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Morcheeba is a band with all its bases covered. Brothers Ross and Paul Godfrey pull in opposite directions, with Ross handling the more organic range of instrumentation, from guitar to Hammond organ, while Paul takes care of programming and turntable work. Add to that formula the self-ordained "Sound Surgeon" Pete Norris and the cool, ethereal voice of singer Skye Edwards, whose quiet self-assurance provides a meeting ground for the eclectic sonic amalgam that is Morcheeba's BIG CALM.

Burbling analog synths and gritty slide guitar dominate on "Part Of The Process," setting the pace for the wild diversity of sounds to follow. Serene keyboards and buzzing drum samples provide the unique backdrop for the timeless melody of "Blindfold." Lush string arrangements and beautiful fingerpicked guitar grace the close harmonies and confessional lyrics of "Over And Over." Powerful string orchestration also lifts the ballad "Fear And Love." "Friction" features a deep reggae groove, a horn section and chatting by Spikey T.

Additional personnel includes: Spikey T (spoken vocals); Pierre Le Rue (fiddle); Jimmy Hastings (flute); Gary Baldwin (Hammond B-3 organ); DJ First Rate, DJ Swamp (scratches); Joe Cooper (percussion, background vocals); Peggi Gayle, Graeme Kyle (background vocals).

Includes liner notes by The Gardener.

Klein String Quartet: S. Bentley-Klein, L. Melhuish (violin); T. Grant (viola); R. Bridgemont (cello).

Morcheeba: Skye Edwards (vocals); Ross Godfrey (guitar, sitar, pedal & lap steel guitars, clavinet, Hammond B-3 organ, Fender Rhodes piano, Wurlitzer piano, synthesizers, bass, drums); Paul Godfrey (drums, programming, scratches); Pete Norris (keyboard programming, sound effects).

Spin (5/98, p.141) - 8 (out of 10) - "...Always a hippie groove band at heart, Morcheeba have responded impressively to trip-hop's AOR-ization with BIG CALM--possibly the most seamless mix of VH1 pop and DJ culture so far, and a joint that recalls the Mamas & the Papas as much as Portishead..."
Vibe (4/98, p.142) - "...Ross and Paul's moody blend of hip hop and twangy guitar licks, coupled with Skye's sweetly angelic vocals, seep easily into your consciousness..."
NME (Magazine) (4/11/98, p.39) - 8 (out of 10) - "...A widescreen collection, it aspires more to inspirational airborne pirouetting of the Beck and Cornershop variety than floating face down in the murky pond of trip-hop....They sound like they like life."
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List Price $13.97 (You save $3.72)
Category Rock Albums, R&B CDs, Dance, Alternative, Rock/Pop
Label Sire
Orig Year 1998
All Time Sales Rank   1797  
CD Universe Part number 1142252
Catalog number 31020
Discs 1
Release Date Mar 17, 1998
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Morcheeba; Pete Norris
Personnel Skye - vocals
Paul Godfrey - drums, programming, scratches
Ross Godfrey - guitar, sitar, pedal & lap steel guitars, clavinet, Hammond B-3 organ, Fender Rhodes piano, Wurlitzer piano, synthesizers, bass, drums
Pete Norris - keyboard programming, sound effects

Also: Jimmy Hastings, DJ Swamp, Gary Baldwin, Joe Cooper, D.J. First Rate, Graeme Kyle, Peggi Gayle, Pierre Le Rue, Spikey T, Jason Furlow
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Sea, The  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Shoulder Holster  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Part of the Process  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Blindfold  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Let Me See  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media6.Bullet Proof
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Over & Over  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Friction  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Diggin' a Watery Grave$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Fear & Love  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample11.Big Calm  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media12.Music We Hear, The - (bonus track)

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Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars) 4 stars

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4 stars Good Stuff!
I really enjoy this CD. Very relaxing and great to listen to while doing work or just to hang out. The lyrics and beats are original. Would reccomend to anyone.
Submitted by Joe (Cali)
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4 stars modern music that doesn't jump in your face
but rather eases itself into your consciousness.gorgeous vocals,fine instrumentation and appropriate production create an aural quality that lets the listener envision whatever the music makes him or her feel.standout cuts,"the sea" and "part of the process" well worth a listen
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4 stars Dont Listen to This Guy
The reason this cd is what it is is because of the mixing. The DJ makes this album unique in the fact that it's blending a mixture of styles (in the vocals) along with a mixture of styles (in the music) and the mixing/scratching/DJ'ing makes this a dope album
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4 stars rest your bones right here
Things seem to be getting better!
I'm refering to the fact that record companies may have started to wake up a bit and signing artists that produce music that previously I've had to look in the retro section of record shops to find that right vibe.

I'm not suggesting that Morcheeba are stealing any past relics, it's just they have a great knack for melody and lyrics.

Great idea guesting NOSAJ - not only should you buy this album, but while your there purchase "heavy load" by New Kindgdom - essential

Dr P

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4 stars All the fun of the Fair
I hapened to be watching MTV at a friends and caught this group performing. Great style, clear pure singing. Then I bought this album.
If you like the female voice, SADE, country western mixed with eastern and current pop music. There is fun here, there are alot of great songs and a all too short instrumental.
My only irritation is the odd bow to the current practice of DJ record play.
I say buy this now!

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