VICTOR DAVIES has collaborated with KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE, DIMITRI FROM PARIS, YUKIHIRO FUKUTOMI, WESTPARK UNIT, and HUNDRED STRONG.
Victor's work has been remixed by MASTERS AT WORK, LONDON ELEKTRICITY, DA LATA, DIXON & G. LEVIN (WAHOO), MARK RAE, NU SPIRIT HELSINKI, PROCREATION, MISA NEGRA, and ONLY CHILD.
The full discography is available at www.afrogigolo.co.uk
SORRY THERE AREN'T ANY FULL TRACKS UP - THIS IS DUE TO INCONSISTENCIES IN MYSPACE'S MUSIC POLICY. BUT YOU CAN HEAR MORE SAMPLES FROM THE NEW VICTOR DAVIES ALBUM & BUY THE CD AT afrogigolo.co.uk
THERE'S MORE FROM 'HEAR THE SOUND' BELOW INCLUDING A LIVE PERFORMANCE & THE VIDEOS FOR THE SINGLE 'WOULD YOU BELIEVE IN ME' & THE TITLE TRACK 'HEAR THE SOUND'. ENJOY!
VICTOR DAVIES 'HEAR THE SOUND REMIXED'
Remixes by Louie Vega, Afro Gigolo, Domu, DJ Kawasaki, Yukihiro Fukutomi,
UFO, Smolik, Yam Who?, Rainycitymusic, Atjazz, & Sleep Walker.
Out now on iTunes (with bonus tracks!)
On general release 30 APRIL 2007. Order online afrogigolo.co.uk
This is Victor's feature on BBC London News. Here he chats to the respected music critic Gary Crowley at East London's famous Peacock Boxing Gym. The interview was broadcast on BBC1 in October 2006.
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Victor
Davies third album, Hear the Sound, has
much to live up to. His 2001 self-titled debut (Wood Records/JCR) was
met with critical acclaim leading Q magazine to declare that "Davies'
caressing tones could sell sunshine to an Australian". In 2003 his
next album, Hoxton Popstars (Columbia Music/SPV), delivered
a number one single in Japan (Fire held
the spot for two weeks). This year's release, Hear the Sound, which
includes a duet with Grammy-nominated Brazilian artist Bebel Gilberto,
shows all the signs of continuing this upward trajectory.
Victor's distinctive sound is realised through his captivating fusion
of Latin, soul, funk, jazz and acoustic aesthetics. While his music has
proved popular around the world Hear the Sound will be somewhat of a homecoming
for Victor as it is his first release on a U.K. label (V2/Nurture). Having
established his talent overseas the recent musical shift towards authentic
artists in Britain confirmed that the time is right for the Thai kickboxing
East Londoner to pursue such achievements at home.
Hear the Sound continues the tradition of artists such as Terry Callier,
Jon Lucien and Gilberto Gil while also seeing Victor give a nod to his
soul roots with tunes that recall the Isley Brothers and Curtis Mayfield.
The album is comprised of songs relating to the emotions and feelings
associated with relationships - love, lust, and obsession - as well as addressing political and social issues.
As on previous albums, all songs are written and produced by Victor who
also plays most of the instruments (everything except brass and strings).
"I found this album easier to record than the others," Victor
says, "I wanted it to be easy to listen to so I approached the recording
in a relaxed manner in order to create a warm, comfortable sound in production."
For an artist who has always been proudly independent of other musicians,
this album is noteworthy for including Victor's first duet track.
Comigo (With Me) was recorded in Paris
with Brazilian star Bebel Gilberto.
Victor
says, "The idea was to do a real traditional kind of duet. I loved
Bebel's two previous albums so when she said she was into the track
and would like to sing on it that was really cool. Bebel is very sweet
and wears her emotions on her sleeve which comes across really well on
Comigo
Bebel
adds: "When I first heard Victor's song 'Comigo', I immediately
connected to his sound. As soon as we decided to do the recording, we
end up in Paris singing and having a good time. It was that delicious
and easy. Victor is such a talent and I'm so happy to be part of
this."
The decision to call the album Hear the Sound is significant to Victor.
"The title is about getting people to listen to the music: don't
get distracted by the hype or the image, just listen. It's a real
back to basics statement."
Hear the Sound is due for release in March 2006 (Japan, Pony Canyon) and
July 2006 (UK, Nurture/V2)
Spring is here and so are the butterflies! This week I have a gallery of a particular group of butterflies called Brushfoots. Brushfoots are the most commonly known and encountered of the large colorful butterflies (excluding the swallowtails) found in Florida and the Americas. These include the monarchs, fritillaries, buckeyes, and the viceroy below (who has nearly identical markings as the toxic monarch butterfly) to keep it from being eaten by birds.... cool trick, huh? :-)
Click the butterfly below to see my gallery - and please let me know what you think!
I am such a HUGE fan! Please take the time and listen to my song on my page! I would love to know if you are working with any new singers/songwriters..PEACE!!
