You will have only begun to scratch the surface by identifying the masterfu… Read Full Bio ↴You will have only begun to scratch the surface by identifying the masterful Harvey Mason as just a drummer. Yes, his precision time keeping and versatility have placed him among THE most in-demand and most recorded session drummers of all-time. Yes, his tumbling tom-tom fills and the lickity slick synchronization between his hi-hat cymbals, snare and bass drums are instantly recognizable signatures. Yes, he’s been hired by everyone from Barbra Streisand to James Brown to Mary J to Herbie Hancock to Jennifer Hudson to Frank Sinatra to John Legend to the London Symphony Orchestra. Yes, he has won four 1st place plaques from Modern Drummer magazine’s annual studio poll and has been the first call drummer for the Academy Awards ceremonies on 25 occasions.
He’s composed and written songs recorded by artists ranging from Nancy Wilson , Mary J. Blige, Notorius Big and T.I.
As a producer, he introduced the world to the Hawaii-based Christian jazz septet Seawind, which inadvertently brought one of the most in-demand horn arrangers (Jerry Hey) and horn sections (the Seawind horns) to Los Angeles and promptly introduced them to Quincy Jones as the tightest and most creative horn section he’d ever heard. (Quincy obviously agreed) He also produced the debut album by Midnight Star (The Beginning), inaugurating what would become one of the ‘80s most influential techno-funk groups, Lee Ritenour’s largest selling hit, “Is it You” and Dionne Warwick (Fragile).
Harvey is a founding member of the contemporary jazz “super group”ƒOURPLAY , where he flexes his writing, playing, arranging and production skills with partners Bob James, Nathan East and Chuck Loeb (the latter of whom replaced Larry Carlton who had replaced original member Lee Ritenour). ƒOURPLAY’s debut album sat atop Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart for thirty-four weeks, leading to a platinum album, three subsequent gold discs, a Soul Train Music Award and 10 Grammy nominations, to date.
The roots of Harvey Mason’s rhythm are as ingrained as DNA. Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on February 22, 1947, he reveled in the rhythms of life as they manifested themselves all around him. He began taking formal drum lessons at age 7, playing in school bands and finally buying his first drum set at the age of 16. Harvey continued his musical education first at the Berklee School of Music, then on full scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music, studying performance, composing, arranging, percussion and mallets. He received immeasurable preparation for orchestral work from the legendary Vic Firth, tympanist with the Boston Symphony. During his time in Boston, he also put in overtime at Triple A Studios recording everything from jingles to religious albums, unpredictable and diversified situations that custom molded him for the career of a top-flight session musician. Before he knew it, Harvey Mason was working as many as three studio sessions a day.
Harvey swiftly became a force to be reckoned with in the world of percussion and drums. From simple figures on a marimba that contributed infinitely to the appeal of The Sylvers’ “Fools Paradise” and “Misdemeanor,” Earth Wind and Fire’s “That’s The Way of The World” and some of the most incredibly sensitive playing ever heard on radio backing the late Minnie Riperton on “Memory Lane” and “Here We Go,” to an intricate snare drum-only part on Chick Corea’s “Tweedle Dee” (from his acclaimed concept album, The Mad Hatter), Harvey honed a knack for doing more than just nailing a written part. He added that “Mase Magic” that lifted a piece of music from ordinary to extraordinary.
Harvey Mason's son Harvey Mason Jr. formed the Underdogs production team with Damon Thomas and has produced tracks for artists including Fantasia Barrino, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross.
He’s composed and written songs recorded by artists ranging from Nancy Wilson , Mary J. Blige, Notorius Big and T.I.
As a producer, he introduced the world to the Hawaii-based Christian jazz septet Seawind, which inadvertently brought one of the most in-demand horn arrangers (Jerry Hey) and horn sections (the Seawind horns) to Los Angeles and promptly introduced them to Quincy Jones as the tightest and most creative horn section he’d ever heard. (Quincy obviously agreed) He also produced the debut album by Midnight Star (The Beginning), inaugurating what would become one of the ‘80s most influential techno-funk groups, Lee Ritenour’s largest selling hit, “Is it You” and Dionne Warwick (Fragile).
Harvey is a founding member of the contemporary jazz “super group”ƒOURPLAY , where he flexes his writing, playing, arranging and production skills with partners Bob James, Nathan East and Chuck Loeb (the latter of whom replaced Larry Carlton who had replaced original member Lee Ritenour). ƒOURPLAY’s debut album sat atop Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart for thirty-four weeks, leading to a platinum album, three subsequent gold discs, a Soul Train Music Award and 10 Grammy nominations, to date.
The roots of Harvey Mason’s rhythm are as ingrained as DNA. Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on February 22, 1947, he reveled in the rhythms of life as they manifested themselves all around him. He began taking formal drum lessons at age 7, playing in school bands and finally buying his first drum set at the age of 16. Harvey continued his musical education first at the Berklee School of Music, then on full scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music, studying performance, composing, arranging, percussion and mallets. He received immeasurable preparation for orchestral work from the legendary Vic Firth, tympanist with the Boston Symphony. During his time in Boston, he also put in overtime at Triple A Studios recording everything from jingles to religious albums, unpredictable and diversified situations that custom molded him for the career of a top-flight session musician. Before he knew it, Harvey Mason was working as many as three studio sessions a day.
