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Norman Jay MBE Presents Good Times-Skank & Boogi
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It Is What It Is
Players on 'It Is What It Is...' John Fifield - Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Guitar Synth Ric Fierabracci - Electric Basses & Acoustic/Electric Bass Sammy Figueroa - Percussion (track 5) Darrell Griffin - Vocals (track 8) Christian Howes - Violin & Octave-Geige Joe Locke - Vibes & Synth (track 5) Don Miller - Acoustic Bass (track 1) Joel Rosenblatt - Drums Debbie Spring - Viola (track 2) Mix Engineer - Goran Rista Mastering Engineer - Bob Katz All compositions by John Fifield, except 'Skank This' by John Fifield and Darrell Griffin Produced and arranged by John Fifield, except for the string arrangement on 'The Music Box' by Christian Howes Special Thanks To... Goran Rista for an awesome job mixing the album and for having the patience of a saint! Ric Fierabracci, Chris Howes, Joel Rosenblatt and the rest of the musicians who played on the album for bringing life to this music in a way that far exceeded my expectations. Bob Katz for being the absolute best mastering engineer on the planet and a true supporter of independent artists!! 'Professor' Jerry Power at Powers Audio for giving me a hand up into the realm of digital recording and for his continuing support throughout the recording and mixing of the album. A SPECIAL NOTE: To all those who purchase this CD either in physical or digital form, THANK YOU! Showing your support by actually purchasing the music is genuinely appreciated and is in large part what will facilitate my ability to release future projects of this same caliber.- Shop: odax
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In Defence of the Wild
ABOUT THE ALBUM In July 2010 Padma follows his widely acclaimed debut album Here, released on Just Music in 2008, with sophomore release, In Defence of the Wild. Inspired by Thoreau's Walden, Padma spent the winter of 2008/09 living totally off grid, in a yurt in the mountains of Spain. He kept a blog while he was there, which attracted widespread media attention and saw him interviewed on national radio shows in the UK (BBC Radio 2 and 3). Now living in a cohousing community in Vancouver, his current blog is regularly featured on The Independent (a national UK broadsheet)'s website. In Defence of the Wild is a collection of songs inspired by Padma's time in the yurt. It smells of wood fires and tastes of freedom. If his first album drew comparisons with Nick Drake, the new one is lyrically closer to the mischievous political poetry of an early Bob Dylan. Sonically, Defence draws on a much wider field of influences than Here, while still playing to the natural strengths of his immaculate vocals and sensitive acoustic guitar work. Nick Drake is still in evidence, but this time we can also hear the upbeat skank of Manu Chau and even occasional hints of Sonic Youth can be heard. With songs like 'Consumers of the World, Unite!', 'Route 666' and 'The Bloke Downstairs', Padma pulls no punches in his comments on contemporary culture. The intimacy and warmth that was characteristic of Here is still very much in evidence, albeit this time focused on issues around Padma's love of the wild places of the world, and his pain at the thought of their destruction. Though dealing with difficult subject matter, Defence is neither a judgmental preach-fest, nor an angry political rant. It is an album filled with love, humour and melancholy (and yes okay, a little bit of anger too). Padma says: 'I'm speaking up for the wilderness, because it can't speak up for itself. But I'm also advocating for that which in us - and in society - is still wild. Wild in the sense that it is untainted and untamed by the urbanisation which is sprawling across our world, suffocating our hearts, and causing so many problems for the planet. 'I like the word 'wild' because it represents a direct challenge to authority and control from outside. This has been a big part of the problem. Some people think of being 'wild' as being without concern or responsibility - like a spoilt celebrity teenager. But for me, wild suggests a natural and heartfelt morality based on true freedom, and a direct connection with both our own nature, and the Earth itself.' Although Padma only arrived in Vancouver in 2009, very quickly he has found himself at the heart of the Vancouver music scene. After seeing Padma's first Canadian show, Lauren Eldridge of Backstage Vancouver agreed to manage him. T.Nile - winner of the Canadian Music Award for Best Emerging Singer-Songwriter - adds her honeyed tones to exert a considerable presence on the album. Other contributors include organist Andy Taylor from UK-based psych-frontiersmen The Dials, and Stefano Reali of Rome's Happy Never After. ABOUT PADMA Padma was born in Sheffield, in the north of England. He likes to move around and currently lives between Vancouver Canada, the UK, and a yurt in the Spanish Pyrenees. He has been a practising Buddhist for 15 years. In 2005, after surviving a near-fatal brain haemorrhage, he decided to leave the city in favour of a more natural environment. He built a yurt and headed for the mountains of Spain. Padma's debut album Here was produced by Holy McGrail (synth and fx for Slomo, Julian Cope, Sunn0))) ). It was released on UK indie label Just Music in 2008. Here received some excellent reviews and Padma played sessions and was interviewed on BBC Radio 2 and 3, as well as touring the UK. Song for an Entryphone, the second single from Here, was Julian Lennon's Pick of the Week for Below Zero - a California radio station. It was also used in the soundtrack of the award-winning film Bigboy_74, which was shown on MTV. In 2008/09, Padma spent his second winter in the yurt. Inspired by Thoreau's Walden, he kept a weekly blog, sharing his experience of life on the mountain and his reflections on society. It was during this period that the songs for In Defence of the Wild were written or conceived. Padma currently lives in a cohousing community in Vancouver.- Shop: odax
