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“Jazz with a difference. The interplay between the saxophone & guitar, plus the deployment of subtle effects keep the tracks interesting & moving through new tonal territory. Both of the aforementioned lead instruments deliver solos worthy of mention, and the rhythm section deftly keeps everything glued together.”
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“Thoughts and memories deeply hidden in the mind, rise up with this warm Classical piano piece. Nostalgic moments from our past, which come into life from the hands of Andrei Poliakov. A real diamond for our ears and soul, with the moonlight glory of a tranquil night and the company of a special poem is ready out there!”
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Artist shared his inspiration behind this track:
“The mermaids are rare and endangered species, they need our care and attention. They love telling old stories from our childhood, and this is what keeps them alive and happy.
Every time someone listens to this mellow piano piece on Spotify, one mermaid tells a story and manages to survive one more night. I am striving to save all the mermaids in the world, and I warmly welcome you to join me in this endeavor.”
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“A sentimental journey taken by a sweet & soulful vocal accompanied by piano with a soft strings backing. Serendipity by Sara De Sanctis is a deeply melancholic play on denial. In that everything said is the opposite from the emotions actually experienced. A beautiful, clever song & a classy performance.”
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Artist shared few words with Nagamag behind this song inspiration"
"I am particularly attached to Serendipity. I wrote it at 5 am after a sleepless night, and the words came out easily. It's about remembrance and denial, it's about rejecting all those thoughts and memories that keep you awake at night. I started singing the melody before rushing to a piano to actually write it down. I remember that at that time I was taking a class in Sondheim's musical analyses, and I believe I was strongly influenced by his songs. One, in particular, was 'The Road You Didn't Take', where everything said in the lyrics is a lie. And that's how I thought about my lyrics." - Sara De Sanctis
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Born in 1995 in Italy, Sara De Sanctis started playing the piano when she was five years old and became passionate about songwriting and composition during her teenage years. She achieved a Conservatoire Piano Diploma in Italy and in 2017 she graduated in Music at the University of Bristol, after having studied composition and conducting at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, USA. She is currently active as a pianist, singer/songwriter, and composer for media. Inspired by artists such as Aurora, Diana Krall, and Thom Yorke, her style can be defined as a mix of pop and jazz, and it is characterised by soft vocals, evocative piano melodies, and airy synths.
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“Perfectly suited to fit right into your playlist for an evening of relaxing self-indulgence. Serenity sets the mood for the climax of such an evening as it builds from gentle beginnings to a crescendo of emotion with virtuoso performances by a star studded cast of this Jazz/Pop collaborative project. ”
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Serenity is a peaceful song from Ryan Marquez's upcoming album "Saint Unity". Featuring the iconic voice of Anita Jackson and prolific trumpet work of Dawn Weber, this song sets the mood for quiet nights of reflection or meditation as well as provides enough energy to be the life of the party. Featuring an all star cast of who's who in STL, the album "Saint Unity" represents a collaborative jazz/pop effort from the world's hottest music scene. Produced by Carl Nappa (Nelly/MJ/Mariah Carey) with Lotown Records (STL) the spirit of the song sets the stage with a performance of a lifetime!
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“We are sure that this single will be of interest to many retro soul and jazz fans. Experimental and very unusual work with unique atmosphere, where its value lies.”
“Мы уверены, что этот сингл будет интересен многим любителям звучания в стиле retro soul и jazz. Экспериментальная и очень необычное произведение, со своей исключительной атмосферой, в которой заключается её ценность.”
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Miss Purple Finch is inspired by a 1965 poem by e.e. cummings. The song reflects on life, its fragility and beauty.
Fat Koala Disorder keeps surfing on various genres. This time the duo finds itself in the vicinity of jazz. The final trumpet solo is performed by Rafal Dubicki - Polish musician cooperating with international artists, including Alex Band of Aleksander Maliszewski, Eljazz Big Band, Pendofsky, Ray Wilson and Genesis Orchestra, Michał Sołtan.
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“Wow! This track smacks you into full consciousness from the first note. Full of funky, jazzy goodness, with virtuoso musicians in abundance. Searing horns, Hammond organ licks, etc. It has too many moments of brilliance to list them all. A nod to the great horn band ‘Tower Of Power’ ‘Climbing the Tower’ is a must have track for lovers of this genre.”
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Climbing the Tower' is a funky ode to the great horn band 'Tower of Power'. It has blistering trumpet and organ solos over a uniquely TOP style rhythm section, along with a massive and cooking horn section.
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As one of the most versatile keyboardists on the West Coast, Bobby Cressey has worked for years producing and playing on records for other artists. With placement credits ranging from Thor: The Dark World to Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory to NBC/Universal’s ‘Little’ and Sony's MLB The Show for Playstation, his music can be heard everywhere. As a performer he has played with an extremely diverse swath of artists including , , , 's Soul Syndicate, Jon Elefante from , Bobby Kimball from and the Big Band. Equally at home behind the piano, synthesizers, or the Hammond organ he also holds down one of the most unique gigs in the world as the Stadium Organist for the San Diego Padres.
