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The multicultural downtempo sound of Telepath's debut album evokes the spirit of a Buddha Bar compilation or Thievery Corporation mix (fittingly, since Telepath is represented by Thievery Corporation's Outernational Music outfit). The tracks are undergirded by laid-back island beats and Fela-esque horn lines, and there are sequences that wouldn't be out of place in a Bollywood film – even otherworldly sounds find their way into the mix. Writer/performer/producer Michael Christie – along with the aid of several guest musicians – makes music that will get your head nodding, if not your feet moving. Of course, it depends on how kinetic you'd like your dub experience to be, but Telepath offers up quite a few danceable tracks on this disc. – Mannie Dalton - The Mountain Xpress
The multicultural downtempo sound of Telepath's debut album evokes the spirit of a Buddha Bar compilation or Thievery Corporation mix (fittingly, since Telepath is represented by Thievery Corporation's Outernational Music outfit). The tracks are undergirded by laid-back island beats and Fela-esque horn lines, and there are sequences that wouldn't be out of place in a Bollywood film – even otherworldly sounds find their way into the mix. Writer/performer/producer Michael Christie – along with the aid of several guest musicians – makes music that will get your head nodding, if not your feet moving. Of course, it depends on how kinetic you'd like your dub experience to be, but Telepath offers up quite a few danceable tracks on this disc. – Mannie Dalton - The Mountain Xpress
"Contact takes live band-based electronica a step beyond, utilizing the distant sounds of the Middle East, India, West Africa, and Jamaican Dub to get the listener's brain flowing and feet dancing. Telepath brings the listener on a grooving, danceable trip through regions of the world we're supposed to fear, shedding light and unity through the powerful potency of music." - Stratton Lawerence
"Contact takes live band-based electronica a step beyond, utilizing the distant sounds of the Middle East, India, West Africa, and Jamaican Dub to get the listener's brain flowing and feet dancing. Telepath brings the listener on a grooving, danceable trip through regions of the world we're supposed to fear, shedding light and unity through the powerful potency of music." - Stratton Lawerence
"An extremely talented and versatile musician.
The music is really very good!"
-Will Griffin,
Eighteenth Street Lounge Records
- n/a
"An extremely talented and versatile musician.
The music is really very good!"
-Will Griffin,
Eighteenth Street Lounge Records
- n/a
"I LOVE it! Your music is quite amazing.....
where were you when I was trying to sign new artists?"
-Rod Linnum,
ex-Universal VP and CEO of Water Music Records - n/a
"I LOVE it! Your music is quite amazing.....
where were you when I was trying to sign new artists?"
-Rod Linnum,
ex-Universal VP and CEO of Water Music Records - n/a
Discography
Fire One (2006): available on CDbaby.com, iTunes, Napster, eMusic, and at all Telepath shows
The Remixes [digital EP] (2007): available for download at www.telepathmusic.com and www.myspace.com/telepathmusic
Contact (2008): available on CDbaby.com, iTunes, and at all Telepath shows
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Music is a collective language. It can bring a sense of community among strangers, regardless of language, nationality, or beliefs. It can provide the listener an environment for creative thought and unrestrained emotion. It can manifest the beauty of people and cultures who may be thousands of miles apart. The music of Telepath strives to do all of this. Formed in 2006 and hailing from Philadelphia PA via Asheville NC, Telepath is a unique new expression in the current live and electronic music scenes. The 3-piece comprised of keyboards, bass and drums use a wide variety of self-created samples containing Indian and Arabic singers and musicians, Afrobeat-influenced horn lines, dubbed-out effects, and much more to generate the multi-layered sound that is Telepath. Extensively touring in support of their debut album Fire One (2006), Telepath has played to passionate audiences at theaters, clubs, and festivals around the country. Now, with the September 2008 release of their second album ContactTelepath continues the development of a loyal and ever-growing fan base, as well as their commitment to creating a positive and inspiring environment both on record, and in live performance.
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