Ariel Posen - Familiar Ground

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I wanted to put together a special kind of experience as a last goodbye to How Long, before I move towards putting out new music. I invited only 25 guests, made up of family, friends, to join me in Winnipeg, in a space that’s very near and dear to me; Stereobus Recording. It’s the place I spent the majority of the 90’s, growing up watching my parents record all of their own albums, and nearly two decades later, recording my own.
I wanted to show these songs in their rawest and most evolved form, in a place that could only be described as Familiar Ground.
Ariel Posen - Guitar/Vocals
Heitha Forsyth - Vocals
Courtney Devon - Vocals
Julian Bradford - Bass
Cody Iwasiuk - Drums
Recorded at Stereobus Recording, Winnipeg, MB
Engineered & Mixed by Paul Yee, Stereobus Recording, Winnipeg, MB
Additional Editing by JP Laurendeau, Broken Ground Productions, Winnipeg, MB
Mastering by Peter Letros, Wreckhouse Mastering, Toronto, ON
Photography by Lynette Giesbrecht
Album Artwork by Thomas Dickinson
Filmed & Edited by BNB Studios, Winnipeg, MB
Jen Doerksen
Buio Assis
Quincy Houdayer
0:09 Things That I've Said
4:01 How Long
8:58 Try
12:35 Get You Back
19:52 Better Late Than Never
25:05 Can't Stop Thinking About You
28:49 Angeline
39:54 Fade
Thanks to Factor Canada and Manitoba Film & Music for the support.
This project is funded in part by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters. Ce projet est financé en partie par FACTOR, le gouvernement du Canada et les radiodiffuseurs privés du Canada.
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[@ArielPosen]

Thanks for tuning in everybody!

[@lancecass8997]

Live in studio, and enough headphones for a small audience to enjoy. That's a cool and unique idea, especially these days. Thanks Ariel. Keep it up

[@jamesprice6381]

Ariel, is that a Dumble Overdrive Deluxe? thanx!

[@dennismullins4930]

It was definitely my pleasure

[@jorgetenamusic]

Wish I was there. Love your work Ariel, How Long is a marvelous album, can't wait for the next one!!

[@m.d.4949]

Great and very demanding performance! I like Your music and the way how is expressed. I enjoyed!

[@MrGuitarfreak132]

I like Ariel better than John Mayer. Better tone to his voice. I like his playing more. Ariel seems to really favor a lot of warm tones and a lot of subtle dynamic changes that are just SO good!

[@mattyjake]

I think we can all appreciate how good Ariel is at this point, but massive round of applause for the band what an unbelievable sound❤️

[@pcm7315]

Love the sound/music they make.

[@chrisjames1924]

If John Mayer had written music this good in the past 10 years it'd be on every radio station the world over. Hopefully the hard work pays off. And that guitar tone is just wild. Holy grail stuff.

[@johnbotelho3453]

?? It doesn’t have to be “good” to be on every radio station. And he has written some pretty awesome music in the past 10 years. I’m just getting into Ariel and his band and blown away by the music he’s put out. But I wouldn’t compare Ariel to Mayor. They’re both amazing musicians.

[@vulcanguitars6761]

The solos for ‘Angeline’ and ‘Get You Back’ are just something else! 🔥

[@whiteman2371]

Toneeee

[@alpha120689]

This doesn’t get near the recognition it deserves. It’s a raw, emotional, polished beautiful piece of work. The band is so tight, they genuinely sound and fee like one solid unit. Everyone on that stage are true masters of their craft.

[@dime_life4768]

Agreed, but that's on us.. not everything is played on the radio right?!

[@robertbickford2021]

He’s like a red dirt John Mayer. This guy is awesome.

[@owonobrandon8747]

who are those fortunate people having this live in headphones right ?

[@bluesmakesuhappy]

I WAS JUST GOING TO ASK THAT SAME QUESTIONS LOL... SOMEONE ANSWER US PLEASE.

[@jimbo5171]

I'm guessing that's where they hear the live mix of the band (I have no idea why they did that, they could've just used the traditional live band sound), or perhaps that's a hearing protection because the room is too small that they might damage their hearing. who knows?

