The debut full length cd by Carl Beluga & his orchestra, a great mix of swinging songs and rythms, bringing back the grooves of the 40's 50's & 60's vocal and big band genre, all original & new songs for the new millenium!
Available on Carbel Records 2009
REVIEWS/LISTENERS COMMENTS
Starswinger is fantastic. One rarely hears a record that's great from start to finish..To my ears, the record is not a copy of sounds past, on the contrary, the sound is modern and sooo elegant. The orchestra rocks! tracks 11, 1, 3, 6, 5 are super cool!!!
Tanja/Slovenia
Beautiful arrangements, elegant and captivating and very enjoyable. And look, a very pretty cover. A touch of class.
Magnus Sjoberg/Groove magazine Sweden
The C.D. is great, the lyrics and tunes are the sort that I would sing and you have made a great job of them, I am extremely jealous of your talent. I love your stuff it's like listening again to all the old masters that I grew up with, only it's all new, bloody fantastic is the only way to describe it. Much Respect.
Bob E Dymon/UK
Every single track is simply great for my ears and music taste ... From Here To Jerusalem... cool beat ... love your Leavin’ Town! ... your Intuition…”Starswinger” is a wonderful cool and swingin’ record...no doubt! Andrej Rudolf/ The Lucky Cupids
I received "Starswinger" today and I am simply floored. From the retro look to the covers, the great, swinging big band sound to the excellent original songs - you have a winner!
Bob Perry/Big Sticks Broadcasting USA
Music & vocal's sound great ! Bringing back quality music...Is what it's all about !
Rick Finch/producer,arranger
Great, classy album, It swings in my Ipod, for sure. Cooool voice!
Mr Sam/Glam Sam & his combo
Samples of our new Record Kicks single “I’m Sorry (Can I please come home)” & ”The Battle of Yoker” are now up on our Myspace for your delectation. Have a listen!
hi carl i hope you are fit and well mate im just soughting some new arrangments that i wish to do in a later date i see you are busy to i love your laid back sound so much i hope to see you soon take care / keith B.
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff