Pat Flashman - Say My Name
Reggae, Dub, Steppers
Kalmthout, Belgium
Overall Impression: Listening to Pat Flashman's latest single "Say My Name", you can't help but feel relaxed as you get caught up in his beautiful vocals! Enjoy losing yourself in the soothing rhythm as the tasteful horns and vocal melody leave your head spinning around. The reggae style guitar and organ groove sets a solid backdrop for Pat to fill the ambience with a subtle blend of piano, horns, percussion and vocals, all of which spatter the mix at times in a wonderful way. The lighthearted vocals "Dance dance, dance.. till the morning light" will definitely be stuck in your head for days. A pioneer of the reggae scene in Belgium, Pat Flashman has created a "soon to be classic" hit that can be easily enjoyed by just about everyone.
Strongest Point(s): "Say My Name" has a laid-back feel that will put you at ease. The use of delays and reverbs is spot on and production quality, song structure, drops, melody and VOCALS are all absolutely killer! Pat Flashman has done a completely professional job with "Say My Name" as this track should not be overlooked.
Target Audience Appeal: If you are looking for authentic Reggae, Dub and Roots Ska, then you will certainly enjoy what Pat Flashman has to offer. "Same My Name" is guaranteed to put you in a good mood and a smile on your face! Definitely save this track for your next summer party or barbecue. "Say My Name" truly makes you feel good and gets you going in the right direction, all the while wishing the song will never end. If you don't know Pat Flashman, do yourself a favor and check him out!
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About the Reviewer:
Erik Anderson is a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Music Production and Engineering and has been managing his own recording studio for almost 20 years. As a producer and multi-instrumentalist, Erik has the understanding and desire to help others further their musical creativity, and as an engineer he has the knowledge of how to achieve these desired effects. Erik has had a true passion for music since an early age taking piano lessons, he then started playing bass guitar in his early teens and was making hip hop beats by the age of 17 before heading off to Berklee where he also studied composition and arranging, music synthesis, traditional harmony and ear training as well as bass proficiency. After graduating, Erik worked at a few recording studios in New York and New Jersey before starting his own studio which also spawned his 4-piece experimental indie rock band.