[@benn574]

@@jimbo5171 yea prolly because it is loud as fuck in there

[@mikegray8776]

For years I’ve been telling people that the best ‘internet discovery’ I’ve ever stumbled across was Gary Clark Jnr - but now it’ll be Ariel Posen !! This guy wrings so much feeling and emotion out of his guitars, that it can make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. His tone and texture are perfect - and he almost never over-plays. For me, Ariel is like a fusion of Mark Knopfler, Ry Cooder and DerekTrucks - but without borrowing from any of them. His style is totally unique and unmissable. He CAN ‘shred’ - I’ve heard him do it - but like Peter Green or MIck Taylor or Paul Kossoff, he prefers fewer notes, perfectly chosen and beautifully delivered. For my money, of today’s “active” guitarists, Ariel Posen and Joe Bonamassa represent the very best out there.

[@cliffordholliday679]

Much respect to the Sound Engineers. The guitar doesnt sit on top of the bass, it's like they are seperate entities that complement eachother, like a gentlemen's agreement. It's perfectly mixed

[@heythere6983]

Probably has to do with the guitar also being dark . I’ve wondered how his guitar would do in a mix since he likes it to sound dark. I’m gonna check out a live video from an audience member if there is one out there. Curious how it sounds in a live setting without good production for a video . Sounds nice tho

[@tigerhunter8878]

@@heythere6983 yea. He’s playing through a Two Rock TC. So naturally that’s a dark and deep amp

[@EaZSpam]

Pretty sure it's been more than 10 years ago, that I've been completely blown away after discovering a "new artist". This sound, this band, these songs, the melody lines, the out of this world baritone guitar and sliding techniques. I just can't wrap my head around it, so beautiful. And to realize this performance has been online for over a year and nobody here in Holland told me about it.... And it's crazy, but Ariel seems to be singing about all my ex-girlfriends.. how the hell did he know?

[@bearmadden1776]

That solo on Angeline is one of the best things I've ever heard. You're my favorite player of all time, man.

[@GerryBarnumMusic]

O Man…those harmoniesCome ON! So Good!

[@nickgreinerofficial]

I didn’t know music could sound this good. This is ridiculous bro I can’t even believe what I’m hearing right now.

[@Ianmcguire1993]

Whoever filmed this captured just how good Ariel and his band really are

[@alaaal-habashna4722]

Best guitar solo I have ever heard!

[@AndyVerok]

Just perfect. The girls give a real special flavour to the whole thing, incredible vocals.

[@samsee9786]

Huge fan here in Oz, thanks, the playing and singing are wondrous. PS I much prefer the bvs done by these wonderful women than the layered ones on the records.

[@rogercrombie4764]

He’s the best thing I’ve heard in the last 20 years he’s Brilliant! Hats off to the band 👍

[@henstradesign4802]

Great to see that you're inspired by the late, great John Martyn. Great rendition of Angeline.

[@pointedspider]

That Angeline song!!!!

[@sarahcandlemusic4405]

Wow! Great gig!! And these Backingvocals are ON POINT! 🔥

[@scottmathsonproductions]

Came here to say this!

[@virtuososo]

I think my youtube is broken. This is too good.

[@JustKeepTrudging]

If a guitar could spit out absolute poetry, this is it.

[@MarcoCastilloWorld]

Great job Ariel beautiful playing and singing! A big buzz for the amazing talented Julian Bradford , Cody Iwasiuk, Heitha Forsyth , Courtney Devon and also Paul Yee for the sound!

[@edreynolds3745]

Worked on a lot of guitars for world famous guys and gals. One of them turned me on to Ariel . THIS is IT. Crazy-good, and feels so RIGHT. I wish him all success. All of it carries a positive message. Thanks.

[@pearupindre4740]

That sound is just so perfect. Sweet thing to my ears!!! Keep on going!!!

[@jstatho]

I honestly believe Ariel is the BEST all around player-vocalist right now. The feeling and musicianship of this performance are impressive. Way to go man! And kudos for choosing such inspiring musicians to be around you!

[@stanSOfresh]

I agree he is ONE of the best...John Mayer? Joey Landreth? Joe Bonamasa? I could go on, I dont think any one of these guys are the best by any means but there is most definitely an elite group out there!

