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Peacey – Play It By Ear – Album Pre-Listening Party

Come and join us for a pre-album release listening with Peacey & Atjazz in the house. Talking all things album production and how it feels for an artist to release a debut long player. Questions are welcomed in the chat, and please note, do make sure you’re logged into your Bandcamp account so you can join the chat. :)

• https://peaceyvibes.bandcamp.com/merch/play-it-by-ear-listening-party

At Ease… Soldiers By Soldiers is here!

Yes, it’s here, the superb remix package from Atjazz & OVEOUS’s Soldiers project.

Fresh from the exciting collaboration between the US and UK, OVEOUS and Atjazz reload the powerful story of “Soldiers” by inviting some of the most exciting talent in the deep house genre to further illuminate us by putting their own spin on an already profound journey of acceptance in the face of ignorance.  Welcome to “Soldiers By Soldiers”.

We kick off with DJ Tipz’s interpretation; a sleek and contemplative offering with a soft driving percussion to evoke the personal feel of OVEOUS’ lyrics.

Known for his eclectic style and high production values, Arnaud D adds a cutting synth and deep bass tone to proceedings with his “Deep Atmosphere Mix”.  Arnaud then goes further with his “Deeper Mix”, this time taking a smoother, almost effortless approach to the cut.

Up next is a frequent ARCo collaborator; the ever-popular award-winning Jullian Gomes whose remix floats a velvet synth over a deeper, funkier overall vibe.  Gomes then gives us a more introspective contribution by stepping up the melodies and concentrating on the overall feel of the dub on his second offering.

In steps a perfectionist in At One, whose remix evokes those early 90’s melodic hooks that devotees will appreciate and newcomers will love.

One half of the original duo, OVEOUS then returns to the fray next and by adding a tight hook and rhythmic bass he plays with the original “Soldiers” whilst introducing us to a new dimension of his art.  One for those who like to move their hips!

Last to step to the plate is the other half of the original twosome, Atjazz, who adds his usual individual approach to the affair.  A driving percussion and silky jazz notes take “Soldiers” to the next level and is a fitting finale to the EP.

(Iveson/Salcedo)
Written by Martin Iveson & Ovil R Salcedo
Music and production by Atjazz
Lyrics & Vocals by OVEOUS

  1. Remix and additional production by DJ Tipz, Published by Westbury Music Ltd. / Moca Arts ASCAP
  2. & 03. Remix and additional production by Arnaud D, Published by Westbury Music Ltd. / Moca Arts ASCAP / Arnaud D SACEM
  3. & 05. Remix and additional production by Jullian Gomes, Publised by Westbury Music Ltd. / Moca Arts ASCAP / PhgoonShal Sony ATV
  4. Remix and additional production by At One, Westbury Music Ltd. / Moca Arts ASCAP / Copyright Control
  5. & 08. Remix and addihttp://www.atjazz.co.uk/label/website/wp-admin/post.php?post=1969&action=edit&message=1tional production by OVEOUS, Published by Westbury Music Ltd. / Moca Arts ASCAP
  6. Remix and additional production by Martin Iveson for Atjazz, Published by Westbury Music Ltd. / Moca Arts ASCAP

Mastered by Martin Iveson at ARCo. Labs
C&P 2015 Atjazz Record Company
http://atjazzrecord.company
All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized Downloading, copying, reproduction, hiring, lending, is strictly prohibited.

Atjazz & OVEOUS – Soldiers Official Music Video

A seriously heavyweight co-op between NYC’s OVEOUS & the UK’s ATJAZZ!. Straight in the deep end with a four to the floor scorcher entitle “Soldiers”. The name itself may lead one to understand there could be a war going on in there, but not one of bombs, guns & missiles but a story of a war of acceptance in the face of ignorance. ATJAZZ had an energy he wanted to release and OVEOUS a serious story to tell. “Soldiers” is the outcome and your feet will thank you for it!. “Don’t be afraid of my black hoody!” – OVEOUS”.

Download your copy:

▶ http://bit.ly/1A6glau

Song Lyrics:

I am a colored man
From the motherlands
That painted both of my hands
With the ink of the Incas

The kind of people that made
Love to the ocean when they
were trying to sink us

When they told us that Jesus
could walk on water when they
Failed to defeat us

The fetus of our kind
Never hit rewind
And wind up
Giving life to freedom

Life to innovators
Life to heroes
Life to kingdoms

Life to soldiers
who Sacrifice their vices
To become righteous leaders

We are warriors of the Heart

And swing swords of compassion
In the face of your reaction
To my black hoodie

Stop being afraid of my black hoodie
Stop being afraid of my shadow

Shadows were meant
to have Your back
To secure the Love
you carry forward

I am the ink on your empty canvas
A picture on Your wall hanging

With memoirs of a bright future
Shining from a black sun

Did you forget  that we too
know how to kiss babies on their
foreheads

Now go ahead
and swim in the holy water
we used to baptize your principles

It’s not that difficult to remember us

They gave us February
But we celebrate all the way
to December

I don’t want you to just remember
I want you to become a soldier

Load up between your shoulders
With the gift of critical thinking

I’m singing a song about legacy
Against the plague of ignorance
As the enemy

Become a friend of me
And I will show you colors
That Love has never seen before

I am A soldier
Carrying language as my weapon
Leaving stains of scripture
Throughout History
To remind you

That you need this color
To make a masterpiece

– OVEOUS

Credits:
(Iveson/Salcedo)
Produced by Martin Iveson for Atjazz
Lyrics and vocals by OVEOUS
Mastered by Martin Iveson at ARCo. Labs
Published by Westbury Music Ltd / Moca Arts ASCAP
Video Production & Styling by Jennifer Pons
C&P 2014 Atjazz Record Company

Atjazz & OVEOUS – Soldiers, Nuff Said! #soldiers

A seriously heavyweight co-op between ATJAZZ & OVEOUS, this is Tech-House and poetry mashed perfectly together and the outcome is epic.
Straight in at the deep end with a four to the floor scorcher entitled “Soldiers”. A song with a title like that may lead one to believe a war could be going on in there, it may be a war, but not one of bombs, guns & missiles, yet a thoughtful and deep story of a war of acceptance in the face of ignorance.
ATJAZZ had an energy he wanted to release through music and OVEOUS a serious story to tell. “Soldiers” is the outcome and your feet will thank you for it!

“Stop being afraid of my black hoody!” – OVEOUS

OVEOUS telling it straight on YouTube:
youtu.be/cFcvjQWnHH0