A young man of twenty-five years, Paul's interest in music was initiated by his parents' rock band, playing The Standell's '
nu jazz // norwegian soul
Beady Belle is a result of collaboration between vocalist Beate S. Lech and talented instrumentalist Marius Reksjø which began at the University of Oslo. Marius earlier worked with the Bobby Hughes Experience and joined Beate in developing an album for Jazzland Records, requested by nu-jazz godfather Bugge Wesseltoft. From Beady Belle's newest album, Closer, is "Goldilocks" which gives me everything I want out of a nu-jazz tune in a fine smooth progression. I get vocals similar to Diana Krall, some organic clap and tambourine action popping in, and even a killer blues rhythm guitar break-out solo session.
Hot groove, sweet vocals, and an organ tickled with white gloves.
Beady Belle - Goldilocks
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Beady Belle is a result of collaboration between vocalist Beate S. Lech and talented instrumentalist Marius Reksjø which began at the University of Oslo. Marius earlier worked with the Bobby Hughes Experience and joined Beate in developing an album for Jazzland Records, requested by nu-jazz godfather Bugge Wesseltoft. From Beady Belle's newest album, Closer, is "Goldilocks" which gives me everything I want out of a nu-jazz tune in a fine smooth progression. I get vocals similar to Diana Krall, some organic clap and tambourine action popping in, and even a killer blues rhythm guitar break-out solo session.Hot groove, sweet vocals, and an organ tickled with white gloves.
Beady Belle - Goldilocks
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Just like Sly & The Family Stone's "Dance To The Music" and Archie Bell and The Drells' "Tighten Up", this track has an additive instrumentation structure. James calls for the bass player first, followed by the drummer, and then gets some organ action stirring up that pot. Once some horns drop into the groove, you know the hot game is on. This group didn't make a big record, but they were considered the "number one Miami and Miami Beach band of the funk era.
shamisen. n. 1. A Japanese 3-stringed musical instrument with a very long neck, plucked with a bachi (a binding of sticks). 
My roommate "hates" this song. She had to leave my room because it was worsening her headache. Oddly, I would think the calm nature of this song would have the opposite effect. In fact, I'm rather taken with Miss Veirs' songwriting ability. She's on the impressive 
Right before his worldwide debut with the 
I first heard Lhasa's name spoken among the crumbling foundations of an old building in Lithuania. That was a year ago. But now, having finally heard her sing, heard those torpid words crawl from her throat, I'm right back there in that blown-out courtyard. And like last year, it's filled with sunken faces disguised by smiles and with quiet, deferent chatter, as a woman sings atmosphere from a plastic chair on a rickety stage. The album's called The Living Road, and it evokes just that; a series of beautifully alive places, linked by a single, winding thread.
It's interesting – trying to come up with a time of day this song fits. It could fit early evening, the sky burns orange as you sip from a light pino grigio. It could fit a loving Saturday morning, your hand gently trailing up and down her back while the warm sunlight beams through the window. It could even fit the commute home after a tough day. But the genius of this beautiful song isn't necessarily its versatility; rather, the song holds the power to elevate you into a new setting. A soothing guitar supported by subtle percussion and enhanced by a most gorgeous vocal melody by Brazilian wunderkind Lucas Santtana creates a new place of mind for you to enjoy.
Paul Irish is a music-loving, web geek in Boston. 
4 Comments:
I totally sense a Jamiroquai vibe goin' on, but I like the sultriness as opposed to the nasality of Jay Kay's vocals. The storytelling in the beginning reminds me of the singer for Mum and Mice Parade, and I thought to myself: "Diana Krall?" But then the real vocal came in. This kind of jamming has to hit me in exactly the right mood.
great track. perfect vibe and prods.
i really loved her first album, kinda overlooked her second one, definitely will check the new one asap. thanks 4sharin
New to me, thanks for the tip. Gorgeous vocals and a nice vibe.Aurgasm does it again !!!
I Feel a definite jamiraquai vibe too, Recently saw Beady Belle as a support for Jamie Cullum and they were great, i totally absorbing atmosphere to there groove. loved it. Never heard of them before but will be definitely purchasing an album or 2 now!
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