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10~ Catch Me Starin' into the Sun ~ 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.

lyrics

Catch me starin’ into the Sun

music & lyric by J. Castaneda

I can live, I can love
Raise a flag and release the dove

I can hope, I can pray
Take it to the end of the day

I can sink, I can swim
Set my sail and go with the wind

I can dance, I can sing
Guaranteed to light up the screen

I can drive, I can ride
Sail it in and take ‘em on the inside

I can rock, I can roll
Open up and give you my soul


Problem is…
Seems like the words get lost as soon as they come
Like reading street signs through a fog

I know they’re right there on the tip of my tongue
And I just gotta find them

I can breathe, I can see
Everybody lookin’ at me

I can try, I can fail
Knowin’ love‘ll always prevail

I can walk, I can run
Catch me starin’ into the sun

Problem is…

Seems like the waves come crashin’ down as soon as they swell
Like swimmin’ upstream in a strong strong current -
Seems the waves come splashin’ round as I hide in my shell & I
Just gotta find a way outta here !

credits

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 on a laptop through 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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