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Dish It Up
Los Albertos are a six-piece ensemble of trilby adorned ska-dance protagonists who've been transmitting their hi-energy melodies to the nation since their formation in 2002. Christened by the barmaid at their debut gig, their fistful of grinning 2-tone skank with a twist of Santana has drawn attention from far beyond the pebbled beaches of their hometown Brighton, leading to regular appearances at Glastonbury and Beautiful Days festivals. Founder members Nic Tribe (Bass) and Tom Livingstone (Trumpet) formed the original line-up with Tim Herman (Alto Sax), Mark Crawford (Guitar) and Martin Andrews powering the percussion. After establishing a large and loyal local following on the Brighton circuit, Los Albertos released their first album, Los Bop, in 2004, containing floor stomping numbers Cheeky Rascal, Bossman, and Mr Chip, blueprints for their brass powered seaside ska sonics. A funked up version of the unmistakeable Grange Hill theme tune, and some soaring sax harmonies on Bei mir bist du schon, payed homage to the bands jazz and funk influences. Razor sharp compositions aside though, the band didn't want you to think they took life too seriously, hence Los Bop contained (arguably) their most bonkers song title to date: Pikey Killed My Goldfish. 2005 saw the departure of founder member Tom Livingstone. Des Crawley, previously the trumpet player with respected band Tragic Roundabout stepped into breach, to add a little swing to that Los Albertos bounce. With Chez Harper-Grimble, previously of 12 Stone Toddler and former jazz student at Chichester College, joining on Tenor sax, the band's sound was complete. Now with stereo saxophony, the band set about recording their second album Information Overload, released in 2006 with tales of festival drunkenness, psychedelic experiences at dental surgeries and calling in sick. 2006 and 2007 saw two UK tours, a four week Italian tour, plentiful festival appearances including Glastonbury and Beautiful days, headline slots at Brighton Fringe, Bath Fringe and Secret Garden, in addition to a residency at Brighton's Joogleberry. 2008 saw over 130 appearances, including as support act for the Buzzcocks, as the band continued to cement their reputation for awesome live shows fused with cheeky upbeat tomfoolery. Founder members Nic Tribe (Bass) and Tom Livingstone (Trumpet) formed the original line-up with Tim Herman (Alto Sax), Mark Crawford (Guitar) and Martin Andrews powering the percussion. After establishing a large and loyal local following on the Brighton circuit, Los Albertos released their first album, Los Bop, in 2004, containing floor stomping numbers Cheeky Rascal, Bossman, and Mr Chip, blueprints for their brass powered seaside ska sonics. A funked up version of the unmistakeable Grange Hill theme tune, and some soaring sax harmonies on Bei mir bist du schon, payed homage to the bands jazz and funk influences. Razor sharp compositions aside though, the band didn't want you to think they took life too seriously, hence Los Bop contained (arguably) their most bonkers song title to date: Pikey Killed My Goldfish. 2009 sees the release of Los Albertos' third album of musical taurine, Dish It Up, released on May 11th which will be supported by yet another extensive run of live dates. Released through their own label, Chief Recordings, it is their biggest, bounciest, ass-shakingly awesome album to date. All but one track was produced and engineered by Al Scott - best known for also producing the Levellers' seminal 90s No 1 album Zeitgeist. The new album demonstrates that the band are not afraid to develop their sound further, with tracks such as Phase resonating a rockier edge than previous compositions, and the laid back acoustic sound achieved on M4. The Alberts, as they are also known love their hometown, continuing to play regularly at Brighton venues despite their national commitments. They also sponsor a Sussex Sunday league football team who has, in return, named itself after the band. The band all contribute both musically and lyrically, and their ethos can perhaps be best summarized by Guitar player Mark: 'It's impossible to have a band practice that doesn't turn into a social. We have a practice on Tuesday, and call in sick on the Wednesday...' Los Albertos look forward to a busy summer of gigs and live performances. Confirmed festival appearances include Brighton Fringe Festival, Glade, Endorset and Beachdown with many more to be announced soon.- Shop: odax
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Norman Jay MBE Presents Skank & Boogie (2LP+MP3)
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