Alpheus - From Creation LP

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1.	From Creation 03:23	info	buy track
2.	Call It a Day 03:31	info	buy track
3.	We Are Strong 02:43	info	buy track
4.	Far Away 03:40	info	buy track
5.	Ultimate 02:56	info	buy track
6.	Live and Learn 03:32	info	buy track
7.	In Time 03:05	info	buy track
8.	Turnaround Ball 03:13	info	buy track
9.	Keep the Faith 03:00	info	buy track
10.	Always 02:33	info	buy track
11.	Do the Ska 02:56	info	buy track
12.	Inside Out 03:01	info	buy track
13.	When You Call Me 03:18	info	buy track
14.	Far Melody 03:40	info	buy track
15.	Keep the Dub 02:55	info	buy track
16.	Creation Dub 03:21	info	buy track

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2011 | A-Lone Productions | ARKLP002/FAK073
Alpheus ‎- From Creation LP

A1 From Creation
A2 Call It A Day
A3 We Are Strong
A4 Far Away
A5 Ultimate
A6 Live And Learn
A7 In Time
A8 Turnaround Ball

B1 Keep The Faith
B2 Always
B3 Do The Ska
B4 Inside Out
B5 When You Call Me
B6 Far Melody
B7 Keep The Dub
B8 Creation Dub

Produced, Arranged, Recorded and Mixed by Roberto Sánchez at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio. Cueto, Santander.
Vocal arrangements by Alpheus
Mastered by Ibon Larruzea at Euridia Studio, Bilbao.
Artwork by Cholo
Photography by Jason Martin.

Played by Lone Ark Riddim Force:
Íñigo Eléxpuru - Drums
Roberto Sánchez - Bass, Double Bass, Piano and Organ
Josu Santamaría - Rhythm and Lead Guitar
Gorka Fernández - Trumpet
Saioa Jorrín - Alto Sax
Jaime C. - Tenor Sax
Aratz Diez - Tromobone
Dubby Ambassah - Percussion
Roberto Bartolomé - Rhythm Guitar on 'Always'
Rubén Díez - Bass on 'Always'
Reuben 'Ras' Telford - Melodica and Clavinet on 'Far Melody'
Borja 'Txar-Lee' Eizagirre - Baritone, Tenor and Alto Sax on 'When You Call Me'
Alpehus - Lead and Backing Vocals

ARK Distribution contact: distri@loneark.com

7'' SINGLES TAKEN FROM ALPHEUS - FROM CREATION LP

7'' ULTIMATE
alonearkmuzikstudio.bandcamp.com/album/7-a-lone-presents-two-rocksteady-riddims

7'' KEEP THE FAITH
alonearkmuzikstudio.bandcamp.com/album/7-a-lone-presents-two-rocksteady-riddims

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released January 1, 2011

Born and raised by Jamaican parents in London, Alpheus developed a passion for singing after seeing Sam Cooke perform on television. His love for reggae developed as he was exposed to singers like Don Carlos, Dennis Brown, Frankie Paul. Michael Gordon, Thriller U to name but a few. A meeting with Tony Brevett of The Melodians led to the recording of his debut album “Quality Time” for famed producer Coxsone Dodd in 1999. It then took him 8 years to present the follow up to that wicked Studio One album, but it was well worth the wait. The sophomore album “Everything For A Reason” was recorded in Europe with the French duo Bost & Bim involved in most of the tracks, but also productions from Irie Ites, Stingray, Mijto and Pow Pow were included. The album was one of the highlights of 2007.

And now, at the beginning of 2011, it’s good to see Alpheus — without any doubt one of the few quality singers of reggae music nowadays — return with an awesome album called “From Creation”. In comparison with his sophomore album, this third collection of tunes sees a significant change in musical direction as Alpheus presents 16 cuts of very well produced ska and rocksteady music. The singer explains: “I kept quiet for about 18 months after the album for Special Delivery. I only went on one ‘one-drop’ riddim for a label in Nantes called Metastone and that was my last ‘one-drop’. I’m not doing that any more. Now it’s only ska and rocksteady – music that’s long lasting”.

“From Creation” is produced by Roberto Sánchez, who surprised us with the Earl Zero album ‘And God Said To Man’ in 2010. The recording and mixing sessions took place between 2007 and 2010. Roberto Sánchez and the musicians of the Spanish backing band The Lone Ark Riddim Force have thoughtfully built the riddims, fresh originals as well as relicked versions of classic Jamaican riddims, and they did a more than fantastic job here! Thus the listener will recognize timeless Studio One riddims and reworkings of Phil Pratt tunes. The latter was a Jamaican producer who entered the scene in 1966, but he definitely made a name for himself in the first half of the 1970s with soulful productions by Dennis Brown (“Black Magic Woman”), John Holt (“Strange Things” and “My Heart Is Gone”) and Pat Kelly (“They Talk About Love”).

The strength and also the beauty of this album is the fact that you can hear that Alpheus is totally at ease with the riddims and sound. While listening to each and every track included on “From Creation” it’s obvious that he sings from the heart and that’s a good thing. Without doubt it’s Roberto Sánchez who has to be credited for this as he is truly a genius when it comes to create great music. Yes, of course his productions are strongly influenced by the sounds from the days of old, but it’s done in such a way that it surely isn’t a gimmick. It’s the inspiration, the admiration and the craftmanship that makes his production works real and authentic. It’s striking to witness that the sound and quality of relicked riddims and the fresh originals don’t differ. A singer like Alpheus fully benefits from Roberto Sánchez’s approach and the vibes he creates at his A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio in Santander, Spain.

The album starts off with the title track “From Creation”, Alpheus’ fine interpretation of Hemsley Morris’ hit tune “Little Things”. By chosing this tune as the opener, Alpheus and Roberto Sánchez more or less make a statement, namely that the listener is going to listen to an album that goes deep. After the Studio One interpretation “Call It A Day” comes the self penned tune “We Are Strong”, a pumping ska tune with an uplifting message. The next track, also a self penned tune, “Far Away” is a medium tempo killer song with a classic Hammond organ intro. Phil Pratt’s instrumental “Dirty Dozen” forms the base for “Ultimate”, a very fine lovers tune.

The wicked “Live And Learn” is one of the many highlights on this album. It’s actually a reworking of Phil Pratt’s “Reach Out”. Alpheus’ vocal delivery on “In Time”, an appealing song with great lyrics, reminds us of that other great Jamaican vocalist, Glen Washington. The single “Turnaround Ball” is an awesome relick of the Wailers ska hit “Do You Remember”. “Keep The Faith” borrows its horns intro from a song, but we can’t figure out which song. Excellent tune!

Freddie McGregor recorded numerous quality sides for Coxsone Dodd. One of his finest efforts was “We Need More Love”. Alpheus reworks the song and calls it “Inside Out”. A smooth and touching lovers tune! The album closes with four worthwhile instrumental tracks. First there’s the Studio One relick “When You Call Me”. Next comes a Pablo-esque work-out, “Far Melody”, followed by the dub-workouts of “Keep The Faith” and “From Creation”, both fine examples of quality dub tunes. Already looking forward to the next album from the unbeatable duo Alpheus and Roberto Sánchez.

by Mr.T at www.reggae-vibes.com/reviews/artist/2011/01/alpheus-from-creation/

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Tienda oficial de los sellos de reggae A-Lone Productions, Nansa Records y Pirates Choice Recordings, así como de sus sub- sellos Okondo, Judah, Jah Love, Ark y Empathy.

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