2009-04-30

【小物】walkman袋

 
這次的case是製作放walkman的袋子,委託人是男性,所以選布和製作時一直努力控制自己不要太花稍XD
 
 
嘗試不把束口的位置放在最上面,做好後感覺也不錯。
 
 
在表布和裡布中間加了厚布襯,比較防摔,也不會顯的那麼單薄。
 
有放上委託人名字中的一個字和一些數學符號,我自己加上的,當初他並沒有特別要求這項,但都已經是客訂的了,當然要跟外面買的有點不一樣囉!
 
 
這兩樣都是繡上去的,做這些刺繡的時間甚至超過做這個小袋子本體的時間,呼!
 
有一個小意外是:做完袋子本體之後才決定要刺繡,所以沒能趕在將表布和裡布車縫在一起前就把刺繡完成,所以袋子裡面看得到縫線,還好後來看久了,覺得也能呈現另一種樸拙且不完美的「手作感」。而且這個委託人是一個「特別」的人,我才敢這樣亂加XD

 
裡面有分隔袋,可以一邊放walkman,另一邊多放一張CD。
 
 

2009-04-19

【勝利】Oddisee + Yu + X.O. = Diamond District

   
Oddisee + Yu + X.O. = Diamond District
http://www.diamonddistrictdmv.com/
or
http://blog.diamonddistrictdmv.com/

產量多又好的蘇丹人Oddisee始終名列我喜歡的producer前三名。
去年分別和Trak Life、Rosenberg丟出了兩張專輯,應該都與這張《In the Ruff》為試探HipHop可能向度的音樂作品。

以下是釋出的原文。
 
In The Ruff is the highly anticipated debut album from new DC hip hop roup “The Diamond District”, created by state veterans Oddisee, X.O. & YU. In The Ruff is the answer for any lover of hip hop who asks the question - “Where did that grimy East coast sound go?”

The group was founded by rapper/ producer Oddisee, who has a long list of production & collaboration credits with the likes of Freeway, Talib Kweli, Siagon, Little Brother, Trek Life, Charles Hamilton, Jazzy Jeff, Buck Shot, Royce the 5′9”, Nikki jean, Muhsinah, J-live, Lil Fame of MOP, Skyzoo and many more. Oddisee’s soulful, haunting samples over bass-heavy beat breaks create the perfect instrumentals for him, XO & YU to match with their street savvy, politically conscious lyrics.

“The ware wolves wear wool suits, be ware of them…”
-YU

In The Ruff is a raw mid-90’s Boom-Bap themed album for the DC state of mind, destined to appeal to all lovers of hip hop’s golden era, managing to travel back in time and push the boundaries of DC Hip-Hop simultaneously.

DOWNLOAD “IN THE RUFF” HERE!

http://www.zshare.net/download/58639724e3cf086e/
http://www.divshare.com/download/7100534-bf0
 
 
附錄:以前在crotchery部落格寫過的相關文章

Kaimbr的專輯Why Be Somebody Else說起

 古巴裔的Kaimbr(本名Alexander Green,又叫Al Green),是DJ Jazzy Jeff旗下的超大團隊Low Budget Crew的成員之一,2007年底在Rawkus 50系列中,他的第一張專輯Why Be Somebody Else是其中之一。 

 Low Budget Crew駐紮於馬里蘭,主要成員有OddiseeKev BrownCy YoungKaimbrKenn StarrRoddy RodMuhsinahI.Q.KenwoodMarshall LawyU 

 這個團隊在Jazzy Jeff的支持下,成立於2002年,音樂型態總個來說是取用了Afrobeat 精神,成員部分是純正非洲移民或古巴移民,不然就是會做歌頌或開拔至該地(比如Roddy Rod2007年出版一張描繪古巴圖像的Cuba After Market專輯)的原味之音,這些人也喜好使用非洲樂器(比如用匏瓜製成的砂槌)或自製樂器,也喜與白人合作(比如Oddisee和愛爾蘭+蘇格蘭雙人團Heralds of Change的合作,LBC2007年到澳洲參加紅牛音樂節),當然他們的互助合作情況也傳承了地下嘻哈的精神,數量多又質量高。 

 Kaimbr是一個稍微隱形一點的人物,Low Budget Crew的主要人物還是圍繞於Kev BrownOddisee身上,再外圍一點的是Roddy RodKaimbr,其餘的就再再外圍一點點。 

 比起其餘的嘻哈團體,比如Boot Camp ClikFive DeezQuannum ProjectDef JuxHieroglyphicsSandpeopleAthletic Mic LeagueLiving LegendsJustus LeagueLow Budget Crew可說是身段極為柔軟,以國人較為熟知的Kev Brown為例,他幫Jay-Z咪的The Brown Album,可謂將硬蕊精神昇華至靈魂境界,Smooth矣! 

