1528 Stuart Hamm - Kings of Sleep

1528 Stuart Hamm - Kings of Sleep

From: Kings of Sleep, Year: 1989
Genre: Rock

I've been listening to this album quite a bit over the last couple of days and thought that the title track in particular would make an excellent choice for this Sunday.
Like a few other tracks on the album, this one was inspired by the work of author William Gibson. This one in particular was inspired by his short story The Winter Market, which is part of his popular short story collection called Burning Chrome.
This is quite a beautiful track in many ways, but I especially love all of the techniques he uses on the bass guitar as a lead and accompaniment instrument throughout the song. While it is quite technical, it is still very much listenable to a casual listener.

Hear Kings of Sleep on YouTube.



My song pick a year ago today: Steeleye Span - Lovely on the Water

My song pick two years ago today: Crosby, Stills & Nash - Just a Song Before I Go

My song pick three years ago today: Robert Mitchum - Ballad of Thunder Road

My song pick four years ago today: Blue Öyster Cult - Harvest Moon

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