Galactic is a funk and jazz group from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American musicians blended Soul music, Soul Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Hip hop is a cultural movement which developed in New York City in the 1970s primarily among African Americans and Latinos. The music of New Orleans assumes various styles of music which have often borrowed from earlier traditions In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Sanctuary Records is a Record label based in the United Kingdom and a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. ANTI- is an American Record label founded in 1999 as a sister label of Epitaph Records. Fog City Records is an independent Record label based in San Francisco. Plate tectonics and hotspots Divergent plate boundaries At the Stanton Moore is a New Orleans style drummer raised in Metairie Louisiana Theryl DeClouet (born September 17, 1951, in Hollygrove New Orleans Louisiana) also known as House Man, is a soul / R&B Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American musicians blended Soul music, Soul Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana The State of Louisiana ( or, État de Louisiane, pronounced) is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America

Origins and background

Originally formed in 1994 as an octet (under the name Galactic Prophylactic) and including singer Chris Lane and guitarist Rob Gowen, the group was soon pared down to an instrumental sextet of: guitarist Jeff Raines, bassist Robert Mercurio, drummer Stanton Moore, saxophonist Ben Ellman and Hammond organist Rich Vogel, later adding Theryl DeClouet on vocals. Robert Mercurio was born in Washington DC on November 11 1972 Stanton Moore is a New Orleans style drummer raised in Metairie Louisiana Theryl DeClouet (born September 17, 1951, in Hollygrove New Orleans Louisiana) also known as House Man, is a soul / R&B

The group was started when Raines and Mercurio, childhood friends from the Washington D.C. area, moved to New Orleans together to attend college at Tulane and Loyola Universities, and became enamored of the local funk scene, populated by such legendary acts as The Meters and Dirty Dozen Brass Band and inspired by local legends such as Professor Longhair. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D The Meters were an American Funk band based in New Orleans Louisiana. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a New Orleans Louisiana, Brass band. Professor Longhair (born Henry Roeland Byrd, also known as Roy "Bald Head" Byrd and as Fess) ( December 19, 1918 - January There they teamed with noted New Orleans drummer Stanton Moore, saxophonist/harmonica (now producer) Ben Ellman, and Rich Vogel. Stanton Moore is a New Orleans style drummer raised in Metairie Louisiana In 2004, the band parted ways with vocalist DeClouet, and now continue as an instrumental group. They have been releasing ground breaking albums consistently since 1996. Many songs found on their latest album, titled From the Corner to the Block, include underground MCs widely regarded as elite and popular. From the Corner to the Block is the fifth studio album by the New Orleans-based jazz fusion/funk group Galactic.

Musical style

The band has developed a unique sound as a result of their influences, including: hip hop, Go-Go, electronic, world music, rock, blues and jazz. Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with Go-go is a subgenre of funk that originated in the Washington D Electronic music is music that employs Electronic musical instruments and Electronic Music technology in its production The term world music includes Traditional music (sometimes called Folk music or roots music of any culture that are created and played by indigenous musicians Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Many of their songs include performances by other artists of various styles of music, like hip-hop artists Boots Riley (of The Coup), Gift of Gab (of Blackalicious) and Chali 2na (of Jurassic 5). The Coup is a Political hip hop group based in Oakland California. The Coup is a Political hip hop group based in Oakland California. Gift of Gab (born Timothy Parker, in Vicksburg Mississippi is an African American MC best known for performing in the Bay Blackalicious is a California -based hip hop duo made up of rapper Gift of Gab (born Timothy Parker and DJ / producer Chali 2na is an American rapper and Hip-hop artist formerly associated with the groups Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli. Jurassic 5 was an American Alternative hip hop group formed in 1993 by rappers Chali 2na, Akil, Zaakir aka Soup, Mark

Evolution

Over the years, the band's sound has evolved from organic New Orleans funk to a more modern style, incorporating elements of hip hop, electronica, fusion, and jazz. This change has been largely characterized by the increased use of electronic effects on guitar, bass, saxophone, and drums. Drummer Stanton Moore uses phrase samplers to sample a rhythm which he can then play over, producing intricate and layered drum sounds. Stanton Moore is a New Orleans style drummer raised in Metairie Louisiana Ben Ellman, saxophonist and harmonica player, often distorts his instruments to the degree that they sound similar to an electric guitar.

