Vital Tech Tones part 1

The Vital Tech Tones were an American fusion supergroup formed in the mid-1990s.
It was composed of Vital Information drummer Steve Smith, Tribal Tech guitarist Scott Henderson,
and Béla Fleck and the Flecktones bassist Victor Wooten. The group released two albums before breaking up due to time
constraints (the band was a side project for all three members).
There is still some talk of a future reunion, but no official announcement has been made.

The band never played live, although Smith has performed with Henderson and Wooten on separate occasions.

The band's music is almost entirely instrumental, focused on virtuosic, free flowing soloing on top of a complex,
solid groove. It is considered to be more on the rock end of the fusion spectrum.
Who said there's no such thing as good fusion? Scott Henderson, Steve Smith and Victor Wooten have teamed up to prove the skeptics wrong with VITAL TECH TONES. There's a lot of electricity generated when these three giants get together. Yes, there are chops galore, so the weak-hearted among you might want to stay on the sidelines. For those brave enough, however, there await blazing grooves, blistering guitar and virtuoso solos that must be heard to be believed.
ALBUM REVIEW
From the heavy opening groove of "Crash Course" it is evident this project was not meant for the Adult Contemporary Happy Jazz crowd. From buzz saw-like power chords to soaring lead runs, Henderson's guitar work is stunning. Smith's thundering solos are evidence enough why he is at the top of his field, and Wooten is the most acrobatic bassist you'll find in the fusion firmament. The slamming "Snake Soda" features all three in a masterful performance of complex meters and solo feats of strength. The Smith/Wooten duet "Two For One" is definitely not for the rhythmically timid. Other powerful tracks include the slinky "Everglades," the Steve Morse sound-alike "King Twang" and the coolest rendition of Coltrane's "Giant Steps" in a long time.

Recorded at Neverland Studio, Marin County, California from January 18-27, 1998.

Full performer name: Scott Henderson/Steve Smith/Victor Wooten.

Personnel: Scott Henderson (guitar); Victor Wooten (bass, vocals); Steve Smith (drums).

Producers: Steve Smith, Scott Henderson, Victor Wooten.

Personnel: Scott Henderson (guitar); Victor Wooten (vocals); Steve Smith (drums).

Audio Mixer: T.J. Helmerich.

Recording information: Neverland Studio, Marin County, CA (01/18/1998-01/27/1998).

Photographer: Pat Johnson .

tracklist:
1.Crash Course
2.Snake Soda
3.Dr. Hee
4.Everglades
5.Two for One
6.King Twang
7.Captors, The
8.Giant Steps
9.Lie Detector

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http://rapidshare.com/files/425416738/Vital_Tech_Tones.rar