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Zac Galen
Soul / Roots Music / Hip Hop

"I'm kinda like the Mr. Butch of Elm St..."

a queens cat reppin beantown, Massachusetts
United States

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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   Zac Galen: General Info
Member Since7/29/2005
Band Websitezacgalen.com
Band Membersme myself and I
Influenceswyclef jean... that's about it these days
Sounds Likejohn legend trapped in the body of nick drake who'd really like to be eric krasno? Zac has been compared to the intimate soul-folk of Ben Harper and the raunchy hip-hop/blues of G Love and Special Sauce, but there's something else going on here........ The critics weigh in; here's what Carl J. Tietze had to say for Pulse Magazine in Worcester: "Listening to Galen perform, it is easy to hear American music icon Stevie Wonders influence on songwriting, arrangement, and vocal tone. Galens voice is as soulful and deep as it is pure, and his ability to hit upper registers with ease makes it very obvious that this young man has a voice and knows how to use it. His vocal talent, coupled with his abilities as a first rate guitar player, puts this young man a cut, or two, above the rest."........ and there's no press like German Press, take Carsten Purfürst in Kiel: "Zac Galen, Amerikaner und Wahlberliner, stärkt sich derweil mit einem letzten Schluck aus der grünen Buddel, dann entlässt er seinen angejazzten Soul in die Nacht. Nicht nur stimmlich, auch optisch erinnert er ein wenig an den Kollegen Everlast, seine Songs haben jene typisch flockig-folkrockigen Anklänge, wobei auch der Blues mal wieder seine Rolle spielt. Zac Galen tanzelt mit traumwandlerischer Finesse übers Griffbrett, schmunzelt Richtung Tresen, wo May und Cremer (die andere Band des Abends) ihm zuprosten, versinkt in seinen Melodien. Der gebürtige Bostoner, den man in den Staaten schon "A Rising Star" getauft hatte und der nun sein Studium der Jazzgitarre in Berlin fortsetzt, bleibt bescheiden. Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell und Radiohead zugleich stehen seinen Songs Pate. Eine fast abstrus zu nennende Mischung, die jedoch hervorragend zu harmonieren versteht. Ein schönes Konzert."............. and H.P. Daniels for the Tagesspiegel in Berlin: "In knittrigem Hemd und mit bunter Kappe steht er aufrecht da, mit der Akustikgitarre, und bewegt den massiven Körper zu massiven Songs. Lässiges Fingerstyle-Picking, harter Anschlag, rhythmisches Saitenknallen. Jazzig, latino-funkelig. Und singt sehr cool und schön, mit einer Stimme irgendwo zwischen Jack Johnson und James Taylor. Zwischen Sonne und Melancholie."......... WHAT DO YOU THINK????
Record LabelAcoustic Crunk
Type of LabelIndie





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   About Zac Galen
A student of jazz, Zac blends its language with the inflection of soul music, the immediacy of folk music, and the vernacular-purpose of rap music. Having shared the stage with artists as diverse as KRS-One, Roomful of Blues, Steve Lacy, RJD2 and the Benevento/Russo Duo, Zac has felt most at home performing, thriving on the relationship with audiences around the world and utilizing the connection between fellow musicians within bands like Peoples Republic of Monsters, Old Man Benjamin, The Lorax, The Plurals, Men Without Class, The Mumbles, and many more. As a solo performer he has captivated thousands with personal tales of love, melancholy, and affirmation, including deeply retrospective interpretation of past masters and heroes such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell, and Nick Drake. The live show incorporates elements of folk, jazz, blues, funk, hip-hop, and many other genres to combine for a performance which is at once genuine and also full of surprises. Accomplished singer, guitarist, song-writer, improviser... Zac Galen emerges as a force to be reckoned with on the contemporary music scene and will be making meaningful expression for years to come... "From Queens to Philly; The Woo town to Berlin they all shoutin for him to do it again - Zac Galen is Eric Krasno meets Ben Harper... add Steve Mossberg on the organ and some boom-bap from yours truly and you've got a high powered trio of soulful cookin... have gigs, will travel...".... Thus spoke drummer Ethan Shorter, peep son on the traps...

