John Masarone

John Masarone

Musician, Songwriter, Audio Mix Engineer. I've been writing and recording all the way back to when the Tascam 244 cassette Portastudio was popular and brought the small studio to the home. From 1999 to 2008 I fell out of music except for my acoustic guitar. In 2008 I started playing out again. Before long I discovered the DAW and my eyes quickly opened to the possibilities. I'm having fun. My mindset is just to let it happen. Whatever comes out, comes out. If maybe one of my songs brings a smile or laugh to someone - that will do it for me. Don't get me wrong, cash is good too! I love making something out of nothing. All of you doing the same thing know exactly what I mean.

Sounds Like: XTC, Steely Dan, The Beatles, Todd Rundgren, Joe Jackson

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My fourth album, 4 What? (because)

4 What? (because) contains NO BALLADS, NO POLITICS, NO AI SONGWRITING.

This album started in January of 2022 with about 37 song ideas. They slowly whittled down to 20 something, then 16, then, finally these 13.

I know it is a hard ask, at 48 plus minutes, but the songs are interconnected (in a way).

I hope you enjoy it. A friend told me, "It's all about the process." It is, but I'm happy with the result as well. 
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This Artist has 4 Albums

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Nan Michaels
over 30 days ago to John Masarone

Lennon and Nesmith tracks are excellent! I have to know: Did you flip the tape over for the backwards guitar? If not, it's the best VST I've ever heard.
- Nan Michaels

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John Masarone
over 30 days ago

Thanks. On "I'm Only Sleeping" the backwards guitar is manually done. I flipped that part of the song, played along, then flipped the song back. There is more Backwards Guitar in my songs, "Hold Down The Melody" and "Signal Run." I like doing it. Cheers.

Nan Michaels
over 30 days ago

Wonderfully done. I'm inspired to fire up Ye Olde Ampex and align that puppy up. Wonderful playing you did - very creative. I'll check your other tunes out tonight. Backwards is pretty much impossible in the digital world and expect the results that you came up with. There's one or two VSTs that modify the envelope for a few seconds, but they really can't do an entire phrase. I played with a small palindrome in the fade on my track Drift Away. It channels the strings on the end of Glass Onion. It drives you a little nuts - sketch it out on score paper so your brain gets around the phrase. Still....it's a lot of fun.



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Jim Pfeifer
over 30 days ago to John Masarone

Great job on the production and writing for the song Two Spies. I love the chord changes, vocal harmonies, and the overall production

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John Masarone
over 30 days ago

Thanks Jim!



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Warren Hein
over 30 days ago to John Masarone

very cool concept, lyrics on Sun and Rain--i'd suggest what i do sometimes...another singer might do a better job--and trust me i mean no offense, again well produced as well...wh

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John Masarone
over 30 days ago

Thanks Warren!



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