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Release date: October 24, 2025
“The Science of Sound is about exploring how sound can communicate across genres, cultures, and traditions,” says Everett. “It’s a collaborative work that honors the strengths of every artist involved, while serving a larger musical vision.”
The Science of Sound is the third album from Deep Energy Orchestra, led by composer and bassist Jason Everett (aka Mister E). Conceived and led by composer, producer, and bassist Jason Everett (aka Mister E), the album represents a culmination of global collaboration, complex composition, and genre-defying instrumentation.
Following the ensemble’s critically acclaimed albums Playing With Fire (2018) and The Return (2020), this new release builds on the orchestra’s distinctive fusion of Indian classical rhythms, progressive rock, jazz, funk, and orchestral textures.
The Science of Sound brings together an exceptional roster of internationally recognized artists, including:
• Joe Deninzon, electric violinist of the band Kansas
• Gary Husband, legendary jazz fusion keyboardist and drummer (John McLaughlin, Allan Holdsworth)
• Trey Gunn, Warr guitarist and longtime member of King Crimson
• Adam Holzman, former keyboardist for Miles Davis and collaborator with Steven Wilson
• V. Selvaganesh, renowned Indian percussionist (Shakti, Masters of Percussion)
Additional contributors include Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy), U. Rajesh, Mahesh Vinayakram, Radhika Iyer, John Wubbenhorst, Eric “Doc” Smith, and a full string section featuring violin, viola, and cello.
A Cohesive Musical Narrative
The album features eight compositions, seven of which were written by Everett, with additional works contributed by John Wubbenhorst (“The Dancers”) and U. Rajesh with Ganesh Kumar (“Fireflies”). Each piece reflects Everett’s commitment to exploring rhythmically advanced and melodically rich material while remaining grounded in ensemble interplay.
Tracks like “Morning Over Madrid” and “Solar Playground” balance compositional precision with space for improvisation. “Captain Quirk” highlights Deninzon and Lettieri in tight counterpoint, while “The Secrets of Subtraction” explores tension and release through intricate string arrangements. The closing track, “Stargazing,” offers a meditative resolution that underscores the album’s emotional breadth.
Production and Vision
The album was produced and arranged by Jason Everett, with engineering, mixing, and mastering by Don Gunn (Soundgarden, Peter Frampton). The sound is immersive and detailed, capturing the dynamic range and nuance of each performer while presenting a unified, expansive sonic experience.
Jason Everett: seven-string fretless bass, custom piccolo sitar-bass (all)
Don Gunn: drums (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
Joe Deninzon: electric violin (3, 7, 8)
Gary Husband: keyboards (1, 5)
Trey Gunn: Warr guitar (6, 7)
Adam Holzman: keyboards (3, 7)
U. Rajesh: mandolin (2, 6)
Eric “Doc” Smith: zen drum (4, 6)
Ann Lindquist: flute (1, 2)
V. Selvaganesh: mirdangam, kanjira, ghatam (2)
Mark Lettieri: guitar (3)
Mahesh Vinayakram: vocals (4)
Radhika Iyer: electric violin (2)
Ganesh Kumar: kanjira, konnakol (6)
Jimmy Thomas: guitar (5)
John Wubbenhorst: flute, bansuri, keyboards (4)
String Section
Rachel Nesvig: violin (3, 7, 8)
Brianna Atwell: viola (3, 7, 8)
Phil Hirschi: cello (3, 7, 8)
All compositions produced and arranged by Jason Everett
with the profound assistance of Associate Producer/Audio/Mastering Engineer, Don Gunn
Special thanks to all of the amazing musicians and 7D Media
who made this project possible and the others involved including:
A.J. Chippero who designed the package,
Andy Scott at Studio 401!
Michael Thomas Connolly at Empty Sea Studios
and the many generous donors who contributed to this project
The Return
Playing with Fire
Playing with Fire DVD