Category: Audio

Lockdown Lab (remastered)

14/12/2021

I have finished remastering Sound Dunes & Temple Tunes and uploaded them alongside Pan Pieces. I have also segued them into continuous tracks which you can listen to here.

Teaser tracks here.

Red & Black Music · Lockdown Lab

Red & Black Music · Lockdown Lab Teasers

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/sets/pan-pieces
I have had a lot of fun writing and frying up these picante “pan pieces” - mixture of different Latin rhythms salsa, charanga, afro, pop, milonga - plus Brazilian rhythms, too. Some a bit experimental, others festive! I hope you enjoy!
#newcompositions
#latin #brazilian #worldmusic

Red & Black Music · Pan Pieces

Temple Tunes

11/5/2021

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/sets/temple-tunes
Here are some more new tunes for you to explore.

Red & Black Music · Temple Songs

Sound Dunes

9/5/2021

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/sets/sound-dunes
Here are a few new dunes that I came up with.
Enjoy! Voici quelques nouvelles chansons.

Red & Black Music · Blue Dunes

Diáspora Brasil

1/2/2020

Diáspora Brasil is the alter-ego of Diáspora, a separate setup specialising in the myriad of styles emerging from Brazil; from Samba and Bossa Nova to MPB and Sertanejo, from Partido Alto to funk.
Diáspora Brasil adds cool cuts from the tropics to the Latino fire of Diáspora. ?

Specialising in the myriad of styles emerging from Brazil from Rio's Samba and laid back Bossa Nova to Bahia's Baião and Samba-Reggae, blending Brazilian influences with jazz, funk and saudade.
Check out our takes on "Mais Que Nada" and "Lambada" @ SoundCloud...#redandblackmusic

#samba
#bossanova
#brazilian
#saudade
#balança
#worldrhythms
#funk
#mpb
https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/sets/diaspora-brasil
www.facebook.com/diasporamusic

Bossa Nova

1/9/2019

Snippets Supersalsanova

27/3/2019

Snippet 12 Moondance

24/3/2019

In the countdown to Diáspora Supersalsanova launching 27th March, we're releasing some sneak preview snippets over on our SoundCloud.

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/snippet-12-moondance

Well, it's a marvellous night for a Moondance,
With the stars up above in your eyes.
A fantabulous night to make romance,
'Neath the cover of Diáspora skies.

Diáspora Supersalsanova
Now available for pre-order
ft. Delfina Caputo - Backing Vocals

Snippet 11 Lullaby (In Dying Light)

24/3/2019

In the countdown to Diáspora Supersalsanova launching 27th March, we're releasing some sneak preview snippets over on our SoundCloud.

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/snippet-11-lullaby

In dying light, I see you smiling down at me, from above.
And all the while, I feel your beauty shine on me.
And I know,
All is well.
All the turmoil that I had inside has gone away.
And peaceful nights,
When I’m lying in your arms, once more, are here to stay.
Stay with me now, lying in your arms.
There’s no-where I’d rather be.
Stay here with me.
We can sing a lullaby.
- Lyrics by Alyss McBirney Music

Diáspora Supersalsanova
Now available for pre-order
ft. Soso Lakatos - Piano

Snippet 10 Move to the Music (Live to 100)

23/3/2019

In the countdown to Diáspora Supersalsanova launching 27th March, we're releasing some sneak preview snippets over on our SoundCloud.

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/snippet-10-move-to-the-music-live-to-100

If you move to the music,
Then you’ll live to a hundred,
And there’s no explanation to be found.
And there’s no satisfaction,
Like the perfect number,
To discover everything around.

Diáspora Supersalsanova
Now available for pre-order

Snippet 09 Superstarlight

22/3/2019

In the countdown to Diáspora Supersalsanova launching 27th March, we're releasing some sneak preview snippets over on our SoundCloud.

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/snippet-09-superstarlight

Superstarlight, where are you from?
You came out of the night, into my daylight.
Superstarlight, where are you going, so far out of sight?
All it takes is just one day,
To fall in love and find yourself at the start of the end.

Diáspora Supersalsanova
Now available for pre-order
ft. Oliver Syrus - Tenor Saxophone

Snippet 08 Summertime

20/3/2019

One of these mornings (27th March to be precise...), Diáspora Supersalsanova's gonna rise up singing and take to the sky. But 'til that morning, there are some sneak preview snippets over on our SoundCloud.

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/snippet-08-summertime

Summertime,
And the living is easy.
Fish are jumping,
And the cotton is high.
Oh, your daddy’s rich,
And your ma is good looking.
So hush, little baby, don’t you cry.

