http://mattmarshak.com

http://www.myspace.com/mattmarshak

Origine du Groupe : North America

Style : Soul , Funk , Jazz , Instrumental

Sortie : 2009

By http://www.cdbaby.com

A very funky, soulful, urban sound that will evoke images of late night lounges in the hippest part of the city. "How Ya Like Me Now" brings on some retro styles and showcases Matt's signature lead sound. Carl Burnett adds his magic touch on production (Larry Carlton, Boney James, etc). Seduction, I Will Be With You, Gas Lamp Groove, Family Funktion all deliver a very chilled out smooth experience that blends R&B and Smooth Jazz. There is also the pleasant surprise "Great Soul." A very unique track that delivers a mix of jazz, hip hop, and Bollywood Indian grooves (produced by Chris Marshak) The guitar style on this tune is reminiscent of John Mayer. There is the emotional "Gratitude" that brings an unforgettable melody. Don't forget about the very funky Uptown that features funkmaster Kenny Harris on bass.

Tracklist :

01. How Ya Like Me Now
02. I Will be with you
03. Uptown
04. The Family Funktion
05. Great Soul
06. Seduction
07. Gas Lamp Groove
08. Gratitude
09. Real Good Time
10. We Gonna' Make it
11. Funkology
12. Get To Know U
13. Long Island
14. What Would Have Been

http://www.katchafire.co.nz

http://www.myspace.com/katchafire

Origine du Groupe : New Zeland

Style : Reggae , Dub

Sortie : 2007

I was very excited to be asked to review Katchafire's third studio album, Say What Your Thinking, as I am a big fan of their two previous releases, Revival (2003) (which featured the highest selling NZ single of 2003) and Slow Burning (2005). Both albums gained high praise.

For this release, the seven-piece crew stepped into Auckland's York Studios at the end of 2006 with a different line-up.  The very talented Thompson Hohepa (guitarist/vocals) left the group as did highly acclaimed NZ bassist, Ara Adams-Tamatea. The bands original bass player, Tere Ngarua, is back on bass duties with Ara continuing on as the groups booking agent.

Katchafire keep going from strength to strength and Say What Your Thinking is no exception! All aspects of this album impressed me from the production to the song-writing. Katchafire have put together the prefect sound track for summer! 

The album kicks off with the title track, Say What Your Thinking, which begins with an awesome sax intro before it breaks into an infectious skanked-out catchy hook. It has some beautiful backing singing giving it a very soulful feel. Say What Your Thinking is the perfect introduction to Katchafire's feel good vibes if you're a first time listener of their music.

Now Girl is the second track and is an excellent lovers tune for the ladies, with a nice Island feel and a very catch hook. There are also several other standout tracks for me. The very dubby J-Dubb with a very heavy bass line is sure to rattle your insides on a big rig. This World is another feel good track depicting the plight of the world today and Meant To Be is another lovers tune with a mean bass line and very catchy horn section!

Katchafire also have an extra instrumental track, Agent-H, which is not included on the album release but can be purchased through iTunes as a single release.

Whether you're already a Katchafire fan or if you haven't heard them before, Say What Your Thinking is a must have for summer!! Big up to Katchafire for bringing such sweet sounding good vibe tunes!

Tracklist :

1. "Say What You’re Thinking" (J. Ferguson) – 4:55
2. "Now Girl" (L. Davey) – 3:58
3. "Doesn't Anybody" (J. Ferguson) – 4:16
4. "Mr Flava" (L. Bell, J. Bell) – 4:57
5. "J Dubb" (J. Bell) – 4:27
6. "This World" (H. Totowera) – 3:57
7. "Hold On" (J. Ferguson) – 3:54
8. "Love Letter" (L. Davey) – 3:33
9. "Ultra Music" (L. Bell, J. Bell) – 5:36
10. "Meant To Be" (L. Bell) – 5:16
11. "Pain" (J. Ferguson) – 5:21
12. "Working" (L. Bell, J. Bell, J. Lee) – 3:36

http://www.katchafire.co.nz

http://www.myspace.com/katchafire

Origine du Groupe : New Zeland

Style : Reggae , Dub

Sortie : 2007

I was very excited to be asked to review Katchafire's third studio album, Say What Your Thinking, as I am a big fan of their two previous releases, Revival (2003) (which featured the highest selling NZ single of 2003) and Slow Burning (2005). Both albums gained high praise.

