| Morcheeba | |
|---|---|
 Morcheeba in concert, 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genre(s) | Electronica, Alternative, Trip-hop, Baltimore Club |
| Years active | 1995 - present |
| Label(s) | Echo, Warner Bros., Sire, Indochina |
| Website | http://www.morcheeba.co.uk/ |
| Members | |
| Paul Godfrey Ross Godfrey | |
| Former members | |
| Skye Edwards Daisy Martey | |
Morcheeba (literally meaning "the way of Marijuana") is an English band that mixes influences from trip hop, rock, rhythm and blues and pop. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland 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 Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary Electronic music designed for a wide range Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Trip hop is a music Genre also known as the Bristol sound or Bristol acid rap. Baltimore club, also called " Bmore Club " or " Club Mix/Music " is a genre of house and Dance music. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (or Warner Bros, Warner Bros Pictures) is one of the world's largest producers of Film and Sire is a form of address for reigning Kings in the United Kingdom and in Belgium. Indochina, or the Indochinese Peninsula, is a region in Southeast Asia. Skye Edwards (born May 1974 as Shirley Klarisse Yonavive Edwards) is a British Singer, born in South East Daisy Martey is the lead Vocalist for Noonday Underground. Late in 2004 Martey left the band to become the lead singer of Morcheeba, replacing their former England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Trip hop is a music Genre also known as the Bristol sound or Bristol acid rap. Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Their most popular albums include debut Who Can You Trust? and Big Calm. Who Can You Trust? is the debut Album of the band Morcheeba. It was released in 1996 on China Records. They achieved huge international pop crossover success with the single "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" in 2000. " Rome Wasn't Built in a Day " is a song by an English group Morcheeba released in 1999 as the first single off their third studio album Fragments The group released their sixth studio album Dive Deep in February, 2008. Dive Deep is the sixth and latest Studio album by an English group Morcheeba released on February 4, 2008 for Digital
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Biography
Sometime in the mid-1990s, the Godfrey brothers (DJ Paul Godfrey and multi-instrumentalist Ross Godfrey) recruited Skye Edwards as vocalist during a chance meeting at a party in which both brothers were introduced to Skye. A disc jockey (also known as DJ or deejay) is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience Skye Edwards (born May 1974 as Shirley Klarisse Yonavive Edwards) is a British Singer, born in South East This led to formation of Morcheeba. Five albums later (2003), Edwards was asked to leave the band by the Godfrey Brothers as the individuals were beginning to go in separate directions musically, as the brothers wanted to try different things and had different musical ambitions. [1]
In 2005 they recorded another album, The Antidote, and recruited Daisy Martey (formerly of the band Noonday Underground) to replace Edwards on vocals. Released on May 31, 2005, The Antidote is Morcheeba 's fifth album. Daisy Martey is the lead Vocalist for Noonday Underground. Late in 2004 Martey left the band to become the lead singer of Morcheeba, replacing their former Noonday Underground is a British band consisting of DJ Simon Dine and singer Daisy Martey. Later, the Godfrey brothers replaced Martey with another singer - Jody Sternberg - for their live performances, but their tour in support of Dive Deep was with French singer Manda on lead vocals. Their new studio album Dive Deep was released in February 2008 in Europe & the UK. Dive Deep is the sixth and latest Studio album by an English group Morcheeba released on February 4, 2008 for Digital This album, produced by Paul & Ross Godfrey, features several guest vocalists including Judie Tzuke, Thomas Dybdahl, Cool Calm Pete, and Manda. Judie Tzuke (born Judie Myers, 3 April 1956 in London) is an English Singer / Songwriter. Thomas Dybdahl (born April 12, 1979 in Sandnes, Norway) is a Norwegian musician in singer/songwriter tradition Cool Calm Pete is an American rapper and producer with a sometimes hypnotically slow lazy-sounding rapping style
