. Kevin G’s loss crushed me. Huge influence. Just even from a production standpoint. Watching this is great. It’s so obvious this was a killer band who could go to fusion Mars but the lesson of Toy Matinee is that the song is everything and anything extra can spoil it. So stuff was pared back to the essential. This is so tasty even today- sounds like it was recorded last week.
When that album came out I was in a competing band with Kevin at the time in the San Francisco Bay area, the keyboardist and I had gone to high school with Kevin. By the way first day I walked into jazz band I couldn’t believe how good he was. Anyway, keyboard player brings in a Toy Matinee demo from Kevin, we were also recording in a studio in Menlo Atherton at the time called Music Annex recording our record. I looked at him and said, “I guess our album’s gonna suck”. Interesting that during that same week I also picked up Jellyfish’s first album Belly Button for the first time. Another ground breaking record in my eyes.
My cousin Roger was an engineer/ co owner of the Music Annex. I was a keyboardist in L A and was turned on to Toy Matinee by the Mark and Brian show it blew us away.
Ive been listening to Last Plane Out many times this weekend, and oddly - The King Is Half Undressed, just before going to Tim's vid! It's like a wavelength check. Hmmm.. Here it goes.. Scritti Politti - Cupid & Psyche '85? Head Candy - Starcaster?
Love this "album" Tim! My guitar teacher, Marc Bonilla, was their touring guitarist, so I got the album immediately and saw them live here in the Bay Area when they were on tour with Bad English. Marc brought me backstage and introduced me to Kevin Gilbert's girlfriend, the unknown Cheryl Crow. From what I remember, Kevin's Band, Giraffe, won the battle of the bands Leonard is talking about, and the prize was something like $10K worth of Yamaha equipment. Great record, good times. So sad about Kevin though.
I love the Toy Matinee album, and played the hell out of it. A perfect marriage of the elements. Bottrell did manage to keep it accessible, much to his credit. Not just anybody could play that music, but still the parts and the melodies were hooky enough to pull you. in. And Kevin Gilbert's voice was amazing.I loved it immediately. A damn shame he died so young. Thanks for this great video!
Tim, this record is literally one of my desert island discs. I love outro solo on the Ballad of Jenny Ledge. I got this record in college & it has stood the test of time!
How is it possible... these folk slipped under my radar at the time ... in the day. It's unbelievable... it's like finding a new Weather Report... Yes... Chick Corea... Gentle Giant...unbelievable. The live lineup looked like an 80's Boy Band.... not bad when you have Sheryl Crow..as your little backing singer and keyboards. Who new the power of Tim Pierce and this power house ensemble... of Magicians. I can't believe it. Was this done in LA... that could be a reason. The West coast was dead to me at the time. I am truly GOBSMACKED HERE. THANKS FOR THIS ...TIM. I will be smiling all day.....
I'm just a youngster, Kevin died the year I was born, but thanks to some parents with great taste, I was blessed to be brought up on this vigorous talent. I have been watching your channel but I had no idea you were in toy matinee.
LOVED Toy Matinee!! And Last Plane Out, and the others. Kevin G. was such a tragic loss! You are so lucky to have been a part of this, and your guitar parts are sublime.
Tim, THANK YOU for posting this video!!! The Toy Matinee album is one of my favorites of all time - just brilliant in every dimension. And R.I.P. Kevin Gilbert - his “Shaming of the True” is one of the most perfectly formed concept albums of all time. Thanks Tim
I don't know if you actually read these comments or not, however, I'm so glad you posted this. That album and that talent of playing changed my life as a musician. I went on to follow Kevin until his death. That was truly a remarkable Talent as all of you are. Thank you for your contribution to music and to my musical upbringing.
Sometimes, musical perfection is achieved when a group of guys get together and just create. Toy Matinee is definitely one of those where everything came together. The amount of genius and musicianship in that room at that moment in time is the most elusive thing in the world yet captured like lightning in a bottle. Incredible work of art.
Have yet to even watch this video, but had to immediately say “THANK YOU” to Tim, this is THE video I’ve hoped for since you began your UA-cam channel! Make no mistake, I watch and enjoy every video you post, but the Toy Matinee album is my Holy Grail.
When song writing can be technical...this is what happens when you realize shredding doesn't let you play important notes long enough. Amazing album. Beautiful production. Incredible genius. Our last album wouldn't be the way it is without toy matinee.
It is midnight and I can't sleep. Tim, Guy, Pat... you guys were and are my heroes, and my life is more colorful and richer for the music you have all created, and knowing how it all came about. I appreciate how humble you are, and sincere. Very grateful. Thank you.
Tim, Thank you for posting this Toy Matinee stuff PRICELESS Man!!!! Kevin Gilbert and yourself (I found your solo album shortly there after) TM was my introduction to the both of you any time I put that album on and I SMILE! We lost Kevin but, THANK GOD we still have you! That album still sounds fresh today and I only wish we had MORE!
I can't begin to tell you how important this album has been to me. IT WAS A REVELATION, AN INSPIRATION and SALVATION at a time in my life that things were not going so well.The virtuoso guitar work - the incredible basslines and the lyrical delivery - all touched me in many many ways and this album has been my go-to whenever someone wanted to know what kind of music I listened to. I have heard you say you played with them - but it never "clicked" until this video. Tim - this album is part of my life and I can't thank you enough for both playing the music and for sharing this with all of us.
Tim! My brother! I did not know you were on this! Pat and Kevin showed this to me and an artist named Nia Peeples one day at Pat’s studio, before it came out. Absolutely blew my mind! I was honored to be friends with Kevin from that day forward and even bought a couple copies of his Giraffe album out of the back of his pick up truck Outside the back door of Can-Am Studios! That happens to be one of my favorite records as well. I had to tell you this, as I’m not sure when we’ll get to hang again. I hope soon! As always, your playing is incredible! Thank you for this awesome trip back through my favorites!
I heard a Mark and Brian interview with Kevin on KLOS when the album came out, they played "Things She Said" and my mind was blown. Two years later I finally bought a cassette and became a full-blown fan of all of you, even going back to Trillion. Great stuff, thanks for this!!!
Thank you yo much for this! Kevins music and this album especially means so much to me. And your playing on this keeps on inspiring me... When me and my band put together a "Shaming of the true tribute" a few years back we did "Last plane out" as an encore... Which I had a Bouzouki back then.
For anyone else reading, here is just one great example, and I picked this one to share here on a guitar channel since the guitarist absolutely kills the solos here!!! ua-cam.com/video/k2X6ikoX3dY/v-deo.html
@@jeffwolinski2659 isn't he f*'ing amazing? ... and if you think about that this was our first and only show. We kind of experienced all of this the first time just as the audience did that evening. really emotional. That solo he does in Tea for one is also one for the books...
'Last Plane out' creeps into my subconscious often...I wish there was more TM out there for us to enjoy🥰 So sad that Kevin left us far too soon😔 Thanks for this Tim...as we age, we realize more often, just how we got here✌
One of my all-time favorite albums, had a very hip DC-area -alt-station (WHFS) that had "Last Plane Out" in regular rotation. So cool that you and Guy Pratt were in this together...two of my favorite people on UA-cam. So much killer playing by everybody. Kevin G. was such a massive and overlooked talent. Gone too soon. "Things She Said" and "Remember My Name" are additional favorites. Thanks for making my Saturday!! An EPIC video!!!
Still the best Hommage to the band Toy Matinee and all of its members. I watch it again at two days after Jeff Beck passed away and it makes me both happy and sad. Thanks, Tim!
I remember my first phone call to you when I asked what you had been up to since "Rock of Life" (and before being able find that info on the interwebs), and you said I had to check out this record by Toy Matinee. I literally hung up the phone and went to the record store and bought it. Since then, the album has been on my desert island CD ever since. One of my quarantine bucket list items is to finish charting every song on this album to simply LEARN all these great chord changes and melodies. And now in just watching the start of this video, I have to thank you BIG time, again and again, my friend, for all of your coolness in sharing such great things!
Toy Matinee has always been one of those things that has just stuck with me since 1990. I've always had the CD or cassette with me no matter what. And I know the thing backward and forward. I can't get too many people to go with me on the Toy Matinee thing but when I turn them on to it and they hear it fully, they know this is a great, if not PERFECT record. Nearly perfect. "There Was A Little Boy" and "Queen Of Misery" are just powerful songs. "We Always Come Home" is simply beautiful. "Last Plane Out" is just cool. That's all there is to that one. "Remember My Name" is still in my top 10 all-time favorite songs (and I am a dedicated, from the heart Beatles fan). All simply amazing songs. "Ballad of Jenny" was a great radio hit in the day and really, the worst song on the album, although that's still saying, it's a great song. And now, 30+ years later, here is Tim Pierce playing along with the music as if he's playing it after the 50th take back in the day. But to see you playing those guitar parts... I respected you before, Tim, but now! You simply blew me away playing those guitar parts here! Now! Live! to the incomparable Toy Matinee. One of the greatest albums ever, and truly a great and inspiring record. You've put the entire record into perspective for me and I'm grateful forever for that.