 Kaimbr的這張2007Why Be Somebody Else專輯,也是LBC的系列作品,不只找來成員一起參與,更值得注意的是,同樣身為馬里蘭之光,另一個不在上述列名的團體Urban Ave 31,也友情贊助了一番。 

 Urban Ave 31是一支活躍於馬里蘭的超級地下大團,主要成員有Raheem DeVaughnW. Ellington FeltonBilal SalaamK’AlynSy SmithOmar Retnuh,再細分一下,這當中還有一個「小團體」叫做Crossrhodes,是由ChronkiteKleofus Joynz組成(ChronkiteRaheem DeVaughnAKAKleofus JoynzW. Ellington FeltonAKA),另外,W. Ellington Felton又有另一個AKAWes Felton。從這些人可以延伸出去的是: 

 Bilal SalaamLBCRoddy Rod很要好,而Roddy Rod也是地下嘻哈團Maspyke的三位成員之一,另外,Kev BrownRoddy Rod一樣,也在Bilal目前唯一的專輯Time Between Asleep And Awake參與歌曲製作,他也與爵士樂手兼製作人DeAndre Shaifer關係密切(AKA Dre King,他製作了好幾首歌給Bilal Salaam); 

 K’Alyn曾和Meshell Ndegeocello一起巡迴演出; 

 Omar RetnuhLBCyUI.Q.,以及Mr. HUJ.HunterE.R.K.S.M.S.Omun組成的嘻哈靈魂團體是The Remainz CrewHUyU又組成HUYU); 

 W. Ellington FeltonWill Rast的團體Will Rast and Friends的一員; 

 Raheem DeVaughn則可以引申到另一個華盛頓特區的新興團體,Restoring Poetry in MusicRPM是以Kyle MurdockRaw Poetic為首的七人放克嘻哈團,而這兩人又組成的一個大受矚目的嘻哈團Panacea,無論是RPMPanacea,在K-Murdock的領導下,都有著積極且前衛的演出,而且,K-MurdockRaheem DeVaughnJive唱片發行的首張專輯The Love Experience中貢獻了單曲製作。 

 另一個不知如何歸位的Wayna也算是Urban Ave 31的「邊緣人物」。 

 Urban Ave 31LBC 同的地方都是「團結」,創作力豐富的他們,經常在休息的時候持續做音樂,假如以他們的名字在各大影音網站做搜尋,會有相當多的「素人自拍」音樂影片,這表 示著他們以實踐「休息做音樂,工作即表演」為生命宗旨,因為音樂對他們而言是隨時都可以擷取的,不斷的推陳出新才是對音樂的最負責表現。 

 分享音樂,互相激勵,不嗆聲叫罵,才是真兄弟。 

 上述的友情贊助,指的其實只是Chronkite一人,但從Chronkite的參與可以觀察出,馬里蘭甚至縮小範圍到華盛頓特區,這裡的音樂人是十分致力在「有意識」的音樂上頭。何謂有意識,黑人音樂比起任何音樂,本質上就是內傾一些的,當然內傾過頭後,很自然的用強烈的節奏宣洩亦為正常路途,但是,Urban Ave 31LBC 些人,幾乎都在從事那條他們本質上因循的道路,走在市場機制的另一面。這不是說他們完全不與主流音樂接觸,他們的音樂,說淺白點,就是「不考慮市場」,而 且他們的「小店」經驗也讓他們的音樂得以在許多當地的「小規模」場地實踐,因此,市場的招手對他們的影響力並不如一般南岸啊東岸啊西岸啊這些名詞底下的音 樂人那般容易招致。 

  地區音樂也可以做得很寬很廣,但必須在軟硬兼施,軟體和硬體的成熟配合下,才可能做到比較完善的地步。時機不成熟的時候,其實可以做的仍舊是誠懇的東西, 讓自己拿出來不會覺得心虛的東西,假如連誠懇的東西都做不出來,表演的功力和天分又不足,並且不肯虛心求較和學習,一比較就會見真章。 

