Name: Flamenco Island by bryanlubeck in Smooth Jazz / Lounge / Instrumental Jazz / Mellow / Easy Listening / Bar / Cocktail
Duration: 4 min 30 s
Description: Songs from my award winning album "Acoustic Vineyard"

I've listened to this at least 1000 times

Smooth Jazz / Lounge / Instrumental Jazz / Mellow / Easy Listening / Bar / Cocktail

"As soothing as it is dancefloor-perfect, "Don't Take it Away" is the first tune to grace this beauty of an EP, given up by Portuguese producer HumaNature. Rolling out an uplifting vibe, he sets the stage for his duet with Silence Groove "Just A Thought" which snips out hip-hop samples and jazz piano for a patchwork of inspiring influences. Partnering with Kalum for this track "Soul Revival" there's a retro liquid sound at work here, bringing back memories of d&b summers past. Finally a crisp stepper pushes on with help from Leeds-based maestro Colossus, "Nothing" swirls and spins with fizzing atmospherics and gorgeous vocal sampling adding some welcome wide-open atmosphere to proceedings. Excellent pairings from an exciting upcoming talent."

Purchase Link -
http://www.junodownload.com/products/humanature-silence-groove-dont-take-it-away/2594671-02/

HumaNature - Don't Take It Away (OUT NOW SOUL DEEP EXCLUSIVES)

This musical piece embraces the poetry of renowned Lalon Farkir, a Bengali mystic poet and social reformer, rejecting divisions of caste, class and creed. His philosophy embraced the unity of humanity, emphasized the search for the soul and embodied the transformative power of Bhakti and Sufism.

Lyrics (translated from Bengali)

" I don't know how many days more
This innocent soul will burn out
Oh dear kindful lord, it will be forever
Life is in the fire of sorrow
I am burning in, always "

Credits
from Astris, released December 15, 2023

Music Composition: Iasonas Psarakis
Music Production: Nikolas Gkinis
Music Arrangement: Iasonas Psarakis & Nikolas Gkinis

Vocals: Ayu Shi
Sitar, Tukish Rebab, Didgeridoo: Iasonas Psarakis
Ney: Bahram Deyjour
Kurdish Tanbour: Ador Hooyar
Synthesizer: Nikolas Gkinis

Recorder at:
Groova Studio - Sound Engineering/ Mixing/ Mastering: Nikolas Gkinis
Studio Chilekothaa - Sound Engineering: Neel Sarkar

from Astris, released December 15, 2023
© 2023 Hihiri Pipiri Transcultural Sound Transmission
© Iasonas Psarakis

Whirling Desert

Songs from my award winning album "Acoustic Vineyard"

Flamenco Island

From Annie the Sequel. A demo rehearsal for auditions.

I keep meaning to release this song; I recorded various versions in the studio over the years, but none of them were 'perfect' enough.

This version is not perfect. It has lots of technical errors. But it also gives me chills and makes me want to hit repeat. So...

It Would Have Been Wonderful - June 2024 Practice in new DAW

a collection of new compositions in honor of the stories of African descended people in Hawaiian historyi, individuals who were largely erased from history.


02 Ka Pua Mohala

https://natalienicolegilbert.com/fyc

A Cinematic Rock Duet by Natalie Nicole Gilbert & Seann Nicols

Los Angeles, CA – August 2025 – Internationally acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Natalie Nicole Gilbert joins forces with powerhouse rock frontman Seann Nicols for the release of Forever, a cinematic pop-metal hybrid exploring themes of devotion, transformation, and timeless love. The single will be available on all major streaming platforms beginning August 30, 2025.

Anchored by soaring vocals, sweeping production, and emotionally charged lyricism, Forever tells the story of two souls willing to endure fire and darkness for love. Beneath the surface of its sweeping melodies lies a metaphysical journey—a “simulation meta-code” that reflects the creative path that brought these two artists together.

Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Nicols at Nerve Strike Records in Anaheim, CA, the track blends human artistry with modern sonic textures. 

The release features cover art by Massimo Sabadin.

Download & Press Materials at FYC link above.