[@jstatho]

@@stanSOfresh Respect for all these guys, but I think that JB is not as good a vocalist, Joey is not as good a guitarist (although phenomenal) and Mayer is something different altogether (production, musicians, budget). For now, I will stand for Ariel. I hope everyone else exceeds my expectations and we end up with inspiration from all of them! I enjoy music from all the guys mentioned here!

[@64wing]

Kick ass 😎

[@jelenaveselinovic7325]

Well,this happens to be the suggestion of my loving brother, on this morning, to listen to Ariel and his band ,he himself grown up on, this kind of music and he' s being ,an excellent guitarist himself,song writer as well.. Listening to Ariel and his band made my day energetic and emotional at the same time.Thanks Ariel, thanks Ivan.💕❤️💕

[@chr15tree]

10 months in and still listening almost everyday. This is a piece of art.

[@user-md8yn6sn5c]

Ariel, you are the best of the best

[@TheSwarlsBarkley]

good lord, that "angeline" solo tore me a new ahole! what an amazing musician!

[@jacobalvarez7515]

🤣

[@johnv4866]

Spread the word about Ariel. It's a doggone shame that so many haven't heard his music

[@MrZuma569]

Genius !!! The best Guitar sound of the moment !!!

[@EVEROSFP1]

Highly musically,artistically and guitaristically. And the looks of this strat shaped guitar 🎸....

[@georgeharatzoglou]

For me one of the best and most important things in songwriting and music in general, is creating/finding a perfect balance between the familiar and the unpredictable.You're doing exactly that my friend!Keep up the good work, inspiring us all fellow musicians/songwriters!Please don't ever turn into a "pop star", if possible...

[@carsgunsandguitars]

My favorite newly discovered artist!

[@VesaGuardian]

This is just brilliant. This band swings like hell. And the purposeful empty space used as a tool lets the music breathe. I´m stunned. And of course, the guitar playing is not from this planet. By the way, I'm listening to this through my headphones, yet I managed to wake up my whole family by stomping my feet...

[@simonnaji]

Wonderful, Ariel. Thanks, too, for covering Angeline and helping to keep John's music alive and current.

[@Mdougherty8054]

man, I'm late to the party, but good lord that was amazing.

[@thiagomartinelli267]

Get you back sound soo good in that gig... Ariel rulles, like ever😎

[@stephentyler4352]

Ariel, please come down to Kingston, ON when this pandemic is over and touring resumes!!! I need your live performance in my life. I would be thrilled to be your personal guide around this fine town. Stay well, my friend. 🎶🤘🏽

[@niklasmester4754]

The sound is just incredible. Like perfect wood.

[@justinhobgood4312]

That how long intro was insane god I love you

[@timburkhalter114]

OMG...the Angeline solo...I have tears rolling down my cheeks. What an incredible concert! Thank you for this!!

[@nicko7238]

literally haven't heard anything as good as this in 10 years! Amazing!

[@chaba-theguitarmaster156]

I thought about something similar!

[@midnightrider8957]

Congratulations on making Musicradar`s 10 best rock guitarists in the world, Ariel. Saw that on the local news tonight. I uploaded a few of your 2018 Winnipeg Jazz Festival videos to my channel tonite. I enjoyed your show very much. Thanks!

[@soaring138]

How could I just not love this music and performance?

[@GuitaraddictsWorkshop]

You're definitely one of my fav current guitarists! Love this show!

[@sarith6691]

woooooooo! one more day!

[@spockjones4166]

That is one badass slide tone.

[@bontorvernantamardoharsima3990]

I'm from indonesia ,Love your music bro, love that guitar tone and every progression chord in every song..really awesome.. @arielposen

[@kylewalker3135]

Awesome! Can't believe I missed you in Austin, TX. Please come back.

[@ryuyamakawa4431]

This live record moved my heart. I didn't listen great music for long time. thank you guys.

[@all4guitar28]

Never heard a soulful concert like this👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@thiagomartinelli267]

That live performace made my day

[@stevecox9871]

This is a great show. Superb songs, beautifully sung and played. The band is fabulous and the backing vocals are lovely. Sound on cans is wonderful.