 Kaimbr也許不是最好的MCProducer,但他所在的集團和地區氛圍卻感染了他,也使他的音樂向上提升,我想,這種玩音樂的精神才是必須始終存續的,在此,願台灣做真音樂的朋友能堅持下去。

http://www.myspace.com/kaimbr

http://kaimbr.blogspot.com/

 

2009-04-18

【轉手】Finale - Heat (Prod. By J Dilla)

 
http://tr.youtube.com/watch?v=wny_f0a0A8Y
 
底特律好手Finale近日內推出了兩張作品
分別《T.I.M.E. (Think Innovate Move Endure)》
以及《A Pimp Dream and A Promise》
《T.I.M.E. 》是《A Pimp Dream and A Promise》的先行版
是由King Most幫助混音
兩張都是很有內容的好物
製作群更是一時之選

而這首〈Heat〉的尾巴作得很出色
Dilla真的太早離開HipHop界了
 

2009-04-16

【CLAP!!!!!!】Guilty Simpson + Madilb v.s Noel Gourdin + GFK

 
Guilty Simpson - Clap Your Hands (Produced by Madlib)

 
Noel Gourdin feat. Ghostface Killah - Clap for That

 

一日談(給無限的自己)

 
以自我允許的狀態
投影 自黑暗深處

吶喊被視作無病症候:
失聲卻能發音

即使光源近在咫尺
闌珊意志每每阻撓之下
翻越亦為空談
 

2009-04-15

【迢遙】43rd Montreux Jazz Festival

 
2009年瑞士「蒙特魯爵士音樂節」的演出表單已經出來了
目前敲定的有:
http://www.montreuxjazz.com/index.php?lang=en&cat=program09&subcat=by_artist

依日期與演出組合與場次則是:
http://www.montreuxjazz.com/index.php?lang=en&cat=tickets&subcat=buy

我把個人偏好的挑出來吧(紅字是我很想去的!)

在Miles Davis Hall
 7/4(前端HipHop組)
  Black Milk
  Little Brother
  Mos Def with live band - The Ecstatic Tour
 7/6(平穩Jazz組)
  ELEW
  SMV : Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten
 7/7(浩大組)
  CTI All Star Band 2009
  (Randy Brecker、Hubert Laws、Bill Evans、Flora Purim、Jamie Cullum...)
 7/9(Soul組)
  Raphael Saadiq
  Q-Tip
 7/10(野性HipHop組)
  Outerspace
  Mr Lif
  Jedi Mind Tricks
  La Coka Nostra
 7/13(回顧組)
  Kenny Babyface Edmonds
  Marianne Faithfull
 7/16(混搭組)
  Allen Toussaint
  Madeleine Peyroux
  Daniel Powter

在Auditorium Stravinski
 7/4(經典組)
  Steely Dan
  Dave Matthews Band
  Midnight Special : Chickenfoot
 7/5(大師組)
  Herbie Hancock & Lang Lang
  Orchestre National de Lyon
 7/6(一團就夠組)
  Black Eyed Peas
 7/7(漾組)
  Klaxons
  Lily Allen
 7/8(獸人組)
  Alice Cooper
 7/11(Nina Simone組)
  Dianne Reeves
  Lizz Wright
  Angélique Kidjo
  Simone
  Al Shackman 5tet
  (Solo組)
  Lauryn Hill
  Naturally 7
 7/13(易上手Jazz組)
  George Benson
  Rachelle Ferrell
  George Duke
  Lee Ritenour
 7/14(靈動之聲組)
  Blind Boys of Alabama
  Bettye Lavette
  Solomon Burke
 7/18(老酒組)
  Vaneese Thomas and the Soul Spinners
  Ray Parker Jr.
  Donna Summer
 

【堅實】Rex Rideout(一)


 Rex Rideout是R&B音樂界的辛勤作手,在將近二十年的創作生涯裡,他替許許多多的藝人作嫁,無論是流行樂界或是其擅長的爵士樂領域(他最近轉進至neo-soul了),都留下令人印象深刻的作品。在專門介紹音樂創作人的網站「Studio Expresso」當中,這篇有關Rex Rideout的報導文章當屬完整的介紹:


 以下是該網頁的中文翻譯,希望藉此讓更多人瞭解Rex Rideout
 
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 或許你不知道他是誰,但你一定聽過他作的音樂;他是葛萊美獎提名人——Rex Rideout。或許這是音樂產業最大的祕密,從R&B、pop、smooth jazz到電視和廣播廣告都可以發現其身影,Rex持續不輟的展現多方天賦,例如作為製作人、作曲者、編曲者和所謂的音樂人,這些領域的作品都讓人印象深刻。(You may not recognize him, but you know his music. Grammy nominated, Rex Rideout could be considered one of the industry's best kept secrets. From R&B and pop to smooth jazz to television and radio commercials, Rex has continued to exhibit his versatile gifts as a producer, songwriter, arranger and musician, and has quietly built an impressive body of work.)
 
