{"id":15862,"date":"2016-09-24T12:13:30","date_gmt":"2016-09-24T19:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/?p=15862"},"modified":"2016-10-24T14:31:44","modified_gmt":"2016-10-24T21:31:44","slug":"joe-bonamassa-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/2016\/09\/joe-bonamassa-video\/","title":{"rendered":"JOE BONAMASSA &#8211; Video"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><b>JOE BONAMASSA \u2013 \u201cBlues of Desperation\u201d music video<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6JJMlY3Go9s\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Joe Bonamassa has again joined forces with longtime producer Kevin Shirley to deliver\u00a0<em>Blues of Desperation<\/em>, an adventurous 12<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0studio album by a phenomenal American blues rock guitarist. The black and white cover art of this 2016 album punctuates the deep sentiment of the 11 original tracks that continues Bonamassa\u2019s journey deeper into blues rock by adding new dimensions to his trademark style. With the help of ace Nashville songwriters James House, Gary Nicholson, Tom Hambridge, Jerry Flowers and Jeffrey Steele, Bonamassa explores the emotional side of his music while pushing new boundaries with the strength of his powerful guitar prowess. His soulful vocals only enhance the delivery of his exceptional performance that has a little bit of something for strong blues idealists, rock devotees, and fans of well-crafted songs.<\/p>\n<p>Of his decade-long collaboration with Shirley, Bonamassa says, \u201cI can explain our relationship with one word\u2014\u2018trust.\u2019 I completely trust Kevin and his musical promptings. He pushes my musical ability by challenging me to not just rest on my laurels or settle for \u2018good.\u2019 He expects more out of the other musicians as well, and will not hold back when he sees us falling back into our usual routine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bonamassa continues to surround himself with like-minded musicians who are well-known for their masterful delivery: drummers Anton Fig and Greg Morrow, bassist Michael Rhodes, keyboardist Reese Wynans, horn players Lee Thornburg, Paulie Cerra and Mark Douthit, along with singers Mahalia Barnes, Jade MacRae and Juanita Tippins.<\/p>\n<p>Producer Shirley helps Bonamassa by using innovative methods\u2014sometimes even ruffling feathers. \u201cI wanted him to work a little\u00a0harder, like in\u00a0his early years,\u201d he says, \u201cso I brought in an additional drummer, just to throw the cat amongst the pigeons.\u201d Of the results, Shirley raves, \u201cRecording \u2018<em>Blues of Desperation\u2019<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>is\u00a0one of the most exciting recording projects I\u2019ve done.\u00a0What a joyful noise we made!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While listening to these 11 tracks, you can easily see that Bonamassa sincerely hopes you enjoy this joyful ride while he explores a new landscape:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>This Train<\/li>\n<li>Mountain Climbing<\/li>\n<li>Drive<\/li>\n<li>No Good Place for The Lonely<\/li>\n<li>Blues of Desperation<\/li>\n<li>The Valley Runs Low<\/li>\n<li>You Left Me Nothin\u2019 But the Bill and the Blues<\/li>\n<li>Distant Lonesome Train<\/li>\n<li>How Deep This River Runs<\/li>\n<li>Livin\u2019 Easy<\/li>\n<li>What I\u2019ve Known for a Very Long Time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JOE BONAMASSA \u2013 \u201cBlues of Desperation\u201d music video Joe Bonamassa has again joined forces with longtime producer Kevin Shirley to deliver\u00a0Blues of Desperation, an adventurous 12th\u00a0studio album by a phenomenal American blues rock guitarist. 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