Recorded at Wayne Cook Studio: Mixed at Track Records, Paramount, Audio X, Artisan Sound: Mixing Engineers: Dennis Moody, Sean Fullen.
Players:
Raspin: lead vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar
Paul Wergley: piano, lead acoustic rhythm and electric guitar, background vocals, synth
Timmothy Emmons: Stand up Bass, cello
Eric Mcaine: percussion
TaTa Vega & Jonnie Fiori: special background vocals
Scott Stern: Trumpet
Chris Belch: Flute
Words and music by Raspin Stuwart
Influences
Listen to my audio cast on www.ALL4THEMUSIC.com
A behind the scenes interview.
Eclectic song stylist Raspin Stuwart who, on this debut CD "We Do What We Do", takes so many approaches in his song writting that critics have said, "his songs place a premium on intelligent lyricism, demonstrating a clear and almost writerly (as in print) sensitivity- an all original catalog that bears an eye opening, ear opening blend of influences."
The songs are perfectly suited to such environments as Los Angeles and New York, reflecting diverse cross-cultural song writing and performing-having a life outside of what could be contemporary. Acoustic folk pop, jazz, R & B, even sprinkled with a touch of gospel--it's all in the music and is created out of a spontaneous energy that is very much Rapin's stylized original vocal and performances trademark.
WE DO WHAT WE DO is a collection of lustful, political and often daring songs that seems to emerge from deep within Raspin's soul. Raspin boldly projects his ideas and sounds as his hypnotic and haunting voice carries over his hummable melodies and occasional key changes in a sublime balance that few musicians achieve, yet constantly strive for. Critics have noted that he has a style all his own in a singing range that's wide and varied. He is truly an eclectic artist who resides at that intimate place where the harmony of sound and the words mingle in meaning. That's why Raspin's adult contemporary music with an offbeat twist is appealing and has an impact on listeners.
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There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed his desire to become a great writer.
When asked to define "great" he said, "I want to write stuff that the whole world will read, stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level, stuff that will make them scream, cry, howl in pain and anger!"
He now works for Microsoft, writing error messages... :-)
Heyyy.....how is everything your way?? I have a quick favor to ask of ya. I am in a contest to get to open on Little Big Town's tour this summer and I was wondering if you had any free time to vote for me real quick?! I'm very excited i may have the chance to come perform for ya and could really use your help....like no joke I foreal need you haha. Thanks!
OH you can vote from my myspace on the little button saying DEMAND IT with all the Little Big Town stuff lol
Thank you for taking a listen to my music. Glad you liked what you heard!
I hope you'll stop by www. davidshelbymusic. com to hear a sampling of all the tracks from my debut CD, I Came to Play. I look forward to hearing what you think.
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