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STATE OF MIND marks the arrival of a major new pop talent. Born in New Mexico and based in New York, singer/songwriter/guitarist Raul Midon has a sound that combines the R&B and soul of Stevie Wonder with the potent folk of Richie Havens. (Wonder actually contributes harmonica to the gentle "Expressions of Love" here) Blind from birth, Midon approaches his acoustic-guitar playing with added tactile sense, creating a percussive-yet-melodic sound that is immediately engaging and perfectly complements his high, clear tenor voice. Not content to settle too much into any one style, Midon conjures up a reggae vibe on "Keep on Hoping" (a duet with Jason Mraz), tips his hat to James Taylor on "Sittin' in the Middle," and belts out "I Would Do Anything" over a dense array of Afro-Cuban percussion. The dynamic STATE OF MIND is a bold, assured album by a charismatic and promising performer.
Photographer: Danny Clinch.
Arrangers: Raul Midón; Joe Mardin; Stefon Harris; Andrew Logan.
Personnel: Raul Midón (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, nylon-string guitar, congas, palmas); Raul Midón; Jason Mraz (vocals, whistling, acoustic guitar, whistle); Dave Valentin, Dave Valentine (flute); Shedrick Mitchell (Hammond b-3 organ); Eric Revis (acoustic bass, acoustic bass guitar); Richard Hammond (acoustic bass guitar); Jerry Barnes, Jonathan Maron (electric bass, bass guitar); Sammy Figueroa (percussion); Stevie Wonder, Gregoire Maret (harmonica); Joe Mardin (piano, drums, palmas); Stefon Harris (vibraphone); Daniel Sadownick, Cyro Baptista (percussion); Lisa Fischer (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Joe Mardin; Michael O'Reilly.
Entertainment Weekly (No. 825, p.83) - "...[H]is supple blend of soul crooner, folk bard, and Latin sonero...melts our cynicism." - Grade: A minus
JazzTimes (p.122) - "[H]e's an indefatigable optimist, and it's undeniable that the sunny Midon sounds, as a singer and player, like Feliciano - the similarity is often eerie." State Of Mind Music | List Price | $17.97 (You save $2.92) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Rap, Soul/R&B, Urban Soundtrack, Rock, R&B | | Label | Manhattan | | Orig Year | 2005 | | All Time Sales Rank |  13093  | | CD Universe Part number | 6847651 | | Catalog number | 71330 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jun 07, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Arif Mardin; Joe Mardin; Arif Mardin; Joe Mardin | | Engineer | Joe Mardin; Femi Jiya; Michael O'Reilly; Dan Feiszli | | Personnel | Sammy Figueroa - percussion
Lisa Fischer - background vocals
Cyro Baptista - percussion
Joe Mardin - piano, drums, palmas
Daniel Sadownick
Jerry Barnes
Stefon Harris - vibraphone
Dave Valentin
Gregoire Maret - harmonica
Eric Revis - acoustic bass, acoustic bass guitar
Raul Mid=n - vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, nylon-string guitar, congas, palmas
Jonathan Maron - electric bass, bass guitar
Richard Hammond - acoustic bass guitar
Shedrick Mitchell - Hammond b-3 organ
Also: Stevie Wonder, Jason Mraz |
Raul Midon State Of Mind Songs State Of Mind Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Now This Is Talent
How awesome it was to hear something new an refreshing like Raul Midon. This guy has superb lyrical abilities, his guitaring is awesome and you can feel the passion in his songs. If there was any album one had to own this would be it! This guy will become a legend
Submitted by courtzd (Palmerston North, New Zealand)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No I LOVE LOVE LOVE this CD!!!
This CD can only be appreciated by someone that appreciates REAL MUSIC and REAL artists. It is so refreshing to come upon artists that are the real thing and not studio manufactured. This is one of best CD's that I have purchased this year and I know I will be listening to it for years to come.
Submitted by Latoya (Reston, VA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No The Best New Artist in 2005!
The first time I heard Raul Midon was on a sample CD from Jazziz Magazine. Our smooth jazz radio station started playing another hit off this album, so I was compelled to buy his CD. This is now my favorite CD this year and Raul Midon is an incredible vocalist and guitarist that should be recognized and heard.His album contains hit after hit and the more you hear it, the more founder one appreciates this man's lyrics and talents.
Submitted by Charlie (Cleveland, Ohio)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Outstanding Performer!
I saw Raul Midon Live when he was the opening act for Al Green at Chicago's House of Blues last May '05.
This guy blew us all away with his music. IMHO, he was a tough act to follow (AL Green knows how to pick his opening acts)!
I highly recommend this CD and you will not regret it. All new songs no wanna be stuff here! Enjoy! :D
Submitted by Frank (Chicago, IL)
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