@JT Micaelson I'm here to go with you on the Toy Matinee thing. Trust me. I'm here. If you're ever around the Canadian side of the PNW and want to do the Toy Matinee thing, I'll be your copilot.
I can’t tell you guys what this music meant/means to me and the memories hearing these tunes invoke. Last Plane Out is one of my favorite albums and I will cherish it till my dying days. I can clearly remember hearing Last Plane Out for the first time while working at a car wash. I searched record stores until I finally found it. I still listen to all the songs at least once a week. The first album I know every song, every lyric, everything! Thank you guys for making this video. It means so much, you just have no idea!
This is the greatest album that no one knew about! I have brought every album version over the 32 years it has been out. Vinyl, cd, dts, DVD audio, etc... Glad I discovered this channel. Tim has great stories from the last era of great session musicians. Cheers to Tim!
Wow, I'm so glad to see this album and band get some love. I was living in SoCal when this album came out and I guess I have to thank Mark and Bryan, the AM dj's on KLOS for featuring this record and inviting Kevin to hang out in the studio many many times. So much so that, I felt like I knew him. Everyone I played with at the time was OBSESSED with this record. I had it on cassette for my car and CD for my house. I've never commented on a UA-cam video before, but I just had to say Thank you, Mr. Pierce. I've been a fan since Rick Springfield, and you have been as much of an influence on my philosophies of music and tone and versatility as Larry Carlton's sessions and Tommy Tedesco's "studio Log" column in the back of guitar player magazine. thank you
Hi Tim...this video is so meaningful to me. I play guitar, and your work here is mesmerizing? I must tell this longish story because it's so unbelievable. First off, I'm 67 yoa, I'm a huge music fan, and my musical taste is wide and deep. Many favs, but the tops are Beatles, Steely Dan, Pat Metheny Group, Nat King Cole, Snarky Puppy, Michael Jackson, The Rippingtons, Allman Brothers, Earth Wind, and Fire, Howard Jones, etc...But of all the albums I've heard...Toy Matinee is #1 by far. The day I discovered it my world was rocked. True Story. In 1990 I'm in my car with my wife riding down Interstate 95 in Georgia, headed to Florida. I'm tuned in to FM radio. I hear this epic, killer, in your face jazzy rock tune and I'm stunned. The radio begins to fade...I wait for the announcer to name the song. They never did. I have no idea the name of the station or really exactly where I was. I panicked. I exited the Interstate immediately (my wife was accustomed to my flights of fancy)...I rushed to the nearest phone booth, looked in the "yellow pages" and found the first rock station listed. I put in a coin and called that station. A young woman answered. I said, "Listen, I'm right off I-95 in Georgia...and you're gonna think I'm crazy...but some station, maybe yours, just played this mind-blowing tune...and I gotta find out who it is...the only thing I remember is something about..."a last plane out". She excitedly exclaimed...."Yeah, that was me...and that's my favorite band - Toy Matinee...and the song is Last Plane Out." My musical life changed at that moment. Upon arriving back home in Hendersonville, NC - I searched all music stores. I found TM in the cutout bin...and asked the Manager of the store...."This is crazy....what in the hell is this doing in this bin"? I bought 10-12 of them...all they had. And, this was before I even owned a cd player. I knew that I was onto something really special and I didn't want to take a chance of ever not having one. Over the years I gifted several to my most special friends. I still have 2-3 that are unopened. Without any doubt whatsoever...I've exclaimed to all who will listen that this album is such unique genius in every way...the songs, each and every player, the assemblage of it....and that it is My #1 Favorite project of all time. And it still is. Kevin's passing was a gut punch for the future....hit me like Hendrix or Terry Kath or Duane Allman...I felt totally robbed. I still play Toy Matinee in my car, my studio, in my home...and I still marvel at what was put together here. Pure magic. And I continue to proclaim that to all who will listen. Thank you for your fine work on this record and for putting out this wonderful video. There will never be another album like Toy Matinee......Steve Simpson
This. Record. Changed. My. Life. I can't imagine how many people to whom I've said in the studio "WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOY MATINEE?! Pull up a chair, let's go." Thank you for this. ❤️
No-one's ever heard of this band, that I've talked to - their loss. This was far and away my favorite pop album of the era, and it feels like I rediscovered an old friend with this vid. Incredible playing, writing and production. I had no idea you were part of all that - Thanks Tim!
I absolutely LOVE this album to this very day! I remember seeing whatever version of the band at The Roxy and was mind blown at how good it was technically and yet musically accessible to those who are not musicians. The album still stands up on every single level. Much like Steely Dan; Toto and the like. SOOO GOOD! I only wish everyone involved in the album could have supported it in a tour Thank you for putting this together Tim!
the Toy Matinee record is fantastic ... I have the DTS surround sound version and it is one of the best albums I've ever heard ... Kevin Gilbert was a genius
Tim... thank you for doing this tribute to Toy Matinee. After over six decades of listening to music and playing music, I can say with all honesty that this record is one of my all time favorites. Now that I know the players and stories behind the record, I can appreciate it even more. RIP Kevin...
I played this album to death and I still listen to it, how sad it is that Kevin Gilbert left too soon. It's fantastic to see you playing the parts too thank you
Tim, I can’t even believe it. Of course it was you. 🔥💪🙏. This video is pure gold. Great interviews. Queen of Misery! 🤘Your parts were so complex and nuanced but fit perfectly. What musicianship in this band.
My favorite album from my senior year in college turned into a KG obsession in my late 40s. Thrilled to see this and so happy to know Toy Matinee means so much to so many! I always felt like I was Jenny Ledge, making all the bad decisions. HA!
Kevin was the greatest musician most people never heard of.. Without question. "There Was a Little Boy", and "Song for a Dead Friend" are simply magical.
Thank You!!! The photo of Kevin at the end really hit me. How did this album not attain the status Aja, Sgt Peppers or Dark Side? Incredible ... every damned song. So much life, talent, music on one perfect album. I have the surround sound dvd and its even more grandiose! Always wondered who exactly the super pros were and could listen to TM and Kevin Gilbert stories forever. Thanks so much!
It was such a pleasure watching this. My buddy's dad (also a musician named Pat) had this record when it was released and we were like 9 or 10 and then I bought it. My buddy and I played it out for a few years and then I've subsequently played it in heavy rotation several times over through adolescence and adulthood. Each time it somehow exceeds my remembrance. The lyrical and musical depth is astounding. You all seem like a great group of guys on top of being tremendous musicians. I wish we could hear Kevin's voice in this remembrance as well but you did a great job bringing him in. Hearing Pat's backstory of the group makes a lot of sense. I've always seen it commented on as Kevin's group but it doesn't really sound like the rest of his stuff. Knowing that it was Pat's project with Kevin as a lead creative force just places it better for me. The last scene with Pat back home with the deer with "We Always Come Home" playing out was just sublime. When I played gigs, that tune was often in my setlist.
This is the only album I own as a DVD Audio disc. The surround sound mix just brings things to another level. What a fantastic video about one of my favorite albums.
Thanks a million, Tim, from the bottom of my heart, for such an amazing gem.. "Toy Matinee" is doubtlessly the most imaginative compilation of music ever written, each song spreads everlasting beauty and colorfulness, you can reiterate its listening and the joy you get grows stronger and stronger.. ❤
I bought this album right when it came out and It's been one of my favorites ever since. My neighbor down the street at the time was Mark Bonilla's Aunt. (I painted her house). I, as a working musician, was always interested in the difference between the recording lineup of players and the live band lineup. I've been in the entertainment industry for goimg on 50 years now, but still... Thank you Tim for shedding some light on this for us fans.
Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together Tim.This album is bay far the best album I own. I know that there's unreleased stuff,or so Iwe been told, from these sessions,any plans to release those in like a "DeLuxe"boxset....Pat,if your reading this,just a thought :-)
Tim, Some years back, before I knew of you/this channel, I heard Toy Matinee via my audio engineering professor, who would always use "Jenny Ledge" as his reference track for demoing rooms/studio monitors. He apparently had worked with you in the past, and spoke really highly of how ahead of your time you were in the guitar tones and playing, and the spatial effects you would use. It's so cool to hear you talk about what went into that record now!
I first heard this album last year after watching Guy Pratt's Lockdown Licks which featured Last Plane Out. Having since researched the story behind it, it's inspiring & heartbreaking in equal measure. To think what might have been if Gilbert hadn't passed far too young. There's something ethereal & inexplicable that happens when music like this comes about. Incredible musicianship. Phenomenal production. Perfection.
This is my favorite video you have ever done about one of my favorite albums of all time. You should be so proud of that work. You play the parts as if you have been touring for 30 years playing the songs. Thank you for telling this story. I love that album!
