Mellowe - The Hudson River Blues
R&B, Pop, Jazz
Hamburg, Germany
Overall Impression: Delivering an all-original slice of modern Funk-fueled, Jazz-driven R&B, Mell Vin drops The Hudson River Blues! Bold bass and crisp percussion mingle with slightly ominous piano and delightfully plucked electric guitar beneath Mell Vin's rich vocals - letting the Funk feel take over through sparing strings and a sense of absolute drive as The Hudson River Blues draw listeners deep into the sound!
Strongest Point(s): The overall feel of The Hudson River Blues is great! Incredible rhythmic drive - emphasized nicely by the bass and guitar work, with specific nods to the classic funk tone and style of the electric work throughout. Great use of various instrumental timbres, with the organ and occasional string movement creating a dense and immersive sound foundation for the lyrical work. Mell Vin's voice is strong - deeply engaging in tone and especially commanding at the 5:11 mark as it opens up and reaches higher for the final push. Nice work!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of authentic, original Funk, Jazz, and R&B will connect instantly to the style and drive of The Hudson River Blues, while the creative efforts of Mell Vin stand to draw in discerning listeners with an appreciation for well-rounded musicianship! Bearing a classic feel and a heartfelt delivery, those that find themselves seeking out tried and true artists in the genre will be able to connect well with the defining influences found in The Hudson River Blues!
Artist target suggestions: Billy Preston, The Blackbyrds, Billy Paul, The Brothers Johnson, The Delfonics, The Dramatics, The Floaters, The Friends Of Distinction, Mondo Cozmo, MGMT, DREAMERS, Erykah Badu, Gorillaz
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.