Raoul And The Big Time - You My People (2009)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Image) + CUE + LOG | Covers | 278 MB
Genre: Blues/Harmonica Blues | Label: Big Time | Release Date: 2009 | Catalog Number: BTRCD004
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EAC Rip | FLAC (Image) + CUE + LOG | Covers | 278 MB
Genre: Blues/Harmonica Blues | Label: Big Time | Release Date: 2009 | Catalog Number: BTRCD004
Hoster: Uploaded + DepositFiles | RAR 5% Rec.
There aren’t too many bands these days writing thoughtful, original blues songs. But then, not too many blues bands are blessed with a charismatic singer / harmonicist like Raoul Bhaneja, an accomplished actor who’s held down a regular role in a television series, appeared in several feature films, and has toured the world in support of his one-man production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.Shakespeare and the blues may seem odd bedfellows, but Bhaneja’s abilities as both writer and performer give You My People, the third outing by Raoul And The Big Time, a uniquely hip vibe.Bhaneja wrote most of the material (some with help), following conventional blues forms but adding a personal stamp through rhythmic twists and a unique approach to harmonica. He deftly avoids cliché, even when dealing with time-honored topics; titular opener “You My People,” a boastful party-starter, succeeds with winning good-spirits, while “Where The Wind Blows On Shore” borrows from “Black Night” but expands the poetic imagery substantially.“Killing My World” is an angry indictment of those in power who are poisoning the earth, while “Sad State Of Affairs” addresses the plight of the working poor. “Menthol Mama” is a clever look at what it’s like to live with an unrepentant smoker, and closer “We Can Change” (co-written with guest vocalist Theresa Levasseur) is a hopeful declaration of defiance in the face of all that can tear a relationship apart. Covers include a stripped down and stunning “All To Myself” (Ray Charles), Muddy Waters’ “Gypsy Woman,” enlivened by guest Tyler Yarema’s sparkling piano work, and “One Card Trump,” an easy-going shuffle written by Toronto-based jazz chanteuse Elizabeth Shepherd.Bhaneja doesn’t have a huge vocal range, but his delivery is invariably effective, employing sly phrasing and quiet confidence to get his message across. The core band is exemplary – bassist Terry Wilkins is a local legend, and drummer Tom Bona and guitarist Darren Gallen are first-call (and first-rate) players for countless acts. All play with exquisitely restraint, honoring the obvious care and craft Bhaneja’s put into each composition. Some pretty high-profile guests are on board as well, including west-coast wonder Junior Watson, master of quirky yet killer guitar solos, and Mark Hummel, who joins in on harp for a pair. (His duet with Bhaneja on the aptly-named instrumental, “Breathin’ In,” is an exquisite exercise in chromatic cooperation). Also on hand are Vancouver-based Gospel quartet The Sojourners, with additional guests contributing horns as appropriate.Bhaneja shows a sure hand at pulling everything together – the varied instrumentation seems just right for each track, and when addressing topical issues he keeps things clever rather than preachy. Production is ideal, with an extra richness in the bottom (co-producer Wilkins’ bass standup based has a wonderfully warm presence throughout) that’s never obtrusive, and an appealing immediacy to Bhaneja’s voice and harp.Blues is music of extraordinary depth and emotional resonance, all too often reduced to formulaic reconstruction. Bhaneja and company don’t exactly re-invent things, but their approach brings the blues into a thoroughly contemporary urban setting without sacrificing the music’s timeless potency.Artistically accomplished and a thoroughly enjoyable listen, this one’s a winner indeed!
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Tracklist
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1. You My People 2:54
2. One Card Trump 3:08
3. Live Without Me 3:45
4. Where The Wind Blows On Shore 5:35
5. Movin' Out 3:48
6. All To Myself 2:20
7. Born To Love 3:45
8. Gypsy Woman 2:52
9. Breathin' In 2:37
10. Killing My World 3:51
11. Sad State Of Affairs 2:18
12. Menthol Mama 2:56
13. We Can Change 3:26
Personnel:
Raoul Bhaneja - Vocals,Harp
Darren Gallen - Guitar
Tom Bona - Drums
Terry Wilkins - Bass
WITH SPECIAL GUEST:
Junior Watson,Mark Hummel,Tyler Yarema,Treasa Levasseur,
The Sojourners,Jake Chisholm,Mark Mariash,Richard Underhill,
Pat Carey,Gene Hardy & Howard Moore
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BIO: RAOUL AND THE BIG TIME was formed in July 1998 by Ottawa raised actor/musician Raoul Bhaneja.THE BIG TIME features Darren Gallen on guitar, Terry Wilkins on upright bass and Tom Bona on drums.Their energetic mix of “Toronto / Chicago / Hollywood” Blues has won them numerous awards on a national level at the Maple Blues and Real Blues Awards, including Best New Artist, Best Debut CD and multiple instrumental awards.
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