TAG: Miguel Atwood-Ferguson

Feb08

Sonnymoon – Just Before Dawn (Alt. Take feat. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson) (MP3)

Excited to share the first official single from Sonnymoon’s upcoming self titled album being released in May.

Enjoy a stream of the song “Just Before Dawn” which includes an amazing alternative take from Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and conductor Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. Miguel’s work spans from conducing and arranging Suite for Ma Dukes, the orchestral interpretation and tribute to the late J. Dilla, Flying Lotus’s “Cosmogramma” and Thundercat’s “The Golden Age of Apocalypse” album, and others…

Sonnymoon – Just Before Dawn Single by Plug Research

Also, last week we announced Sonnymoon hitting the road with Teebs (Brainfeeder) and Time Wharp from late March through April.

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Dec14

The Best of Mark de Clive-Lowe mixed by DJ Spinna (MP3)

Mark de Clive-Lowe’s album “Renegades” is in stores now via Tru Thoughts!!

“Renegades” is MdCL’s ninth solo album and features musicians and singers including Nia Andrews, Bembe Segue, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Pino Palladino, Sheila E, and others.

Today, it’s with great pleasure to share this extraordinary mix by the one and only DJ Spinna. The Best of Mark de Clive-Lowe mixed by the legendary DJ Spinna includes 34 tracks of MdCL productions, remixes and collaborations with Kenny Dope (Masters At Work), DJ Spinna, Phil Asher (Restless Soul), Zed Bias and more. The mix takes you on a journey covering an array of genres including downtempo, soul, breaks and house. Spinna’s mix showcases MdCL’s extensive catalogue while shedding light on tracks one may have missed over the years.

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Sep22

Mark de Clive-Lowe: The Why feat. nia andrews (MP3)

A perfect first taste of the LP, “The Why” introduces the energetic, pristine and soulful production of the album. Alongside MdCL’s skills on beats, bass-lines, synths and more, fellow LA-dweller nia andrews – who has performed with Janelle Monae and Common – brings earnest, honey-dipped vocals and songwriting chops. Other contributors include strings virtuoso Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (recent collaborator of Flying Lotus), whose stunning arrangements and viola playing create an epic, new school soul vibe; and sought-after players Lil’ John Roberts and Mike Feingold appear on drums and guitar, respectively.

“The Why” is about people being disconnected to the whole reason why we are here and why we are doing what we do, and the need to reconnect with it before everything falls apart”, says MdCL of the song.

“The Why” is available as a free …

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Jul30

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson : “Celebrate Tradition” Interview (Video)

Here are some of my shorthand notes based around a conversation I had with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson at his apartment in July 2010.  all of the quotes are not verbatim and are simply some of his thoughts jotted down by me. When I arrived at his home for our interview, the front door was ajar, “It’s actually perfect timing. I’ve been on the phone all day, booking rehearsals.” He admits once I walk inside, “The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran grabs my eye on top of a stack of books, across from hundreds of CDs neatly lined against the wall. Framed posters of past masters frame the musical instruments in the living room, which has a shrine in the center.

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Jul20

FREE LA Show with the Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble

On July 23, 2010, multi-intrumentalist/arranger/composer, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson brings his amazing 15 piece ensemble featuring ground-breaking artists Bilal, Flying Lotus, Chris “Daddy” Dave, and Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner to the the Grand Performances concert series at California Plaza in Downtown LA, 350 South Grand Ave..

The ensemble will be doing 2 sets starting at 8pm featuring new Atwood-Ferguson arrangements written for this historic concert.

On the program will be original material from Miguel, Bilal and Flying Lotus as well tributes to J Dilla, Michael Jackson, Guru and Herbie Hancock among other unique offerings all under Miguel’s direction. Do not miss this incredibly special, FREE and once in a lifetime event!

Here’s a link of some of the tunes that Miguel we will be re-arranging.

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