 你可以透過Luther Vandross、Angie Stone、Will Downing、Lalah Hathaway和Boney James的音樂,以及Coca-Cola、AT&T、McDonald's、Budweiser、Ford Motors和K-Swiss的廣告中聽到他的作品。(His music can be heard on such artists as Luther Vandross, Angie Stone, Will Downing, Lalah Hathaway, and Boney James, and in advertising spots for Coca-Cola, AT&T, Mc Donald's, Budweiser, Ford Motors and K-Swiss. )
  
 來自賓夕法尼亞州匹茲堡的Rex,十歲時就展現對音樂的喜好,他自始學習鋼琴,並與幾個當地樂團共同登台表演。為了追求更遠大的音樂之路,Rex搬到亞特蘭大,結識了一些當地著名的樂手,此後,Rex被引介至紐約,不久便成為Roy Ayers、George Howard、Noel Pointer和Will Downing的演唱會鍵盤手。(Hailing from Pittsburgh PA, Rex's interest in music began at the age of ten when he learned to play the piano and performed with local groups. Deciding to pursue a career in music, he moved to Atlanta, meeting up with some of the area's noted musicians. From there, Rex was led to New York and subsequently became the live keyboardist for Roy Ayers, George Howard, Noel Pointer and Will Downing.)
 
 累積巡迴現場演奏經驗後,最終轉進錄音室工作。Rex在GPR唱片操作了三張George Howard的專輯(譯注:《Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?》〔1992〕、《When Summer Comes》〔1993〕、《Home Far Away》〔1994〕)、在Mercury唱片操作了兩張Will Downing專輯(譯注:應該是三張,《Love's the Place to Be》〔1993〕、《Moods》〔1995〕、以及下段會提到的《Invitation Only》〔1997〕),作曲和製作的功力大為精進,為Will Downing所作的作品〈Sorry I〉,打入成人單曲(Urban AC single)榜的前十名和R&B單曲(R&B single)榜的前四十名,並將《Moods》這張Downing著名專輯推向「告示牌」(譯注:本篇所提及之排行榜皆為「Billboard」)代爵士專輯(Contemporary Jazz album)榜的第一名。同時,Rex也開始替電視、廣播的廣告寫曲和製作,並發掘新歌手到他自己的音樂製作公司。(Roadwork eventually turned into studio work, where Rex garnered songwriting and production on three of George Howard's albums on GRP Records and on two of Will Downing's albums on Mercury Records. Rex's song, "Sorry I" became a Top 10 Urban AC single as well as a Top 40 R&B single, pushing Downing's Moods to be a #1 Billboard Contemporary Jazz album. During that same time, Rex began writing and producing jingles for TV and radio commercials, as well as developing new artists under his production company. )