As usual, thank you for sharing with us these stories about how music was made in those years; not to mention seeing you play the chords and riffs of the songs on the record, which are exquisite teaching. Already last year, when you did the video on the song "Last Plane Out", I immediately bought the record and I must say that it is really superlative and played by top musicians. Your lesson on the use of chords of the song was very, very instructive and eye-opening, as are all the lessons in the Master Class!
11:27 I was just going to say that. I had no idea at the time that this band was "put together" but just listening to the bare tracks you're playing over, the playing really sounds like it came from the soul, like each member was fully present in his part. I'm really shocked in a pleasant way! Thank you for making this retrospective!
I remember where I was the first time I heard TM; like it was yesterday. That's the impact the music had on me. I was like... WOW!! Who the hell are these guys!!?? That CD is pure magic!!! I've been a Kevin Gilbert fan from day one. Everything of his that was released to the public... I've got it. He had so much more music to give. He left us way too soon.
Had the album right after it was released and saw Toy Matinee at The Coach House shortly after. By then Marc Bonilla had replaced Patrick Leonard. It was simply the greatest single show I ever saw. The musicianship was untouched and Kevin was simply the most brilliant single talent I've ever seen. So very right when you say he left us too soon. I've purchased every single thing I can find that he played on. Thanks for keeping the memory of this incredible group alive. You guys were great beyond your time. Much appreciation from a long time fan.
Great rundown of the history of this magnificent musical creation. Years later, this started me down the path of KG only to discover he was no longer with us. In his short time, he had so much to say and contribute and I feel his loss every time I listen to Thud or Shaming of the True. TP, your playing on TM was brilliant and timeless, as was everyone's. A truly magical musical moment.
Tim, for so many of us, you are just a hero. As tragic as the loss of Kevin was and is, this was such a fun light-hearted exploration - and we really all appreciate the joy of it. Thank you so much.
Thank you Tim Pierce for this video. I'm a huge Kevin Gilbert fan. Sadly I heard his music first time, years after he passed away. And sometimes it was not easy to get his CDs here in Germany. Some I have to import from the US. I listen frequently to the Toy Matinee album. And I have a acoustic live one, with Sheryl Crow on Keys. So I really loved as Guy Pratt does his bass videos about TM and now your video... really beautiful to hear these stories after all these years ❤
“...or should I use the past tense?” Love it. How true and honest. Admittedly, I was too busy for new music in that decade. Busy working, starting a family, whatever. I missed this music and was hung up on Kansas, ELP and other bands of my youth. I needed the complexity. Well, I was wrong. I need to listen to this record. Thank you. Thank you for being here and being honest/humble and thank you for sharing.
Never heard TM (because I’ve apparently been living in a cave for the last 30 years) but absolutely love it. And I love the sincerity and fun all you guys seemed to have making it and are having as you revisit the memories. Well done as always! P.S. - just downloaded the full album on Apple and can’t wait to dive in. Many thanks.
You are not alone. TM neve really got the popularity it should have had. It is a brilliant release from the opening song the the closing one. Enjoy the album.
Way Cool, my Drummer turned me on to Toy back in the day, I totally loved it and even more now..Thanks for shearing your story, didn't know you were part of it , Pratt also.
Thank you for doing this! I longed to hear you talk more about this album, and show off some parts. At the time this came out, I was deep into just a handful of recordings and artists such as Nearly Human by Todd Rundgren, Presto by Rush, Big Generator by Yes, Zappa, Alan Holdsworth... so when Toy Matinee came out, instantly my ears heard what was happening, and I was hooked. Thanks also to KLOS/Mark and Brian for promoting it at the time.
I want to say a thank you, not only for the fun, interesting and insightful video about one of my favourite bands, but for briefly bringing my brother back to life. He and I are (were) both enormous Kevin Gilbert and Toy Matinee fans. I lost my brother to suicide about 8 years ago and I regret deeply that I don't spend as much time thinking about him as I used to. But this video just brought him back and I wish he was here to see this and he would've loved it. Thank you very much, sir. For the memories of my brother and for the insight about one of my all time favourite bands. Forever love. Ryan
Tim, this is among my most favorite of all your videos. Looking further, I notice it's Patrick Leonard's birthday tomorrow. So Happy Birthday, Patrick!!! His comments about home got me emotional. Home's a hard place to find. Tim, we're 5 days apart in age (discovered while talking at Norm's) and that always informs my perceptions of your music and stories. Just downloaded Toy Matinee. Thanks for this. -G
Toy Matinee was one of the most brilliant albums I’ve ever heard! It stands out as it’s own thing in every aspect. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this video! I am deeply grateful as a musician and just a dude that loves hearing great music.
Tim, this was outstanding!! I really enjoyed the story and the hearing the passion everyone involved still has about Toy Matinee is a joy to listen to. Thanks for sharing the story, I am off to listen to the bonus footage.
Thank you so much Tim and the rest of the Toy gang. So cool to watch and hear some of the stories behind one of the best albums out there. Top notch at every level🤙
I think the first tune I heard from this album was "Last "Plane Out" in 1990. I immediately loved the lyrics, the harmonies, the chord progressions, and the innovation. (I'm a classically trained Horn player.) I was stationed in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and found the CD at the Ramstein Air Base PX... and immediately bought it. It's still one of my absolute favorite CDs ever, right up there with King Crimson's "Discipline". Thank you guys for putting that music together, and also thank you so much for giving us this video history. I will not forget! 😀
AWESOME VIDEO TIM..... PLEASE GET THE SURVIVING MEMBERS OF TOY MATINEE TOGETHER AND WORK UP A LIVE CONCERT PERFORMANCE WEEK/WEEKEND THAT YOU GUYS CAPTURE ON VIDEO FOR YOURSELVES AND POSSIBLY EVEN TO SHARE WITH ALL US .....KEEP DEFINING YOUR COLLECTIVE AWESOMENESS BRO !!!! :) ;)
Hello Tim! Wow, after 31 years, I finally get to see you play the original part (since you too didn't tour w/ Kevin. Though Mr Bonilla is one fierce guitarist himself!), along with some fun facts + stories of your own with Kevin et al. I have a couple for you, which I thought you may find interesting :) Speaking of side projects, a bit on the down low, Kevin engineered & produced my band Four Penny Opera (my brother, me and two other fellas). We did just one CD in '93 between Kevin's Sherman Oaks home, then from his studio which had the common wall with...Bill Botrell (as I'm sure you're well aware) and then finally over to Pasadena to his own new Lawnmower Studio. In fact, we helped him move his giant board and other things when he was first in the space. We were big fans of Kev's first project Giraffe of course (being from the south Bay Area as well) - have both albums and some stickers still that Kev gave to me during one of many countless days/nights hanging/partying together staying with him at the Toluca Lake home he rented. At the time he was dating Cheryl Crow for a hot minute, who of course played keys and back vox on the TM tour, Then TNMC and then...he wasn't dating her. Those were the days ('91 -'94). Wow. As Pat briefly mentions yes he (and band Giraffe) in the late 80s, won a music contest @ Universal Amphitheater sponsored by Yamaha catapulting Kev to major labor stardom. There by getting him in front of Patrick Leonard (who was a judge for that contest). And the rest is (short lived) history as they say. To wrap up...
we recorded the tracks to our CD at TRS in Sunnyvale, CA with his Giraffe band mate at the board. Then flew two Ampex 2" master reels down to Burbank for Kevin to work his magic nights/weekends in between his own work. He was immensely gracious, never charged us a dime, and incredibly cool with zero ego. A fine human. Some of the nicest folks in music I've ever met and had the honor with which to work, and about as close as we got to 'major label stardom.' It's genuinely really neat to see ya'll discuss that era, the TM album, that really was/is a phenomenal piece of work, especially considering it was a one-and-done scenario. Thanks for this video (the TM tracks) Tim, and bringing in PL, BT, BMc, it means a lot to me.
really cool, tim--thanks for sharing this. Can't wait to dive into the TM stuff! reminds me of the Spilt Milk record by Jellyfish. Another masterpiece of writing, playing and production I woulda gone my whole life never experiencing if I hadn't stumbled on an article in Guitar Player entitled "greatest guitar records you've never heard of" about 12 years ago. of course, Spilt Milk is so much more than a guitar record, which it also definitely is. TM feels on the same level from the bits you shared.
Holy crap. I have the exact same experience. I read the same article and learned about KG. And Spilt Milk is my all time favorite album. ***I have to add, I entered that exact same Yamaha Soundstage song contest when I was 17. I got an honorable mention. Kevin Gilbert’s band won it. Wild that I really got to learn about him so many years later.
