Emmett Chapman, Founder
Emmett Chapman, Founder
An Authentic American Individual
In 1985 Emmett released a solo album titled Parallel Galaxy. This recording contained ten pieces, some solos and some duets. The album is available on vinyl, cassette, and was remastered for CD in 1999. One piece, Backyard, that appears on the album was used in the film Dune. The director’s cut of the film shows a decorated Stick painted gold playing the role of the mythical “baliset” instrument described in Frank Herbert’s novel. Emmett’s recording is what we hear when we see Patrick Stewart play the baliset. In 1987 Emmett released his Hands Across the Board video. The tape includes a live solo performance of Emmett followed by an interview.
Check out some sample tracks and read more about Emmett’s debut LP, with original compositions and his unique covers of John McLaughlin, The Beatles and more. Featuring performances by vocalist Josh Hannah, drummer Bruce Gary and Dan Chapman on harmonica.
Article: Emmett’s 1987 video, released on VHS tape. View two excerpt videos, and read Jim Reilly’s review of this landmark recording.
By Jim Reilly
Visit this historic website and permanent archive of stories and articles about a unique American man with contributions from Jim Reilly, Sean Malone, Diana Chapman, Greg Howard and more.
This double DVD includes video recordings of Emmett and several other players from 1999 and 2009.
Article: The Free Hands RH melody chart in “Strings in Fourths to Infinity”, but with four fingers superimposed upon those 3-finger patterns per string.
By Emmett Chapman
Article: “Offset Modal System”™, theory put into musical practice
By Emmett Chapman
Article: A transcription and discussion of Emmett Chapman’s record “Parallel Galaxy”
By Joe McCollam
Article: In Response To Several Members’ Questions About His “Offset Modal System”™
By Emmett Chapman
Article: In Response To Several Members’ Questions About His “Offset Modal System”™
By Emmett Chapman
EMMETT
— A film by Dan Chapman
In 2014 Dan Chapman created a documentary about his brother, Emmett. For more information and to watch the trailer, visit: chapdoc.com.