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In 2017 he rounded up his favorite West Coast musicians to record a funky album of horn heavy Hammond organ funk and jazz grooves called '’. This album features 8 instrumental compositions in 8 of his favorite styles. Fans of , , and will love and relate to this sound.
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“Deep breathing bass, filigree design, elegant jazz melody and a thick haze of blue mist. What else do you need to relax in a weary, ghostly night?”
“Глубокое дыхание баса, филигранное исполнение, элегантная мелодия джаза и густая дымка голубого тумана. Что ещё нужно для отдыха этим томным, призрачным вечером?”
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Sentimental tale of lost love
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“A real laid back track full of emotional jazz improvisation. The material is so well developed that helps to structure the flow of incoming positive energy, which is emitted by a bright rainbow when listening to -Orfafardo-.”
“Настоящий релаксатор, насыщенный эмоциональной джазовой импровизацией. Материал настолько хорошо проработан, что помогает структурировать потоки входящего позитива, который излучается яркой радугой при прослушивании -Orfafardo-.”
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As an accomplished composer, producer, and bassist, as an Emmy-winning music editor, and executive music producer for film, L.A.-based Brit-transplant Richard Ford humbly maintains a resume of impressive accolades. He has worked with many Oscar-winning filmmakers on such films as Sideways, Argo, and Hidden Figures and, all this as a kind of second career after spending his early adult life as bass player for British music icons like Joe Jackson, Bram Tchaikovsky, and revered guitarist Bill Nelson. Basso Profondissimo 2, the album "Orfafardo" comes from, marks Richard's continued return to his bass-playing roots:
“I began to feel as though my music mojo was tapped at the end of the workday and didn’t have the energy or patience to be creative working on my own music. So, a couple of years ago I decided to take the basses out of the closet, and made it my mission to take some time away from film work to write my own material …I haven’t stopped since! After I finished the first Basso Profondissimo project, the muse of inspiration was still there, and I kept writing for what would become my next album, BP2.”
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“This is the perfect mood for all fans of neo-soul music. Classic jazz elements and blues lead vocals. -40 Days- is a reflection of the multifaceted talent to open the doors of perception of this magic spell.”
“Это идеальное настроение для всех поклонников neo-soul. Классические элементы джаза и блюзовый лидирующий вокал. -40 Days- это отражение многогранного таланта на открытые двери нашего восприятия данного волшебства.”
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Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez is a singer/composer based in Brooklyn, New York. Born into a family of musicians, music was Raina’s first language and it runs deep within her veins. Rooted in Jazz and R&B, the songwriter invites us into her unique sonic world with harmonic nuance and lyrical poetry.
Raina’s cross-genre style is built from the bottom up. With improvisation as a starting point for her songs, Raina draws on her emotionality and leans into her perception of the world around, uncovering hidden depths within daily life and articulating personal truth with vulnerability and bravery. Songwriting is her way of processing and understanding life in all its complexity.
Her latest single “40 Days” is a subtly complex story about a struggle to let go. Some of that holding is portrayed and experienced as strength, “I won’t let it go, let it strip all my pride”, a stubborn vigilance. Later in the song, that same holding takes form as an unhealthy attachment, “I fought for you when I knew it wasn’t right.” It’s hard to let go and it’s especially hard to let go of people who have hurt you, as backwards as that may seem. At the core of “40 Days” is the desire to let go, to be soft, to live in expansive harmony, and the accompanying choir embodies that desire. Community, shared truth and recognition set us free.
The single is a slow burn. Flickering with a tender tempo, the intro and verses keep us close; their delicate specificity is complimented by the fullness and warmth of the chorus and choir. Keeping intimacy at the center, the simplicity of the song demands a high level of craftsmanship and restraint. “40 Days” is entirely full and romantic in its sonic appeal. Captivating from the start, this New Yorker produces smoky, sensual vocals that glide over the track melting into a surge of passion and honesty.
With over 600k streams on Spotify and a budding global audience, RSG has packed rooms at prestigious venues such as Brooklyn Bowl, SOB’s, Rockwood Music Hall, MoMA PS1 and many others. Opening for artists such as Starchild and the New Romantic, Raina has a deep connection to the New York City music scene.
“40 Days” is the second single to be released off of the upcoming album IF THEY’RE MINE, due May 2021.
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“- Easy Going - is a real fairy tale. Very calm and relaxing music, which ideally fits as background music of small companies or a meeting in a circle of friends at home.”
“Easy Going– это настоящая сказка. Очень спокойная и расслабляющая музыка, которая идеально подходит для фона уютных компаний или встреч в дружеском кругу у себя дома. ”
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Daniel pappageorge is a Greek and Mexican musician and music producer from Las Vegas, NV. He got his start playing in garage bands in the local ska and punk scenes and has since experimented in many genres including ska, punk, avantegarde music, jazz, reggae and dub and continues to make music today. In 2019, he and his fellow cousin and producer PAPPAGEORGE along with 2 other partners created Look Thru Records, a record label to house their creations as well as any artists they work with.
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