@@paulhb ha! yeah i figured i wan't the only one who discovered jellyfish's spilt milk from that article. and crazy you were in that contest they mentioned! ah, the internet--bringing us all together even as it drives a wedge between us! lol
@@jeremyversusjazz - if only we used the internet’s super powers for good, and not evil. Heh. If you haven’t checked out Imperial Drag, do it. It’s Roger Manning and Eric Dover. Just great stuff, but more of an old school glam band like T Rex. The had one album, but there are a lot of demos floating around that are excellent. Maybe you’ll like those too. Feel free to toss out suggestions of cool music. Let’s see if you like this one. Check out “Oxygen” by 12 foot ninja. Not the same style. Not as produced to say the least. But very clever songwriting and arranging. I got totally hooked on it about a year and a half ago.
@@paulhb thnx-i’ll check those out. i’m going thru a country guitar faze trying to learn some of that vocabulary and technique so im lost in that rabbit hole right now
Tim, you may already know this: Kevin Gilbert was working on a concept work at the time of his death. A number of players came together to finish his work. Luckily, there was ALREADY alot done. It's called "The Shaming of the True". I think it is an unknown MASTERPIECE. Please take a look at it. I think it is the best concept work since Tommy.
I was privileged to meet Kevin Gilbert at the KLOS radio station when he and Marc Bonilla were touring/promoting as Toy Matinee. Got my picture with the tow of them. Toy Matinee is a desert island album pic for me. Kevin was just so wonderful and gone too soon. RIP Kevin.
Absolutely a masterpiece..one of the most important records of the 1990's . This record and Jellyfish changed everything. I wish there was a musical time machine. Crushed many of us. Mark and Brian KLOS listeners ,just devastated. The Greatest Band indeed! RIP Kevin Gilbert
Tim, thanks so much for doing this story. This was a hugely influential record in the beginning days of my audio and producing career. It quickly became my reference CD for any new studio I worked in. In the mid 90's, I produced a project and we were mixing at Smoke Tree Ranch. I put on the CD to check out the monitors and said, "This record sounds great in here!" The assistant engineer who called herself Squeak said, "It should. This is where it was mixed."
Turn It On Salvador is by far my favorite song ever. It's clever, unique, and has the tightest and best fitting guitar solo I've ever heard. Graydon's Peg solo is second.
I stumbled across this video... I was showing some of the songs to my daughter when I was telling her about one of the greatest albums I heard. We have been watching, and I dug out my copy of the CD. To know how much it meant to the team that created it has made my fondness grow deeper and the extra bonus of a new point of connection with my daughter...priceless.
From Jellyfish? Are these guys connected too? Spilt Milk is my all time favorite album. I’m a big KG fan though. I have a lot of Imperial Drag stuff as well. Great stuff.
@@paulhb Yeah, he was with Jellyfish. Check out Jason singing on Friend of Mine or Very Best Years by The Grays. I think you'll hear the similarity. I am lucky to say I saw Jellyfish twice, once in a small club and they were amazing!
@@theoversouls I am jealous. I don’t even like going to listen to music normally. It has to be amazing. I got to see Super 8 open for Imperial Drag. I loved every second of that. I have an EP that Faulkner put out at one point. Love that style. I’m 51 now. That style reminded me of my childhood. These guys have been a big influence on my writing in my adult years.
The Ballad of Jenny Ledge got some airplay on KLBJ in Austin back when the album came out, and I've listened to the CD countless times since then. Definitely one of my most prized discs. Thanks so much for sharing some stories about this band and album.
OMG. Toy Matinee is the best album no one has ever heard of. It’s such a shame. Should have been as big as anything from the early 90s. A musicians album.
Amen.
Music for musicians. Absolutely.
Such a shame one might even call it the "shaming of the true" had to throw that out there lol. I'm blessed to have parents with good taste to introduce me at a young age.
I have been waiting 30 years to watch this!! Toy Matinee is one of the best written and best engineered/produced albums in history, as far as I'm concerned. There was nothing else like it, and there never will be. It was so far ahead of it's time, that we still haven't caught up to it. "Last Plane Out" has been my favorite song since 1990, and as a musician, this band is my biggest influence and inspiration. Pure genius. And it's equally great to learn that these men are humble, genuine, and funny as hell. THANK YOU, MR. PIERCE, FOR POSTING THIS.!!!!
Thanks so much for your comment I really appreciate it
@@timpierceguitar Thank YOU! It’s so evident that you all loved the music you created. Watching you play those parts with note for note perfection, just like the album...brilliant. work.
I’ve been at big concerts and the sound guy will blast Last Plane Out to check the levels. My brother said it’s actually pretty common for sound guys to use that song. He’s seen it a bunch of Times as well.
Hi Paul....I totally agree with your assessment of Toy Matinee. If you get a chance read my "true story". I know it's strange and difficult to believe, but it's true. I owned a dozen TM cd's BEFORE I had bought a cd player! Still today I'm amazed at everything about this record. Steve
Couldn't have said it better. This was so fun to watch, listen to you guys casually talk about a incredible miracle that occurred way back then...
I’m truly honored to have been asked to sing backing vocals on “Things She Said”. Kevin Gilbert was a genius, and a great friend. They all are. He actually helped me produce my first real demos. Those were heady days. Guy and Brian are also two of the most insanely talented men on the planet. I adore them all. RIP, Kevin. ❤️😪
Do you still do music?
Was that you in the harmony part “But notes that might remind her what that smile was for Are scribbled on a long-forgotten page.” ? That’s a badass lyric and harmony.
I love that line about her smile emptying out a lions cage....... Im paraphrasing...... That record was so inspiring for me as a musician and a guitar player I've never heard anything quite that advanced for the time and Tim you're a monster and you're a good guitar player too LOL
Sounded fantastic 🤩
..this is one of the best videos on UA-cam hands down
I was at Guitar Center 5 or 6 years ago listening to studio monitors. The sales guy asked what I wanted to hear. I had Toy Matinee on my iPhone so he connected a lightning cable and I chose Last Plane Out. The song hadn't played more than 30 seconds when the manager came running over. "Who's playing that, who's playing that?" He was a Toy Matinee fan and was thrilled that someone had chosen TM to test the monitors. I can't begin to tell you how many people I've turned on to this CD since it came out.
cool story!
I have also taken on the mission to expose as many people as I can to Toy Matinee!
@@winstonprice7920 don't stop at "Toy Matinee" listen to "Thud" and "Shaming Of the True." Gilbert was a genius. One of the biggest losses in musical history
@@DeanMadonia I have listened to both. Both are great but the combination of all of these musical gods really made Toy Matinee something so special.
Weird, that's exactly where I heard Toy Matinee for the first time, GC in Minnesota
I've watched this video multiple times: Toy Matinee is the only band (for me) to rise above Steely Dan and Rush on my list of faves...and after only ONE album. I just can't get enough of this album and it's been 34 years since it came out. Guy Pratt's fretless work on Turn it on Salvador and Things She Said are the reasons I started playing fretless bass. I also bought an octave pedal after hearing his work on Last Plane Out. Outstanding songwriting and musicianship. I'm also thrilled that a German band chose to create a Kevin Gilbert tribute featuring his rock opera The Shaming of the True. That's some serious dedication and appreciation for some amazing music that most meanstream audiences will never hear.
Toy Matinee and especially Kevin Gilbert was what happens when incredible minds pay attention to what came before, learn and improve on it. Its like the Beatles had a baby with Steely Dan. We miss KG and what else was up in that massive brain. Tim, you're guitar work is timeless, perfection
Someone in a FB group said KG described it as “Steely Dan meets the White Album”
The look of joy on Tim Pierce's face as he played the guitar parts made this worth it. Thank you to all the guys for contributing and making this such a great album.
I choked up a little when you revealed that you have a picture of Kevin in your studio.
Fantastic band, album. Thank you for this, Tim!
I choked up,too. Kevin was a vastly superior ARTIST. Our Van Gogh. His wit, his acuity...there is no one like him...and there never will be. But it IS a sick industry to anyone who feels and thinks with intensity..and I don't know if this industry (post-Napster) would have treated him fairly. Like a beautiful Day..it isn't forever. But it was a day we can never forget.
I've noticed that litograph of Kevn in Tim's studio for quite a while now. Was quite something to see it behind Richard Page's shoulder when he had Tim do some guitar parts. Richard basically replaced Kevin for the second Toy Matinee, which was logically called Third Matinee.
@@sundet81 I like a lot of Richard Page's stuff (especially Pages), and 3rd Matinee's Meanwhile is not a terrible album by any means, but it's nothing compared to Toy Matinee. Something is missing... or, actually, most of the elements from the previous album...
The picture of Kevin got me too....
@@MPPelli I dunno man, despite being an absolute superfine of Kevin, I really do love 3rd Matinee. Meanwhile was fabulous.
I remember seeing Guy Pratt on stage with Pink Floyd during the Division Bell (Pulse) tour. I simply had to insist that everyone be told "that's the bass player from Toy Matinee!!!". I always love a Guy Pratt sighting.
