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Lyle Workman - Uncommon Measures

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Bursting at the seams with soaring arrangements and virtuosic performances, Lyle Workman's ‘Uncommon Measures’ showcases not only Workman’s unparalleled musicianship, but also his profound empathy and expansive emotional vocabulary. The songs here are living, breathing entities, constantly growing and evolving in ways both subtle and drastic, and the production is similarly unpredictable, veering from larger-than-life bombast to whispered intimacy and back, sometimes within the very same track. The result is a record as extraordinary as it is unexpected, a captivating, transportive song cycle that manages to scale the dizzying heights of joy and sadness, love and friendship, self-discovery and celebration, all without a single word.

"Lyle Workman is a completely accomplished and inspired guitarist, musician and composer,” says Steve Vai.” He has a wicked command of the instrument and is perhaps one of three players I know of that can wield exotic orchestral compositions with either a screaming or whispering guitar. ‘Uncommon Measures’ is the masterful evidence of this.”

Featuring guest appearances from Vinnie Colaiuta, Abe Laboriel Jr., Matt Chamberlain, Tim Lefebvre, 63 piece orchestra conducted by John Ashton Thomas at Abbey Road Studio 1, and many other talented musicians (see below for full credits).

Featuring:

Electric / Acoustic Guitars, Keys - Lyle Workman
Produced: Lyle Workman
​Drums (tracks 1, 2): Vinnie Colaiuta
Drums (track 3): Abe Laboriel Jr.
Drums (track 4): Toss Panos
Drums (track 5, 6): Donald Barrett
Drums (track 8): Matt Chamberlain
Bass (tracks 1, 2, 5, 6, 8): Tim Lefebvre
Bass (track 4): Dan Lutz

Bass (track 3): Sam Wilkes
Electric Piano / Organ (tracks 1,5,6): Jeff Babko
Moog Solo (track 1)): Jeff Babko
Pedal Steel (track 8): Greg Leisz
Vibes / Marimba / Glockenspiel (tracks 1, 2, 3): Wade Culbreath
Alto Saxophone (tracks 5, 6): Katisse Buckingham
Tenor Saxophone (tracks 5, 6): Ron Dziubla
Trumpet (tracks 5, 6): Jamie Hovorka
Oboe / Flute / Clarinet (track 2): Chris Bleth
Violin (tracks 1, 2, 3): Charlie Bisharat
Lachsa Choir: Aleta Braxton (choir master), Skylar Lehr-Bryant,
Leilani Patao, Rachel Goodman, Monique Ramirez, Coco Mori

63 piece orchestra conducted by: John Ashton Thomas (at Abbey Road Studio - all tracks except 5, 8)
Orchestra Recorded: John Barrett c/o Abbey Road Studio 1 and assisted by Chris Parker. Pro Tools Operator: George Oulten
Orchestral Score Arranged: Lyle Workman (tracks 1, 2, 3, 6, 7) and John Ashton Thomas (tracks 1, 4, 9)

Orchestrated by: John Ashton Thomas (tracks 1, 4, 9) and John Ashton Thomas and Bruce Fowler (tracks 2, 3, 6, 7)
Strings Recorded at Abbey Road: Isobel Griffiths LTD (Orchestral Contractor), Jill Streater Music LTD (Music Prep and Librarian). Additional Transcriptions by Erik Carlson
Drums and Electric Bass Recorded: Chris Steffan c/o Band House Studio (tracks 1, 2, 5, 6). Ozzy Doniz c/o Tossimo's (track 4), Matt Chamberlain c/o Cyclops Sound (track 8), and Michael Dumas c/o Horse Latitudes (track 3).
Horns Recorded: Michael Dumas c/o Horse Latitudes (tracks 5, 6)
Additional Recording Engineer: Lyle Workman, Shayna Newman, Jeff Babko
Mixed: Rich Breen

Mixed: Dave Way (track 8 only)
Mastered: Dave McNair Mastering
Photography: Greg Vorobiov
Cover Art: Wyatt Workman
Layout and Design: Marc Bonilla

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