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1~ I'll Kindly Stay ~ from the album 'Beatbox Soul'

by Original Jim

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At first listen, the ear is not immediately drawn to the drums on Beatbox Soul. Although the art of vocal percussion is at the center of this studio album, it might be a riff or a hook or most likely the vocal harmony that catches your attention on this inaugural tour through the musical mind of Jim Castaneda.

The album begins with a soft fade-in on Jim’s backing vocal tracks. Right away, you hear the unique quality of this independently recorded project. The vocals give way to the punchy beats and solid groove of the opening track. Song 2 settles the listener into a reflective state of mind with its trot-pop shuffle and Americana vocal set. Lyrically, this song contrasts the first while gently reminding one of the importance of living in the moment. Song 3 takes a leap of faith with an in-studio drum effect born out of an audio session, looking for the right kind of eq and delay for the song’s drum line. The ‘808’ modeled groove sparked a new energy in the recorded arrangement of this song and added an entirely new and welcome dimension to the album as a whole. Song 4 settles on the core style of Jim’s favorite type of solo arrangement with the rhythm guitar loop, a funky beatbox, some vocal harmony riffs and a steady groove. ‘Beatbox Soul’, as an old-school type album, takes its heritage seriously with the inclusion of song 5. This song is an instrumental; mostly improvised and played over a repeating structure. Song 5 sets the listener up for song 6 with its A Cappella intro, vocal-bass choir and waltz rhythms. Song 7 takes the listener back into the groove with a few tasty licks and some inspirational sentiments. Song 8 steps up the tempo once again and pays homage to the open heart. The penultimate song on ‘Beatbox Soul’ stands at the edge of disco with a funky attitude and works as a fine easement to the final song. Song 10 holds a wide-open groove and a deeply personal lyric, woven through a one of a kind production, and putting a point on this fresh set of original songs.

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I’ll Kindly Stay

words and music by J. Castaneda

Wastin’ paper by the handful
Writin’ down what I can’t seem to stand for
I’m walkin’ aimless to a standstill - Help me out
Take me to the river on a sunny afternoon & make my day
Wake me up upon the frail chains that break me now
Carry me away – and I’ll kindly stay.

Fadin’ in waste with a brim full of a cast – iron mind
Nonsense and sinful thoughts abound…
Cancel everything & bring my horse around.
Take me to the river on a sunny afternoon & make my day
Take me up to where we howl at the moon &
Tell me to stay – and I’ll kindly stay.

Wastin’ nature by the mouthful; neither prayed ‘nor paid for
Walkin’ aimless to a landfill…
Promises taken to the grave getting’ caught and play it safe
Take me to the river on a sunny afternoon & make my day
Wake me up upon the frail chains that break me now
Carry me away – and I’ll kindly stay.

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released March 21, 2015
All tracks written, arranged, performed, recorded and produced by
J. Castaneda

DIY solo debut music project was recorded one track at a time

Pre-Sonus Audio Box 44VSL; Studio One Artist

95% of the drums on this recording come from Jim’s mouth

Mastered by the SoundLab @ DiscMakers

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This artist lays it back; lets the groove make its way through so you can chill.
Easing into the next tapestry of rhythm with a fluid like style ; a smooth transition; fresh, insightful, thoughtful and of an overtly positive outlook that comes through in the lyric; in the vibe. ... more

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