For this release, the seven-piece crew stepped into Auckland's York Studios at the end of 2006 with a different line-up.  The very talented Thompson Hohepa (guitarist/vocals) left the group as did highly acclaimed NZ bassist, Ara Adams-Tamatea. The bands original bass player, Tere Ngarua, is back on bass duties with Ara continuing on as the groups booking agent.

Katchafire keep going from strength to strength and Say What Your Thinking is no exception! All aspects of this album impressed me from the production to the song-writing. Katchafire have put together the prefect sound track for summer! 

The album kicks off with the title track, Say What Your Thinking, which begins with an awesome sax intro before it breaks into an infectious skanked-out catchy hook. It has some beautiful backing singing giving it a very soulful feel. Say What Your Thinking is the perfect introduction to Katchafire's feel good vibes if you're a first time listener of their music.

Now Girl is the second track and is an excellent lovers tune for the ladies, with a nice Island feel and a very catch hook. There are also several other standout tracks for me. The very dubby J-Dubb with a very heavy bass line is sure to rattle your insides on a big rig. This World is another feel good track depicting the plight of the world today and Meant To Be is another lovers tune with a mean bass line and very catchy horn section!

Katchafire also have an extra instrumental track, Agent-H, which is not included on the album release but can be purchased through iTunes as a single release.

Whether you're already a Katchafire fan or if you haven't heard them before, Say What Your Thinking is a must have for summer!! Big up to Katchafire for bringing such sweet sounding good vibe tunes!

Tracklist :

1. "Say What You’re Thinking" (J. Ferguson) – 4:55
2. "Now Girl" (L. Davey) – 3:58
3. "Doesn't Anybody" (J. Ferguson) – 4:16
4. "Mr Flava" (L. Bell, J. Bell) – 4:57
5. "J Dubb" (J. Bell) – 4:27
6. "This World" (H. Totowera) – 3:57
7. "Hold On" (J. Ferguson) – 3:54
8. "Love Letter" (L. Davey) – 3:33
9. "Ultra Music" (L. Bell, J. Bell) – 5:36
10. "Meant To Be" (L. Bell) – 5:16
11. "Pain" (J. Ferguson) – 5:21
12. "Working" (L. Bell, J. Bell, J. Lee) – 3:36

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faiz_Ali_Faiz

http://www.miguelpoveda.com

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duquende

http://www.chicuelo.com

Origine du Groupe : Spain , Pakistan
Style : World Music , Flamenco , Arabic Music
Sortie : 2006

By http://www.welove-music.net

In July 2004, Faiz Ali Faiz joined forces with leading flamenco artists Miguel Poveda, Duquende and virtuoso guitarist Chicuelo in an astounding concert in the French town of Arles. The convergence of Qawwali and Flamenco musical traditions finds its roots in the north Indian region of Rajastan.

Qawwali master Faiz Ali Faiz with his ensemble, and Flamenco singers Duquende and Miguel Poveda, accompanied by guitarist Chicuelo, have lent themselves to developments of the relationship of those two great vocal traditions.

Tracklist :

CD 1.
01 Allah hu.
02 NO llegaste a quererme / Sal al guisao / La Tarrara
03 Presumes que eres la esencia
04 Rawance Bainan Painda
05 No pases por mi calle
06 Tere ishq ne nacaia/Con esa morena

CD 2.
01 Ya mustafa
02 No me hagas tantos planes
03 Tango al mar
04 Dam mast qalandar
05 De querer a no querer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faiz_Ali_Faiz

http://www.miguelpoveda.com

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duquende

http://www.chicuelo.com

Origine du Groupe : Spain , Pakistan
Style : World Music , Flamenco , Arabic Music
Sortie : 2006

By http://www.welove-music.net

In July 2004, Faiz Ali Faiz joined forces with leading flamenco artists Miguel Poveda, Duquende and virtuoso guitarist Chicuelo in an astounding concert in the French town of Arles. The convergence of Qawwali and Flamenco musical traditions finds its roots in the north Indian region of Rajastan.

Qawwali master Faiz Ali Faiz with his ensemble, and Flamenco singers Duquende and Miguel Poveda, accompanied by guitarist Chicuelo, have lent themselves to developments of the relationship of those two great vocal traditions.

Tracklist :

CD 1.
01 Allah hu.
02 NO llegaste a quererme / Sal al guisao / La Tarrara
03 Presumes que eres la esencia
04 Rawance Bainan Painda
05 No pases por mi calle
06 Tere ishq ne nacaia/Con esa morena

CD 2.
01 Ya mustafa
02 No me hagas tantos planes
03 Tango al mar
04 Dam mast qalandar
05 De querer a no querer