 Rex接著參與製作了「Downing」後來的兩張專輯:《Invitation Only》和《All the Man You Need》,然而他的音樂之路卻沒有任何「Down」的跡象,還被許多知名的歌手點名,證據如下:
  1. 他替SWV的聖誕專輯《A Special Christmas》製作了〈Silver Bells〉這首歌;
  2. 在Luther Vandross的黃金唱片(譯注:專輯總銷售超過500,000張)、葛萊美獎提名專輯《I Know》中,共同創作和編製首波主打〈Night In Harlem〉一曲;
  3. 在The Temptations的葛萊美獎提名白金唱片(譯注:專輯總銷售超過1,000,000張)《Phoenix Rising》中,Rex擔綱寫曲和製作工作,其中〈How Could He Hurt You〉成為該專輯的第二波主打單曲;
  4. 與Boney James,這位著名smooth jazz音樂人的黃金唱片《Body Language》,合作一曲〈Are You Ready〉;
  5. neo-soul歌手Angie Stone在她令人驚豔的白金唱片《Black Diamond》中,也收錄了Rex的作品〈Could Be You〉;
  6. 在《Pokemon 2000: The Power of One》(神奇寶貝)的電影原聲帶,Rex參與了〈They Don't Understand〉單曲,並交由青少年團體Dreamstreet演唱。
(Showing no signs of slowing down, Rex produced songs on the next two Will Downing albums, Invitation Only and All the Man You Need, and was tapped by a number of other stellar artists. Rex contributed his production of "Silver Bells" on the Christmas album from SWV. He co-wrote and arranged "Nights In Harlem", the 1st single from Luther Vandross' gold certified and Grammy nominated album, I Know. He produced and wrote, "How Could He Hurt You" which became the 2nd single from The Temptations' platinum certified and Grammy nominated album, Phoenix Rising. Likewise, renowned smooth jazz artist, Boney James, features Rex's song, "Are You Ready" on his gold album Body Language, neo-soulist, Angie Stone, includes the single "Coulda Been You" on her breakthrough platinum album Black Diamond, and the soundtrack to the movie Pokemon 2000 incorporates "They Don't Understand" performed by upstart pop group Dreamstreet. )
 
 讓我們把焦點轉回Rex擅長的工作。他和專門出版Jazz音樂的N-Coded Music唱片,當時的總裁Carl Griffin一同激發名為「Club 1600」的概念專輯;由於受到Quincy Jones的《Q's jook joint》專輯啟發,Rex也在smooth jazz場域利用了類似的途徑(譯注:意指跨音樂領域/音樂人合作,《Q's jook joint》的大堆頭模式在當時蔚為風潮)。這兩張專輯以「Club 1600」為名的專輯,製作皆不假他人之手,全由Rex包辦,並且找來了許多smooth jazz裡的風雲人物,包括Roy Ayers、Randy Brecker、Gerald Albright和Maysa。第一張專輯《NCoded Music》的歌就名列排行榜前茅,其中包括〈Stay〉這首改編自The Temptations動人歌曲;第二張專輯《Ridin' High》,在極富感染力的〈Tease〉單曲之中,Albright那令人無法抗拒的薩克斯風和Rex本身豐富鍵盤簡直是完美搭配。(Taking a step out from behind the scenes, Rex, along with N-Coded Music President Carl Griffin, created the concept album Club 1600. Being inspired by Quincy Jones' Q's Jook Joint, Rex set out with the same approach for the smooth jazz arena. Having two installments released, both albums were produced entirely by Rex, and featured a collection of songs performed by some of the most respected names in smooth jazz including Roy Ayers, Randy Brecker, Gerald Albright and Maysa. The first album yielded the chart topper, "Stay", a powerful arrangement of The Tempations' hit song, and the second, Ridin' High, features the infectious single "Tease" highlighting Albright's irresistible sax and Rex's own prolific keyboard playing. )
 
 轉移陣地至洛杉磯之後,Rex依舊持續著音樂製作和創作。第一首發表的曲子是收錄於Boney James獲得葛萊美獎提名的《Ride》專輯中,由Dave Hollister獻唱的〈Somethin' Inside〉;接著是Will Downing《Sensual Journey》專輯中的〈Cool Water〉;Rex也製作了同廠牌(譯注:N2K唱片,是N-Coded Music唱片的前身)女歌手Maysa的專輯《Out Of The Blue》;Al Jarreau的《All I Got》專輯也收錄了他所創作的兩首歌,其中一首甚至是首波主打〈Secret Of Love〉。Rex的「外務」也是絲毫不遜色,例如Nissan、General Motors、K-Swiss等許多熱門電視廣告歌曲的製作。(Relocating to Los Angeles, Rex continued his producing and writing, delivering first singles "Somthin' Inside" sung by Dave Hollister from Boney James' Grammy nominated album, Ride and "Cool Water" from Will Downing's CD, Sensual Journey. Rex also produced the Out Of The Blue album for label mate, Maysa and contributed two songs to Al Jarreau's All I Got (including first single "Secrets Of Love"). Not letting his "other career" fade, he completed music for several popular TV and radio spots for Nissan, General Motors, and K-Swiss. )
 

【堅實】Rex Rideout(二)

 
 Rex不間斷的顯露他製作與作曲才華,例如在Richard Elliot《Ricochet》專輯中的〈Seven Secret Pools〉、〈Sweet Memories〉和〈So Good〉;以及Paul Taylor的《Steppin' Out》專輯中的六首歌,包含了在排行榜名列前茅的〈On The Movement〉和〈Steppin' Out〉。(Rex continued to show his production and writing talent, with songs on Richard Elliot's Ricochet ("Seven Sacred Pools", "Sweet Memories" and "So Good") and on Paul Taylor's Steppin' Out (6 songs including the chart topping singles "On The Move" and "Steppin' Out").)
 
