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3~ Under the Same Lovely Moon ~ 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

Under the Same Lovely Moon - lyric by J. Castaneda

What U see is What you see. What you hear is what you wanna hear.
Draw back the veil. Truth will tell the tail; it’ll sing out just like a little nightingale.
Y’know we’re under the same lovely moon, hopin’ for the best, just like all the rest.
Well, the time is now for some evolution; just be my guest.

Keep your head to the wind, feet to the fire.
You’re bound to change the world with blood and desire.
Keep your hand to your heart, soul on your sleeve.
I’m down to change the world with what you believe.

Any chance you can take on your fellow man and shake his hand now and greet him with a smile?
‘Cause he speaks with abandon, leaving you there standing with your jaw in your hand and your mind with his wiles.

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, then take my picture... ‘Cause I can’t talk right now I’ve gotta walk about another thousand miles; but the lighting’s fine for a revolution… Just swipe your card and get in line …
Keep it straight and true. Keep on pushin’ through. Know you have a purpose. Know you can reserve this right to speak the truth.

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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