The Influence Peddlers Main Mix percolates; with minimal but intense splashes of composition and an active interworking of percussion that locks seamlessly together. Luis' dark, minimal approach to instrument lines makes for another sleazy, gorgeous Influence Peddlers composition. John Crockett's Vocal Mix shares a similar drum philosophy, but is otherwise the standard JC composition/arrangement. Traditional verse/bridge/chorus format, with thoughtful composition and warm texture throughout mark this 'anthemy' offering. DJ Beloved's BPM mixes show off the smooth, galloping funk that he always manages to capture in his drum tracks. Beloved's commitment to composition is clear here too, with an array of live instrumentation (live bass, guitar, synths (from three different keyboardists) and percussion (recorded remotely in Jamaica...). It's a uniquely beautiful remix. Finally, the Influence Peddlers offer their Deep Mix; a bumping, minimal, deep track that gradually leads you into a flurry of sweet, airy instrumentation, before reverting back to its basic tramping roots. Gwen Hunter's lead vocal is effortlessly soulful. She's strong, even forceful at times, then gentle and sweet at others. Her extensive live performance background adds a hint of animation to her vocal that shines through on the recording.
HFW0020 Fragile Heart - Influence Peddlers feat. Gwen Hunter
Copyright 2013
Published by BMI (nefariousjohnsongs)
Facebook: (John at Twirlspace)
Lyrics by John Crockett
Lead and Backing Vocals by Gwen Hunter
Vocal Arrangements by John Crockett and Gwen Hunter
Final EP Mastering by John Crockett
>Influence Peddlers Main Mix
>Influence Peddlers Deep Mix
Music Composed by Luis Blademaster Lopez and John Crockett
Performed, Mixed and Arranged by John Crockett
Produced by Influence Peddlers
>John Crockett Vocal Mix
Composed, produced, arranged, performed and mixed by John Crockett
>DJ Beloved BPM mixes
Produced by Dwanye Beloved Tennant and Steven "DJ Nunya" Pierre
Engineered by Dwanye Beloved Tennant, Kevin Hedge (Blaze) and John Ferretti
Keys Strings and Synth: Dave Drake, Reginald Steele & Jerry "J Keys" Williams
Guitar: Jake Lanza
Percussion: Denver Smith (of Denver D & the Family out of Jamaica)