[@jbuller7]

Hope you bring this A game to Belfast this weekend Ariel. Cannot wait

[@theguitfiddle]

masterful performance. just sittin here with tears in my eyes loving every second

[@tiempoextra9082]

Man you música Is amenzing Tone guitar love voice Is perfect you are 100% talent 👋🇺🇾

[@danibasauri01]

Amazing performance. Really, really good music. Thank you Ariel!

[@BrokenStrings231]

This was so fucking amazing to watch and listen to. Great job!

[@sigfreed11]

Wow, amazing! Thanks for your work

[@PRADÖX_Official]

Un despliegue excepcional, me encanto.

[@joemooreplays]

I guess my invitation got lost in the mail??... thanks a lot Canada Post, ya jerks! This is really incredible, Ariel. Thanks for putting this out there. Huge fan!

[@Grant_Ferstat]

Absolutely superb mate loved.

[@carllewis5]

Bloody excellent.

[@jeffreylane73]

Man, so good Ariel...thanks for sharing, brilliant stuff.

[@arsenbabychenko3196]

Best live performance I've seen this year! Congrats!

[@amsedelm]

Amazing! Wow! I just happened onto this remarkable artist. 8)))

[@luisxguadarrama]

I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!

[@salsabilahmedshrestho960]

I think this is the best gig I've seen in a while. On youtube or pretty much anywhere. Mega sound! Thank you to ariel posen and the band members for bringing us joy in this quarantined time. Listening from Bangladesh

[@SuperdangerStudios]

This was great man. I sent it to all my siblings. Reminds me of them and the music we are all into. Props from Chicago.

[@sifender56]

AMAZING!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@stevelopezuser]

So inspired by you Ariel, keep rocking out please! sounds amazing

[@nilsroben5105]

Holy shit dude that’s some live studio quality right there ... you could make a live spotify album out of this!!

[@ArielPosen]

It is on Spotify!

[@nilsroben5105]

@@ArielPosen you just made my day !

[@Jamminn555]

Incredible session by Ariel. Cool songs rich with depth and emotion. And what a band sound and guitar tone!Solo on Get You Back will change your life. As will Ariel's playing generally. Drummer has the best feel and groove I've heard in a LONG time across all genres. Thanks for posting, Ariel. So cool that you recorded that at THAT studio. Cheers, Brother.

[@jbuller7]

tickets bought for Belfast in November. Cannot wait

[@frankgreco]

Gees this is good. Kudos to you and the band. Some nice guitar tones Ariel.

[@andreamarrado]

Gold!

[@dennismullins4930]

Really enjoyed this 🎼🎸👏🏻☮️😎

[@Tubearve]

Take your Band with you and visit Norway!

[@antoineduclos8706]

It sounds and looks awesome, man! You truly are an inspiration!

[@weisshalivniwine]

Wonderful stuff. Tuning in from Israel.

[@MindsetMastery75]

Wow. Such an insanely great musician. Also one of my favorite guitarist's out right now for sure!

[@xzavior21]

What a nice surprise! Great music to pass along.

[@RobRhodesMusic]

Brilliant and beautiful. Can't describe it any other way...

[@jorgetenamusic]

You guys rooock!!! Mexico City please!!

[@nicoelhijodegalo]

excelente

[@AlexandreLapierreguitarist]

Love it all!

[@goswo]

This is sooo good Ariel... And btw, your fellow musicians - holy molly, they are not only playing and singing amazing, they shine and add so much good energy. Bring them with you :-)

[@Harplip]

The real Sound 🎸

[@WARSTACK]

Really happy to come across your music......so much better than the big box.

[@oleholgerson3416]

Great music. I‘m a fan now

[@kwanijml]

Groovin' hard on the guitar, but also dat bassist especially starting at 17:10 ...immediate stank face.

[@sfcgig]

that tone at 27:27 is straight juice

[@jakeusurungus]

Love it. Great set and a great sound.

[@johnnymurray100]

Nice job! Look forward to the Vancouver shows

[@enjpa5001]

Amazing show; thanks for making the world a better place with your music.