Poetiquette are:
Hannah Khemoh (Lead Vocals),
Deborah Clarke (Lead & Backing Vocals),
Kai Addams-Lambert (Lead & Backing Vocals),
Andy 'Touch Fingers' (Lead Keys (M.D.)),
Jafar (Dex n Effex),
Adam Buckell (Guitar),
Toby Goodman (Drums),
Pete Billington (Acoustic and ElectricBass),
Euan Tees (Trumpet).
Influences
CLASSICAL-Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninov, Poulenc & Les Six, Messaien, Vaughn Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, John Taverner,
D&B- Photek, Hype, Source Direct, Calibre, LTJ Bukem, Seba, Karl K & Kaos, Teebee, Spy Technologies
HIP-HOP-Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Guru, Wu-Tang Clan, Talib Kweli, L-Fudge, Dj Baboo, Rakim
HOUSE-Fred Everything, Moodyman, JT Donaldson, Jay-J (and all Naked Music artists esp. Blue Six & Lisa Shaw) Aya, Osunlade, Rithma, Jonny Fiasco, MJ Cole, Shur-i-kan, Kaskade, Andy Caldwell, Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan
JAZZ-Herbie Hancock, Quincey Jones, Roy Budd, Dave Grusin, The MJQ, Miles Davies, Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Earl Hines, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Ella Fitzgerald, John Pattatuci, Keith Tippet, Marcus Miller, Ronny Jordan, Incognito, Brand New Heavies, Joyce
POP-Prince, Sting, Michael Jackson
SOUL-Jill Scott, Eryca Badu, Amel Larrieux, D'Angelo, Maxwell, Musique Soulchild, Lyndon David Hall (RIP), Teddy Riley, Eric Benet, George Duke, Amp Fiddler, Mary J Blige, Sade, Rachelle Farell, Keith Sweat, Al Greene, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass
Sounds Like
A deep soulful place where Jazz meets House and Soul meets Funk- I live there!
For all Artizan Music related matters, please check in with the Artizan Music website or myspace page (myspace.com/artizanmusicbase).
Poussez 12" just dropped, whilst next up, as per the artwork above, The Smoke (terry farley, dave jarvis and Uschi Classen) with 'Bone Sucking Sauce', package includes remixes from Jafar & Touch and Funky Transport!
For the full history of the life and music of Andy 'Touch Fingers', read my blog "The Full Story"- Otherwise to cut a long story short- Classically trained pianist, Jazz head, DJ of 15 years, Co-Owner & Producer of mid 90's D&B label Odysee, Co-Owner and Director of Kwaito Recordings, M.D. of Live House/Soul outfit Poetiquette (formerly Rare Unit). Now heading up new label Artizan Music and producing with dj partners in crime Jafar and Maxime Cescau, when Im not teaching the next generation of budding musicians the true path.
hellooooo Mr A.T.! What's news with the Artisan crews? :) I have posted the location of my gig on my page finally - can't wait - it's gonna be exciting! and raaather scary... It's 80% down to you! Big Love
Lovely to see you t'other day and thanks for getting in touch. Loving the tunes... perfect for bbq + beers + summer's day! I see you play with Pete B and Toby Goodman ..Take Care and give us a shout next time you're London bound xxxx
"At last a follow up to Janette Mason's sparkling debut as leader. Alien Left Hand ....was well worth the wait…” Production **** Performance**** -- BBC Music Magazine
“…an album fizzing with fresh ideas and delights, an exhilarating musical journey .. with brilliantly original writing and inspired playing…” -- Helen Mayhew
"Every track from the rhythmic ‘NY Cab Ride’ and restless ‘4 Wheel Drive’ to the brooding ‘Mae’s Song’ has a terrific hook but it’s the way Mason switches tempo and moods that makes ALH great fun. " -- Diva Magazine
dropped by to listen to your tunes again today - get me thru the last few hours at the office! :D hope you're good, half term is sneaking up fast - do you have any time? :)
Ah i feel that! had that crappy flu up here for time, even gave up smoking again for it! Cheers for the desk help. I think im swaying towards firewire at the moment cos the one im looking at has post digital eq so hopefully wont be glassy and cold as other digitals. the analogue was more a fantasy that im sure my wallet and computer processor will thank me for leaving for another time. its not like i need that many channels otherwise id be on that oldschool soundcraft bandwagon! U working on any good projects at the mo?
Sup Bruv!? Hope your alright. Just uploaded a new track that im thinkin ur gonna really like. Been listening to a combo of Maxwell, Musiq and Donell and fused them influences like the bitch i am!
hey hey soul daddy Doing one of kat's 8 album play. com orders What was the group called that were soul 2 soul ish? family something? i cant remember! and Rhiane Benson yes. Just been listening to Mac Bands "Roses are red" so 80's!! love it Keep churning out the music! xXx
Yes mate! Thats the way its gotta be played! Will have to have a look when i get back from hospital. I think erykah got "le lession" when recording that. Will do a play review aswell, and i tunes.
Good to be in touch with the 'Touch' again! You have made my month if not my year by offering to produce some tracks :-))))) you are the king (but not elvis - he's dead) :-D
LOVING 'who's loving you now' is that one of yours? The voice sounds amazing, that key really suits you - I think i prefer it to the higher stuff - much more character, very sexy tone. Glad i bothered to look at my neglected MySpace page now!! Hope you're well! x
Yo, cheers for the message. Im gonna take ur advice and beef up the chorus. Also, ive sent u a song ive just finished, soulfully dedicated to you bruv. Thanks for everything uve done over the last few years. uve taught me pretty much everything i know and im so grateful.
