DARYL STUERMER: Another Side of Genesis

Daryl Stuermer

Another Side of Genesis

© 2000 Daryl Stuermer (656437196122)

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Tour the instrumental side of Stuermer's favorite Genesis songs; from the lyric melodies on acoustic guitar to the blazing electric solos that you've heard in the live concerts.

tracks

1 Follow You Follow me
2 Hold On My Heart
3 Taking It All Too Hard
4 Throwing It All Away
5 Since I Lost You
6 Land Of Confusion
7 In Too Deep
8 Turn It On Again
9 Man On the Corner
10 No Son Of Mine
11 Never a Time

notes

A Note from Daryl Stuermer -

"The first time I heard Genesis was in 1977 when Jean-Luc Ponty loaned me a cassette with two of their albums, "A Trick of The Tail" and "Wind and Wuthering". I was instantly a fan. In 1978 when I was asked to audition for Genesis I was excited. I flew to New York to play for Mike Rutherford. After four songs he said, "I think you're the one." The rest is history.

My first two solo albums have been all original instrumentals , but this time I wanted to cover at least one song by someone who has been very influential to me. The first composers that came to mind were Mike, Tony and Phil. Before I knew it, I was having a nostalgic time listening to all the great Genesis songs and picking out favorites that would translate instrumentally. In the end I chose songs from the era I was with the band, 1978-1992.

Since recording these songs, I've become an even bigger fan of the music. Those years with Genesis were some of the best years of my life.

To Mike, Tony, Phil - Thanks for the great music and wonderful memories."


REVIEW From JOAN LYNCH, JazzReview.com, 07/17/2000

How often does an artist successfully musically transcribe rock into Latin jazz? How about rock to acid jazz? Or for that matter, rock to soulful R&B? A challenge for most, impossible for some, this is the production amassed in Daryl Stuermer's latest "Another Side of Genesis". Taking the best known and loved creations of Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Michael Rutherford, Stuermer, a former Genesis band member unleashed his own ambitious versions of these by arranging all of the album's songs except for two where he combines his arranging skills with that of his album pianist/keyboardist Kostia.

The work kick starts from the first cut, a Latin and lustful version of "Follow You Follow Me", and one appreciates immediately the nostalgic yet new road Stuermer has plotted. Stuermer lyrically and beautifully translated "Hold On My Heart" and "Taking It All Too Hard" brings that same lyricism adapted to his electric guitar with clear skill. There's a hint of Ritenour in "Throwing It All Away", and the vocals midway as performed by Amy Keys will have you humming along while tapping your toes to the percussion mastery of Luis Conte.

Stuermer works the frets of both acoustic and electric guitars as well as electric bass, keyboards and various percussion, himself. No where does one appreciate his skill with a Fender Strat better than in his cover of "Land of Confusion" where Stuermer crosses over from the subtleties of musical melodies he's put together in the early part of the album into the strong tones of acid and fusion. This is where his Genesis experience shines and having toured with the famous group from the late 70's through 1992, he delivers those influences especially in this song. Back to a cover of "In Too Deep", with borderline smooth jazz tendencies he's taken what was in itself a beautiful melody to start with and on electric again, delivered it clearly and skillfully...you can hum along to this one too. You'll continue to feel the diversity of this guitarists techniques as the album closes out with more of the Genesis favorites such as "No Son of Mine". Mysterious moods created at the beginning of this song develop into precision and clarity of the famous tune with powerful and masterful technique displayed by Stuermer reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix.

This CD gives a comfortable mix of styles, songs and arrangements that are not only diversified in their arrangement, but also technically sound. Stuermer's jazz guitar has taken a gradual turn on this album by holding on to the comforts of acoustical melodies, while bringing forth the strength of electric guitar's unique metal sound. He's arranged the famous tunes in a way that appeals to lovers of all forms of jazz; you'll hear similarities with many of today's smooth jazz guitarists and still be able to hang on to what made you a Genesis fan from the start. If you're like Stuermer, you'll be an even bigger fan of both!

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  • Daryl rules!
    author: Rene Voorhuis

    A friend of mine had made a copy of this superb album of Daryl Stuermer and I liked so much that I ordered this CD at CDbaby.com. This delivery went very fast and now I have listened several times to this great CD in high quality. Buy en enjoy this great CD of Daryl Stuermer.

  • I simply like it
    author: Herwig Bauernfeind

    Being a fan of Daryl's guitar play with Genesis, with Phil Collins, or maybe less known on Frida's "Something going on", I thought about trying something made entirely by him. I don't regret it and I am quite sure this will not have been my last Daryl Stuermer album.

