The Security Project

The timeless music of PETER GABRIEL has found new life through The Security Project. Featuring former members of Peter Gabriel Band, King Crimson, Shriekback and Sky Cries Mary, The Security Project not only recreates these masterpieces live, but gives them new musical wings for the 21st century. The reviews have been glowing: “Scary Good Show!” raves Progression Magazine after their premiere in New York City. Noted musicians also have given a thumbs up, including Tony Levin, Larry Fast (both from Gabriel’s band) Steve Hackett (Genesis), Jon Anderson (Yes), Gabriel Mixer/Producer Tom Lord-Alge and Gabriel analyst Lilywhite Leigh.

With Gabriel now a double-inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (both with Genesis as well as his solo career) The Security Project specializes in the most adventurous, often un-played, music from his first five solo albums – Car (1), Scratch (2), Melting Face (3), Securityand Plays Live.

Founding member Jerry Marotta says: “Peter was always great at setting the table for us as musicians; he always got us started with great ideas… As we were creating SECURITY we had no idea we were making something so unique… I’m proud that with Security Project we’re able to deliver the deepest of those songs, and do it with real conviction — playing them live.”

The live shows have included such gems as: “The Rhythm of the Heat”, “Intruder”,“On The Air”, “San Jacinto”, “Moribund The Burgermeister”, “Here Comes the Flood”,

“No Self Control”, “I Have the Touch”, “The Family & The Fishing Net”, “Wallflower”, along with the occasional classic from “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway”.

What’s The Buzz?

"TSP are a mind-blowing amalgam of disparate musical brilliance!”– Gabriel Researcher/Lilywhite Leigh

"Sound as good -- at times maybe better -- than even Gabriel can nowadays" - Time Out, NYC"King Crimson's Trey Gunn brilliantly injects a wicked warp to Gabriel's melodic weave."

– G.A.S. Online"A Scary Good Show!" – Progression Magazine

"Great to see some of the original members doing it the right way." – Steve Hackett (Genesis) The Security Project ~ Plays Live:

Jerry Marotta: Drums & Percussion, Backing Vocal Trey Gunn: Warr Guitar, Backing Vocal Brian Cummins: Lead Vocal Michael Cozzi: Guitars, Backing Vocal David Jameson: Keyboards & Eigenharp

Security Project website Online Videos

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The Security Project has been touring across the US and Canada since 2012, and has recently returned from five weeks across Europe – Belgium, Holland, UK, France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and three sold out shows in Poland.

Jerry Marotta

Drummer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Producer Jerry Marotta has recorded and toured with Peter Gabriel, The Indigo Girls, Hall and Oates, Tears For Fears, Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney, Trey Gunn, Cher, 10,000 Maniacs, David Sylvian, Robert Fripp, Robbie Robertson, Ani DiFranco, Suzanne Vega, Sarah McLachlan, Tony Levin, Todd Rundgren, Los Lobos, and Stevie Nicks, to name only a few. Through his extensive touring experience and performances on hundreds of albums Jerry has worked with many of the greatest artists in the world. His unique musical skills have graced myriad movie soundtracks, video games, TV shows, and percussion software over the past 4 decades.

In addition to all of that, Marotta currently operates both Dreamland Studios in West Hurley, NY, and Jersville Studios in Woodstock, NY. Very recently, he has been recording and touring with Linda Eder and just completed

the pilot TV show "Small Miracles" starring Judd Hirsch and Kathryn Kates. He also plays drums with his brother Rick Marotta each year on the season finale of the hit TV show "Survivor."

www.jerrymarotta.comwww.dreamlandrecording.com

Trey Gunn

A native Texan who resides in Seattle, Gunn is known for the unusual 10-string touch guitar that he plays. From the blistering live recordings at the Royal Albert Hall in London with David Sylvian and Robert Fripp (“Damage”, Virgin Records) to ten years recording and touring with King Crimson – a group many contend as the most aggressively, adventurous rock band of all time – Gunn is associated with a constant stream of cutting edges projects.

In addition to the powerful performances and recordings of his groups TU, KTU, and the multi-mediators Quodia, Gunn has toured and/or recorded with TOOL, John Paul Jones, Maynard J. Keenan’s “Puscifer”, Vernon Reid, Azam Ali, David Hykes of the Harmonic Choir and Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree.