Live performances

The band is also noted for inviting guest musicians from New Orleans to perform onstage with them. These include: the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Neville Brothers, Brian Seeger, George Porter of The Meters, and Skerik (a saxophone player who is actually based in Seattle, Washington, but is part of Stanton Moore's side project Garage A Trois), to name a few. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a New Orleans Louisiana, Brass band. The Neville Brothers, an R&B, Soul and Jazz group was formed in 1976 in New Orleans LA. George Porter Baron Porter of Luddenham, OM, FRS ( December 6, 1920 &ndash August 31, 2002) was a British The Meters were an American Funk band based in New Orleans Louisiana. Skerik (born Eric Walton) is an American Saxophonist from Seattle Washington. Garage A Trois (aka GAT) is a quartet including drummer Stanton Moore, saxophonist Skerik, vibraphone and percussionist Mike Dillon and

The band is often on tour, and have shared the stage with acts including Live, Counting Crows, the Allman Brothers Band, The Roots, Widespread Panic, B.B. King, Mike Doughty (formerly of Soul Coughing), Gift of Gab (of Blackalicious), and Jurassic 5. Live (ˈlaɪv rhymes with "five" (also typeset as LIVE) is an American Alternative rock / Post-grunge band from York, Counting Crows is a Rock band originating from Berkeley California. The Allman Brothers Band is a Southern rock band based in Macon, Georgia. The Roots are an American hip-hop band from Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Widespread Panic is a rock 'n' roll band from Athens Georgia. B B King (born Riley B King, September 16 1925 is an American Blues Guitarist and Singer-songwriter. Mike Doughty (born June 10 1970) is an American singer and songwriter Soul Coughing was a New York -based Alternative rock band active in the 1990s Gift of Gab (born Timothy Parker, in Vicksburg Mississippi is an African American MC best known for performing in the Bay Blackalicious is a California -based hip hop duo made up of rapper Gift of Gab (born Timothy Parker and DJ / producer Jurassic 5 was an American Alternative hip hop group formed in 1993 by rappers Chali 2na, Akil, Zaakir aka Soup, Mark

Future releases

Galactic's next album is set to include guest appearances from rappers including Lyrics Born (an MC and producer from the Quannum Projects hip hop collective). Lyrics Born (formerly known as Asia Born, born Tom Shimura in 1972 is a half- Japanese American, half- Italian American rapper. Quannum Projects (aka Quannum MCs is a hip hop Collective based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with A collective is a group of people who share or are motivated by at least one common issue or interest or work together on a specific project(s to achieve a common objective According to Lyrics Born's Web site, the guest artist line-up featuring MCs, DJs, and vocalists has already been determined, but it is being kept secret for the time being. A disc jockey (also known as DJ or deejay) is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience However, Ben Ellman has said that all of the guest MCs at their Bonnaroo performance (Lyrics Born, Gift of Gab, Chali 2na, Lateef, and Boots Riley) will be featured on the album. The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day annual Music festival, created and produced by Superfly Productions and AC Entertainment, first held in 2002 Lyrics Born (formerly known as Asia Born, born Tom Shimura in 1972 is a half- Japanese American, half- Italian American rapper. Chali 2na is an American rapper and Hip-hop artist formerly associated with the groups Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli. Lateef the Truthspeaker (born Lateef Daumont in Oakland California) also known as The Truthspeaker or simply Lateef, is a hip-hop The Coup is a Political hip hop group based in Oakland California.

Galactic's most recent album, From the Corner to the Block was released on August 21st, 2007. From the Corner to the Block is the fifth studio album by the New Orleans-based jazz fusion/funk group Galactic. Lyrics Born's Myspace page has stated that "In addition to LB, this record features an array of today's most innovative MC's, including The Coup's Boots Riley, Digable Planets' Ladybug Mecca, Juvenile, Jurassic 5's Chali 2na, Mr. Lif, Lateef the Truth Speaker and Gift of Gab from Blackalicious and more. Lyrics Born (formerly known as Asia Born, born Tom Shimura in 1972 is a half- Japanese American, half- Italian American rapper. The Coup is a Political hip hop group based in Oakland California. The Coup is a Political hip hop group based in Oakland California. Digable Planets is a Grammy Award -winning American Alternative hip hop group based in New York City, composed of Ishmael "Butterfly" Terius Gray, known by his Stage name Juvenile, is an American rapper. Jurassic 5 was an American Alternative hip hop group formed in 1993 by rappers Chali 2na, Akil, Zaakir aka Soup, Mark Chali 2na is an American rapper and Hip-hop artist formerly associated with the groups Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli. For other uses see LIF. Mr Lif (born Jeffrey Haynes, 1977 is an American hip hop artist from Boston Lateef the Truthspeaker (born Lateef Daumont in Oakland California) also known as The Truthspeaker or simply Lateef, is a hip-hop Blackalicious is a California -based hip hop duo made up of rapper Gift of Gab (born Timothy Parker and DJ / producer The new album will also feature unique collaborative efforts with New Orleans artists Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Soul Rebels Brass Band and Trombone Shorty. New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana Big Chief Monk Boudreaux (born Joseph Pierre Boudreaux in New Orleans Louisiana, U Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews (born January 2, 1986) is a Trombone and Trumpet player from New Orleans Louisiana, "

Discography

• Coolin' Off - Fog City Records (1996)
• Crazyhorse Mongoose - Capricorn (1998)
• Late for the Future - Polygram (2000)
• We Love 'Em Tonight: Live at Tipitina's - Volcano Records (2001)
• Vintage Reserve - Volcano Records (2003)
• Ruckus - Sanctuary Records (2003)
• From the Corner to the Block (2007)

External links

• Official web site