Those Pratts are quite elusive 😁
One of the ten best pop/rock albums. Ever. Period.
Definitely not one of the ten best... Ttthhhheeeee bbbbeeesssttt!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lp
This has been my favorite album since I was about ten years old. My mom bought it after hearing a song on the radio. My little brother danced with her at his wedding to “We Always Come Home”
It was the only album in my car’s CD player for years and years. I had different girlfriends over the years and they never once asked to change the CD. They fell in love with the music just as they very well should have. lol
This has been a treat. Just amazing. Thank you.
(That improv run on the guitar at the end of Jenny Ledge is one of my favorite things ever, you don’t know how cool it was to see you actually play it)
I've never jumped to a youtube post quicker after seeing the notification. Tim, my oldest brother turned me onto TM when the record came out...I had just turned 21 and was living in Minneapolis at the time...I became a huge Kevin Gilbert fan from this record and his passing is one of the greatest losses in modern music. ...this record is absolute art and your playing on it is masterful. Thank you for sharing.
David thank you so much.... I know it's important to a few people and it was very important to us.... it's still is
Exactly! I even screen shot it with the link to some friends
David, I remember exchanging messages about Toy Matinee during your Greazy Meal days. You recommended I pick up Kevin's Thud album and I subsequently became a huge fan and my music influences were forever impacted. I can never thank you enough.
agreed David. Being also from the Twin Cities, I know there are (or were?) many fans here. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of Kevin and Toy Matinee until the early 2000's, but I'd love to meet others who may have known him or even seen him live, which i only know of 1 show when he opened for Jonatha Brooke at The Fine Line.
It's too bad Toy Matinee's touring didn't really take them outside of the West Coast from memory.
I also am from the Twin Cities and got into it because The Cities 97 played “Turn it on Salvador” and thought “who the heck is this?” It took a while to find out and it was Last Plane Out playing on that station where I finally found out. Got the CD the rest is history. Getting the CD was kind of a challenge too as I recall (Thank you, Cheapo disc). The Gilbert solo (Thud, Shaming) stuff and Giraffe and his appearances with Mike Keneally still gets repeat plays from me today. Kevin G’s loss crushed me. Huge influence. Just even from a production standpoint. Watching this is great. It’s so obvious this was a killer band who could go to fusion Mars but the lesson of Toy Matinee is that the song is everything and anything extra can spoil it. So stuff was pared back to the essential. This is so tasty even today- sounds like it was recorded last week.
When that album came out I was in a competing band with Kevin at the time in the San Francisco Bay area, the keyboardist and I had gone to high school with Kevin. By the way first day I walked into jazz band I couldn’t believe how good he was. Anyway, keyboard player brings in a Toy Matinee demo from Kevin, we were also recording in a studio in Menlo Atherton at the time called Music Annex recording our record. I looked at him and said, “I guess our album’s gonna suck”. Interesting that during that same week I also picked up Jellyfish’s first album Belly Button for the first time. Another ground breaking record in my eyes.
Wow! Never heard of Jellyfish til your comment. Sounds great. Thank you. Any other under the radar recommendations?
My cousin Roger was an engineer/ co owner of the Music Annex. I was a keyboardist in L A and was turned on to Toy Matinee by the Mark and Brian show it blew us away.
Ive been listening to Last Plane Out many times this weekend, and oddly - The King Is Half Undressed, just before going to Tim's vid! It's like a wavelength check. Hmmm.. Here it goes.. Scritti Politti - Cupid & Psyche '85? Head Candy - Starcaster?
I love that Jellyfish album. Couldn't believe how few ever knew about it.
Love this "album" Tim! My guitar teacher, Marc Bonilla, was their touring guitarist, so I got the album immediately and saw them live here in the Bay Area when they were on tour with Bad English. Marc brought me backstage and introduced me to Kevin Gilbert's girlfriend, the unknown Cheryl Crow. From what I remember, Kevin's Band, Giraffe, won the battle of the bands Leonard is talking about, and the prize was something like $10K worth of Yamaha equipment. Great record, good times. So sad about Kevin though.
Great story I'm glad you got to hang out with those guys! Yeah Marc is a great guitar player...
Marc Bonilla makes playing backwards look easy.... 😉
@@michaelmd4303 His latest record "Celluloid Debris" is great - longtime fan of Mr. Bonilla.
@@michaelmd4303 I was also a former student and his "backwards" playing worked great as a mirror image during lessons.
I love the Toy Matinee album, and played the hell out of it. A perfect marriage of the elements. Bottrell did manage to keep it accessible, much to his credit. Not just anybody could play that music, but still the parts and the melodies were hooky enough to pull you. in. And Kevin Gilbert's voice was amazing.I loved it immediately. A damn shame he died so young. Thanks for this great video!
Tim, this record is literally one of my desert island discs. I love outro solo on the Ballad of Jenny Ledge. I got this record in college & it has stood the test of time!
Definitely my desert island disc. It's hard to explain what this album has meant to me over the years.
How is it possible... these folk slipped under my radar at the time ... in the day. It's unbelievable... it's like finding a new Weather Report... Yes... Chick Corea... Gentle Giant...unbelievable. The live lineup looked like an 80's Boy Band.... not bad when you have Sheryl Crow..as your little backing singer and keyboards. Who new the power of Tim Pierce and this power house ensemble... of Magicians. I can't believe it. Was this done in LA... that could be a reason. The West coast was dead to me at the time. I am truly GOBSMACKED HERE.
THANKS FOR THIS ...TIM.
I will be smiling all day.....
I'm just a youngster, Kevin died the year I was born, but thanks to some parents with great taste, I was blessed to be brought up on this vigorous talent. I have been watching your channel but I had no idea you were in toy matinee.
LOVED Toy Matinee!! And Last Plane Out, and the others. Kevin G. was such a tragic loss! You are so lucky to have been a part of this, and your guitar parts are sublime.
Mike thank you so much
sublime.
@@timpierceguitar As David Gilmour said, "It's not how many notes you play; it's what notes you play". Thanks for posting this video.
Tim, THANK YOU for posting this video!!! The Toy Matinee album is one of my favorites of all time - just brilliant in every dimension. And R.I.P. Kevin Gilbert - his “Shaming of the True” is one of the most perfectly formed concept albums of all time. Thanks Tim
TOY MATINEE is my favorite band in the world. What a great produced & sounding record!! A classic with every musician I know.
I don't know if you actually read these comments or not, however, I'm so glad you posted this. That album and that talent of playing changed my life as a musician. I went on to follow Kevin until his death. That was truly a remarkable Talent as all of you are. Thank you for your contribution to music and to my musical upbringing.
Yes on a video like this I read them all ...thanks for your comment.... you are very welcome!
Seeing your smile when you play is such a pleasure !
Sometimes, musical perfection is achieved when a group of guys get together and just create. Toy Matinee is definitely one of those where everything came together. The amount of genius and musicianship in that room at that moment in time is the most elusive thing in the world yet captured like lightning in a bottle. Incredible work of art.
Have yet to even watch this video, but had to immediately say “THANK YOU” to Tim, this is THE video I’ve hoped for since you began your UA-cam channel! Make no mistake, I watch and enjoy every video you post, but the Toy Matinee album is my Holy Grail.
Yes I think he will enjoy it.. Thanks for the comment
When song writing can be technical...this is what happens when you realize shredding doesn't let you play important notes long enough.
Amazing album.
Beautiful production.
Incredible genius.
Our last album wouldn't be the way it is without toy matinee.
It is midnight and I can't sleep. Tim, Guy, Pat... you guys were and are my heroes, and my life is more colorful and richer for the music you have all created, and knowing how it all came about. I appreciate how humble you are, and sincere. Very grateful. Thank you.
Tim, Thank you for posting this Toy Matinee stuff PRICELESS Man!!!! Kevin Gilbert and yourself (I found your solo album shortly there after) TM was my introduction to the both of you any time I put that album on and I SMILE! We lost Kevin but, THANK GOD we still have you! That album still sounds fresh today and I only wish we had MORE!
I can't begin to tell you how important this album has been to me. IT WAS A REVELATION, AN INSPIRATION and SALVATION at a time in my life that things were not going so well.The virtuoso guitar work - the incredible basslines and the lyrical delivery - all touched me in many many ways and this album has been my go-to whenever someone wanted to know what kind of music I listened to. I have heard you say you played with them - but it never "clicked" until this video. Tim - this album is part of my life and I can't thank you enough for both playing the music and for sharing this with all of us.
Tim! My brother! I did not know you were on this! Pat and Kevin showed this to me and an artist named Nia Peeples one day at Pat’s studio, before it came out. Absolutely blew my mind!
I was honored to be friends with Kevin from that day forward and even bought a couple copies of his Giraffe album out of the back of his pick up truck Outside the back door of Can-Am Studios! That happens to be one of my favorite records as well.
I had to tell you this, as I’m not sure when we’ll get to hang again. I hope soon!