Discography
Studio albums
- Who Can You Trust? April 8, 1996 (Indochina)
- Big Calm 1998 (Sire) #18 (UK)
- Fragments of Freedom August 1, 2000 (Sire) #6 (UK)
- Charango July 2, 2002(Warner Bros.) #7 (UK)
- The Antidote 2005 #17 (UK)
- Dive Deep February 4, 2008 (G&G/PIAS) #59 (UK)
Compilation albums and others
- La Boule Noire (1998) (live)
- Back to Mine (2001)
- Parts of the Process (The Very Best Of Morcheeba) (2003) #6 UK
- The Platinum Collection (2005)
Singles
| Year | Song | Album | Charts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "Trigger Hippie" | Who Can You Trust? | #40 (UK) |
| 1996 | "Never an Easy Way" | Who Can You Trust | |
| 1996 | "Tape Loop" | Who Can You Trust? | #42 (UK) |
| 1997 | "The Music That We Hear (Moog Island)" | Who Can You Trust? | #47 (UK) |
| 1997 | "Shoulder Holster" | Big Calm | #53 (UK) |
| 1998 | "The Sea" | Big Calm | |
| 1998 | "Blindfold" | Big Calm | #56 (UK) |
| 1998 | "Let Me See" | Big Calm | #46 (UK) |
| 1998 | "Part of the Process" | Big Calm | #38 (UK) |
| 1998 | "Summertime" | Red Hot + Rhapsody: The Gershwin Groove | |
| 1999 | "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" | Fragments of Freedom | #34 (UK) |
| 2000 | "Be Yourself" | Fragments of Freedom | |
| 2001 | "World Looking In" | Fragments of Freedom | #48 (UK) |
| 2002 | "Otherwise" | Charango | #64 (UK) |
| 2002 | "Way Beyond" | Charango | |
| 2002 | "Undress Me Now" | Charango | |
| 2003 | "What's Your Name?" | Parts of the Process | |
| 2005 | "Wonders Never Cease" | The Antidote | |
| 2005 | "Lighten Up" | The Antidote | |
| 2005 | "Everybody Loves a Loser" | The Antidote | |
| 2008 | "Enjoy the Ride" | Dive Deep | |
| 2008 | "Gained the World" | Dive Deep |
References
External links
Who Can You Trust? is the debut Album of the band Morcheeba. It was released in 1996 on China Records. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) China Records was a Record label founded October 1, 1984 by Derek Green. Sire Records Company is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group and distributed through Warner Bros The UK Albums Chart is a list of Albums ranked by sales in the United Kingdom. Fragments of Freedom is Morcheeba 's third album. It was released in 1999. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Sire Records Company is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group and distributed through Warner Bros The UK Albums Chart is a list of Albums ranked by sales in the United Kingdom. Charango is a 2002 album by the British group Morcheeba. Singles released include "Otherwise" "Way Beyond" and "Undress Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (or Warner Bros, Warner Bros Pictures) is one of the world's largest producers of Film and The UK Albums Chart is a list of Albums ranked by sales in the United Kingdom. Released on May 31, 2005, The Antidote is Morcheeba 's fifth album. The UK Albums Chart is a list of Albums ranked by sales in the United Kingdom. Dive Deep is the sixth and latest Studio album by an English group Morcheeba released on February 4, 2008 for Digital Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The UK Albums Chart is a list of Albums ranked by sales in the United Kingdom. La Boule Noire is an acoustic Album of the band Morcheeba. It was released in 1998 and recorded at La Boule Noire, a small concert hall located Back to Mine is a series of Mix albums usually (though not always mixed by renowned DJs or composers of Electronic music. Parts of the Process is a Greatest hits album by British Trip-Hop band Morcheeba. Red Hot + Rhapsody The Gershwin Groove is a Compilation album produced by the Red Hot Organization (RHO to celebrate the birthday of George Gershwin Fragments of Freedom is Morcheeba 's third album. It was released in 1999. Charango is a 2002 album by the British group Morcheeba. Singles released include "Otherwise" "Way Beyond" and "Undress Parts of the Process is a Greatest hits album by British Trip-Hop band Morcheeba. Released on May 31, 2005, The Antidote is Morcheeba 's fifth album. " Enjoy the Ride " is a downbeat soul and country -influenced song and the name of Morcheeba 's first single from their latest sixth studio Dive Deep is the sixth and latest Studio album by an English group Morcheeba released on February 4, 2008 for Digital "Gained the World" is the second single released from Morcheeba 's sixth Studio album Dive Deep.Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic