Eddie Trager of Take & Take

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On this episode of The Claw's Corner Rich "The Claw" Cyr has an amazing chat with Eddie Trager the musician behind the group Take & Take! Progressive metal band Take & Take announced their debut album "Disillusion" was released on March 22, 2024. Crafting every element from concept to concrete, the musical visionary Eddie Trager helmed the entire process—ideas, composition, instrumental and vocal performances, and even the captivating hand-drawn cover art. Yet, in this artistic endeavor, Trager found collaboration in the form of the legendary Matt Bayles. Known for his contributions to some of Eddie's all-time favorite albums, Bayles lent his expertise to the mixing duties at the prestigious Red Room in Seattle. Meanwhile, metal production titan Jens Bogren took the reins for mastering at his renowned Fascination Street Studios in Malmo, Sweden, ensuring the album's sound reaches new heights. Disillusion draws inspiration from a diverse array of progressive musical influences, weaving a tapestry that spans from the avant-garde sounds of Ihsahn, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Opeth, Mastodon, Wilderun, and The Mars Volta to the vibrancy of Jacob Collier, The Beatles, Queen, and Yes. The album masterfully navigates through a spectrum of musical genres, seamlessly blending pop sensibilities with experimental twists that defy traditional forms. Prepare to embark on a musical odyssey that transcends boundaries, as Take & Take introduces Disillusion to the world on March 22, 2024—a testament to innovation, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of artistic excellence. "Sticky" - the first single from the upcoming Disillusion album - dropped January 12th with a simultaneous video premiere at Metal Injection. Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8PCfXUovCs&t=0s Do not miss Rich’s book, "Confessions of a Frenetic Mind" available now - https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Frenetic-Mind-Blood-Curdling-Terror/dp/1946577103/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Rich+Cyr&qid=1667737186&sr=8-1 Copyright 2023 The Claw’s Corner - Produced by Rich Cyr https://www.facebook.com/richtheclawcyr/ Edited by Elmwood Productions - http://elmwoodproductions.com/index.html and subscribe to Elmwood Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElmwoodProductions/featured Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming! Visit our Ko-Fi Page and help keep us caffeinated! - https://ko-fi.com/elmwoodproductions Enhanced and uploaded by Rob Bull. For Music, Podcast, Graphic Design, and Video info Email Rob at: [email protected] Also Follow and Message Him through FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085244920212 Rob Bulls Music on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@crackhouse2012 Rob Bulls Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/robertbull Search Rob Bull on Spotify.