Swelling in primordial pulses and wholloping whoops, the tacit tones of Shane Philip's didgeridoo hold the power to still listeners into silence or encourage audiences to rise up in a tribal swell of intoxicating spirit -- with sometimes but a heartbeat in between. Meanwhile his hands will be skilfully juggling between shaking up rhythms with his aslatua, driving the dance floor with his djembe and sliding out grooves on his Weissenborn-style guitar while his foot taps in earthshaking electronic kicks wherever they might fit. He is a one-man show weaving sounds that inspire audiences anywhere he goes.
From early childhood moments of drumming kitchen tables and car dashboards, to January 2008's release of his latest album, "In The Moment" Shane's musical stylings have been self-taught and self-motivated every step of the way. Borrowing from folk, reggae, blues and beyond, he blurs the boundaries of expectation and music into an altogether unique soundscape. "We are influenced by everything we listen to, see and do," Shane reminds. "So much of what shapes the music, vibe, content, and overall feeling of the songs is unconscious. I write music that results from everything that goes on in the life I live."
In 2007, Shane released "Earthshake," a collection of songs he had been working on for the past couple years, with production assistance from long-time collaborator, Corwin Fox. 2008 has seen their collaboration expanded and revamped with the release of Shane's newest album, "In The Moment." While some of the songs are rhythmically focused (bursting with high energy and powerful dance rhythms), others drip melodically with honey and sunshine -- deeply moving songs that reflect on the environment, social justice and personal experience.
Whether playing with spirited mayhem, or with mellow gold, Shane Philip presents songs that are consistently well crafted, while always leaving listeners with a positive afterglow.
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Hey love the Multinstrumentalist ism!!! ... You gott 'er down!!! ... Uhm where was that " Folk on the Rocks " at anyhow ... I like that jam and the Quadra Jam lots!
Shane... We were out last night and Kirin and I plastered the downtown core with all of the posters in hopes that we can fill the London Music Club Sept 30th
Thanks for the add. It's Starbelly Jam Music Fest's 10th Anniversary this year! July 18-19, Crawford Bay, BC, Canada (in the Kootenays!) 10 days left to save on early-bird tix (available online now!) KARSH KALE, LYRICS BORN, HOLY F$*!, HARRY MANX, NDIDI ONUKWULU, CULTURE BROWN, MIHIRANGI, HEY OCEAN!, MARK BERUBE, CAMILO NU, KINOBE & SOUL BEAT AFRICA, PAULINE LAMB, BLACKBERRY WOOD, MIGHTY SQUIRREL, HOWLIN DAN, DHARMAS 2 and MORE!! Celebrate with us!!! PEACE (PS...Hope to see you on our stage some day, Shane!)
Your music has touched me beyond words...best of luck in your journey...you will forever be a great inspiration among thoes open to beautiful vibrations.
