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artist :: victor davies
release :: victor davies
year :: 2001
genre :: lo-fi
label :: jcr
catalogue :: jcr 020-1
website :: www.compost-records.com
ripper :: soulfiction
date :: 24-oct-2001
quality :: 192kbps/44,1khz
source :: compact disc
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01 sound of the samba 5:08
02 better place 4:36
03 runaway train 3:51
04 spirit 5:13
05 take it or leave it 3:47
06 one thing 3:35
07 lady luck 5:11
08 i'm just me 3:23
09 blues for you 5:43
10 winnie's song 4:28
11 brother 5:21
playtime :: 00h 50m 16s
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the music of victor davies comprises a multi-coloured patchwork of
latin jazz, folk and heartfelt soul all gelled together with a
complete understanding of great songwriting. born in london's east
end, victor was signed to his first major publishing deal in the
early 90's on his songwriting ability alone but he quickly found
the pressure from his publishers to make commercial dance music
was not a direction he wanted to follow. as a result of a chance
listening of some of victor's acoustic demos by mike slocombe
(people records) 'runaway train' was released on a people sampler.
this acoustic ballad utilising victor's unique guitar style and
soothing vocals immediately created widespread interest in the
singer/songwriter who appeared to have come from nowhere. at the
same time it was being talked about as a cult classic.
the follow up 'brother' was released on flipside. again, all
instruments were played by victor and produced in his own studio.
included on the the single was a bougie soliterre remix giving it
that distinct west london sound. the release caused a great stir
resulting in live radio sessions on glr and kiss fm as well as
festival dates. 'lady luck' was then released on afro gigolo. an
up tempo latin track that further established him as a formidable
talent. the last release so far was 'better place', which
comprises a full string section and brass, and two excellent club
mixes. this social comment on the world can be described as
nothing other than pure class.
finally jazzanova-compost records is proud to present victor
daviesÆ debut album a delicious collection of soulful music.
victor daviesÆ great talent in songwriting, his unique, warm voice
and a perfect instrumentation give the album victor davies all the
ingredients to become a jewel in your music-box. victor daviesÆ
sound is neither directed by certain trends nor through a
marketing-created image, itÆs just pure and timeless music at its
best - hard to find in these days. not to be missed !!
you should try to catch victor davies live in concert a truly
fantastic performance and show. in autumn / winter victor davies
will be on tour. check our tourdates-site for more info.
press clips:
"davies' charisma falls between al jarreau and jon lucien." marcia
carr "on a sweltering summer day the latin percussion and
consummate guitar work would have even the most grim northerner
admitting a passing association with someone from 'down south'..."
update magazine
"...an exquisite slice of summery acoustic soul...'lady luck'
confirms victor davies as a true talent." echoes magazine
"all very cool and jazzy and trendy as f**k" mixmag magazine
"a rising star in latin jazz circles" hitlist magazine
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greetings :: sb, qdp, sour, dps, it, rac, dh, sfe, hbz, igr and mgc
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