Rob Martino - Conscious Dream (Chapman Stick)

Hear and download my debut album One Cloud:
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This is an early version of my tune Conscious Stream.

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Music

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• Chapman
• Stick
• Rob
• Martino
• tapping
• tap
• guitar
• bass

[guerson99]

hy Rob, what is the name of that song? is yours?...god work

[rpmartino]

@guerson99 yes it is thank you, it's called "Conscious Dream" and is on my album "One Cloud"

[Owlbatross]

Would you consider teaching how you set up your Chapman + effects via Skype in exchange for a fee? I just need someone to direct me in the beginning per tuning options, string selections, amp modeling, etc. Probably would only need a few lessons at most, therefore this wouldn't take up too much of your time. Is this something you would consider doing?

[rpmartino]

@Owlbatross send me an email (it's on my website) and we can talk it over!

[Owlbatross]

@rpmartino Hey Rob, can you please explain the detail of your stick. My decision is to buy one just like yours or very close. In fact, there's one hanging on eBay currently, but it's very pricey! I'm after your sound and love your comp creations & where you're taking the instrument. I suspect those gorgeous Roland guts are providing you these tones that are very similar to what Holdsworth was getting from his Synthaxe on his 1987 SAND release.

That tune, if you're not familiar, is here on YT!

[rpmartino]

@Owlbatross my website FAQ has more info on my setup, but in this case I'm primarily using two Boss SE-70s multi-effects units, I don't use MIDI or synth triggering. I use a padauk Grand Stick with PASV-4 pickups and a custom mirrored 4ths tuning (the Stick website has more info on this).

[MegaCurtisimo]

Dude, just stumbled onto your videos a few minutes ago. I'm mainly a metalhead but can dig on any music if it's good & your stuff is GOOD. Wonderful mellow, soft tone. Very dreamlike with a touch of the ethereal.

[FranMan1187]

I've seen dozens of videos and heard dozens of songs played on the chapman stick, and I've found in most of them that the instrument's big drawback is that it has a naturally weak and wimpy tone (you lose a lot of dynamic without picking/plucking action). The way you play it and the way you subtly enhance it's natural tone with reverbs and (am I imagining it?) chorus effects makes your songs the AWESOME exception. I'm already a HUGE fan. Where can I buy your album? You're really very talented!

[ColeCobalt]

Light flowing music, A catchy tune, And a playing style unique to just you. If I could play half as well as this I'd be a happy man.

[JonOchsendorf]

very nice, Besides a good technique a well crafted piece of music

[pinchosalcarbon]

wow, you really are good, too bad nobody knows about you here in Puerto Rico nor the stick

[errornosignal]

I can do that! i just don't feel like it right now :)

Seriously though, much respect to you Rob! I love this piece!

[4tothepowerofcheese]

have you tried out a strumstick? they are great fun for almost everyone who can play string instruments

[StuartLikesMusic]

Epic.

[rpmartino]

@tetsugiya91 thank you, that is very kind of you to say! Glad the music has helped you out.