HEADSPACE (2007)

Lead by electric violinist/vocalist/mandolinist Joe Deninzon,
Stratospheerius unleash their fourth collection of songs. Hot on the heals of their acclaimed CD, "Live Wires", "Headspace" brings their live energy into the studio. Vocal rock anthems like "New Material, "Old Ghosts", and "Today is Tomorrow", shout alongside ripping instrumentals.
From the bluegrass punk of "Gutterpunk Blues", to the psychedelic roller coaster ride of "Mental Floss", and the bigger and louder sequel to the Heavy Metal Hora "Heavy Shtettle II". The disc also features a unique
cover of The Police "Driven to Tears". This CD is filled with memorable hooks alongside the death-defying instrumental jams the group has built its reputation on. Influences range from Mahavishnu, Zappa and Zeppelin,
to Dave Matthews, Radiohead, Jeff Beck, and Bela Fleck.

"Fleshing out the Stratospheerius sound are: Out-of-this-world strings, sultry guitar, rumbling basslines, frantic drumming, and celebratory vocals that enunciate lyrical outlines of life. The songs are gripping and energetic. Insistent melodies are made compelling by the violin passion. Fevered solos are cradled between
lyrical passages that tremble with breakout rock stamina. A Bayou flavor lurks in several tracks, creating a strange fusion of bluesy funk and progressive tendencies. The result is goodtime music that will get you dancing."
-Matt Howarth (Soniccuriosity.com)

 

 



Fiddletripfunk Live DVD (2006)

"It's the full-on electro-fiddle-trip-funk experience! Outrageous fiddler Joe Deninzon and his explosive band Stratospheerius make for an amazing live show, and now you can own your very own snapshot of their onstage pyrotechnics. Zipping through fusion forests, stopping at jazz joints, and letting the funk flow freely, their music encompasses worlds of instrumental wonder and mind-blowing performances!"
(-kindweb.com)


Live Wires (2004)

Critically acclaimed, multi award-winning live CD. Capturing Stratospheerius in their natural habitat: in front of a live audience.
"The songs are gripping and energetic...fevered solos that tremble between lyrical passages that tremble with breakout rock stamina (- seaoftranquility.org)


Adventures of Stratospheerius (2002)

The first "Stratospheerius" CD. Featuring guitarist Alex Skolnick (Testament, Trans-Siberian Orchestra). Covers of Stevie Wonder's "Contusion", Wayne Shorter's "Nefertiti", and original vocal and instrumental jams.
"Out-of-this-world strings with glitzy guitars and meaningful lyrics,"
(-Sci Fi Magazine)


Electric/Blue (1998)

Joe Deninzon debut CD. Original instrumental music inspired by Jean-Luc Ponty, Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, Mahavishnu Orchestra. Also features a funky cover of Monk's "Well you Needn't".
"...While the Russian-born improviser has studied the history of jazz violin extensively, he refuses to be shackled by that history. Deninzon can be lyrical and charming, or he can be a forceful, in-your-face player who brings elements of hard rock guitar to the electric violin."
(-All Music Guide)

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