 Rex最感驕傲的是:曾在傳奇歌手Luther Vandross那張受到高度讚揚、登上「告示牌」專輯榜首位,且迅速的達到白金唱片(如今已達到雙白金)的專輯《Dance With My Father》裡,為當中的三首歌共同製作和編曲:〈Apologize〉、 〈Hit It Again (featuring Queen Latifah)〉和〈Once Were Lovers (featuring Stevie Wonder)〉。在這張值得紀念的專輯裡(譯注:Luther Vandross逝世前的最後一張錄音室作品),Rex確確實實貢獻了三首突出的歌曲。(Moreover, Rex is most proud to have co-written and arranged three songs on the highly acclaimed album Dance With My Father from the legendary Luther Vandross, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Album chart and quickly reached platinum certification (now double platinum). "Apologize", "Hit It Again" featuring Queen Latifah and "Once Were Lovers" featuring Stevie Wonder are standouts on this memorable collection. )
 
 在電影方面,動感的熱門歌曲〈Rain Down(featuring Angie Stone, The O'Jays, Montell Jordan, Melba Moore and Zane)〉,Rex名列共同創作及製作團隊,收錄於Paramount Pictures/MTV所發行的電影,由Cuba Gooding Jr.和Beyoncé Knowles主演的《The Fighting Temptations》(億萬唱詩班)。這張電影原聲帶隨後熱賣成為黃金唱片,〈Rain Down〉亦共享榮耀。(On the film side, there is the high energy hit "Rain Down" featuring Angie Stone, The O' Jays, Montell Jordan, Melba Moore and Zane, which Rex co-wrote and produced for the Paramount Pictures/MTV Films movie The Fighting Temptations starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé Knowles. "Rain Down" is also on the accompanying soundtrack, now certified gold.)
 
 最近(譯注:此篇文章寫於2004年左右),Rex的作品〈Rhythm Of U And Me〉收錄在Will Downing《Emotion》專輯中並排定在宣傳單曲之列,還有由Peter White演唱的smooth jazz冠軍曲〈Talkin Bout Love〉。另外值得一提的是:Rex替Luther Vandross製作的〈Take You Out〉,被George Benson選中翻唱;為Gerald Albright最新專輯《Kickin' It Up》量身訂作了兩首歌,包括了充滿情感的〈Condition Of My Heart〉,這首歌的賣點不單只有Albright擅長述說情愛的薩克斯風,搭配Boyz II Men的Shawn Stockman動人歌聲堪稱直指人心。(Most recently, Rex's work can be found on Will Downing's Emotions, including current single "Rhythm Of U And Me" and on #1 smooth jazz hit "Talkin' Bout Love" by Peter White. Also to Rex's credit is his production of the Luther Vandross' hit "Take You Out" performed by the renowned George Benson, as well as two songs for Gerald Albright's current set, Kickin' It Up, including the emotion filled "Condition Of My Heart" which matches Albright's caressing sax with touching vocals from Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men. )
 
 爾後,Rex的發展只能以「持續茁壯」來形容,他偕同GRP/Verve Music Group的製作人Bud Harner,再次擔綱製作向已逝的Luther Vandross致敬專輯《Forever, For Always, For Luther》,重新詮釋了一些熱門且受到大家喜愛的歌曲,由smooth jazz名家Dave Koz、Kirk Whalum、Mindi Abair、Boney James、Lalah Hathaway和Rick Braun等共襄此舉。(譯注:2006年繼續出版的《Forever, For Always, For Luther Volume 2》,也是Bud Harner與Rex Rideout的音樂產物)不僅只紀念Luther,這系列專輯也有一個有意義的起源:捐贈部分收入給美國糖尿病協會。這些成員都被集合在紐約,以Rex為音樂導演,負責替這個活動募款,特別的是這個活動是以Patti LeBelle(譯注:Luther的多年摯友)為主要號召。該音樂會門票最終售罄,這以愛為名的專輯和Rex本人雙雙獲得葛萊美獎的提名,甚至由Lalah Hathaway和Richard Elliot所演唱的單曲也在排行榜上留下足跡。(Still going strong is a project close to Rex's heart, Forever, For Always, For Luther. Together with Bud Harner of GRP/Verve Music Group, Rex produced an entire tribute album to Luther Vandross covering hits and favorites interpreted by some of THE names in smooth jazz including Dave Koz, Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair, Boney James, Lalah Hathaway, Rick Braun and more. While celebrating Luther, the collection also supports a worthy cause by having a portion of the proceeds donated to the American Diabetes Association. In fact, the whole cast would gather in New York where Rex would be musical director to raise money for the organization with special headliner, Patti LaBelle! The concert was a sell out. This labor of love tribute album and Rex went on to receive a Grammy Nomination and top the charts with singles from Lalah Hathaway and Richard Elliot. )
 
