Tuesday, March 30, 2010

"Six Feet Down" by Myrah (Hard Rock Artist from Sweden)

The Swedish hardcore Metal/Punk group Myrah and their recent album, "Six Feet Down," is a collection of hard hitting songs with an overall hefty and dense sound that also contains subtle expressive dynamics. "The Cold" is a fierce number with an intense double-bass drum holding the beat as escalating guitars wail, yet the lyrics remain comprehensible and somewhat reserved. The title track, "Six Feet Down," is an impressive number that begins with a strong and solid vocalist and accompanying piano before climaxing into a thumping rock song with string highlights and bellowing guitars. "Oceans of Time" is a number that contemplates some of life's darker issues in a song that is both unhurried yet aggressive while the instruments give way to the mysterious tonality. This is an album in which true hardcore Metal/Punk music is being played, yet with more introspective and perceptible messages and lyrics. Fans of Iron Maiden and older Metallica would do themselves a favor by listening to Myrah's "Six Feet Down."

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Will You Take A Chance In Faith With Me" by Jennifer Grace & Alex Hebert (Spiritual Artist from Los Angeles, California(CA))

The beautiful album from Jennifer Grace & Alex Hebert is titled, "Will You Take A Chance In Faith With Me" and is a collection of lovely Contemporary Christian Pop songs. This duo brings together tender melodies and lyrics of faith and hope. "I Have Waited" is a calming mid tempo Pop/Rock song over which Jennifer elegantly sings with sweet gentleness. "Be Still My Child" is a tranquil and reassuring number featuring the lovely voice of Jennifer and the skillful and soothing guitar playing of Alex. "We Are Special" is more of a fun-loving number in which Jennifer explains through song how all of us are blessed in our own way. This release is a fine example of pleasantly uplifting and optimistic Contemporary Christian Pop music. If you appreciate spiritual music with an inspiring message, then take a listen to "Will You Take A Chance In Faith With Me."

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Organic Matter" by Peter Fraize (Jazz Artist from Washington D.C.(DC))

Peter Fraize's latest album is called "Organic Matter" and is an album that features a tight knit cast of players (Hammond organist, a guitarist, and a drummer) all playing with Fraize and his saxophone, on his original compositions that are of a wide variety of Jazz songs. "Soloman's House of Freaks" is an almost toe-tapping blues shuffle, in which the drums, organ, and guitar hold down the beat while the saxophone does the singing. "Brain's" is a unique jazzy number, with talented musical timing, that portrays a very modern take on using soulful sounds. "Fish (This Big)" is a song that incorporates a little bit of the jam-band sounds, in a song that is both jazz and rock like and really packs a punch. Overall, this is a distinctive album with its primary use of the Hammond organ as well as the saxophone to create songs that are an amalgam of both past and modern Jazz. If a collection of funky and truly talented jazz grooves sounds like something you would enjoy, then pick up "Organic Matter" by Peter Fraize.

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Real Tapes" by Dizzy Ritzy (Blues/Rock Artist from Italy)

Dizzy Ritzy's hypnotic album, "Real Tapes," is comprised of hard core Blues/Rock songs that carry substantial psychedelic influences to it as well. In "Die Hard" we hear a fierce and quick rock song replete with awesome shredding and ambient sounds of police sirens that creates a car chase put to music. "I Wish Meet You" is a plodding Blues/Rock song in which Ritzy shows off his dynamic vocal range. "Together" is a song that has more of a traditional Blues beat to it but is unique through the emotive vocal interplay between Ritzy and his talented female guest vocalist. In this album, Ritzy has channeled the varying Rock styles of the past few generations and expresses them through zestful Blues/Rock songs with style and attitude. Fans of Stevie Ray Vaughan or Led Zeppelin will thoroughly enjoy the rocking songs of "Real Tapes."

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"So Good" by Oliver Sean (Pop/Rock Artist from New York(NY))

Oliver Sean's latest single is "So Good" and is a spirited, yet quasi-reflective, Pop/Rock song. One can really hear Sean's talents as he moves from catchy verses to upbeat choruses with straight from the heart tonality. Sean has a strong and solid vocal range that brings this song to life with his relaxed, easy flowing style. The energy the instruments display complements the vocals with a grooving beat that makes this song fun while capturing the listener's attention right from the start. Take a listen to, "So Good," as it is a good ole' fashioned rock song that will make you want to hear more well crafted songs from this talented artist.

