Drag it to the Bottom
by Field, Dikeman, Florin
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One Step at a time
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One Punch at a time
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One Round at a time
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about
Welcome to "Drag it to the Bottom"; the latest musical masterpiece from the avant-garde jazz trio of John Dikeman on saxophone, Nicolas Field on drums, and Thomas Florin on piano, it will not fail to drag you to the bottom. This album is a tribute to the sport of boxing, but not just any boxing - we're talking about the kind of boxing where the gloves are made of jelly and the ring is floating on a sea of jello.
The track titles, "One Step at a Time"; "One Punch at a Time", and "One Round at a Time" are a nod to the absurd world in which this album was created. It's a world where the only way to win is to keep moving forward, even when you're getting punched with cotton candy gloves.
The concept of the "Crab Syndrome" is taken to new heights on this album. It's a world where the crabs are playing the bongos and trying to drag each other down into a bottomless pit of custard. But don't worry, our trio is fighting back with their musical prowess, battling against the crabs and their sticky, sweet embrace.
The music on this album is a celebration of the absurd, a celebration of the human spirit, and a celebration of the power of perseverance. The saxophone screeches like a seagull being tickled, the drums thunder like a herd of unicorns galloping, and the piano tinkles like a fairy playing hopscotch on a rainbow.
So sit back, relax, and let your ears be the ringside judges as our trio steps into the jello ring. From the opening notes of "One Step at a Time" to the final chords of "One Round at a Time" you'll be taken on
a journey through a world where anything is possible, and anything can be overcome.
So let's Drag it to the Bottom and come out on top. And remember there is no way to win this game so just keep moving forward.
THANK YOU
Thanks to all of you that supported us and no thanks to those that stood against us. Penultimately, a very special thanks to those that opposed us and fought to keep us down. And lastly, to those that stood in silence as we acted, looking the other way, allowing us to do as we willed without consequence or admonishment, let it lay heavy upon your soul.
The track titles, "One Step at a Time"; "One Punch at a Time", and "One Round at a Time" are a nod to the absurd world in which this album was created. It's a world where the only way to win is to keep moving forward, even when you're getting punched with cotton candy gloves.
The concept of the "Crab Syndrome" is taken to new heights on this album. It's a world where the crabs are playing the bongos and trying to drag each other down into a bottomless pit of custard. But don't worry, our trio is fighting back with their musical prowess, battling against the crabs and their sticky, sweet embrace.
The music on this album is a celebration of the absurd, a celebration of the human spirit, and a celebration of the power of perseverance. The saxophone screeches like a seagull being tickled, the drums thunder like a herd of unicorns galloping, and the piano tinkles like a fairy playing hopscotch on a rainbow.
So sit back, relax, and let your ears be the ringside judges as our trio steps into the jello ring. From the opening notes of "One Step at a Time" to the final chords of "One Round at a Time" you'll be taken on
a journey through a world where anything is possible, and anything can be overcome.
So let's Drag it to the Bottom and come out on top. And remember there is no way to win this game so just keep moving forward.
THANK YOU
Thanks to all of you that supported us and no thanks to those that stood against us. Penultimately, a very special thanks to those that opposed us and fought to keep us down. And lastly, to those that stood in silence as we acted, looking the other way, allowing us to do as we willed without consequence or admonishment, let it lay heavy upon your soul.
credits
released November 24, 2023
Credits
Recorded at Tortion studio, March 4 th & 5 th 2022, by Julien Michel
Mixed at Konnekt SoundLab by Nicolas Field
Mastered at Estudio Libres by Sam Nacht
Photography: Sara Anke Morris
Graphic Design: Antonio Vizcaino
Produced by Konnekt as a limited edition for Japan
Tractata records: 0005yadiddly
Nicolas Field: drums
John Dikeman: saxophone
Thomas Florin: piano
Credits
Recorded at Tortion studio, March 4 th & 5 th 2022, by Julien Michel
Mixed at Konnekt SoundLab by Nicolas Field
Mastered at Estudio Libres by Sam Nacht
Photography: Sara Anke Morris
Graphic Design: Antonio Vizcaino
Produced by Konnekt as a limited edition for Japan
Tractata records: 0005yadiddly
Nicolas Field: drums
John Dikeman: saxophone
Thomas Florin: piano
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about
Doek Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Doek is an Amsterdam-based collective of improvising musicians who play in various ensembles and organise tours, projects
and a yearly festival.
The core members of Stichting dOeK are:
Eric Boeren
John Dikeman
Kaja Draksler
Oscar Jan Hoogland
Michael Moore
Wilbert de Joode
Ada Rave
Jasper Stadhouder
Marta Warelis
Wolter Wierbos
Coordinator: Carolyn Muntz
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discography
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Sep 2013
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