 Rex最近的作品其中之一是Boney James的新專輯《Pure》,裡頭包含了〈Think About Me〉和單曲〈Better With Time (featuring Bilal)〉(該曲從成人榜受到矚目,並得到許多廣播電台的熱力放送)。(One of Rex's latest collaborations is for the new Boney James album, Pure!, including "Think About Me" and the single "Better With Time" featuring soul singer, Bilal (which rose up the Urban AC charts and receive much radio airplay). )
 
 此外,如前所述,Rex藉著寫曲和製作電視電台廣告歌曲讓自己忙得不可開交,其中包括Bill Cosby的新製作動畫《Fatherhood》(譯注:為「Nick At Nite」電視影集系列,Will Smith飾演該常春劇男主角Nick)。緊接著完成Will Downing的聖誕專輯製作之後(譯注:《Christmas, Love and You》〔2004〕),Rex期待著來年更多教人興奮的企劃,其中有2005年K-Swiss新的活動、藉「美國偶像第三季」獲得一紙唱片合約的歌手LaToya London未來即將發行的首張專輯(譯注:《Love and Life》〔2005〕)等等。(Additionally, Rex kept more irons in the fire by writing and producing music for TV and radio commercials, including spots for the new Bill Cosby produced animated show Fatherhood on Nick At Nite. After writing and producing on a Christmas album for Will Downing, Rex looks forward to many exciting projects in the coming year, including the new 2005 K-Swiss campaign, songs for the debut album of American Idol Season 3 finalist, LaToya London, and much more to come. )
 
 最後,與Rex始終合作的靈魂歌手Ledisi,在Verve/Universal唱片發行的專輯正在籌備中(譯注:《Lost & Found》〔2007〕),他也製作了許多歌曲給Paul Taylor在Peak唱片即將發行的專輯(譯注:《Ladies' Choice》〔2007〕(Rex has been working with soul artist, Ledisi, over the past year for her album coming out on Verve/Universal. He's also producing several songs for the next Paul Taylor album on Peak.)
 
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 後記:
  1. 日前Rex Rideout成立了他的label「4847唱片」,並繼續致力於R&B音樂的製作。更多的資訊請參考http://www.myspace.com/rexrideoutsongs
  2. 本文翻譯感謝張琇婷小姐的鼎力相助! 
 

【祈施】Shai - Together Forever

 
 
與塵埃沉浮
 那場寂寥雨
挾帶轟烈的愛與吻
冷卻 生出心的爪牙

 爬梳 默禱

斷裂指痕抹上凜霜
隨逝去的夜寧靜
凍結彼此
 

2009-04-10

【格道】Soul Movement

   
http://www.soulmovementmusic.com/(很賞心悅目的官方網站)
http://www.myspace.com/soulmovement

Soul Movement是來自美國麻薩諸塞州的六人團體
混合了HipHop、Jazz、Soul等音樂類型
以現場演奏的方式在該州小有名氣
這裡有他們的介紹

E Reece和Othello也嘗試組合成類似的音樂思維模式
專輯分別是
 E Reece & Core Elements《L.I.S.n 2 This Live.In.Studio.》
 Othello《Alive At the Assembly Line》
 Othello & the Hipknotics《Classic》
http://www.myspace.com/ereecemusic
http://www.myspace.com/othello

另一個對照組是由Jonathan Dagan為首的J.Viewz
該團可能更接近Soul Movement的音樂內容
http://www.myspace.com/jviewz

 注記:Soul Movement的Sarah G的長笛(Flute)在我認為是具有龍點睛之效,在聆聽的時候不妨注意一下!