Sounding a Mosaic

1. When The Night Feels My Song

2. Shelter

3. Living In Jungles

4. Money Worries - (featuring Vernon Buckley)

5. Gyasi Went Home

6. Shadow Of A Man

7. Jeb Rand

8. Criminal

9. Murder On The Midnight Wire

10. Music My Rock

11. Rude Boy Don't Cry

12. Immigrant Workhorse

13. Nothing To Say

14. Money Worries - (E-Clair remix)

15. Rude Boy Abroad - (Lazare remix)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Ontario's Bedouin Soundclash has emerged as a young group refusing to be classified, while blurring the lines of reggae and rock. Look for them on the Vans Warped Tour this summer.

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Sounding a Mosaic

Average customer rating:

Reggae Folk Pop
rise against the chillis "bedouin soundclash is actually really good:"
AN ALBUM TO LISTEN TO AGAIN AND AGAIN
Funky Kingston
Just like a mosaic: Simple when you look close but beautiful and complex as a whole

Sounding a Mosaic
Bedouin Soundclash
Manufacturer: Side One Dummy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0008KLV7S
Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

When The Night Feels My Song
Shelter
Living In Jungles
Money Worries - (featuring Vernon Buckley)
Gyasi Went Home
Shadow Of A Man
Jeb Rand
Criminal
Murder On The Midnight Wire
Music My Rock
Rude Boy Don't Cry
Immigrant Workhorse
Nothing To Say
Money Worries - (E-Clair remix)
Rude Boy Abroad - (Lazare remix)

Album Description

Ontario's Bedouin Soundclash has emerged as a young group refusing to be classified, while blurring the lines of reggae and rock. Look for them on the Vans Warped Tour this summer.

Customer Reviews:

Reggae Folk Pop.......2007-01-11

What happens when you combine Folk, Pop and Reggae? You end up with Bedouin Soundclash. All of the songs have catchy hooks and choruses, so there is never really a "dead spot" on the CD.
If you are a fan of the old style Reggae, then this might just be a group for you.

rise against the chillis "bedouin soundclash is actually really good:".......2006-04-23

I think bedouin soundclash is areally good band compared to other bands. Any who doesn't agree sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AN ALBUM TO LISTEN TO AGAIN AND AGAIN.......2006-02-23

This is overall an amazing album. I purchased it a while ago after hearing When A Night Feels My Song on the radio. I was blown away by the consistency of the album. Every song is a hit single.

ALL RATINGS OUT OF 5

WANFMS - 5/5 what do you expect? Can never get tiresome
Shelter - 3/5 probably my least favourite song on the album
living in jungles - 3.5/5 solid song
money worries - 4/5 vernon buckley is a mad man
gyasi went home - 4/5 just go home gyasi
shadow of a man - 3.5/5 great rythym
jeb rand - 4.5/5 great vocals
criminal - 3.5/5 set up song for later
murder on the midnight wire 5/5 - my favourite song on the album
music my rock - 6/5 cancel that this is my favourite song
rude boy don't cry 4/5 - the album is almost over but don't cry
immigrant workforce - 4.5/5 good solid song
nothing to say - ending off strong

the rest of the songs are remixes so i wont review those. This is summer music at its best.
PEACE

Funky Kingston.......2005-09-16

Kingston, Jamaica? No, mon, that'd be Kingston Ontario. As in Canada. As in wind chill, blizzards, and block heaters. And trust me, when Toots Hibbert sang about a "Funky Kingston" there was nobody getting the two towns mixed up. Yet as unlikely as it may seem - especially given the fact that Bedouin Soundclash played among all the trendy screamo bands on this summer's Warped tour - these Canuck kids do the reggae like they stepped straight outta Trenchtown.

"Sounding A Mosaic" was produced by Darryl Jennifer (of DC hardcore legends the Bad Brains), and he does an ace job of maintaining that sense of lazy space featured in all great reggae. Everything bobs, slinks, and hops with an unhurried, heavy-lidded pace, perfect for power-lounging on a tropical beach (or, given their citizenship, maybe a particularly muggy kitchen). Singer Jay Malinowski's voice resembles Bob Marley, but the band lays down grooves more similar to the reggae-lite of Jimmy Cliff, with a few overtones of dub and an appropriately distant element of Two-Tone ska. For extra cred, they do a version of the Maytones' "Money Worries" that features Vernon Maytone himself on vocals. Not that they needed the help, as the lead-off single "When The Night Feels My Song" is so feel-good melodic that Johnny Nash probably would've eaten his own head just to have it as a followup to "I Can See Clearly Now."

So it's Funky Kingstons now. As in two of them. As in who'da thunk? I guess it was inevitable that there'd be some pleasant trickle-down effect of rampant globalization.

