"Peer wrote the book on harmonics - literally ... so it's not surprising that his solo-bass disc is an extravaganza of ringing notes, chords and clusters. It's not just an academic demonstration, though, and Peer's pieces make a convincing case for the creative use of harmonic technique."
Bass performance "A"
- BASS Player Magazine
Avguide.com reviewed Peer's AIRBORNE, calling Dean “a remarkable solo artist on his chosen instrument, with a dazzling array of playing techniques at his disposal ... seemingly limitless chops, and - most importantly - a wealth of inventive musical ideas to express.”
The Absolute Sound
2011 High-End Audio Buyer's Guide
"Bassist Dean Peer teams with percussionist Bret Mann for this jazzy, rock-inflected recording. Observe Peer's breathtaking arsenal of bass techniques and use of audiophile-grade effects plus the sheer realism of Mann's drum and cymbals.”
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