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Saturday, 09 February 2008 |
 The VibeSetters are a Rock
n' Reggae Jazzfunk group who have just recently made Santa Cruz, California
their hometown after a not so easy decision to leave their island refuge of
St. John in the Caribbean. The sound that The VibeSetters lay down is a
healthy dose of funky rural electronic reggae rock rhythms applied with
urban jazz and hip hop sensibilities which respect the past, celebrate the
present and give promise to the future of music. Their simple, yet textural
rhythm based songs have attracted an enthusiastic and eclectic audience to
date with positive responses to the music from around the globe.
A listener from Stockholm, Sweden feels: "This is not traditional reggae. It
is refreshing and mystic. A litte bit movie sound track style. Puts me in a
state of euphoria." Living in the US Virgin Islands shaped the sound of the
band to reflect the sometimes tumultuous conditions created by the struggle
between urban progress and preserving paradise. Sensing how people can be
uplifted from violence, poverty, sickness and discrimination through the
inspiration of music, The VibeSetters set upon a mission of equity, justice
and peace for all beings. Taking their music to the mainland has enabled the
message and positive vibrations to reach more people.
The VibeSetters music has been described by one reviewer as 'Jimi Hendrix
meeting Bob Marley tocollaborate on a retro-rock reggae electronica
soundtrack for inner peace.' The band is working towards attaining a mastery
of original musical communication worthy of such a comparison with classic
musical icons like Marley and Hendrix, while incorporating some of the more
innovative computer based sonic technologies into the music. They balance
their original songwriting and composition with improvisational tendencies
since spontaneity and structure foster the creative tension which gives rise
to new musical creation. The VibeSetters are giving the impression to
listeners of various tastes that they are inventing a new sound with their
music born from the cross pollination of diverse cultural influences with
modern perspectives on universally celebrated classic Reggae and Rock
songwriting.
The VibeSetters are an intelligent and politically concerned band with a
strong emphasis on uplifting the conscience to relieve the social suffering
of all. When folks hear the music, they feel the vibration of the soundwaves
and receive inspiration to set upon the mission. The music provides courage
to gather strength for fighting oppression and alleviating suffering. Like a
sound swelling inside a feedback loop... hope, love, truth, equity, justice
and peace will resonate louder and stronger until freedom is the only song
we hear and the only song we sing. However, a destination is pointless if
you do not enjoy the ride so, please support music that makes you feel
alive.
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| Webpage: http://vibesetters.com |
| Location: Santa Cruz, California, USA |
| Description: The VibeSetters play Rock n' Reggae Jazzfunk Instrumental Improvisational Soundtrack Music - Peace for all Beings |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 07 August 2009 )
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