THRUSH, recording "You Showed Me"

Thrush is a 3 piece supergroup consisting of singer/songwriter Phil Solem (The Rembrandts), drummer Michael Bland (Soul Asylum, Prince, etc.), and bassist John Fields (producer of soul Asylum, Switchfoot, etc.)

This was shot during a recording session at Flowers Studio in Minneapolis. It's only in the control room, so you can't see the amazing drumming of Michael Bland, but you can feel his power. Studio owner Ed Ackerson is co-engineering with Fields (aka JRF) and is seen making sure things are running. Solem sings a scratch vocal in the film, and the harmonies and high guitar overdubs didn't exist at that time. This was the second, and final, take.

Thrush makes only rare appearances, and this in-studio video is even more rare.

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Music

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• thrush
• phil
• solem
• john
• fields
• michael
• bland
• minneapolis
• rock

[phear777]

Michael was in another room, playing live... The sound is a blend of what happened during that take, + the piano, guitar & vocal fixes I added, and John's harmony vocal and a combination of 1st & 2nd take bass... so it doesn't sync up with motion at all times. The sound off the camera in the control room is thin and fuzzy by itself, and the blend w/ the final mix isn't perfect, but it gives the vibe. Thx for asking~

[ElPopularVale]

hey wtf is the matter with you? if you can't see michael b playing this video has no sense

[phear777]

we didn't even know this was was being 'filmed'... we thought our friend was taking pictures. he had his camera set to 'video.' michael was in the drum room... nobody opens that door during a take. that was the last of 2 takes. nuff said.

[LindseyLulu1000]

:)

[ffxvilin]

besides m bland, are piano, other guitar and other vocals already on tape?

[SugarbushDetective]

Love this video. Did I see this board(trident) up for sale. How are you digging the clasp, probably upgrading to digi board? Don't quite the band.

[olsartori]

Thrush is the one Minneapolis band I wish I'd been in. I love it! Is that an old Trident board?

[olsartori]

Thrush is the one Minneapolis band I wish I'd been in. I love it!  Is that an old Trident board?

[rhwilliams5]

Spot on Phil! More please.  Robert

[buscasololoesencial]

Hey Phil! you have posted the song yourself? Thank you so much, what a great song! I love your voice and your guitar playing. Thamk you so much for sharing :-)

[jeanfid]

Love this.