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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 ... Full Descriptionturntable 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." Hide Description Big Calm Music | List Price | $13.97 (You save $3.98) | | Category | Rock Albums, R&B CDs, Dance, Alternative, Rock/Pop | | Label | Sire | | Orig Year | 1998 | | All Time Sales Rank |  1746  | | 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 | 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
Skye - vocals
Pete Norris - keyboard programming, sound effects
Also: DJ Swamp, Gary Baldwin, Jimmy Hastings, D.J. First Rate, Graeme Kyle, Joe Cooper, Peggi Gayle, Pierre Le Rue, Spikey T, Jason Furlow |
Big Calm Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews 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)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 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
Submitted by a reviewer (naples,fl)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 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
Submitted by a reviewer (Tucson, Az)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 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
Submitted by pjpalmer26 (Bristol, UK)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 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!
Submitted by a reviewer (sussex UK)
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