I'm sure it's a bad idea to respond to this thread but I'm annoyed that some people think I'm lying when I suggest that I have had an incredibly positive experience working with ECM/Eicher on David Torn's record, 2 Michael Formanek discs and now my own.
I've been aquainted with Eicher for some time and some of the first records I listened to were ECM records which incidentally is an independent label.To be on a label that recorded Paul Bley,Keith Jarrett ,Paul Motian etc. Is a big deal to me.
To imply that I would put out a recording that I don't stand behind is ludicrous.
As on my screwgun productions I chose the material, I was at the mix and I chose the takes.
The fact that Matt Mitchell was allowed to choose the piano at Steinway and to be able to record in a great studio with James Farber engineering seems to indicate that the label has a lot of respect for what we are doing and I see this a positive thing I guess.
Getting paid to record is also a sign of respect and I would assume that Leeway also enjoys being paid for his work.
Working with a man who has produced over a 1000 jazz and classical records...also good.
Being on a label that is passionate about the music we make and helps us tour...love that too.
Asked for my input on a cover image...not bad as well.
I could go on here but I just wanted to speak for myself and state for the record that I LOVE this record and how it sounds and I love this band.
Tim Berne