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Son of Zaire





Jun 27 2008 9:31 AM

Thank you for allowing me in your myspace world. I hope you enjoyed my music. Keep in touch. Peace
Szenarioe 31





Jun 19 2008 10:38 AM

hey atze was geht? hab new tracks im player kannst ja mal paar anhören und ein comment hinterlassen wenn du lust hast. würde mich drüber freuen hau rein
C.L.





Jun 11 2008 9:57 AM

Dude. Are you alive?
The Beautiful Darkness





Jun 1 2008 8:25 PM

Thanks! Diggin' the tracks! Wishing you nothing but the very best.

Peace,
tbd
Jeff





Jun 1 2008 7:24 PM

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Peter





May 25 2008 3:35 PM

Check out that new Ghostface: The Wallaby Champ......Shit is so fresh and crispy!@ Call me when you get back into town.,..!
Estrum





May 19 2008 5:47 PM

So how was your weekend? I saw Radiohead last night!

~Jason
missFlag - new single out =]


Is Online


May 19 2008 5:18 AM

how's everything going?

i'm so excited to let you know that our album is finally available on iTunes =]

cheerss
Assa
Midwestern exposure





May 7 2008 12:11 PM

Yo man its been awhile... you should hit me up when you're playin some shows around town... my lifes calmed down a little so I should actually be able to make it out this time. Peace
Phil Christie





May 3 2008 11:01 PM

Thanks so much for adding us a friend .........I hope you enjoy the songs and watch for our new CD "Rearview Mirror" coming this June! Cheers, Phil
Shahin





May 3 2008 6:27 PM

where you Be? How you be? Check out the interview with Carsie Blanton @ the site... conversationsetc.blogspot.com .... after 8 weeks of a non sick computer, i got two major error messsages this week. tonight. happens. carsie suggested Devon Sproule to me... Devon Says you're friends... tell me the happs on that. dig you, miss you, word.
Philadelphia Songwriters Project





May 1 2008 7:17 AM

ANNOUNCEMENT - NEW SONGWRITING CONTEST TO WIN A SPOT AT BETHLEHEM MUSIK FEST

Philadelphia Songwriters Project 2008 Songwriting Contest

Call For original Submissions to showcase up and coming songwriters in the region at the prestigious Bethlehem Musik Festival. 6 Winners of the contest earn a performance slot at Bethlehem Musik Festival Summer 2008. Details @ http://www.phillysongwriters.com

Deadline: May 6, 2008
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Apr 29 2008 4:47 PM

Thanks for the add... hope you enjoy the videos and stay tuned for upcoming movies and news... ;)

G-)
TaM . . . jUsT bReAtHe





Apr 27 2008 12:51 AM

yo zac mother fuckin galen, how dare you disappear on my ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!! allie moo and i are here in somerville waiting to beat some do-rag wearin' ass! get your ass to davis, i'll find you! p.s. i called your mom's phone and never heard from you. tag you're it! come back my vagabond roaming friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peter





Apr 25 2008 6:46 AM

What's up man. We miss you around here! When are you going to be around again?
Hugh McGowan





Apr 21 2008 9:59 PM

oy!

sup dude? gimme a call.

much love from somerville

hugh
Creole Devine





Apr 19 2008 10:31 AM

What it do? Did you know that CONSCIOUS MUSIC is on the comeback. I'm sure you need more substance to the music you listen to....Right? .Come check my page out, I have some new music up! Let me know what you think. I need your support!

Creole Devine
butterscotch





Apr 14 2008 8:52 PM

we need to make some shit asap. get done with tour, or meet me at will's sometime in the next month or so.

much love man, you know how we do.
1hunded
LABJACD





Apr 13 2008 7:56 PM

Hey, thanks for the add and hope to see you at one of our shows sometime. Remember spread the LABJACD love. Alfie
C.L.





