18 years ago SONCOMBER was first released. . . 18 years! I can’t believe how fast time passes. It’s hard to remember now everything going on at
that time. Musically, there was a lot. Personally, I was four years into my marriage and my son (though yet unborn) was on the way. This was the follow-up album to my debut release, REAL, which had come out a few years prior. REAL was pretty much a straight-up pop record. A test, in my eyes, to see if I could come out from behind the drum-set and convert into a solo artist and songwriter. SONCOMBER was a completely different thing. I now refer to it as, “The time I made a concept album where a bunch of rockers crashed an orchestra concert.” It was ten times the size and scale than my debut. It was also ten times the blood, sweet and tears. . . Although SONCOMBER was more aligned with my prog/art rock sensibilities, the album clearly taught me how much pressure I could (and should) take upon myself in the future. The album was well received. Producing it, however, nearly did me in . . .
I’m amazed that after all this time I’m still writing, recording and releasing music. I’m not trying to date myself here but perhaps the adage
is true; musicians never truly retire, they only stop when there is no more music left in them. SONCOMBER, REVISITED is a newly remastered version of the original album and you can download it for free. All I ask is you consider checking out the charities listed on this site. There is no requirement to take any action but please do if you feel so impressed. My purpose for gifting this album is to help bring awareness to some philanthropic movements I believe in. I’ve long wanted to do something like this. In reality, many artists would like to do the same but are restricted by contractual obligations and rights management. I’ve been able to retain the rights to SONCOMBER and with those rights now secure, I can to do as I wish. SONCOMBER, REVISITED is yours for free . . . I will leave it up to you whether you wish to make a donation to one of the charities or simply pass the information along. Either way, if you’ve read this far, I humbly thank you for your interest. All the best, Jeff
Soncomber, Revisited
©1998, 2016 Jeff Jewkes /Aquifer / ASCAP
All Songs written and arranged by Jeff Jewkes
For my parents. . .
Jeff Jewkes - vocals, drums, percussion, guitars, guitar synthesizer, synthesizer, piano
Guest performers:
Patti Papworth - vocals on “A Beautiful Way”
Tom Nunes - bass guitar on “Where Is Your Charity?”
Jennifer Lyn Smith - flute on “Where Is Your Charity?” - backing vocals on “You Belong” and “Lord Of My Soul”
Kathleen Jewkes - backing vocals on “Preamble” and “Mountain”
John Standefer - classical guitar on “Where Is Your Charity?”
Tom and Sheree Wettlaufer - backing vocals on “To The Heart Of Man”
Recorded at Wavelength Studios and Wavelength Mobile 1
Engineered by Jeff Jewkes, Brian David Willis (Where Is Your Charity?), Jason Carter (A Beautiful Way)
Assisting engineers: Kathleen Jewkes, Kevin Esko, Jason Carter, Andrea Jewkes, Brent Hunter
Mixed at Engedi Digital Audio Labs. Engineered by Jeff Jewkes
Assisting engineers: Jason Carter and Tom Nunes
“A Beautiful Way” and “Where Is Your Charity?” mixed at Dead Aunt Thelma's
Engineered by Brian David Willis
2016 remastering at Curiastudios
Engineerd by Jeff Jewkes
Artwork by David Cabitto
Graphic Photography by Lyn Howlett
Portrait photography by Russ Strohmeyer
Other photography sources from: NASA (JPL labs and Goddard Space Flight Center) NOAA
that time. Musically, there was a lot. Personally, I was four years into my marriage and my son (though yet unborn) was on the way. This was the follow-up album to my debut release, REAL, which had come out a few years prior. REAL was pretty much a straight-up pop record. A test, in my eyes, to see if I could come out from behind the drum-set and convert into a solo artist and songwriter. SONCOMBER was a completely different thing. I now refer to it as, “The time I made a concept album where a bunch of rockers crashed an orchestra concert.” It was ten times the size and scale than my debut. It was also ten times the blood, sweet and tears. . . Although SONCOMBER was more aligned with my prog/art rock sensibilities, the album clearly taught me how much pressure I could (and should) take upon myself in the future. The album was well received. Producing it, however, nearly did me in . . .
I’m amazed that after all this time I’m still writing, recording and releasing music. I’m not trying to date myself here but perhaps the adage
is true; musicians never truly retire, they only stop when there is no more music left in them. SONCOMBER, REVISITED is a newly remastered version of the original album and you can download it for free. All I ask is you consider checking out the charities listed on this site. There is no requirement to take any action but please do if you feel so impressed. My purpose for gifting this album is to help bring awareness to some philanthropic movements I believe in. I’ve long wanted to do something like this. In reality, many artists would like to do the same but are restricted by contractual obligations and rights management. I’ve been able to retain the rights to SONCOMBER and with those rights now secure, I can to do as I wish. SONCOMBER, REVISITED is yours for free . . . I will leave it up to you whether you wish to make a donation to one of the charities or simply pass the information along. Either way, if you’ve read this far, I humbly thank you for your interest. All the best, Jeff
Soncomber, Revisited
©1998, 2016 Jeff Jewkes /Aquifer / ASCAP
All Songs written and arranged by Jeff Jewkes
For my parents. . .
Jeff Jewkes - vocals, drums, percussion, guitars, guitar synthesizer, synthesizer, piano
Guest performers:
Patti Papworth - vocals on “A Beautiful Way”
Tom Nunes - bass guitar on “Where Is Your Charity?”
Jennifer Lyn Smith - flute on “Where Is Your Charity?” - backing vocals on “You Belong” and “Lord Of My Soul”
Kathleen Jewkes - backing vocals on “Preamble” and “Mountain”
John Standefer - classical guitar on “Where Is Your Charity?”
Tom and Sheree Wettlaufer - backing vocals on “To The Heart Of Man”
Recorded at Wavelength Studios and Wavelength Mobile 1
Engineered by Jeff Jewkes, Brian David Willis (Where Is Your Charity?), Jason Carter (A Beautiful Way)
Assisting engineers: Kathleen Jewkes, Kevin Esko, Jason Carter, Andrea Jewkes, Brent Hunter
Mixed at Engedi Digital Audio Labs. Engineered by Jeff Jewkes
Assisting engineers: Jason Carter and Tom Nunes
“A Beautiful Way” and “Where Is Your Charity?” mixed at Dead Aunt Thelma's
Engineered by Brian David Willis
2016 remastering at Curiastudios
Engineerd by Jeff Jewkes
Artwork by David Cabitto
Graphic Photography by Lyn Howlett
Portrait photography by Russ Strohmeyer
Other photography sources from: NASA (JPL labs and Goddard Space Flight Center) NOAA