When not on the road, Gunn continues his work scoring for tv/film, runs his own media label (7d Media) and coaches musicians in the creative process.

www.treygunn.com www.7dmedia.com

Brian Cummins

It all began in my hometown of Liverpool when I was a kid listening to Gabriel with my dad. I would ask him over and over again to play the old Genesis and solo Peter recordings. I heard something in this music that touched me like nothing else. At home, my brother and I used to 'air drum' side by side to “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway” and drove the family nuts! A true love affair was born with this music and there was no stopping it.

I began playing live as a guitarist when I was twelve. Always with older guys who stretched me to play 'outside of my depth'. Eventually I started singing and branching out into other areas of music – finally earning a living as musician.

I have, since, toured all over Europe with my groupThe Carpet Crawlers and with Mick Pointer's Marillion. Additionally, I specialize in production work for groups looking to get the vintage sounds we all love into their recordings and live shows.

When I was originally approached about The Security Project I thought it was a joke. Play with Jerry Marotta and Trey Gunn? And performing some of my favorite music in the world? Come on! Once it became clear to me this was no joke, I was on the first plane to Woodstock.

Michael Cozzi

Originally from Wales & London Cozzi's love of Prog music became cemented when he first saw "Steve Hackett" at Brunel University in the early 80's when he was touring "Spectral Mornings".

Cozzi got his start in the mid 80's as the guitarist for the band Shriekback which had the pleasure of touring with bands such as Simple Minds, INXS, and Peter Gabriel. He would joke with David Rhodes of Gabriel's band that they should swap gigs.

A few albums & several tours later, it lead him to working with the likes of, King Swamp, Shakespear's Sister, Andrew Ridgely, Lulabox and many other projects all over the globe.

Settling in Seattle with his photographer wife Karen Moskowitz in the early 90's, Cozzi Joined the band Sky Cries Mary with whom he co wrote 5 albums and toured extensively.

During this time Cozzi opened up his recording studio Moscozzi Studio where he co-wrote and produced the last two Sky Cries Mary albums "Here and Now" and "Small Town" ( a Lou Reed favorite by the way.) During this time he also wrote and produced music for bands, films, commercials, video games etc which let to him meeting

and working with Trey Gunn. Some time later Trey asked Cozzi if he knew of a guitarist for The Security Project, Cozzi put his hand up like a kid in the classroom and said "me me me”.

www.moscozzistudio.com

David Jameson

Keyboardist/Eigenharpist David Jameson began his music career in the late 1970's – the heyday of powerful keyboard players. He absorbed the work of ELP, Genesis, Weather Report, Yes, Return to Forever and Camel weaving aspects of all into his own approach. He spent several years touring with Time Machine and then left the music scene for a career at IBM after completing a Ph.D. in Computer Science at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.

Jameson's work at IBM began at the T.J. Watson Research Center where he created and managed the Computer Music Research group. His pioneering research was acknowledged by election to the prestigious IBM Academy of Technology. David left IBM to found Digiportal Software and Deskew Technologies that develops the acclaimed Scorecerer sheet music manager application for the iPad. He also designs MaxMSP applications and libraries for live performance and for the Eigenharp – an electronic hybrid instrument akin to a computerized bassoon that features heavily in The Security Project shows.

In addition to working with The Security Project, David also performs with Beyond The Wall. For these lives shows he uses a custom keyboard/Eigenharp system that includes the Korg KronosX 88 and four Roland A800 Pro keyboard controllers, as well as iPads and iPhones running Scorecerer and Lemur all tied together through a LAN with a Macbook Pro running custom software developed with MaxMSP.

A Massive Production with Minimal Technical Needs

The Security Project has very few technical requirements to put on this impressive production. The group brings it's own internal mixing/monitoring system and uses no wedges or speakers onstage. With the house console not being used – we just tap into the stereo house power and speakers – local crew and normal gear needs are nearly non-existent.

