Blastin Sounds

Blastin’ Sounds, also known as multi-instrumentalist and everyday musical genius Harry Bates, is an artist with a message. And, in contrast to many of his peers, the message this native of Cincinnati, Ohio brings is one of peace.

The idea that music can move you to make the world a better place is heard throughout the seven brand new tracks made available by Blastin’ Sounds as a follow up to his incendiary debut CD ‘Experience HB’.

Even on the two expertly chosen and performed covers - Bill Withers’ ‘Lean on Me’ and Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Fire’ - Bates’ own incredible musicianship, humanity and emotional power shine through like a beacon.

The lead single ‘Throw Down Your Weapons’ is a classic example of what Blastin’ Sounds is all about. His fusion of a soul temperament with rock guitar stylings is unique in the modern musical landscape. While the lyrics preach a simple message of tolerance that is yet to be heard in much of the worlds. It is a powerful and moving track, but also one that is as funky as anything you are likely to come across.

The same message of spreading love through joy and music can be heard in ‘Why Can’t There Be Peace On Earth’ - a track that, fittingly, Bates has issued as a free download from his website www.blastinsounds.com.

Another side to this multi-layered artist’s musical personality can be found on ‘I’m Still In Love With Y-O-U’ and ‘Are You The Angel of Love’; two love ballads showing the different sides to that most beautiful and sad of all the emotions. Both songs, lyrically and musically, are handled with aplomb by Blastin’ Sounds. While his funky, rhythmic abilities are perfectly showcased on the brilliant ‘Nile Moon’ - a journey through Bates’ musical heritage and on into the future.

Already a top ten artist, Blastin’ Sounds new collection of songs look set to propel him into the domain of the superstar. But if that happens, all he wants from that success is to be able to use that gift to help people.

It’s a noble ambition - and not one you hear from every new musician on the planet. You can only stand and applaud what Blastin’ Sounds - and his captivating music - is all about.

You have got to Hear and See, BLASTIN SOUNDS, HB is truly Blastin Sounds, with his music. His early influences, were Motown, Barry White, Rare Earth, also, Chicago and the Man with the Guitar, Mr. Jimi Hendrix.

His FIRST SOLO, release, entitled, "Experience HB", will be out this summer. The first single, will be "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby", a Love Song, about a man madly in love with his woman. "Groove To The Beat", is the second single release, Get Up Out Of Your Seat, and Dance To The Beat, it's a World Party. Ain't Too Proud To Beg, is the third single to be released, anyone who has betrayed their lover, can relate, that they are not, Too Proud To Beg, to obtain forgiveness.
The fourth single is: If Lovin You, Is Wrong, a married man is having an affair with another woman, even though he has a family at home. The follow up single is: Ain't No Woman, Like The One I Got, a man proclaims his woman, is above all other in this song, "I would kiss the ground she walks on". Blastin Sounds, brings down the house, with, "Who's Crying Now", you can feel the intensity of Blastin Sounds.
Transformation, (Blastin Sounds), is a jazz-fusion jam, with powerful rythmns, not heard of in today's music, the melodic tones and syncopation is vivid. Also, featured on the CD are: U and Me, Girl, plus You and Me, Together, both are love songs for the lover in you. If You Can't See Thru That, and Help Me, Dear Lord, are jams to AWAKEN you to events around you that may change your life forever. Experience HB and Jammin Hot are instrumental jams, to thrill and chill your soul.

BLASTIN SOUNDS IS:

HB, on Drums, Bass and Guitar, he's also the Producer, Recording Engineer, and Songwriter. HB is also Video Director, and Manager of Blastin Sounds.

---THE IAIRA REPORT---
DAILY CHART POSITION UPDATE - TOP 10 Notice
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DATE: 09/24/2010
ARTIST: Blastin Sounds
CURRENT RELEASE: Help Me, Dear Lord
CIN: 20100373310
CHART POSITION:5
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Dear Blastin Sounds,

The International Association of Independent Recording Artists, IAIRA, recognizes and honors artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in sound recording by monitoring chart activity as published in various reporting charts from around the world. According to our research, on 09/24/2010 the above referenced release; Help Me, Dear Lord, by Blastin Sounds, had attained The Number 5 Position on at least one of the charts monitored and verified by IAIRA. On the basis of that research, IAIRA has qualified the aforementioned release as eligible for Certification as an International 'Top 10'.
On behalf of the entire IAIRA staff and the Recording Arts Community at large, please accept our most sincere Congratulations and Best Wishes fo