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Monday, March 15, 2010

World Music by EXISTENCE

The beautiful spiritual album, "Mantra" by Margot Reisinger with Existence, is a compilation of multi-religious prayers or mantras put into musical form. The detail that is put into the articulation of the Hebrew, Arabic, Latin, and Sanskrit words makes the listener feel as though they are with the native speaker. The music is ambient and reflects the cultural melodies from which each of the prayers are drawn which keeps the listener on a calming and relaxed level while still varying in tone due to the use of different instruments on each track. "Shiva Shankara" is a wide, echoing track that praises the Hindu God Shiva who dwells high in the peaks of the Himalayas. As the track progresses and the vocal range expands, it's as if the listener is being carried up to meet the divine Shiva himself. "Jesu Domine" is from a Latin hymn dedicated to Christianity and offers sweet and delicate choir like voices complemented by soft and gentle percussion. The spiritual world music of "Mantra" will uplift your body and soul and is an album well worth listening to. Trent C. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team www.radioindy.com

Sunday, March 14, 2010

"Brian Wilbur Grundstrom: Pepe! The Mail Order Monkey Musical" by Various Artists (Classical Artist from Washington D.C.(DC))

"Brian Wilbur Grundstrom: Pepe! The Mail Order Monkey Musical" featuring various artists is an upbeat and fun classical musical soundtrack. This delightful and whimsical musical has a wonderful cast of actors who sing through each number with vibrant energy. On the track, "It's Here," multiple melodies sing simultaneously with harmonious interplay while keeping a cohesive structure. The track "I Know What's In My Heart" highlights the female lead vocals singing with strong and polished tonality. The instrumental "The Escape" takes the listener on a musical journey as the horns play with mysterious explorations. If you like classical music theater plays, then take a voyage with the various artists on the charming album, "Brian Wilbur Grundstrom: Pepe! The Mail Order Monkey Musical," as you won't be disappointed by the enchanting lyrics and vibrant melodies.

-Diane T. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"To Live Another Day" by Warren B. (Rap Artist from Texas(TX))

The newest release from Warren B. is "To Live Another Day" and is an album comprised of hard hitting and high energy Hip-Hop/Rap songs over which Warren B., along with a handful of guests, skillfully lay down their lyrics. "We At War (feat. Tha Dawn & B-shad)" has a consistent building low end and clapping snare that combine to make for a truly bangin' beat, over which we hear an easy flowing Rap rhyme. "Put'em Up (feat. Willie James)" is a raucous number with intense lyrics along with a consistent escalating sound to the beat. "Southwest (feat. B-shad)" is more of a fun number with a bouncing, southern-style, beat to it. This is an album for those who appreciate consistently spirited Hip-Hop/Rap beats and relatively fierce lyrics. Fans of Scarface would thoroughly enjoy the selection of songs on the album "To Live Another Day."

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Stone Biscuit" by Jubal Kane (Blues Artist from North Carolina(NC))

The latest release from Jubal Kane is "Stone Biscuit" and is a double album with the first disc being a collection of raw live recordings of the band playing their brand of thick and hearty Blues/Rock, and the second disc contains cover songs as well as a couple of bonus recordings. "Heavy Load" is a high tempo blues song with a great shuffling sound to it, in which we hear how the harmonica can really rock out. "Long Road" is a slower paced number with a hefty Blues groove to it. In the song "Tight" we might have the best use of the Blues harmonica as a leading instrument, as it interplays with the vocalist with a gritty and wide sound. This is an album filled with a plethora of passionate live Blues/Rock songs, with a heavy emphasis on the soulful harmonica. If you are a fan of Blues Traveler then you would really enjoy the compositions on "Stone Biscuit" by Jubal Kane.

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Saturday, March 13, 2010

"Saved" by Jo Potter (Pop Artist from Switzerland)

Singer/songwriter Jo Potter reveal shades of memorable music with her exquisite album, "Saved," as it is a beautiful blend of acoustic Pop/Rock music. Potter impresses the listener right from the start with her sweet and silky voice as she sings through each song with emotive melodic tonality. You can't help but feel the bouncy grooves on songs such as "When Things Go Wrong" or "So Into You." Taking on a Bluesier feel, the song "Something" captures Potter's voice swirling around the rhythmic guitar riffs and steady moving drum beats. These finely crafted songs are well produced, extremely entertaining, and will seep into your soul with its relaxing ambience. The endlessly enjoyable album, "Saved," is an ideal collection of songs for any fan who appreciates new and refreshing easy listening Pop music with alluring female vocals.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Transformation of the Ancestors" by Cheri Lynn Kittel (Spoken Word Artist from Arizona(AZ))

Cheri Lynn Kittel's latest release is "Transformation of the Ancestors" and is primarily a motivational spoken word album but also consists of Shamanic drumming that is designed to accompany and supplement the story. "Transformation of the Ancestors" is the story of enlightenment as told by Kittel and is thought provoking with her spoken words of intention, prayer, journey, and manifestation from the ways of the Shamanic. It also contains examples of Shamanic singing. "Shamanic Drum - For Journey Work" is a relaxing recording of Shamanic drumming intended to guide you along on your own spiritual journey. This is an album that would be perfect for those interested in learning from the stories and music of the Shamanic culture or maybe enhance their spiritual beings. If that sounds like something that would capture your attention, then take a listen to Cheri Lynn Kittel's "Transformation of the Ancestors."

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Invazion" by Fourth Dimension (Reggae Artist from Florida(FL))

Fourth Dimension's latest album, "Invazion" is a compilation of vibrant and upbeat Reggae music that has a very modern and refreshing sound. "Dis Ya Music" is an upbeat number with an undulating rhythm, brass highlights, great harmonies, and lyrics that celebrates music itself. "When The Pressure Drop" is a song with more of a contemplative beat over which the vocals charms the listener with uplifting lyrics. "Frequency" is more of a funky Caribbean song with an active beat that entices one to get up and dance along. Overall, this is a highly animated and spirited Reggae album that takes on many social issues while at the same time brings forth a positive celebration of life. Fans of artists such as Bob Marley or Steel Pulse will really enjoy the well crafted tunes of "Invazion" by Fourth Dimension.

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Nocturne" by Colyn Fischer & Shauna Pickett-Gordon (World Artist from San Francisco, California(CA))

"Nocturne" is the latest album from the duo Colyn Fischer & Shauna Pickett-Gordon. This is a wonderfully unique album, in which we hear solely the piano and violin combine into a superb collection of music that is part Celtic, part classical, and part Jazz. In "First Rain of the New Year" we hear both instruments delight the listener in their own way, the violin heartfelt while the piano softly accompanies with a sweet and somber tone. "The Stream is High" is an energetic number in which the violin calls out thrillingly as the piano frolics delightfully alongside. "The Astronomer" is a number that really shows how these musicians can fuse traditional Celtic music with a more contemporary jazz sound. All in all, this entire album is a true celebration of the fantastic potential inherent within the simple pairing of a violin and piano in the right musicians' hands. Fans of Celtic music, as well as those of avant-garde Jazz music, would do themselves a favor by listening to Colyn Fischer & Shauna Pickett-Gordon's album, "Nocturne."

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Mantra" by Margot Reisinger with Existence (Spiritual Artist from Portugal)

The beautiful spiritual album, "Mantra" by Margot Reisinger with Existence, is a compilation of multi-religious prayers or mantras put into musical form. The detail that is put into the articulation of the Hebrew, Arabic, Latin, and Sanskrit words makes the listener feel as though they are with the native speaker. The music is ambient and reflects the cultural melodies from which each of the prayers are drawn which keeps the listener on a calming and relaxed level while still varying in tone due to the use of different instruments on each track. "Shiva Shankara" is a wide, echoing track that praises the Hindu God Shiva who dwells high in the peaks of the Himalayas. As the track progresses and the vocal range expands, it's as if the listener is being carried up to meet the divine Shiva himself. "Jesu Domine" is from a Latin hymn dedicated to Christianity and offers sweet and delicate choir like voices complemented by soft and gentle percussion. The spiritual world music of "Mantra" will uplift your body and soul and is an album well worth listening to.

-Trent C. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

"Real Love" by SamO & JFC (Reggae Artist from Virginia(VA))

SamO & JFC's new CD, "Real Love," is a fun-loving and energetic collection of contemporary Caribbean music incorporating reggae, soca and calypso rhythms and influences. Title track "Real Love" is a celebration of true love put to an energetic reggae beat with terrific brass highlights. "Obama Victory Song" employs a reggae rhythm to express admiration for the 1st African-American president. "Heel and Toe" is more of a modern Caribbean dance song, and includes instruction for the 'heel and toe' dance. With roots and dance-hall and other reggae styles all blending in a celebration of island music, SamO & JFC's "Real Love" CD is a wonderful 12-song mix for dancing or just soaking up the sun-drenched sounds of the Caribbean.

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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