Diáspora Supersalsanova
Now available for pre-order
ft. Harry Hincapie - Congas

Snippet 07 Sign of Love

19/3/2019

In the countdown to Diáspora Supersalsanova launching 27th March, we're releasing some sneak preview snippets over on our SoundCloud.

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/snippet-07-sign-of-love

This love,
Written in the stars,
From Venus to Mars.
Reflected in the lake.
In the palm of my hand,
And in the circles in the sand.
Across the land,
What would I do?
Who would I be without you?
How would I ever learn the meaning of this life,
Without you by my side?

Diáspora Supersalsanova
Launching 27th March 2019
ft. Alejandro Postigo - Lead Vocals

Today, Supersalsanova is available for pre-order. You will get "Moonlight" before anyone else, plus the complete album the moment it's released. No surprises. No fake disguises.

Snippet 06 Conundrum

18/3/2019

In the countdown to Diáspora Supersalsanova launching 27th March, we're releasing some sneak preview snippets over on our SoundCloud.

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/snippet-06-conundrum

I know that we have a problem yet you don’t seem to care,
Cryptic conundrum that is getting us nowhere.
And when the temperature rises and the fire starts flare,
Going ‘round in circles, now really.
Why can’t we just be friends?
We can make amends.
Friends, just like the river bends,
Friends, ‘til the story ends,
And goes round and round again,
Back where it all began,
Conundrum!

Diáspora Supersalsanova
Launching 27th March 2019
ft. Lili Ahvenainen - Percussion, Backing Vocals

Snippet 05 Moonlight

17/3/2019

¡A la luz de la luna mi hijo!

Diáspora Supersalsanova touches you on 27th March and we're releasing some sneak preview snippets over on our SoundCloud.

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/snippet-05-moonlight

When we’re lost in song and dance and strange romance,
This could be our last ever chance,
To lose ourselves in the mysteries of the night,
Before we surrender to the morning light.
Ever since that moment of that wild exotic dance,
I remember the lessons that I learned,
That there is no escaping what you feel inside,
When the moonlight touches you tonight.

Diáspora Supersalsanova
Launching 27th March 2019
ft. Tom Harrison - Trumpet

Snippet 04 Notes In Twist-Dizzy-A

16/3/2019

Lips fail to create the wail of Diáspora's Supersalsanova launching 27th March. Over here we're re-harmonising some sneak preview snippets over on our SoundCloud.

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/snippet-04-notes-in-twist-dizzy-a

The tune is the same tune we all knew,
It flows in its angular flight,
But the harmony is a bit twisted,
Never did it sound so right.

Diáspora Supersalsanova
Launching 27th March 2019
ft. George Wrench - Trombone

Snippet 03 Místico

15/3/2019

In the countdown to Diáspora Supersalsanova launching 27th March, we're releasing some sneak preview snippets over on our SoundCloud.

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/snippet-03-mistico

Once upon a time in a faraway land,
There lived a strange enchanted man.
Carving his symbols in the sand, drinking water from his cupped hands,
And contemplating stars up in the sky.

Diáspora Supersalsanova
Launching 27th March 2019
ft. Rory Duffy - Alto Saxophone, Flute, Backing Vocals

Snippet 02 Golden Section

14/3/2019

Rea's exquisite vocals shine on Diáspora Supersalsanova track 2 "Golden Section". We've reserved only for you a special sneak preview of this song over on our SoundCloud.

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/snippet-02-golden-section

But if there’s one thing that will never change
It is the golden section of my heart that I reserve only for you
There’s no one else who makes me feel so blue,
When you are so far outside my view.

Diáspora Supersalsanova
Launching 27th March 2019
ft. Rea Qunta - Lead Vocals

Snippet 01 Time is Running Out

13/3/2019

In the countdown to Diáspora Supersalsanova launching 27th March, we're releasing some sneak preview snippets over on our SoundCloud.

https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/snippet-01-time-is-running-out

Time is running out.
There’s no room for doubt.
Live like there is no tomorrow.
Forget about the sorrow.
And just dance with me.
The way it’s meant to be.
Let the music be your guiding force.
Let the rhythm drive away your lonely thoughts.
And I’ll be with you, until the very end.
‘Cause it’s true, our time is running out.

Diáspora Supersalsanova
Launching 27th March 2019
ft. Dave Simpson - Kit, Timbales

Snippet 4

26/2/2019

Sample Rory's sax playing in this snippet and see him perform with Burgandy Williams in Phasma at PizzaExpress Live this weekend 1-2 March!

Snippet 3

22/2/2019

Phasma's sound pulls from the grassroots of blues and gospel, galvanises itself in the mettles of jazz and funk and sings from its guts, echoing a cry of euphoria that is felt the world over.

Have a listen to this snippet and make it last 'til the band's upcoming performance with Burgandy Williams at PizzaExpress Live on 1-2 March.