Pacifica: The call of Whales in New Age Music

My first commercially published & credited recording …. A sincere ‘Thanks’ to my good friend and artist Jason Klein (aka Monster Taxi) for inviting me to contribute some unique guitar parts for his latest music project, Pacifica. As to the ‘whale’ sound heard throughout, indeed that is yours truly and, was accomplished by using a volume pedal to swell the guitar into a heavy layer of reverb/multi-head delay while using a slide to raise and lower pitch.

From the credits:

PACIFICA by Monster Taxi – the brainchild of Miami composer, producer, and musician Jason Klein, takes us on a sensory journey where the Oregon coastline’s rocky landscapes and thundering waves connect to become a symphony of natural beauty. A soundtrack that underscores the splendor of the Oregon region’s rocky cliffs, migrating whales, cascading waterfalls, and vibrant ecosystems are reminders of nature’s boundless creativity and enduring power. This mesmerizing piece pays homage to Klein’s travels with his wife to this coastal region and the awe-inspiring sites they witnessed and explored. The Oregon coast left an indelible mark, calling them back to its shores through this song. Produced, composed and performed by Jason Klein (Monster Taxi). Guitar by Don Slesnick III, percussion by Katie Berns Lee and Fernando Moraes, choo choo vocals by Jason Zack (Zacklur), mixed by Franklin Socorro, mastered by Felipe Tichauer. Album cover by James Savino and video production by Daniel Barrocas. Special thanks for my wife, my family, friends and fans. Truly inspired by the state of Oregon and Washington. Thank you to Carrie Newell of Whale Research EcoExcurions (the best whale biologist), Jack O’Dell for taking us around Portland and inspiring me to put dogs in the video, Frank Dixon for turning us onto Otter Rock, Cheryl Deloach for giving us awesome spots to visit including the whale tour, as well as many others who gave us good spots in the awesome Pacific Northwest trip!!!