Last months show was an eclectic mix of Pop, Rock, Progressive Rock, R&B, Folk and Instrumental. This is the type of thing you should expect from me always, as my tastes in music are all over the place. I've decided, though, that it would be a good idea to post information and links back to artists pages (aside from Jamendo.com that is) to give you better ways to follow artists that you really like. Music delivery systems are ever changing, but the Creative Commons music scene is more interesting than most I've had the pleasure of participating in. There is a great deal of talent here, and they deserve to hear from you. If you like what you hear, do your best to find out as much as you can about the artist, follow them and let them know you care.
With that out of the way, let's move on to this months show. You'll find all of the usual suspects (above) here, as well as some Vocal Jazz and some Swing for good measure. There are relative new releases as well as some old shelf offerings from Jamendo.com included. The show leads off with a one of two tracks from Alter Etno, so click play and let's go!
Tua nai e meiga. Nope, I have no idea what it means. If you take a look back on the first show and Alter Etno's Fairytale, You'll know that I was just transfixed by the musical style here. I don't know if it is the way it is sung, or what, but it makes me laugh to hear this song. It's delightful, in a very foreign (to this unabashed English speaker) way. Check out Alter Etno on their My Space Page or on Jamendo.com
Dazie Mae's Two-Timing Lady is another laugh track. Dazie has a quirky vocal jazz delivery but raspy and sexy in a fun way. This track has a way of weaving itself into your soul and giving you a nice smile. This track is from her offering Seasonal Affective Disorder. Check out Dazie Mae on her Web Site or on Jamendo.com
Speaking of 'raspy', enter Daniel Brandell's low Alto and Maybe I Should Stay. There is a soulful, bluesy feel to this track. Check out the entire offering Recreation online. You can't seem to find much about Daniel except Here.
American Idol wanna be, Leslie Hunt, proves she's got power pop chops with American Dream Man. It punches forward with an unrelenting driving drum and guitar. To be honest, this is the only track that I really liked on Leslie's offering, Your Hair is On Fire, but if you like girl-pop, you may feel differently. Check it out online. More information on Leslie can be found on her Web Site or on Jamendo.com.
A little more versatile, perhaps, is Mercury in Summer and No I Won't Let You Go from Can You Feel It? that fit's nicely next to Leslie's track. Nothing really new here, but it's fun to listen to none-the-less. Straight forward pop-rock. Want more? You can find Mercury in Summer on their Web Site, on My Space.com on Facebook and of course Jamendo.
You may think the next track is a girls voice, but it is the high Tenor of Keen Arthur, and the single This is Not A Game. Keen has a delicate delivery, plaintive, yet sincere. Musically, this is very lightly flavoured Reggae with a touch of R&B soul. Very pretty. For now, you can only find Keen Arthur Here.
Satisfied Mind by My Bubba and Mi is a Pop-Folk number and very fine indeed! This track speaks lyrically to our ability to be satisfied with what we have. Under the major acoustic guitar there is a light bass slide and a pretty cool keyboard jam too. Check out My Bubba and Mi on Jamendo on MySpace.com on their own Home Page and on a host of other sites (a simple Google search will get you lots of hits).
What I Wouldn't Do is a Folk-Pop romp with a great beat, by She Swinged, She Swayed. It moves enough to entice your toes to tap and your fingers to snap. It's a fun little number. They can be found on their Web Site On FaceBook.com on MySpace.com and of course, right here on Jamendo.
Slim's Heathrow is a mid-tempo pop balad, but delightful none the less. The vocal delivery is strong and blends nicely in the chorus. At first the bridge doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the song, but as you listen, there is resolution that take place and transitions easily into the chorus. Heathrow is a great track! For now, you can find Slim right Here.
And now for some real fun! A little bit of Jazz, a little bit of Swing, all in the vein of 'Squirrel Nut Zippers' with one of two tracks this week from The Swing Ninjas, Dunkin' Bagels. It has a rewind the time machine back to the 1920's feel. Totally fun! Check up on The Swing Ninjas on their Here on MySpace.com or on FaceBook.com.
Changing pace again, we jump into the Pop-Rock realm with Your Reality by STEEP. The male vocal is hauntingly familiar sounding but I can't put my finger on who he sounds like. This track doesn't break any new ground musically. Still the instruments drive forward hard, keeping the song moving along. The production is very carefully executed, keeping the vocals front so you can hear the lyrics. I really like this track and STEEP. Check them out! More info can be found on MySpace.com and right here on Jamendo.com.
In the same tone as STEEP, but with a little Country/Folk Rock added to the mix, comes The Gasoline Brothers and Stardust Baby. The track has a Crosby, Stills, Nash feel to it, with a little more edge than their earlier work. The track moves, and again, The Gasoline Brothers have become a favorite listen for me. Check out their web site and MySpace.com page as well as their Jamendo.com page.
From the full offering Verbal Bandit, Heifervescent returns with Strange Kind of Fiction. If you relate back to the first radio show, you'll know that Andy Doran's offerings became an instant favorite of mine on Jamendo.com. Check out Heifervescent and Andy Doran. Check out their Web Site, MySpace.com and FaceBook.com pages.
The Swing Ninja's final track on this radio show is a remake of the old standard Bei Mir Bist du Schon. This cover makes no attempt to hide The Swing Ninja's comedic delivery (check out the in your face refrainj) but stays true to their Jazz/Swing roots at the same time.
This months final track is Alter Etno, with 55 Krokow and let the credits roll. I hope you've enjoyed this months selections. If you like what you hear (or not) give me some feedback. Find me on jamendo.com here or drop me a line here. I'm trying to mix things up as much as possible to give you an eclectic yet accessible selection of music that could be heard on the radio. Support the artists you like and leave them comments as well. Creative Commons artists live for your feedback, and if you can donate something to them, they always love that as well. Follow their links above or just leave a post on Jamendo.com. Radio Show number 3 is already in the works, so keep checking back or add me to your RSS feed. Until next month... Enjoy!
Monday, April 18, 2011
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