I have been a huge fan of the Australian alternative/pop/jazz fusion band The Bamboos for a little over a decade now. I really love their upbeat music and their mixture of different composition styles always seems to keep their sound fresh. A lot of their stuff leans heavily on both jazz and funk, which always makes me think of the great bands of the seventies.
The Bamboos latest release, entitled This Is How You Do It, is a perfect example of how they seamlessly blend all of the different elements I mentioned above into music that seems to transcend generations. If you are someone who is into old school jazz and funk you will love it. If you are someone who is into pop and hip-hop you will certainly dig the vibe of this record.
Check out the title track, This Is How We Do It, and you will see what I mean:
Here is the press release from Pacific Theater Records:
The album contains some surprise turns, such as the Boogie / Disco tinged first single "Ex-Files" featuring the band's longtime vocalist Kylie Auldist, and features guest MCs from the US (Ozay Moore and Ohmega Watts) and New Zealand (KINGS). Also guesting on two tracks is Melbourne vocalist Reginald AK, who just happens to be Kylie's son.
What might sound on paper to be a new direction for the band makes total sense once you recognize the trademark combination of Lance Ferguson's Soul powered production style, their effortless groove and Kylie Auldist's incredible voice.
Check Out This Track:
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“We locked ourselves up in this country house to record the new album. We were hanging out in a barn that we had designated as our late night “Rec Room”, listening to some ‘90s music as we often do, when “Ride On Time” came on. I’m pretty sure it was our bass player, Yuri Pavlinov, who mooted the idea - and then we literally ran back into the house/studio and started to work it out. It was really just some early-hours-of-the-morning fun, and now there is a video clip. Who knew!?” - Lance (The Bamboos)
Bandleader Lance Ferguson and his nine piece Melbourne outfit The Bamboos have come a long way since forming in 2001. Initially inspired by the instrumental raw funk of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, they made waves internationally and were quickly labelled as one of the greatest funk and soul bands of our time. But while many would be happy to simply soak up the praise and keep on keeping on, The Bamboos have proven that they are more than meets the eye; over five acclaimed albums, their evolution in sound and style has consistently confounded and exceeded expectations, pulling the rug from under the feet of those who like to pigeonhole.
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