Seann Nicols is a rock vocalist, songwriter, and producer known for fronting Quiet Riot, Adler’s Appetite, and Westfield Massacre, whose album Salvation reached #1 on Billboard’s Pacific Heatseekers chart and #3 on Apple Music’s metal chart. He is the founder of Nerve Strike Records and the voice behind HXVOC, the world’s first Synthesizer V voicebank designed for rock and metal, capable of delivering natural grit, rasp, and screams. More at seannnicols.com.

Natalie Nicole Gilbert is a singer-songwriter, composer, and actor whose work spans music, television, and voiceover. A member of SAG-AFTRA, Equity UK, and the Recording Academy, she played Midge Waters on Days of Our Lives and her music and voice have been featured in film and TV including The Family (ABC Family), My Nanny Stole My Life (Lifetime), and she contributed songs to the upcoming holiday film A Chrismystery. Natalie voiced commercials for McDonald’s, Cadillac, and Quiznos, and is also the voice provider for the Natalie Synthesizer V voicebank, now available via ARA for ProTools. More at natalienicolegilbert.com.

Forever - NNG w Seann Nicols - FYC in Best Alternative Music Performance

The Dance

Together Again

State Of Grace

State Of Grace (feat. Dave Koz)

Smooth Jazz - Ken Navarro - Smooth Sensation

Walk The Walk

07 - I Can See It In Your Eyes

It was a breakout year for Bryan.  He went from being 
what Rick O’Dell, top Smooth Jazz DJ, said was “one of 
the top unknown artists” in the industry to his most 
recent CD “Tuscan Sky” riding the top 40 charts for 16 
week and 2 songs ranked in the top 100 of the year.   He 
capped the year by being recognized as having the #7 
album of the year in any genre for all of 2013 in the 
Chicago region – one of the top 3 markets in the US and a 
nod from Billboard magazine as one of the top 5 songs 
added to radio in October.


Recent Highlights
*Featured and endorsing artist for Cordoba Guitars

*2014 Ranked #7 album in Chicago of any Genre 

*Tuscan Sky Released in 2013 - 15 weeks on the Smooth 
Jazz radio charts top 40

*Tuscank Sky - Top 5 songs added to radio - Billboard 
Magazine

*2 songs in the top 100 of Smooth Jazz for 2013 ranked by 
B96 FM St. Louis

*Co-wrote "Rainin' Through The Trees" with Grammy Award 
Winner Jim Peterik (Jim wrote Eye Of The Tiger and 20 
other top 40 hits and founded Survivor)

*Featured at the 2010 American Smooth Jazz Awards Show

*Performed Concerts with Instrumental Superstars such as 
Richard Elliot, Euge Groove, Brian Culbertson, Mindi 
Abair, Eric Darius, Johannes Linstead and Craig Chaquico 

*A song from his newest release "Vineyard Groove" was 
licensed by Microsoft as the theme song for the release 
of their new EBS server product.

*Planned PBS HD special "Acoustic Vineyard"

*Toured as part of "Christmas Guitars" 2006 with 
Billboard Top 10 guitarist Johannes Linstead

*Christmas CD "We Three Strings" 
8th most added CD to Radio play in December 2006 and 
still receives annual play on all major radio stations.
  
*Ranked #2 holiday release by Rick Odell, WNUA 95.5 
Chicago. 

*Ranked in Top 20 for industry "Prime Cuts" listing.

*Profiled in the 2005 November Edition of Fingerstyle 
Guitar Magazine with legendary Earl Klugh

*Featured CD on WineAndJazz.com

*Featured and endorsing artist for the Bose Corporation
 
*Endorsed by the top tier guitar manufacturer, Godin 
Guitars.

*Officially endorsed artist of Sennheiser audio 
equipment.

*Critically Acclaimed instrumental album released July 
2004 Acoustic Vineyard

The More Distant Past
Performed with Red Skelton (1986)
Performer in University Singers named by Bob Hope as 
Americas #1 collegiate entertainment group.
Performed for First lady Nancy Reagan and Barbara Bush
Elmhurst Jazz Festival "Best Guitarist" award.
Singer/Dancer and Assistant Director/Choreographer for 
Six Flags Show Productions (1988-89)

Styles:
Bryan mixes his romantic and fast paced 
Flamenco/Classical guitar background with a love of the 
Smooth Jazz groove.  The product is something with great 
mass appeal, but also something a musicians ear can find 
tantalizing and enjoyable.

Flamenco Island

bryanlubeck

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