Technical details on request -- info@7dmedia.com

What the fans are saying

“Peter Gabriel wrote some of the finest most profound songs of his generation. The Security Project brings them to life with an authenticity that goes beyond mimicking the original recordings. They find the emotional core.” – Glenn Hughes

“You guys are a class act and created a moment that night at The Paramount I will never forget. God bless.” – Richard Glasheen

“I had the extreme pleasure of seeing The Security Project at The Paramount in Huntington NY. If you have the opportunity to see this amazing band, don't miss it!” – Danny O-Hara

“I have seen the The Security Project three times. Love hearing older PG songs that he does not play live anyone more. If you are a fan of older PG music The Security Project is a must see!” – Frank Mitchell

“What a great way to experience the music of Peter Gabriel if you missed it 30 years ago.” – Thad Kirk

“Verona show: stunning” – Attilio Rovai

“The show in Québec City was a time travel without being about nostalgia, but great music.” – Patrick Gaumond

“No mere tribute band, The Security Project is a collection of heavyweights that know how to plumb the depths of Peter Gabriel’s music, and bring it to life with joy and clarity…not to be missed!” – Jerry LoFaro

“We attended the Show at the Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland and the musicianship was outstanding.This is a show not to be missed.” – Boris Stalk

“I saw the show last year at the Tralf Music Hall in Buffalo, NY. The Security Project is a very powerful force of a band.” – Jerry Craig

“Seeing Gabriel stuff that, other than The Security Project, will probably never be played (well) again. An impressive talent of musicians! Playing the songs I grew up on.” – John Puskar

“I LOVE the show!!...please put out an "DVD” I saw the band play at the infinity in Norfolk, Connecticut. Please come back again.” – Brian Benson

“If you're looking for the authentic Peter Gabriel sound look no further. WOW...” – Martin Rollinson

"Amazing band, amazing show! Amazing evening!" – JP Guthier (Cluny, France)

“Awesome, just awesome. Tears in my eyes when they played 'Wallflower'. And especially Jerry: my son was the happiest little drummer boy on earth when he discovered the autograph on your setlist from the concert in Aschaffenburg! – Markus Borhheim (Germany)

“Watching The Security Project in Liverpool: A privilege to witness such masters of their craft... Breathtaking! – Robert Cornick (UK)

More Reviews

Toad's Place – New Haven, CT, USA – Progressive Magazine's “Live Sheet” by John Wilcox

What they delivered blew me away.

A welcome trip to Gabriel's 1st solo album came in the form of the beautiful Humdrum and Moribund The Burgermeister - Gabriel's wry condemnation of disco music. I was nothing short of floored! Gabriel himself rarely performed this one in his early solo days. I could not stop smiling!

Later in the set Cummins grabbed his acoustic guitar and gave us an emotional solo acoustic Mercy Street that was achingly beautiful. Then Jameson on piano and Cummins on vocal intoned Father and Son from OVO just gorgeously. It touched everyone in the building.

Gabriel himself has not played a gig this essential in over 30 years. Do not miss this band!

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Palais Montcalm – Quebec City, Canada – Info-Culture Quebec by Louise Vachon

Family and The Fishing Net, I Have The Touch, and Humdrum opened the show to thunderous applause. Right away, the excitement had gripped the scene and quickly spread throughout the room. It is with conviction that the charismatic Brian Cummins lent his voice to this music. Very comfortable on stage, he easily transmitted his passion from this music. And done so faultlessly throughout the evening.

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Palais Montcalm – Quebec City, Canada – Quebec Spot Media by Jean-François Desputeaux

From the first notes of Family and The Fishing Net it was ovation after ovation. I was captivated and mystified. Brian Cummins rendering of Mercy Street had the hair standing up on my arms.

Excellent performance of these five musicians who played, note for note, the musical masterpiece of Peter Gabriel from 1977 to 1983.

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The Tralf Music Hall – Buffalo, NY, USA – The Gusto by Jeff Miers

The Security Project is an impressive lineup of respected virtuosos set out to interpret Peter Gabriel's music from the “Security” period. This is a daring blend of progressive, alternative and world-beat sounds married to incisive lyrical imagery. Brian Cummins, the agile singer with a range very similar to Gabriel’s, positively nailed his parts throughout the show, covering a broad range of material, from the keening high notes of San Jacinto to the breathy intonations of the haunting ode to poet Ann Sexton, Mercy Street.