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[dmc]
Doom Generation Noises
────[rlsnfo]────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
artist : Room Eleven
title : Six White Russians and a Pink Pussycat
year : 2006
label : universal
genre : Jazz
type : Album
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ripped on: 08/02/2006
ripper : vulture
quality : VBR kbps
size : 62,9 MB
playtime : 47:15 min
grabber : DGN
encoder : Lame
────[trax]──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
01. All Right 01:05
02. One Of These Days 03:47
03. Sad Song 03:54
04. Faith 03:28
05. Could That Be You? 03:28
06. Flavour 03:42
07. Pressing 03:56
08. It's Raining 01:25
09. You Made Me See It 04:35
10. Greenest Grass 02:54
11. Come Closer 03:23
12. Somedays 02:27
13. Tried To Be 03:05
14. Listen 03:47
15. I Wanna Be Your ... 02:19
────[Release Note]──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
With an album title that refers to colourful cocktails with a
bite, Room Eleven has certainly come up with the most cheerful
album title of the year. One that makes you curious of their
music, and it has to be said: the fifteen songs exceed all
expectations. Six White Russians & A Pink Pussycat is a spicy
cocktail of bossanova, folk, blues and pop, performed by a
jazzy rhythm section, funky guitars, lovely trumpets, and the
distinctive voice of singer Janne Schra. The light-hearted
album title makes you forget that life can be tough.
But Room Eleven isnÆt as light-hearted as the title suggests.
Underneath the lively, jazzy music is a wide range of emotions,
articulated by singer-songwriter Janne into poetic lyrics about
love and other major and minor events in her life. According to
Janne, this album ôhas softened the blows. Whatever depression
I was in, I always sought out the comfort of music. Whenever
thereÆs tragedy in my life, I try to turn it into something
positive, how hard it may be.ö As a result, her songs radiate
optimism and joy, whether it is enjoying a beautiful song on
the radio (æListenÆ), fantasising about someone youÆd like to
do the dishes with (æCould That Be YouÆ) or coming home from a
rainstorm, soaking wet (æItÆs RainingÆ). Disastrous
relationships are a source of inspiration as well, but
expressed with a healthy sense of humour (æFlavorÆ, æGreenest
GrassÆ and æSad SongÆ).
Room Eleven sounds playful, melancholic, funky and nostalgic.
The band seems to switch effortlessly between a diversity of
styles. Music, vocals and lyrics support and reinforce each
other, and JanneÆs voice shifts between fragile, powerful,
seductive and vulnerable. The end result is diverse and
intriguing. The album starts off with the dreamy track æAll
RightÆ, first single æOne Of These DaysÆ and æFlavorÆ are both
funky and jolly, whereas æYou Made Me See ItÆ is a melancholic
pop ballad. The jazzy song æCome CloserÆ is exciting and sexy
and æI Wanna Be Your....Æ has some country influences. And
thatÆs just a small selection of what Room Eleven has to offer.
Their cover of George MichaelÆs classic pop song æFaithÆ is
representative of the bandÆs versatility: a very laid-back
version in which the seductive voice of Janne gives the song a
sensual touch that the original lacks.
Six White Russians & A Pink Pussycat is produced by Dutch
DJ/producer/ composer Floris Klinkert, with whom the band felt
completely at ease. ôHe understands us very well and lets us do
things our way. It is a true collaboration. And, very
importantly: he follows his heart, just like we do,ö explains
Arriδn. It was a conscious decision to keep each small
irregularity, every unintentional joke on the record, sick as
the band was of all the smoothly produced albums nowadays. For
example, Janne recorded the short intermezzo æItÆs RainingÆ on
her personal mp3 player. As she says herself: ôto re-record it,
would break the spell.ö
Room Eleven was formed five years ago, after Janne put up a
æwantedÆ sign at the Utrecht Conservatorium, hoping to find a
likeminded soul to write and play songs with. Guitarist and
composer Arriδn Molema responded and during their first
meeting, the mutual creativity already flowed lavishly.
Musically, Janne and Arriδn were clearly on the same page.
Arriδn: ôI usually start composing from a certain vibe that I
try to put into chords or a groove, whereas Janne starts with a
lyric or a melody.ö
In 2004, the line-up of Room Eleven was complete. The band
currently consists of keyboard player Tony Roe, contrabass
player Lucas Dols and drummer Maarten Molema. According to
Janne, the band name doesnÆt have a specific significance, and
it is up to the listener to decide what it stands for. ôWe love
people who use their own imagination, so we invite them to
interpret the band name as they see fit.ö
Room Eleven made their live debut during the Amsterdam Uitmarkt
and quickly became a popular act in small venues. On stage, the
band is like a breath of fresh air because of their
spontaneity, interaction with the audience, improvisational
talent and love of experimenting with musical genres and
styles. Trumpet player Diederik Rijpstra, who sometimes joins
the band on stage, certainly contributes to the party mood with
his passionate and exciting jazzy trumpet solos. Their live
performances soon created a buzz and the band name began to
spread like fire through the Dutch music scene. Finally, it was
DJ Maestro who introduced them to Universal Music. The album
will be released on 9 June.
Room Eleven will introduce Six White Russians & A Pink Pussycat
to a large and mixed crowd on Saturday 15 July at the world-
renowned North Sea Jazz festival amidst national and
international jazz legends. ItÆs the perfect platform for them,
for this festival represents the same mix of musical genres
Room Eleven combines on their debut album. Without a doubt, the
bittersweet temptation of Six White Russians & A Pink Pussycat
will conquer the hearts of many music lovers and bon vivants
alike. Cheers!
Remember to support the artists.
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