Apr 11 2008 10:10 AM

Where's my Z up in this piece!?
I miss you, mang!
lowercase p





Apr 11 2008 12:03 AM

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The Hippie Love Gods





Apr 8 2008 9:44 AM

Smoothy grooves...
Sending you cheers peace and love ~!~
Dana Immanuel





Mar 31 2008 1:35 PM

Hello hello -

Just to say I would love it if you fancied voting me for me in the Indy Awards. I haven't won anything since I was eight years old and I won the maths prize at school, so it would mean a lot to me... Voting closes at midnight on March 31st, and all you have to do is go to the url below, find me on the page and click VOTE. Thanks!

Dana.

http://www.indyawards.co.uk/2008/artist_voting.php?artists=D
Maeve





Mar 31 2008 1:20 PM

zac! hope all is well... holla at me when you're in the citay next :)
astrobassist





Mar 26 2008 7:38 AM

THERE you are! I forgot that there was no 'k' in your name...what's happening brotha? Let me know when you're coming down to b-more! We'll have to jam...
SANT1 ZULLO CREW





Mar 24 2008 3:40 PM

Come experience the phenomenon LIVE!!!. March 25th, This Tuesday @ Great Scott, come witness THE GREATEST SHOW ON THE PLANET!!!!! Gutter Heads Entertainment is in full effect and we got a WHOLEEEEE lotta surprises in store FOR THAT MUTHAFUCKIN ASS!!!... Shit you never thought was possible at a single Hip-Hop show.





We got B-BOYS!, GRAFFITI ARTISTS!, TURNTABLISTS!, BEATBOXING! and EMCEEING!

All this at the LOW LOW price of ONLY $10!!!! I personally guarantee YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!

(Gutter Heads)
Jeff Savlon





Mar 23 2008 8:52 AM

Great work at BOTH shows yesterday, man. Boycott the city, not the song, right?
Speak Recordings





Mar 22 2008 9:48 AM

Thank's for finding me. I'm a huge avaiation nerd and the Blackbird is one of my favorite jets - next to the F-22 Raptor. Serious tunes too ;)
Michelle





Mar 19 2008 9:39 AM

Hey Zac, how's the endless tour going? ;)
GORAH, en vacances...revient en août





Mar 19 2008 8:49 AM

Salut, j'espère que tout roule pour toi.
J'ai de la nouveauté sur ma page :

- Un nouveau son : c'est un remix dancehall de "Rime Riche" avec L.O.G.A.N. d'Octobre Rouge

- Deux nouvelles vidéos : une vidéo du graff de la pochette de ma dernière compile et une vidéo d'un concert que j'ai donné au Glazart en compagnie de ENZ, des deux rappeuses d'ENIGMATIK et de mon associé JR PIKK.


Bonne écoute et bon visionnage si tu passes jeter un oeil.
A très vite, peace!



PS : La compile SUMMER SESSION 2007 a atteint les 10000 téléchargements, merci à tous pour le soutien!
Elle est toujours en téléchargement gratuit sur ma page...

NEW TRACK AND NEW VIDEOS AVAILABLE ON MY PAGE!!!
Silence Factory





Mar 17 2008 3:44 PM

Hey !
We've released our first album, titled Silence Factory. It has 9 songs reaching from lyric vocal electronica to funky dance tunes - flavoured in our style.
You can get it from iTunes, or from other major download stores - for details visit our space - where you can listen to the tracks as well.
Cheers!
Jenna Nicholls





Mar 17 2008 12:42 AM

Jenna Nicholls, debut record release April 24th, 7-9pm at The Living Room NYC, with special guest Brendan O' Shea.
Mary





Mar 12 2008 5:25 PM

chiquita is my middle name! see you at tammany =)
Mary





Mar 5 2008 8:22 AM

friday's show at Tammany was NICE! sorry I missed NY on saturday ...

til next time
peace & love =)
Midwestern exposure





Feb 29 2008 10:08 AM

Yo man might be rollin through the woo tonight, I'll see if I can rally a crew to hit up tammany.
Baba





Feb 27 2008 2:44 PM