As always, your playing is incredible! Thank you for this awesome trip back through my favorites!
I heard a Mark and Brian interview with Kevin on KLOS when the album came out, they played "Things She Said" and my mind was blown. Two years later I finally bought a cassette and became a full-blown fan of all of you, even going back to Trillion. Great stuff, thanks for this!!!
Yes that's how I found out about the album too..Mark and Brian!!
Cassettes... It was a different world, how we got infected with great music...
There is always a new and really interesting story that you tell here. Thank you for telling of your history, really gives a new insight!
Thanks for listening
@@timpierceguitar my pleasure!
Thank you yo much for this! Kevins music and this album especially means so much to me. And your playing on this keeps on inspiring me... When me and my band put together a "Shaming of the true tribute" a few years back we did "Last plane out" as an encore... Which I had a Bouzouki back then.
Whoa, it's KG Jr.! You guys were phenomenal! I've watched your vids many times, very well done!
For anyone else reading, here is just one great example, and I picked this one to share here on a guitar channel since the guitarist absolutely kills the solos here!!!
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@@jeffwolinski2659 KG Jr.? LOL - no way :-) But if it helps to keep the memory alive, I'm in!!! Thanks for your kind words. Really appreciated!
@@jeffwolinski2659 isn't he f*'ing amazing? ... and if you think about that this was our first and only show. We kind of experienced all of this the first time just as the audience did that evening. really emotional. That solo he does in Tea for one is also one for the books...
Just as it is rather sad that KG didn't get more attention, the same goes for you and that tribute, it was truly phenomenal!
'Last Plane out' creeps into my subconscious often...I wish there was more TM out there for us to enjoy🥰 So sad that Kevin left us far too soon😔 Thanks for this Tim...as we age, we realize more often, just how we got here✌
One of my all-time favorite albums, had a very hip DC-area -alt-station (WHFS) that had "Last Plane Out" in regular rotation. So cool that you and Guy Pratt were in this together...two of my favorite people on UA-cam. So much killer playing by everybody. Kevin G. was such a massive and overlooked talent. Gone too soon. "Things She Said" and "Remember My Name" are additional favorites. Thanks for making my Saturday!! An EPIC video!!!
Still the best Hommage to the band Toy Matinee and all of its members. I watch it again at two days after Jeff Beck passed away and it makes me both happy and sad. Thanks, Tim!
I remember my first phone call to you when I asked what you had been up to since "Rock of Life" (and before being able find that info on the interwebs), and you said I had to check out this record by Toy Matinee. I literally hung up the phone and went to the record store and bought it. Since then, the album has been on my desert island CD ever since. One of my quarantine bucket list items is to finish charting every song on this album to simply LEARN all these great chord changes and melodies. And now in just watching the start of this video, I have to thank you BIG time, again and again, my friend, for all of your coolness in sharing such great things!
Toy Matinee has always been one of those things that has just stuck with me since 1990. I've always had the CD or cassette with me no matter what. And I know the thing backward and forward. I can't get too many people to go with me on the Toy Matinee thing but when I turn them on to it and they hear it fully, they know this is a great, if not PERFECT record. Nearly perfect.
"There Was A Little Boy" and "Queen Of Misery" are just powerful songs. "We Always Come Home" is simply beautiful. "Last Plane Out" is just cool. That's all there is to that one. "Remember My Name" is still in my top 10 all-time favorite songs (and I am a dedicated, from the heart Beatles fan). All simply amazing songs. "Ballad of Jenny" was a great radio hit in the day and really, the worst song on the album, although that's still saying, it's a great song.
And now, 30+ years later, here is Tim Pierce playing along with the music as if he's playing it after the 50th take back in the day. But to see you playing those guitar parts... I respected you before, Tim, but now! You simply blew me away playing those guitar parts here! Now! Live! to the incomparable Toy Matinee. One of the greatest albums ever, and truly a great and inspiring record. You've put the entire record into perspective for me and I'm grateful forever for that.
@JT Micaelson I'm here to go with you on the Toy Matinee thing. Trust me. I'm here. If you're ever around the Canadian side of the PNW and want to do the Toy Matinee thing, I'll be your copilot.
I can’t tell you guys what this music meant/means to me and the memories hearing these tunes invoke. Last Plane Out is one of my favorite albums and I will cherish it till my dying days. I can clearly remember hearing Last Plane Out for the first time while working at a car wash. I searched record stores until I finally found it. I still listen to all the songs at least once a week. The first album I know every song, every lyric, everything!
Thank you guys for making this video. It means so much, you just have no idea!
This is the greatest album that no one knew about! I have brought every album version over the 32 years it has been out. Vinyl, cd, dts, DVD audio, etc... Glad I discovered this channel. Tim has great stories from the last era of great session musicians. Cheers to Tim!
Wow, I'm so glad to see this album and band get some love. I was living in SoCal when this album came out and I guess I have to thank Mark and Bryan, the AM dj's on KLOS for featuring this record and inviting Kevin to hang out in the studio many many times. So much so that, I felt like I knew him.
Everyone I played with at the time was OBSESSED with this record. I had it on cassette for my car and CD for my house.
I've never commented on a UA-cam video before, but I just had to say Thank you, Mr. Pierce.
I've been a fan since Rick Springfield, and you have been as much of an influence on my philosophies of music and tone and versatility as Larry Carlton's sessions and Tommy Tedesco's "studio Log" column in the back of guitar player magazine.
thank you
Hi Tim...this video is so meaningful to me. I play guitar, and your work here is mesmerizing? I must tell this longish story because it's so unbelievable. First off, I'm 67 yoa, I'm a huge music fan, and my musical taste is wide and deep. Many favs, but the tops are Beatles, Steely Dan, Pat Metheny Group, Nat King Cole, Snarky Puppy, Michael Jackson, The Rippingtons, Allman Brothers, Earth Wind, and Fire, Howard Jones, etc...But of all the albums I've heard...Toy Matinee is #1 by far. The day I discovered it my world was rocked. True Story. In 1990 I'm in my car with my wife riding down Interstate 95 in Georgia, headed to Florida. I'm tuned in to FM radio. I hear this epic, killer, in your face jazzy rock tune and I'm stunned. The radio begins to fade...I wait for the announcer to name the song. They never did. I have no idea the name of the station or really exactly where I was. I panicked. I exited the Interstate immediately (my wife was accustomed to my flights of fancy)...I rushed to the nearest phone booth, looked in the "yellow pages" and found the first rock station listed. I put in a coin and called that station. A young woman answered. I said, "Listen, I'm right off I-95 in Georgia...and you're gonna think I'm crazy...but some station, maybe yours, just played this mind-blowing tune...and I gotta find out who it is...the only thing I remember is something about..."a last plane out". She excitedly exclaimed...."Yeah, that was me...and that's my favorite band - Toy Matinee...and the song is Last Plane Out." My musical life changed at that moment. Upon arriving back home in Hendersonville, NC - I searched all music stores. I found TM in the cutout bin...and asked the Manager of the store...."This is crazy....what in the hell is this doing in this bin"? I bought 10-12 of them...all they had. And, this was before I even owned a cd player. I knew that I was onto something really special and I didn't want to take a chance of ever not having one. Over the years I gifted several to my most special friends. I still have 2-3 that are unopened. Without any doubt whatsoever...I've exclaimed to all who will listen that this album is such unique genius in every way...the songs, each and every player, the assemblage of it....and that it is My #1 Favorite project of all time. And it still is. Kevin's passing was a gut punch for the future....hit me like Hendrix or Terry Kath or Duane Allman...I felt totally robbed. I still play Toy Matinee in my car, my studio, in my home...and I still marvel at what was put together here. Pure magic. And I continue to proclaim that to all who will listen. Thank you for your fine work on this record and for putting out this wonderful video. There will never be another album like Toy Matinee......Steve Simpson
This. Record. Changed. My. Life.
I can't imagine how many people to whom I've said in the studio "WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOY MATINEE?! Pull up a chair, let's go."
Thank you for this. ❤️
Things she said is absolutely one of my all time favorite songs, it’s always on my play list.
No-one's ever heard of this band, that I've talked to - their loss. This was far and away my favorite pop album of the era, and it feels like I rediscovered an old friend with this vid. Incredible playing, writing and production. I had no idea you were part of all that - Thanks Tim!
I absolutely LOVE this album to this very day! I remember seeing whatever version of the band at The Roxy and was mind blown at how good it was technically and yet musically accessible to those who are not musicians. The album still stands up on every single level. Much like Steely Dan; Toto and the like. SOOO GOOD! I only wish everyone involved in the album could have supported it in a tour
Thank you for putting this together Tim!
the Toy Matinee record is fantastic ... I have the DTS surround sound version and it is one of the best albums I've ever heard ... Kevin Gilbert was a genius
I have it as well. Its by far the greatest surround sound album I've ever heard! Insanely mixed and perfect. Such clarity!
where do you get that?!
