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 CriesMary, The Security Project not only recreates these masterpieces live, but gives them new musicalwings for the 21st century. The reviews have been glowing: “Scary Good Show!” ravesProgression Magazine after their premiere in New York City. Noted musicians also have given athumbs up, including Tony Levin, Larry Fast (both from Gabrielʼs 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 wellas 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 asmusicians; he always got us started with great ideas… As we were creating SECURITY we had noidea we were making something so unique… Iʼm proud that with Security Project weʼre able todeliver 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”, alongwith the occasional classic from “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway”.

Whatʼs 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

www.securityprojectband.com online video link

For more info: info@7dmedia.com

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 JerryMarotta has recorded and toured with Peter Gabriel, TheIndigo Girls, Hall and Oates, Tears For Fears, ElvisCostello, Paul McCartney, Trey Gunn, Cher, 10,000Maniacs, David Sylvian, Robert Fripp, RobbieRobertson, Ani DiFranco, Suzanne Vega, SarahMcLachlan, Tony Levin, Todd Rundgren, Los Lobos,and Stevie Nicks, to name only a few. Through hisextensive touring experience and performances onhundreds of albums Jerry has worked with many of thegreatest artists in the world. His unique musical skillshave graced myriad movie soundtracks, video games, TVshows, and percussion software over the past 4 decades.

In addition to all of that, Marotta currently operates bothDreamland Studios in West Hurley, NY, and JersvilleStudios in Woodstock, NY. Very recently, he has beenrecording 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 hisbrother 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 knownfor the unusual 10-string touch guitar that he plays.From the blistering live recordings at the Royal AlbertHall in London with David Sylvian and Robert Fripp(“Damage”, Virgin Records) to ten years recording andtouring with King Crimson – a group many contend asthe most aggressively, adventurous rock band of alltime – Gunn is associated with a constant stream ofcutting edges projects.

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

When not on the road, Gunn continues his work scoringfor tv/film, runs his own media label (7d Media) andcoaches 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 kidlistening to Gabriel with my dad. I would ask him over andover again to play the old Genesis and solo Peterrecordings. I heard something in this music that touched melike nothing else. At home, my brother and I used to 'airdrum' side by side to “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway”and drove the family nuts! A true love affair was born withthis 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 ofmy depth'. Eventually I started singing and branching outinto other areas of music – finally earning a living asmusician.

I have, since, toured all over Europe with my groupThe Carpet Crawlers and with Mick Pointer's Marillion. Additionally, I specialize in production work forgroups 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 JerryMarotta and Trey Gunn? And performing some of my favorite music in the world? Come on! Once it becameclear 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 becamecemented when he first saw "Steve Hackett" at Brunel University inthe early 80's when he was touring "Spectral Mornings".

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

A few albums & several tours later, it lead him to working with thelikes 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 inthe early 90's, Cozzi Joined the band Sky Cries Mary with whom heco wrote 5 albums and toured extensively.

During this time Cozzi opened up his recording studio MoscozziStudio where he co-wrote and produced the last two Sky Cries Maryalbums "Here and Now" and "Small Town" ( a Lou Reed favorite bythe way.) During this time he also wrote and produced music forbands, 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 SecurityProject, 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 beganhis music career in the late 1970's – the heyday ofpowerful keyboard players. He absorbed the workof ELP, Genesis, Weather Report, Yes, Return toForever and Camel weaving aspects of all into hisown approach. He spent several years touringwith Time Machine and then left the music scenefor a career at IBM after completing a Ph.D. inComputer Science at Trinity College in Dublin,Ireland.

Jameson's work at IBM began at the T.J. WatsonResearch Center where he created and managedthe Computer Music Research group. Hispioneering research was acknowledged byelection to the prestigious IBM Academy ofTechnology. David left IBM to found DigiportalSoftware a n d Deskew Technologies tha tdevelops the acclaimed Scorecerer sheet musicmanager application for the iPad. He also designsMaxMSP applications and libraries for liveperformance and for the Eigenharp – anelectronic hybrid instrument akin to acomputerized bassoon that features heavily inThe Security Project shows.

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

A Massive Production with Minimal Technical NeedsThe Security Project has very few technical requirements to put on this impressive production. The groupbrings it's own internal mixing/monitoring system and uses no wedges or speakers onstage. With the houseconsole not being used – we just tap into the stereo house power and speakers – local crew and normal gearneeds 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 SecurityProject 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. Ifyou 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 notplay 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 toplumb the depths of Peter Gabrielʼs music, and bring it to life with joy and clarity…not to bemissed!” – 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 verypowerful 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 yoursetlist 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 andMoribund The Burgermeister - Gabriel's wry condemnation of disco music. I was nothing short offloored! 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 MercyStreet that was achingly beautiful. Then Jameson on piano and Cummins on vocal intoned Fatherand 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 thunderousapplause. 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. Verycomfortable on stage, he easily transmitted his passion from this music. And done so faultlesslythroughout 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 captivatedand 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 masterpieceof 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'smusic from the “Security” period. This is a daring blend of progressive, alternative and world-beatsounds married to incisive lyrical imagery. Brian Cummins, the agile singer with a range verysimilar to Gabriel’s, positively nailed his parts throughout the show, covering a broad range ofmaterial, from the keening high notes of San Jacinto to the breathy intonations of the haunting odeto poet Ann Sexton, Mercy Street.