Avatar

Bio:

Avatar are a ten piece instrumental reggae/jazz group with a strong dub flavour hailing from Ireland. Their music, described as both relaxing and uplifting has been influenced in equal measure by reggae masters like Agustus Pablo, King Tubby and the jazz sounds of Miles Davis.

To date the group have released two critically acclaimed albums Summa Iru (2005) and Like River To Ocean (2009). They have also released a beautifully shot and evocative music video by acclaimed Irish film maker Shaun O’Connor, which depicts the landscape so influential to Jah Bass' music. Avatar have embarked on a series of collaborations with a variety of respected international artists such as Ricky Grant, The Senior Allstars, Drummie Dan and Brigadier JC. Their live appearances are legendary generating great excitement and uplifting positive vibes and resulting in a loyal following among music lovers everywhere they play.

Avatar are currently working on their new album which they plan to release in 2012. The album will feature some new exciting special guests! Also in the pipeline are several new projects including a 25 piece Dub Orchestra –The Avatar Massive Presents: Celestial Sounds Outernational (Music For The Healing Of All Nations!) There will also be a series of vinyl 7” and 12” singles for a variety of Sound Systems as well as a series of podcasts of live events. Follow Avatar on the links above -mySpace, facebook, twitter or reverbnation for all the lastest news.

Avatar's new music video for Heart Of Wisdom Dub which is off the new album Like River To Ocean. Enjoy!!



What the critics say

BASS GUITAR MAGAZINE – Issue 25 – July/August 2006-06-26 We don’t often publish reviews of new music from unknown bands or artists, but having made an unprecedented executive decision, I hereby offer you a fabulous album Summa Iru. The album is essentially an instrumental dub album , but also contains strong melodies and a diverse array of instrumentation. The album is enchantingly soothing, yet motivating and uplifting. The force behind the project is Jah Bass who used his ’75 reissue Fender Jazz, plugged straight into the studio desk. Check it out – I think you’ll like it. – (Steve Harvey )

I keep playing this album over and over. I find it both musically intricate and a joy to listen to. It is beautifully recorded and composed. The standard of musicianship cannot be faulted. If you haven’t heard it then give your ears a treat now! - (Del Palmer).

NEW ALBUM 'LIKE RIVER TO OCEAN NOW AVAILABLE',just click on cdbaby link in the left hand column!



  
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Member Since:

October 05, 2007

Members:

All compositions written by founder member Jah Bass are co produced , arranged and recorded with musical partner and studio ace engineer Tony O’Flaherty. This combination has lead to the unique Avatar sound characterised by beautiful melodies and warm brass underpinned by flowing bass and drum/percussion Riddims. Avatar’s immense brass section consists of Paul Dunlea – Trombone, Roy Kelleher – Trumpet and Tony O’Flaherty – Flute and Tenor Sax. The percussion section features the great Laurie Hedger –drums, Martin Scharer –percussion, Eamonn Cagney – percussion. The superbly deep melodic bass Riddims underpinning the sound are provided by Jah Bass. Keyboard and guitar duties are provided by the wonderful Nick Moloney and Gary Keane respectively. Though mainly instrumental their music also features the haunting vocals of Aine Whelan and inspired toasting of Pat Johnson.

Influences:

See the considerable list of influences in the blog!

Sounds Like:

A unique blend of 70's Dub Reggae and Jazz ;both relaxing and uplifting (Bass Guitar Magazine).

Record Label:

unsigned