Harvey swiftly became a force to be reckoned with in the world of percussion and drums. From simple figures on a marimba that contributed infinitely to the appeal of The Sylvers’ “Fools Paradise” and “Misdemeanor,” Earth Wind and Fire’s “That’s The Way of The World” and some of the most incredibly sensitive playing ever heard on radio backing the late Minnie Riperton on “Memory Lane” and “Here We Go,” to an intricate snare drum-only part on Chick Corea’s “Tweedle Dee” (from his acclaimed concept album, The Mad Hatter), Harvey honed a knack for doing more than just nailing a written part. He added that “Mase Magic” that lifted a piece of music from ordinary to extraordinary.
Harvey Mason's son Harvey Mason Jr. formed the Underdogs production team with Damon Thomas and has produced tracks for artists including Fantasia Barrino, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross.
Liquid
Harvey Mason Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Liquid' by these artists:
A.B. Didgeridoo Oblivion Nah I won't feel sad No I won't feel bad When…
Anna Abreu I know what you want Give me just a second of…
Beatnick & K-Salaam Y-Z, this that new flavor That liquid ice n***a They ain't n…
beltran Gonzalito estate tranquilo, Vas a ser el cambio lo sabe el…
Bluume Je veux pas d’amour, je veux juste du liquide Pour sortir…
Boston Manor I'm a spectre in your dreams I'm drowning in your…
BROCKHAMPTON I grew up all alone, my mom and dad fightin' I…
BROCKHAMPTON - SATURATION III I grew up all alone My mom and dad fighting I…
Coldfinger Shared the times, how we shared the times... Shared the tim…
David On It's been said that i would take on all the…
DDT Then the soul arrives With the complications A cacophony s…
DJ Brian-V & Falco I can´t believe my eyes, she so sweet and still…
Drax Ltd. II Warning May Cause Dizziness Hello Yeah Drip drop, drip drip,…
Dumbfound! You strike me with illusions And you think the truth is…
exist†trace 心優しい貴方はいつもそこで笑ってる その目にはもう何も映らないけれど 心醜い俺はくすぶる煙の様で 灰にまみ…
Fluke I wanna live on the open road, I wanna place…
G.E Hey yo fill your cup with a bit of those…
Gore Slut It's hot in here as the sun turns the air almost liquid A…
isabella fortuna I′m made of liquid Seeping through the cracks I'm turning in…
Jars of Clay Arms nailed down Are you telling me something? Eyes turned…
K.Markov Y-Z, this that new flavor That liquid ice n***a They ain't n…
Krabathor [Verse 1] You are slowly falling down Down and down into the…
Lacrimas Profundere Give it all to me My love I hope it`s…
Laurin Buser Meine Psyche ist ein sinkendes Schiff ohne Rettungsboot Grin…
Level.9 My hearts so cold and I blame it on the…
Liquid - Sweet Harmony (Spoon & Talk Mix) I don't give a fuck Do you give a fuck If you…
Minushuman It's time to realize how weak the humans are It's time…
Mnemic As my senses evolve I need to learn to stand…
P.V.C. Uh Yuh yuh yuh yuh Wah Ha Yeah I'mma go right and give you…
Pale Saints Silver head What makes you Sick inside She stood by you Seas…
r-H Standing alone Feeling in the air My mind comes alive As I s…
R.H.C. Feat. Plavka It comes with the way - of live Now its zero…
Rasmus I go liquid when you come around And I know I go…
Rob.o.t.t. Posters of love surrounding me Lost in a world of fantasy Ev…
Roni I go liquid when you come around And I know I go…
Roni Tran I go liquid when you come around And I know I go…
Ruthanne Everything you say, no I don′t let it get to…
S.O.T Posters of love surrounding me Lost in a world of fantasy Ev…
Smoking Souls Corríem a la vora d'aquell riu Deixàvem les petjades marcant…
Sounds & Sequences I could be a swinging sickle Turning to a factional nomad I…
Sporto Kantès {I hate the T-shirt but I love the songs and the music…
Steve Kilbey Liquid, she drank like she was in me Liquid, she's drinking…
T.P. Heckmann Uh Yuh yuh yuh yuh Wah Ha Yeah I'mma go right and give you…
Tenfold I want to know what's on your mind I will…
Thanasis Papakonstantinou Στο μέτωπό σου μια θάλασσα αναπαύεται Του φόβου οι σταγόνεσ …
Thanasis Papakvnstantinou Στο μέτωπό σου μια θάλασσα αναπαύεται· του φόβου οι σταγόνες…
The Dignity of Labour The future could be cut to stone Or pulled across the…
The Rasmus I go liquid when you come around And I know I go…
Thonio Comin' out the green room in a blue suit wit…
Tim Three weeks since I left the house Two days since I…
Ultra Takkyu VS Mijk-O-Zilla Posters of love surrounding me Lost in a world of fantasy Ev…
Umphrey's McGee Remember when you were a kid The simple things were what…
Uncle Pecos So i heard Limits’re blurred Don’t say alien words Two quest…
V.A. I can´t believe my eyes, she so sweet and still…
X-Legged Sally I lost my mind in a bottle Lord it's killing me Through…
Zoë Blade I wanna clone myself and start a band The Ruthless Dragons…
¤ The Rasmus I go liquid when you come around And I know I go…
Θανάσης Παπακωνσταντίνου Στο μέτωπό σου μια θάλασσα αναπαύεται· του φόβου οι σταγόνε…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Harvey Mason:
Funk In A Mason Jar Don't tell me I'm drunk When I'm just being honest Well yeah…
Space Cadets Inventé una danza nueva Que puede hacerte electrizar Quien …
What's Going On Mother, mother There's too many of you crying Brother, broth…
What's Going on ? Mother, mother There's too many of you crying Brother, bro…
What's Going On? Mother, mother There's too many of you crying Brother, broth…
Without A Song Without a song the day would never end Without a song…
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