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Peven Everett - who rides?

m_dejeanm_dejean Quadratisch. Praktisch. Gut. 2,946 Posts
edited May 2009 in Strut Central
The man's got two new CDs out: Heard a good handful of the songs on Dez Parkes' podcast, and they seem to continue the upbeat sound of "Power Soul" (which I love):http://justgoodmusic.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-05-12T14_26_04-07_00There's another Dez Parkes P.E. mix from last year with some exclusives too:http://justgoodmusic.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-10-15T14_01_18-07_00--I've been a fan since "Studio Confessions". I really dig this guy's slightly wonky DIY approach. I'm a sucker for that homegrown feeling and IMO his music is very soulful and often hypnotic. He doesn't sound like anyone else, his compositions/arrangements and singing are unmistakebly "him". He's also one of the only dudes from the "neo-soul" bag who's steadily been embracing elements of house music.I admit I haven't kept up with all of the many releases he's put out on small labels over the years, because some of it does get a little same-y. He's a prolific guy, but a bit of external quality control probably wouldn't hurt. Still, it seems weird/unfair that a talented guy like him is not on bigger label that could focus his career/push his music harder. I guess this is partly his own choice.Any other Peven Everett fans out there? Anyone seen him live? I'd like to check out his live show.

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  • RAJRAJ tenacious local 7,782 Posts
    This one is nice

  • DIGGADIGGADIGGADIGGA 456 Posts
    house music all nite long...say whut
  • casbahcasbah 57 Posts


    I really dig this guy's slightly wonky DIY approach.[/b] I'm a sucker for that homegrown feeling and IMO his music is very soulful and often hypnotic. He doesn't sound like anyone else, his compositions/arrangements and singing are unmistakebly "him". He's also one of the only dudes from the "neo-soul" bag who's steadily been embracing elements of house music.




    There's a lot of passion in his better tunes, when played out at the right moment/crowd it can be pretty special. Haven't heard the new stuff yet.

    I agree a little external quality control could go a long way and I don't know for sure, but I think he's determined to run his own show, it's a conscious decision, maybe he's been stung by the industry before.
  • phatmoneysackphatmoneysack Melbourne 1,124 Posts
    i enjoy what he does
  • HamHam 872 Posts
    I can never tire of "I ain't goin' nowhere"
  • bottomfeederbottomfeeder 116 Posts
    I ride!!!




  • tiger_blurptiger_blurp 275 Posts
    +1

    Saw him live at Libation last year. Dude is fucking sick.
  • triptoyourmindtriptoyourmind 294 Posts
    Enjoyed his stuff for ages, although studio confessions is his best I think.
  • henriquehenrique 10 Posts
    +1

  • AserAser 2,351 Posts
    He has burned a lot of bridges w/ his quirkyness. Dude just beats to his own drum. There was a recent thread on deephousepage where his manager basically were cussing folks out. hah!

    http://deephousepage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192685

    Got You Bangin (Sting International Edit) is real ill!
  • willie_fugalwillie_fugal 1,862 Posts
    The man's got two new CDs out:




    Heard a good handful of the songs on Dez Parkes' podcast, and they seem to continue the upbeat sound of "Power Soul" (which I love):

    http://justgoodmusic.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-05-12T14_26_04-07_00

    There's another Dez Parkes P.E. mix from last year with some exclusives too:

    http://justgoodmusic.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-10-15T14_01_18-07_00

    --

    I've been a fan since "Studio Confessions". I really dig this guy's slightly wonky DIY approach. I'm a sucker for that homegrown feeling and IMO his music is very soulful and often hypnotic. He doesn't sound like anyone else, his compositions/arrangements and singing are unmistakebly "him". He's also one of the only dudes from the "neo-soul" bag who's steadily been embracing elements of house music.

    I admit I haven't kept up with all of the many releases he's put out on small labels over the years, because some of it does get a little same-y. He's a prolific guy, but a bit of external quality control probably wouldn't hurt. Still, it seems weird/unfair that a talented guy like him is not on bigger label that could focus his career/push his music harder. I guess this is partly his own choice.

    Any other Peven Everett fans out there? Anyone seen him live? I'd like to check out his live show.

    the music in these podcasts is great, but damn man, lay off those ids a BIT? sheesh. i gotta hear "this is peven everett and you're listening..." every fouckin minute
  • casbahcasbah 57 Posts
    He has burned a lot of bridges w/ his quirkyness. Dude just beats to his own drum. There was a recent thread on deephousepage where his manager basically were cussing folks out[/b] . hah!

    http://deephousepage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192685

    Got You Bangin (Sting International Edit) is real ill!


    how NOT to deal with things.
  • m_dejeanm_dejean Quadratisch. Praktisch. Gut. 2,946 Posts
    He has burned a lot of bridges w/ his quirkyness. Dude just beats to his own drum. There was a recent thread on deephousepage where his manager basically were cussing folks out[/b] . hah!

    http://deephousepage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192685


    how NOT to deal with things.

    Wooow, the DHP forum brings the drama. I'm on page 9 (out of 40!).
    So this is what that statement over at the P.E. blog was about.
    Yeah, I guess this sort of thing is one of the reasons the man hasn't blown up like he deserves.

    BTW, re:the DHP thread, I'm listening to the Jamie 3:26 edit of Calender "Coming On Strong" rat now.


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