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The Georgia Straight Newspaper "The
spine reads "soothe, connect, inspire, empower", and those
words pretty much set the tone for this debut disc from local chanteuse
Zenobia Salik and her musical collaborator Nino de la Torre. Salik,
who's worked with local live electronica group Inject, has a soulful
voice and dreamy delivery that perfectly complement the gently persuasive
vibes of Torre's soft-focus beats and ambient textures. Hard-core dance-floor
purists might scoff at the dinner-music nature of luxurious tracks like
"Sapphire Blue" and "Love Goes On", but "Headphones
(Vegas Lounge Mix)", "Godeamus", and "Running"
feature strong vocal hooks with enough appeal to draw in listeners of
everything from the Carte Blanche downtempo dance comps to the neo-soul
stirrings of Remy Shand. Sweet, soothing, and, yes, inspiring." "Beat junkies and fans of down tempo chill out music need to look no further than the debut release from rising Canadian electronic artist, Zenobia Salik & The United Electrosoul Underground. This duo, comprised of Montreal-raised voctlist, Salik and Japanese producer/composer Nino make the most original and innovative soulful electronica since Groove Armada and Supreme Beings of Leisure. The cd showcases 13 tracks where Salik's angelic voice flow through the unique blend of jazz, funk and hip hop. Nino's beautiful grooves create the most wonderful imagery and soundscapes available to music fans. From the beginning vocal improvisations of the first track, "Headphones" to the Zen Mix of "Have you seen my soul?", Salik and Nino captivate listeners and explore the deepest of emotions. You can find this new emerging act on the top 10 charts at New Music Canada (www.newmusiccanada.com) and they have been previously featured on CBC One's program, Definitely Not The Opera. Their smooth stylings are definitely worth checking out if you are searching for a world fusion of many different sounds. It's written on the cd sleeve and rings infinitely true, this type of music really does "soothe. connect. inspire. empower". Be
sure to check out their interactive flash website to hear their music
and discover the latest news and more about up-coming performances.
Its design is just as worthy of praise as their music featuring photos,
videos, and lyrics." "...the
songs make me want to shake my ass or, at the very least, drink a fat
glass of Merlot on a beanbag chair somewhere warm!" "A
pleasing jazz consciousness informs Salik's phrasing, resulting in
an ambient urban pop, aptly described as electrosoul, that imposes
itself rather than just fits the mood. She doesn't let these atmospheric
songs become wallpaper." VIVA!
Feature Interview, January 11, 2003, CityTV Vancouver Monday
Magazine, Aug. 6, 2003, Victoria, Canada - CD Review NocturnalMagazine.net,
Sept. 2003, Toronto, Canada - CD Review |
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