Praise Poems, Vol. 8

Welche Farbe Hat Der Wind

Zontimenteel

Soul Keita - Freedom

Beatless

Tone Poem

Trio Session Demos

Biblio

Victime De L'aube

À L'instar Du Flair

A-side of the the Blue Gas 7" single, entitled Shadows From Nowhere (1984), originally released in France by Night Records .

Shadows From Nowhere

Blue Gas - Shadows From Nowhere

Whole Other*

Closure (feat. Kutmah)

Slow Down

‘Love & Light' touches on Jazz, Deep House, Broken Beat, Hip-Hop and Soul.

Liz’s vocals speak of a spiritual strength and love despite all, Dan’s motivational bad language is equally loving and direct, whilst Dave Koor (Deoke) lends his analog synth lights to the streetwise mantra. Vince Vella doubles up on synth bass with a quiet all-knowing nod of approval in the background, yet not forgotten in the dark.

“The Volume Of The Light” is to be released on Home Planet Recordings on March 5th 2021 (Ltd edition vinyl & digital).

https://www.musicamacondo.com/2021/02/premiere-emanative-liz-elensky-love-light-ft-deoke-and-dan-jose/

Premiere: Emanative & Liz Elensky - Love & Light Ft. Deoke and Dan Jose

G-Stoned

Definition

“Mr.Spaven does it again – much more than just rhythm with this man” Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio).

“Richard Spaven is one of the most unique artists in the world. Triple threat drummer, composer, and producer, his voice rings true with clarity and promise. He is the point where jazz meets the world” José James (Blue Note Records).


Prolific drummer Richard Spaven releases his first full length LP, following on from the acclaimed ‘Spaven’s 5ive EP’. This latest record ‘Whole Other*’ showcases the drumming artistry many of us associate with Spaven, combined with his own productions in the realm somewhere between Jazz, Electronica and Soundtracks.

Spaven has supplied the drums for many artists on stage and in the studio - José James, Flying Lotus, The Cinematic Orchestra, Guru’s Jazzmatazz, Gregory Porter to name but a few. Working closely with such a diverse range of artists must bare influence upon Spaven’s own compositions, in which some how the drums bridge the gap between the worlds of jazz and electronic music.

Spaven’s debut release ‘5ive’s EP’ (Jazz Refreshed) in 2010 quietly turned heads. Most recently it featured on best selling video game ‘Grand Theft Auto V’. With a guest appearance by José James on the hypnotic ‘Maz’, the record was seen by some as a jazz record but was also played out loud by many club DJ’s.

‘Whole Other*’ continues the journey. The music is rich and genre defying. Blue Note Trumpeter Takuya Kuroda appears on the record, playing soulfully amongst ragga tinged drums. GTA V collaborators ‘The Hics’ join Spaven on the albums title track ‘Whole Other*’. UK sounds to the fore – James Blake-esque moody vocals meeting Spaven’s edgy broken drums head on. Guitarist Stuart McCallum’s (The Cinematic Orchestra) signature sound is prominent – Spaven has been working with him since their meeting on stage with Cinematic a few years ago and he features throughout the record.

Richard Spaven – ‘Whole Other*’
Released on P-Vine, Japan 04/07/14
R.O.W. distribution by KUDOS 07/07/14
