hi mike,
tony drake plays guitar (not keys) on the cd.
i got this article from www.detroitmusic.com
MAROONED
Marooned is the musical vision of producer, remixer, songwriter, keyboardist
and composer, the multi-titled John Briggs. The debut CD, "Marooned"
features a fusion of world, acid-jazz, electronic and ambient music. It is
one of the most original recordings to be created out ot this area in quite
some time.
John worked in earlier musical projects, Sight & Sore Eyes, a multi-media
performance combining art, poetry and music, and Voices of Ambience (with
members of Code Industry) before it eventually evolved into Marooned. "The
main thing I'm in it for is the music; I always knew I was going to do
music," John says about the projects. "The 'Marooned' CD is experiments I
put together, working with different people and sounds." The CD begins with
soulful vocals drifting over ambient soundscapes colliding into melodic
electro-jazz and ending up with a British R&B feel. John calls it "jazzy
world pop electronica."
The CD features the talents of various musicians. Each musician adds their
distinct elements to the sound. "I like to work with others; the band itself
is a good way of networking." "Marooned" also showcases the vocals of
Kimberly Ballard, whose voice highlights the music. The band currently
consists of John on keyboards, Joe Hayden on bass, percussionist Dennis
Sheridan, guitarist Tony Drake and vocalists: Kimberly Ballard, Rene Wade
and Tunisia Fowler.
John's musical insight is one many musicians tend to overlook, "to work in
the present and just let the music flow." The controlled chaos can be felt
in the songs. "If you're not motivated by it, impressed by it or excited by
your music, don't expect others to be either," John says.
The next release, planned for early '98, is an E.P. of remixes from the CD
and new songs which will be more streamlined and dance oriented. In the
meantime, John plans to perform with Marooned at clubs here and around the
region. "Getting the CD out so people can hear it" is foremost, he adds.
John is as well known for his studio work as he is for music. An
accomplished remixer, he has remixed songs for various groups including
Skinhorse, Randloph's Grin, Code Industry and recently the work of techno
DJ, Carl Craig. "It's the best way to wrok with groups I like without being
in the band." He specializes in the re-construction of music and songs,
adding sounds and embellishing the material.
When asked to share his advice with other musicians he offers "Step out of
you music emotionally and look at it objectively. Ask yourself 'would I buy
this?' If so, pursue the music professionally," adding "If you say 'I
wouldn't,' then it's OK to be a fan; there's nothing wrong with being a
music lover."
The Marooned CD is available at Harmony House and most independent record
stores. Contact the group at:
Diffused Records
19825 Warren
Detroit, MI 48228
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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marooned performed a dope live set at lifesoundtrax's 'below the surface'
event the friday of demf. it was only john briggs, if i remember correctly.
also of interest: marooned's bassist joe hayden is currently tearin' sh*t up
in soul clique. (another detroit band who have two 'must-buy' cd's & are
'must-see' live. go to www.smallstone.com/soulclique/)
i don't know if the '98 ep referred to in the above article ever came out,
or if the cd is still available at harmony house. if it is, and you're into
some quality downtempo jazz-oriented stuff, pick it up.
kelli
From: Mike Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'313'" <[email protected]>
Subject: [313] Marooned/Tony Drake
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 23:32:58 -0400
Hello,
A friend of mine recently played a disc of a Detroit group named
Marooned. I am not familiar with this groups work, and any info would be
appreciated. I noticed that Tony Drake Played keyboard on the album,
which I thought was interesting.
While I am on the subject of Tony Drake, does anybody have a discography
of his? Also, how is Textures, I have yet to hear it.
Take care,
Mike Taylor
Slowdive kicks ass.
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Michael Taylor : [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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