  • a devine guitaralbum, combination between rock and jazz
    author: Tore Demeulemeester

    it is a cd wich guitar freaks will like but people who like jazz will not like it as a jazz album. But I knew that so its a remastering of the sound of genesis and it is realy great!

  • Superb
    author: Paul Crewe

    Brilliant, fantastic. A great take on Genesis songs. Probably the most tastefull guitarist ever. Thanks Daryl.

  • Nice and easy...
    author: Michel Van den Berghe

    Nice cd, created with love and passion, received with kindness, this is an other vision of the genesis-classics that are with us since so long. A gentle way to rediscover our favorite songs, and an occasion to sing along loud (and clear ?) in my car while driving to work or from. Thanks for living the same passion for over 30 years now.

  • Fantastic cd
    author: Bent Gregers

    Fantastic cd everyone that loves Genesis will love this cd too.I'm sure that all members of Genesis will be very pleased with this album.

  • Different take on some classic Genesis songs.
    author: Jeff Christie

    Genesis with a jazz feel! some people might think sacrilige, but give this baby a listen, Daryl does his own take on messrs Collins, Banks and Rutherford tunes, but still manages to keep that all important Genesis vibe in there. I for one really enjoyed it, in particular Land of confusion great feel to this, Stuermers guitar work is a joy to listen to, who needs a vocalist when the fretboard sings like that!

  • Mega Star
    author: Glyn Melling

    The vocals of the Genesis songs have been shadowed by the excellent guitar skills of Daryl. If a guitar could ever sing, Daryl would be behind it. If you love Genesis, this will add a whole new dimension to your pleasure. Enjoy!!!

  • Well worth adding to you collection if you like smooth jazz
    author: Peter

    I never replaced my vinyl Genesis albums with CD as I now find their work sounds dated. I am a smooth jazz fan (Peter White, Craig Chacquico, Neal Schon, Richard Smith etc) and I have to say that Daryl's interpretation of these old Genesis tracks brings them back to life. One small criticism is that some of the drum sounds terribly synthetic but it doesn't detract from what should become a smooth jazz classic. Go buy it!

  • Great stuff!
    author: Craig Sasscer

    Awesome CD! A MUST HAVE for any Genesis fan. Daryl Stuermer has quickly become my favorite guitarist. I generally listen to anything from Acoustic Alchemy to Steve Vai. Daryl Stuermer has shown me that he can fill the gap at either end of that spectrum and anywhere in between.

  • Great player with a great future!
    author: Pat

    Daryl has a great future in smooth jazz. I think this artist can be further elevated by including a few well known artist on his next project. He needs a slight nudge to break the speed of smooth jazz.

  • How groovy is this CD
    author: Steve Cave

    This is Guitar playing at it's very best! I can't stop listening to this one, so much so that I have just ordered Daryl's albums, 'wating in the wings' and 'Live and learn'. The mix of acoustic and electric quality is outstanding. My favourite upbeat track has to be Land of Confusion with the best slow number being In to deep. His jazz influences shine through when he adds chords which compliment what banks, collins and rutherford have created allready. Trust me genesis fans.....YOu'll love this one. If you went to see any of the tours that daryl played on (remember those solo's) then you get at least half an hour of them here as well! Well done Mr Stuermer. Cheers from the UK Steve Cave

  • An amazing guitar CD
    author: Brian Berglund

    Who better to rewrite the Genesis classics than Daryl Stuermer? You don't need to be a Genesis fan to appreciate this cd tho. Anyone who would enjoy a perfect blending of near classical and rock guitar will love this one!

  • the first time I heard "another side of genesis"
    author: David Sayers

    There have been a number of attempts to re-record genesis tracks in an instrumental genre, some even by such notables as the Royal Philharmonic, none have managed to create that special sound and feeling Genesis tracks create... until now. I am writing this review with the album playing in the background, it simply is fabulous. I urge you to go and buy this album, whether you are a fan of Daryl or Genesis you will be totally swept away by the whole feel of the album. It is melodic, it has feeling and clearly shows that Daryl loves the music, by the sensitive way he has interpreted the tracks. It is NOT one of those albums where people cover old tracks to make a buck or two, I believe he has done this album out of pure respect of the music itself and to put his own arrangement onto existing tracks to give you a further insight into the songs themselves. I am a huge Genesis fan and I love this album and want other people to share the pleaure this album has given me. Well done Daryl you have made an old fan very happy!

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