LAY YOUR HEAD UPON MY SHOULDER

River Flow

I found myself unexpectedly caught in a relationship, drawn in by the excitement and passion that seemed so promising at first. The whirlwind of emotions swept me off my feet, making it hard to see the red flags and underlying issues.

As time passed, the initial thrill began to fade, revealing a reality that didn't align with my true desires and values. Realizing the mismatch, I felt a growing urge to "Jump Back" out, yearning for the freedom and clarity that came with being true to myself once more.

Lady Adrena - Untie Me

Willing to do anything to get the life you’ve always wanted.

Sold My Soul (Life I’m Dreaming Of) DEMO

This is the first single of an exciting collaboration between blues & soul powerhouse vocalist Eddy Smith and the Masterlink Sessions studio band (a.k.a. Redtenbacher’s Funkestra).

MUSICIANS
(In alphabetical order of last name)

Joe Glossop | Hammond organ
Scott McKeon | guitar
Stefan Redtenbacher | bass
Eddy Smith | vocals, Wurlitzer 
Mike Sturgis | drums

CREDITS
Recorded and mixed by James Welch (Masterlink Productions)
Mastered by Tim Debney (Fluid Mastering)
Video by Leo Mansell (Shoot and Splice Films)
Studio assistant | George Marsh

‘Saviour’ written by Grant Watson and Stefan Redtenbacher
Arranged and produced by Stefan Redtenbacher

The Masterlink Soul Sessions, Vol 1

CD album

Saviour | ft Eddy Smith | Masterlink Sessions | Remaster 2024

'One of these things first' is from Nick Drake's 1971 'Bryter Layter'. A desperate song about dreams of what he could've been in a new musical setting featuring vocalist Georgia Van Etten and Orphy Robinson on marimba and vibraphone.

"I’m a big fan of the brilliant Nick Drake, and was excited to approach one of his songs. ‘One Of These Things First’ has such comforting vamp and I wanted to play with tone and dynamics to enhance the beautiful simplicity of the melody. I was extremely flattered to be asked by the wonderful Orphy to sing on this track, and I hope I’ve done it justice." (Georgia Van Etten, March 2023)

"Nick Drake’s “Bryter layter” album is one of those classic albums that are constantly attracting new listeners, and for many who were already familiar with the album, it gets better with every listen. 
I was one of those new listeners attracted to the album during the pandemic, that had the time to focus intently on Nick Drake’s fantastic music, song craft, admirable creativity and life. 
Since then I’ve been very fortunate to perform the whole album Live a few times and to now to record one of my favourite songs from the album such as “One of these things first”. with Georgia Van Etten and the wonderful Masterlink Sessions musicians, presents a fantastic opportunity to not only record this wonderful song but to also introduce his music to new listeners." (Orphy Robinson, March 2023)

MUSICIANS
(in alphabetical order of last name)

Carter Arrington | guitar
Karl Vanden Bossche | percussion
Georgia Van Etten | vocals
Stefan Redtenbacher | bass
Tony Remy | guitar
Orphy Robinson | marimba, vibraphone
Ross Stanley | Hammond organ
Mike Sturgis | drums

CREDITS
Video by Leo Mansell (Shoot and Splice Films)
Sound by James Welch (Masterlink Productions)
'One of these things' by Nick Drake
Arranged and produced by Stefan Redtenbacher

RSB Records

One Of These Things First | ft Georgia Van Etten, Orphy Robinson | Masterlink Sessions | Remaster 24

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American Disappointment

Mahşer

Yancy Drew Lambert

Stay Awhile Featuring Lea Marie

ONE FOR SLICK

LAST DANCE

Bassist, producer & funk fiend | anomaly | anachronism | defiant demolisher of the pigeon-hole.

“The Funkestra has got that ‘what is hip’ attitude...more deep grooves than a 78 rpm record,” enthuses George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly.

On Dr Hypenstein, Redtenbacher's Funkestra brings their danceable brand of funk, laying down 13 of their funkiest grooves yet, from the fluty can't-stop-your-feet sounds of the title track to the heavy crunch of "Swagger," then letting the atomic dogs out with "Cave Canem" and the percolating "Funktionality."

London-based bassist, composer, arranger and bandleader Stefan Redtenbacher is the mastermind behind Dr Hypenstein, which includes the bass-driven "Bass Face" and "Bassbulator," the dare-you-not-to-move "Right On It" and "Supergalactic," and expands on previous material to incorporate electronic sounds in all the while standing proud with the history of funk.

This is the eighth album from Redtenbacher's Funkestra, which regularly performs at (and packs) London's legendary 606 Club and other established London venues. Guest musicians have included Fred Wesley, Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis, "Doc" Kupka, Lee Thornburg and Lenny Pickett from Tower of Power, Eric Krasno of Soulive, Stanton Moore of Galactic and the horn sections from Prince, Incognito and The Brand New Heavies.

The Austrian-born Redtenbacher fell for Herbie Hancock and Maceo Parker early on, then studied at the Vienna Conservatory and Boston's Berklee College of Music, and has recorded and performed with legends including Steve Winwood, Jack Bruce, Amy Winehouse, Lulu, Mica Paris, and Herb Alpert.

"Stefan, you know what the funk is about!” (Fred Wesley of the JB’s)

Saviour | ft Eddy Smith | Masterlink Sessions | Remaster 2024

Redtenbacher's Funkestra

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