I miss Kevin and I never knew him. Mike Jones introduced us to his music at CRAS. What a genius, that is a deserved title.
Tim... thank you for doing this tribute to Toy Matinee. After over six decades of listening to music and playing music, I can say with all honesty that this record is one of my all time favorites. Now that I know the players and stories behind the record, I can appreciate it even more. RIP Kevin...
I played this album to death and I still listen to it, how sad it is that Kevin Gilbert left too soon. It's fantastic to see you playing the parts too thank you
Tim, I can’t even believe it. Of course it was you. 🔥💪🙏. This video is pure gold. Great interviews. Queen of Misery! 🤘Your parts were so complex and nuanced but fit perfectly. What musicianship in this band.
The Band - The Album - The Musicians - this whole segment is soooo INSPIRING man - good one!!!
My favorite album from my senior year in college turned into a KG obsession in my late 40s. Thrilled to see this and so happy to know Toy Matinee means so much to so many! I always felt like I was Jenny Ledge, making all the bad decisions. HA!
Kevin was the greatest musician most people never heard of.. Without question. "There Was a Little Boy", and "Song for a Dead Friend" are simply magical.
I didn't know it was the same Tim Pierce, and that he was the one playing those iconic licks. Wow! Have loved that album for decades.
...Finally! Been hoping he'd talk about Toy Matinee since I first saw the channel
Thank You!!! The photo of Kevin at the end really hit me. How did this album not attain the status Aja, Sgt Peppers or Dark Side? Incredible ... every damned song. So much life, talent, music on one perfect album. I have the surround sound dvd and its even more grandiose! Always wondered who exactly the super pros were and could listen to TM and Kevin Gilbert stories forever. Thanks so much!
By the way I own many surround sound audio albums ... NOTHING comes close to Toy Matinee because it was produced so splendidly.
It was such a pleasure watching this. My buddy's dad (also a musician named Pat) had this record when it was released and we were like 9 or 10 and then I bought it. My buddy and I played it out for a few years and then I've subsequently played it in heavy rotation several times over through adolescence and adulthood. Each time it somehow exceeds my remembrance. The lyrical and musical depth is astounding.
You all seem like a great group of guys on top of being tremendous musicians. I wish we could hear Kevin's voice in this remembrance as well but you did a great job bringing him in. Hearing Pat's backstory of the group makes a lot of sense. I've always seen it commented on as Kevin's group but it doesn't really sound like the rest of his stuff. Knowing that it was Pat's project with Kevin as a lead creative force just places it better for me. The last scene with Pat back home with the deer with "We Always Come Home" playing out was just sublime. When I played gigs, that tune was often in my setlist.
Could be my favorite album of all time, its what led me to buy Guitarland and voila...full circle! Thank you so much for this Tim!
This is the only album I own as a DVD Audio disc. The surround sound mix just brings things to another level. What a fantastic video about one of my favorite albums.
Thanks a million, Tim, from the bottom of my heart, for such an amazing gem.. "Toy Matinee" is doubtlessly the most imaginative compilation of music ever written, each song spreads everlasting beauty and colorfulness, you can reiterate its listening and the joy you get grows stronger and stronger.. ❤
I bought this album right when it came out and It's been one of my favorites ever since. My neighbor down the street at the time was Mark Bonilla's Aunt. (I painted her house). I, as a working musician, was always interested in the difference between the recording lineup of players and the live band lineup. I've been in the entertainment industry for goimg on 50 years now, but still... Thank you Tim for shedding some light on this for us fans.
Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together Tim.This album is bay far the best album I own. I know that there's unreleased stuff,or so Iwe been told, from these sessions,any plans to release those in like a "DeLuxe"boxset....Pat,if your reading this,just a thought :-)
Tim,
Some years back, before I knew of you/this channel, I heard Toy Matinee via my audio engineering professor, who would always use "Jenny Ledge" as his reference track for demoing rooms/studio monitors. He apparently had worked with you in the past, and spoke really highly of how ahead of your time you were in the guitar tones and playing, and the spatial effects you would use. It's so cool to hear you talk about what went into that record now!
I first heard this album last year after watching Guy Pratt's Lockdown Licks which featured Last Plane Out. Having since researched the story behind it, it's inspiring & heartbreaking in equal measure. To think what might have been if Gilbert hadn't passed far too young. There's something ethereal & inexplicable that happens when music like this comes about. Incredible musicianship. Phenomenal production. Perfection.
This is my favorite video you have ever done about one of my favorite albums of all time. You should be so proud of that work. You play the parts as if you have been touring for 30 years playing the songs. Thank you for telling this story. I love that album!
As usual, thank you for sharing with us these stories about how music was made in those years; not to mention seeing you play the chords and riffs of the songs on the record, which are exquisite teaching. Already last year, when you did the video on the song "Last Plane Out", I immediately bought the record and I must say that it is really superlative and played by top musicians. Your lesson on the use of chords of the song was very, very instructive and eye-opening, as are all the lessons in the Master Class!
11:27 I was just going to say that. I had no idea at the time that this band was "put together" but just listening to the bare tracks you're playing over, the playing really sounds like it came from the soul, like each member was fully present in his part. I'm really shocked in a pleasant way! Thank you for making this retrospective!
Last Plane Out is such a great tune and now knowing you were part of it is awesome
I still miss KG. This was such a great album of songs. Thanks Tim for this.
I remember where I was the first time I heard TM; like it was yesterday. That's the impact the music had on me. I was like... WOW!! Who the hell are these guys!!?? That CD is pure magic!!! I've been a Kevin Gilbert fan from day one. Everything of his that was released to the public... I've got it. He had so much more music to give. He left us way too soon.
Had the album right after it was released and saw Toy Matinee at The Coach House shortly after. By then Marc Bonilla had replaced Patrick Leonard. It was simply the greatest single show I ever saw. The musicianship was untouched and Kevin was simply the most brilliant single talent I've ever seen. So very right when you say he left us too soon. I've purchased every single thing I can find that he played on. Thanks for keeping the memory of this incredible group alive. You guys were great beyond your time. Much appreciation from a long time fan.
Great rundown of the history of this magnificent musical creation. Years later, this started me down the path of KG only to discover he was no longer with us. In his short time, he had so much to say and contribute and I feel his loss every time I listen to Thud or Shaming of the True. TP, your playing on TM was brilliant and timeless, as was everyone's. A truly magical musical moment.
Tim, for so many of us, you are just a hero. As tragic as the loss of Kevin was and is, this was such a fun light-hearted exploration - and we really all appreciate the joy of it. Thank you so much.
Thank you Tim Pierce for this video. I'm a huge Kevin Gilbert fan. Sadly I heard his music first time, years after he passed away. And sometimes it was not easy to get his CDs here in Germany. Some I have to import from the US.
I listen frequently to the Toy Matinee album. And I have a acoustic live one, with Sheryl Crow on Keys.
So I really loved as Guy Pratt does his bass videos about TM and now your video... really beautiful to hear these stories after all these years ❤
“...or should I use the past tense?” Love it. How true and honest.
Admittedly, I was too busy for new music in that decade. Busy working, starting a family, whatever. I missed this music and was hung up on Kansas, ELP and other bands of my youth. I needed the complexity. Well, I was wrong. I need to listen to this record.
Thank you. Thank you for being here and being honest/humble and thank you for sharing.
Never heard TM (because I’ve apparently been living in a cave for the last 30 years) but absolutely love it. And I love the sincerity and fun all you guys seemed to have making it and are having as you revisit the memories. Well done as always! P.S. - just downloaded the full album on Apple and can’t wait to dive in. Many thanks.
You are not alone. TM neve really got the popularity it should have had. It is a brilliant release from the opening song the the closing one. Enjoy the album.
Way Cool, my Drummer turned me on to Toy back in the day, I totally loved it and even more now..Thanks for shearing your story, didn't know you were part of it , Pratt also.
Thank you for doing this! I longed to hear you talk more about this album, and show off some parts. At the time this came out, I was deep into just a handful of recordings and artists such as Nearly Human by Todd Rundgren, Presto by Rush, Big Generator by Yes, Zappa, Alan Holdsworth... so when Toy Matinee came out, instantly my ears heard what was happening, and I was hooked. Thanks also to KLOS/Mark and Brian for promoting it at the time.
I want to say a thank you, not only for the fun, interesting and insightful video about one of my favourite bands, but for briefly bringing my brother back to life. He and I are (were) both enormous Kevin Gilbert and Toy Matinee fans. I lost my brother to suicide about 8 years ago and I regret deeply that I don't spend as much time thinking about him as I used to. But this video just brought him back and I wish he was here to see this and he would've loved it. Thank you very much, sir. For the memories of my brother and for the insight about one of my all time favourite bands. Forever love.
Ryan
Tim, this is among my most favorite of all your videos. Looking further, I notice it's Patrick Leonard's birthday tomorrow. So Happy Birthday, Patrick!!! His comments about home got me emotional. Home's a hard place to find. Tim, we're 5 days apart in age (discovered while talking at Norm's) and that always informs my perceptions of your music and stories. Just downloaded Toy Matinee. Thanks for this. -G
Toy Matinee was one of the most brilliant albums I’ve ever heard! It stands out as it’s own thing in every aspect. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this video! I am deeply grateful as a musician and just a dude that loves hearing great music.
Tim, this was outstanding!! I really enjoyed the story and the hearing the passion everyone involved still has about Toy Matinee is a joy to listen to. Thanks for sharing the story, I am off to listen to the bonus footage.
Wow... One of my favorite albums... loved Kevin Gilbert!!!!
Did not know that was you Tim. I still listen to that disk. FAVORITE TRACK: Turn it on Salvador.
Thank you so much Tim and the rest of the Toy gang. So cool to watch and hear some of the stories behind one of the best albums out there. Top notch at every level🤙
I think the first tune I heard from this album was "Last "Plane Out" in 1990. I immediately loved the lyrics, the harmonies, the chord progressions, and the innovation. (I'm a classically trained Horn player.) I was stationed in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and found the CD at the Ramstein Air Base PX... and immediately bought it. It's still one of my absolute favorite CDs ever, right up there with King Crimson's "Discipline". Thank you guys for putting that music together, and also thank you so much for giving us this video history. I will not forget! 😀
AWESOME VIDEO TIM..... PLEASE GET THE SURVIVING MEMBERS OF TOY MATINEE TOGETHER AND WORK UP A LIVE CONCERT PERFORMANCE WEEK/WEEKEND THAT YOU GUYS CAPTURE ON VIDEO FOR YOURSELVES AND POSSIBLY EVEN TO SHARE WITH ALL US .....KEEP DEFINING YOUR COLLECTIVE AWESOMENESS BRO !!!! :) ;)
THIS x 1,000,000!!!
Yes please please!!!
Yes!
Oh my God. I'm 5 minutes in and I'm flashing back hard to the 90's. This whole album is the soundtrack of 1991 to me. I love these guys.
Hello Tim! Wow, after 31 years, I finally get to see you play the original part (since you too didn't tour w/ Kevin. Though Mr Bonilla is one fierce guitarist himself!), along with some fun facts + stories of your own with Kevin et al. I have a couple for you, which I thought you may find interesting :) Speaking of side projects, a bit on the down low, Kevin engineered & produced my band Four Penny Opera (my brother, me and two other fellas). We did just one CD in '93 between Kevin's Sherman Oaks home, then from his studio which had the common wall with...Bill Botrell (as I'm sure you're well aware) and then finally over to Pasadena to his own new Lawnmower Studio. In fact, we helped him move his giant board and other things when he was first in the space. We were big fans of Kev's first project Giraffe of course (being from the south Bay Area as well) - have both albums and some stickers still that Kev gave to me during one of many countless days/nights hanging/partying together staying with him at the Toluca Lake home he rented. At the time he was dating Cheryl Crow for a hot minute, who of course played keys and back vox on the TM tour, Then TNMC and then...he wasn't dating her. Those were the days ('91 -'94). Wow. As Pat briefly mentions yes he (and band Giraffe) in the late 80s, won a music contest @ Universal Amphitheater sponsored by Yamaha catapulting Kev to major labor stardom. There by getting him in front of Patrick Leonard (who was a judge for that contest). And the rest is (short lived) history as they say. To wrap up...
we recorded the tracks to our CD at TRS in Sunnyvale, CA with his Giraffe band mate at the board. Then flew two Ampex 2" master reels down to Burbank for Kevin to work his magic nights/weekends in between his own work. He was immensely gracious, never charged us a dime, and incredibly cool with zero ego. A fine human. Some of the nicest folks in music I've ever met and had the honor with which to work, and about as close as we got to 'major label stardom.' It's genuinely really neat to see ya'll discuss that era, the TM album, that really was/is a phenomenal piece of work, especially considering it was a one-and-done scenario. Thanks for this video (the TM tracks) Tim, and bringing in PL, BT, BMc, it means a lot to me.
Thanks for getting almost everyone together to share this with us.
really cool, tim--thanks for sharing this. Can't wait to dive into the TM stuff! reminds me of the Spilt Milk record by Jellyfish. Another masterpiece of writing, playing and production I woulda gone my whole life never experiencing if I hadn't stumbled on an article in Guitar Player entitled "greatest guitar records you've never heard of" about 12 years ago. of course, Spilt Milk is so much more than a guitar record, which it also definitely is. TM feels on the same level from the bits you shared.
Holy crap. I have the exact same experience. I read the same article and learned about KG. And Spilt Milk is my all time favorite album.
***I have to add, I entered that exact same Yamaha Soundstage song contest when I was 17. I got an honorable mention. Kevin Gilbert’s band won it. Wild that I really got to learn about him so many years later.
@@paulhb ha! yeah i figured i wan't the only one who discovered jellyfish's spilt milk from that article. and crazy you were in that contest they mentioned! ah, the internet--bringing us all together even as it drives a wedge between us! lol
@@jeremyversusjazz - if only we used the internet’s super powers for good, and not evil. Heh. If you haven’t checked out Imperial Drag, do it. It’s Roger Manning and Eric Dover. Just great stuff, but more of an old school glam band like T Rex. The had one album, but there are a lot of demos floating around that are excellent. Maybe you’ll like those too.
Feel free to toss out suggestions of cool music. Let’s see if you like this one. Check out “Oxygen” by 12 foot ninja. Not the same style. Not as produced to say the least. But very clever songwriting and arranging. I got totally hooked on it about a year and a half ago.
@@paulhb thnx-i’ll check those out.
i’m going thru a country guitar faze trying to learn some of that vocabulary and technique so im lost in that rabbit hole right now
An important story to tell. Thanks for getting this going, Tim.
Hey thank you! We all have our favorite Kevin Gilbert works... I think mine is "Thud" Thanks for keeping his legacy going strong..
Tim, you may already know this: Kevin Gilbert was working on a concept work at the time of his death. A number of players came together to finish his work. Luckily, there was ALREADY alot done. It's called "The Shaming of the True". I think it is an unknown MASTERPIECE. Please take a look at it. I think it is the best concept work since Tommy.
Yes I do know that piece of work and it is great
I was privileged to meet Kevin Gilbert at the KLOS radio station when he and Marc Bonilla were touring/promoting as Toy Matinee. Got my picture with the tow of them. Toy Matinee is a desert island album pic for me. Kevin was just so wonderful and gone too soon. RIP Kevin.
Indeed he was. Thanks for sharing that story. Amazing!
Absolutely a masterpiece..one of the most important records of the 1990's . This record and Jellyfish changed everything.
I wish there was a musical time machine. Crushed many of us. Mark and Brian KLOS listeners ,just devastated. The Greatest Band indeed! RIP Kevin Gilbert
Tim, thanks so much for doing this story. This was a hugely influential record in the beginning days of my audio and producing career. It quickly became my reference CD for any new studio I worked in. In the mid 90's, I produced a project and we were mixing at Smoke Tree Ranch. I put on the CD to check out the monitors and said, "This record sounds great in here!" The assistant engineer who called herself Squeak said, "It should. This is where it was mixed."
Hey thanks for this comment...
Yes that was a really fun studio out there
That's so cool that you used it as a reference
Turn It On Salvador is by far my favorite song ever. It's clever, unique, and has the tightest and best fitting guitar solo I've ever heard. Graydon's Peg solo is second.
I stumbled across this video... I was showing some of the songs to my daughter when I was telling her about one of the greatest albums I heard. We have been watching, and I dug out my copy of the CD. To know how much it meant to the team that created it has made my fondness grow deeper and the extra bonus of a new point of connection with my daughter...priceless.
I'm always amazed how much Kevin Gilbert and Jason Faulkner's vocals sound so much alike.
From Jellyfish? Are these guys connected too? Spilt Milk is my all time favorite album. I’m a big KG fan though. I have a lot of Imperial Drag stuff as well. Great stuff.
@@paulhb Yeah, he was with Jellyfish. Check out Jason singing on Friend of Mine or Very Best Years by The Grays. I think you'll hear the similarity. I am lucky to say I saw Jellyfish twice, once in a small club and they were amazing!
@@theoversouls I am jealous. I don’t even like going to listen to music normally. It has to be amazing. I got to see Super 8 open for Imperial Drag. I loved every second of that.
I have an EP that Faulkner put out at one point. Love that style. I’m 51 now. That style reminded me of my childhood. These guys have been a big influence on my writing in my adult years.
The Ballad of Jenny Ledge got some airplay on KLBJ in Austin back when the album came out, and I've listened to the CD countless times since then. Definitely one of my most prized discs. Thanks so much for sharing some stories about this band and album.