“John Medeski did the arrangement for ‘Thorazine Shuffle,’ and his unique take on music in general was what led me to ask him to arrange that particular piece,” says Haynes. “He was able to strike a balance for ‘Thorazine Shuffle’ that takes it a little further avant-garde than most of the songs but still has that beautiful symphonic quality as far as the arrangement is concerned that really transports it into another place.”
He adds, “It’s probably the most unique arrangement on the record.”
“Thorazine Shuffle (Live)” is available now via digital outlets.
The 16-track Dreams & Songs was recorded in 2019 at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, North Carolina, Haynes’ hometown. In addition to Medeski, it has him backed by the 64-piece Asheville Symphony Orchestra, as well as musicians Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Sipe and Greg Osby. Edwin McCain and Jasmine Muhammad join on background vocals.
Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey is available for preorder now.
Since the initial 2019 orchestra concerts, Haynes has put on several other symphonic shows and has two more planned, March 11 and 12 in Nashville.
Meanwhile, Haynes and Gov’t Mule are currently on a U.S. tour and will play Aurora, Illinois, on Thursday. A complete list of dates can be found at mule.net.
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