Just like a mosaic: Simple when you look close but beautiful and complex as a whole.......2005-06-22

It's as simple as this: one beautiful voice, one single guitar playing hypnotic reggae clean riffs, one inspired bass line (the album is produced by Bad Brains bass player Darryl Jennifer) and drums that you can't almost notice on some songs that almost seem like some acoustic roots reggae and have much more importance on drum and bass tracks giving a refreshing beat to this album.

BSC doesn't fall in the temptation of adding extra instruments or effects to make their album sound more eclectic, they stick to the ingredients above giving us the impression that they are talented and they don't need any cheap trick to make it more obvious.

They are great song writers: each song as its own story, the lyrics are wise, and as for the music, they manage to change the beat at the perfect moment, bring a catchy chorus so you don't get bored and find yourself listening to the whole CD begging for more.

I personnaly regret that the 2 remix songs don't bring much and somehow betray the global feeling of the album.

In addition to this album I would suggest Root Fire which is as solid as this one, not to be considered as a prequel to Sounding a Mosaic but as another beautiful "mosaïc" which confirms that these guys have their own style. If you don't know him, I would also suggest Patrice early albums :"Ancient Spirit" & "Lions EP"

Average customer rating:

this album is essential
Bedouin Soundclash
Bedouin Soundclash delivers!!!

Sounding a Mosaic
Bedouin Soundclash
Manufacturer: Stomp Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002CHLGW
Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

When The Night Feels My Song
Shelter
Living In Jungles
Money Worries
Gyasi Went Home
Shadow Of A Man
Jeb Rand
Criminal
Murder On The Midnight Wire
Music My Rock
Rude Boy Don't Cry
Immigrant Workforce
Nothing To Say
Money Worries (E-Clair Refix)
Rude Boy Abroad (Lazare Breakdub)

Album Description

Bedouin Soundclash combines modern urban sounds with classic reggae fundamentals. The band formed in early 2000 when Eon Sinclair (bass) met Jay Malinowski (vocals/guitar) at university. Their casual conversation about dub music inspired an informal session covering classic reggae standards. The two decided to play again the next night, asking Brett Dunlop (djembe) to come out. The later addition of Pat Pengelly (drums) filled out their sound, and Bedouin Soundclash was born. Since their inception, Bedouin Soundclash has gained a large and loyal fan base. They have established themselves as one of Kingston's premier bands, opening for The Pocket Dwellers and David Usher. Their unique yet accessible sound has become widely popular amongst the college circuit. Their debut album, Root Fire, received much critical praise. The album held the number one position on Queen's University radio CFRC for several weeks and still continues to chart. Sounding A Mosaic was produced by Daryl Jennifer of the legendary Bad Brains and features a remake of "Money Worries" (by the Maytones) featuring Mr. Vernon "Maytone" Buckley himself. If that weren't enough, there are also two superb remixes by E-Clair and the world-renowned Paul Lazare (Gotan Project). Sweet, smooth, soulful and honest, Sounding A Mosaic is set to become an instant reggae favorite.

Customer Reviews:

this album is essential .......2007-06-27

Buy this album. This could be Bedouin at their best. The hard hitting dub/reggae/rock is really all time.
Just do it.
And go see them live before they get too acoustic money making "stand alone" style. Their live set kills.
Travis

Bedouin Soundclash.......2005-06-18

The soundclash has come a long way from their debut album "Rootfire" which was more soft rock driven then "Sounding A Mosaic". Thats not to say that it wasn't dripping with reggae though... Because it was. Anyway, im excited to see what they bring to the table on their next album "Street Gospels" which is due to come out late 2005 or early 2006. I'm excited to see if the album incorporates more of what the name suggests... gospel. For the time being they will be engaged in Vans Warped Tour. Also, at music.yahoo.com Bedouin has been selected for yahoo musics "Who's Next" user's choice against three other bands so.... do your part and vote as many times as you want. If they win the will do a yahoo exclusive interview and they will record a live preformance.

Bedouin Soundclash delivers!!!.......2004-06-11

The fellas from Bedouin Soundclash produce a sonic amalgam composed of equal parts rhythm, melody, and lyrical genius on their new album. They effectively deliver a series of lyrically rich tracks which satisfy their fans' ravenous musical appetite. Their sweet melodies leave once-starved listeners satisfied and searching for more of their "musical crack rock". Pengelly delivers delicious drum beats with a maturity and discipline reminiscent of a tibetan monk. Sinclair's thumping bass confronts the most passive listener and says "rise to the occasion or prepare for a hearty serving of sonic subordination, okay?". Finally, Malinowski's smooth vocals provide a lyrical adhesive like no other. In short, this album will knock you on your arse, place you in a musical chokehold, and then force you to confront many prevalent social issues. Are you ready?