SERGIO "SERJ" BUSS: Liquid Piece Of Me

Sergio "Serj" Buss

Liquid Piece Of Me

© 2007 Sergio Serj Buss (689076794022)

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The beauty of instrumental music? Since there are no lyrics, you have a blank canvas to fill with your own personal interpretation of the music. This is where the magic lies.

notes

I started this project with a goal in mind: to write good songs. This might sound obvious to you but unfortunately most instrumental projects are, in my opinion, merely a way to show-off technical abilities to other musicians. Nothing wrong with that but as a side-effect the writing skills are often forgotten and you end up with a project that is not interesting to the average music lover. That’s a shame because I really believe that instrumental music can be really fun to listen to: since you have no lyrics, you have more room for your personal interpretation. It’s just like having a great book in your hands and picturing the scenes, shapes, colors and even smells in your head as you’re reading it.

Ok? So how would I make an instrumental project that the general audience could relate to? Well, instead of getting inspired by other guitar players’ work (which is what I’ve been doing up to this point) I decided to search for inspiration somewhere else: pictures, sculptures, books, movies, car races, cooking . . . you name it, I’ve been there! I was after a different concept and I decided that a cool one would be to write a screenplay and make the CD as the soundtrack for it. Why not? I’ve always wanted to write music for a movie but I’ve never had the chance. Even if it’s a soundtrack for an imaginary movie, it’s still a soundtrack! It counts, right?

So I spent a few months writing my own screenplay. The story has a very special meaning to me but I’ll let you decide for yourself what it’s about. The script had 17 chapters so I decided to write a song representing each of the chapters. And that’s it! Right?

Wrong! Being as neurotic and perfectionist as I am I decided to go a few steps further. I knew it would be a good idea to include the story’s script in the CD’s booklet, but to make it even more interesting I decided to include an image of each character in the form of 17 original works of art representing each of the songs/chapters of the project. And why not giving even more life to the project by actually hiring actors and recording some of the lines of the script? It makes perfect sense that if the listener is able to open the booklet and see how the characters look, the listener should be able to hear their voices! And why not some sound effects here and there to help create the mood? Done!

Being a fan of old LPs, I remember how much fun it was to go through the album cover as I listened to the music. That’s a forgotten concept that I wanted to bring back to life on this project, so the ideas that I just described turned into a beautiful full color 30-page booklet. It ended up looking just like a mini-book with its soundtrack enclosed. I am aware that nowadays some people would rather buy MP3 files than the actual CD but in this case I highly encourage you to get the CD just because the whole package and graphics are so, so beautiful. Trust me, it’s worth the money.

For the music itself I am very proud to say that I’m fortunate to have some of my great friends (and heroes) as guests on this album: Blues Saraceno, Brett Garsed, TJ Helmerich and Steve Blucher played some beautiful guitar and pedal steel. Eduardo Ardanuy, Marcelo Barbosa, Luiz Sacoman and Alex Mihanovich are my Brazilian friends who also played some serious guitar tracks. Three different drummers and bass players: Aquiles Prister (Angra), Otávio de Moraes, Claudinho Infante, Serginho Carvalho, Fabio Zaganin and Diego Porres were just incredible and made my songs really shine. My great friends Lauro de Castro and Bruno Bona played keyboards. Yes, this CD is filled with very talented people so please pay attention to every detail, every note, every hit that these guys made. You won’t be disappointed!

The best way to listen to this project (at least the first time): get a pair of headphones, lie down on your favorite couch, have the booklet in hand and hit play. Listen to it as you would watch a DVD: from beginning to end, no interruptions. Go through the booklet as you listen to the songs. It’s a fun experience.

So there you have it: all the pieces of this weird puzzle are in your hands. Even if you put them together and they don’t become the same story I intended, it will still be a totally new and very cool story. Created by you! That’s the beauty of instrumental music: since there are no lyrics, you have a blank canvas to fill with your own personal interpretation of the music. This is where the magic lies.

If you happen to buy the CD please contact me and let me know what you thought of it. It is always a pleasure to keep in touch with people who enjoy my music.

Greetings from Brazil!

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  • AMAZING Experience!
    author: Rodrigo Martins

    This album is defitely the ultimate experience concerning to integrate great music with a visual script. It's impossible to hear just one song, it is more than listen songs. It's like a movie where we are the active audience, using the imagination to accomplish an oniric odissey, more than a soudtrack. Fabulous creation from a fantastic artist!

  • SERGIO "SERJ" BUSS – ”Liquid Piece Of Me” – truly AMAZING!
    author: Dag Fjellby

    Well - Outstanding technique. It’s performed with great feeling and the songs are great. IMHO this is just stunning! It says; Recommended if you like Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Andy Timmons, but this is much more. This is played with such a unique feeling and technique. An instrumental CD is never easy to make. You’ll have to make the music speak for itself, and that’s just what SERGIO is doing on this CD – with “flying colors”. Congratulations Serj, you’re really a winner! This is a must have CD to add to your collection if you’re a fan of splendid guitar music and very nice songs! Highly recommended – 5 Stars! Don't forget to check out Serj's other work, who can be found here at CD Baby.

  • Awesome!
    author: Marcelo Barbosa

    This CD is on my top list... one of the best of the world in my opinion. Serj really knows how to balance beautiful sounds, technique and great songs. Congratulations once again Serj!

  • it's not just about the music..
    author: twiggy

    it's the feeling you transmit...it's the poetry inside of all...it's like you telling me a story and i swear you made me cry cause it was too beautiful....it's got such a simple and pure sound that makes me appreciate every single second of my life and that's how i feel when i listen to your work. keep on doing it serj!

  • Amazing!
    author: Mary

    "Liquid Piece of Me" reminds me of my childhood when I'd spend hours playing with my thoughts and making up my own fairytales! It gave me this power all over again.... every time I listen to it my mind goes to a different place...Amazing!

  • Beyond Seeing....
    author: Laura

    Sergio, Towards a Precipice has become one of my favorites...please tell me what inspired you to write such beautiful yet fragile piece? So I turn up my speakers and lay on the couch...I think of life and pain all at the same time...I lay there it is like a dream only I am awake...and you know whats awsome its that everytime it happens with different images. Thank you for sharing this wonderful music of yours. You do make a difference.... ♥Laura

  • Stunning
    author: NoizeMaker

    It is just incredible what this guy can do with his guitar... not just the old WANK WANK WANK (that only guitar players can relate to) but beautiful and inspiring songs instead. I love it... my daughter loves it... my wife didn't ask me to turn it off as we were driving to work... so he's GOTTA be doing something right!!! Thumbs up! This CD is the perfect soundtrack... so many musical flavors... and what a joy to be able to listen to this beautiful music as I am going through the 30-page booklet filled with amazing artwork and tech information. I will have to agree with GMAN: Highly entertaining!

  • INSTRUMENTAL DREAMS
    author: vaifan90

    "Liquid Piece Of Me" is one of the most creative and calming instrumental albums I've ever listened, too. The songs are brilliantly composed and the monologs/dialogs are little poems themselves. Buy this record and be inspired by the cleverness of Sergio Buss. :) ROCK ON SERJ!

  • THE SOUNDTRACK OF A DREAM!
    author: Schrappe

    This album is definitely a new experience that takes you to another ground. Since I'm not a musician, I can't talk about the technical part of it, which is obviously great. The point is the songs don't make you think how good or fast or virtuous the guitar player is (and Serj is all that put together), but how soothing and inspirational are those moments when the tracks are rolling. Depending on where you are, with whom you are or in what mood you are, every time it tells a different story. This album brings up the need for a 6th star in the rating options.

  • CREATIVE GENIUS AT WORK
    author: GMAN

    SERJ HAS REALLLY STRUCK GOLD WITH THIS ONE. HIS GUITAR WORK AND COMPOSITIONS ARE NOTHING SHORT OF BRILLIANT. SOME OF THE LEAD INS AND FILLER ARE FROM LEFT CENTER BUT WHEN HIS GUITAR KICKS IN HIS TRUE GENIUS IS ON DISPLAY. SUPER ORIGINAL AND HIGHLY ENTERTAINING. BUY IT.

  • FANTASTIC
    author: Doreen

    Serj, this was definately worth the years of waiting. This is your best work yet....extremely soothing and creative and makes for terrific listening. Congratulations!! Doreen, Libra Girl San Diego, CA

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