A Deeper Sense of Soul

About the Artist
Perhaps it’s maturity, perhaps it's something more, but singer/songwriter Shawn Smith has truly come into his own on his latest album A Deeper Sense Of Soul (Red Music/Sony). Inspired by the Buddhist idea of vipasyana, which translated from Sanskrit means "insight" and "looking deeply," A Deeper Sense Of Soul could have easily been titled ‘A Deeper Sense Of Self.’ On this recording, Smith has challenged himself both personally and artistically with poignant and emotive lyrics and soulful instrumentation.  

A Deeper Sense Of Soul is a brilliant follow-up to Smith’s debut Finding My Way, a collaborative venture with multi-platinum producer Manuel Seal Jr. (Mariah Carey, Usher, Aretha Franklin) which spawned the hit single "Running You Down," as well as subsequent singles "You Are My Lady " and "Take U Home," all of which were well-received at US college radio and featured in several film and television projects (Cold Squad, Just Cause, Show Me Yours).  

Each of the 10 richly textured and stirring songs on the album have distinct personalities, yet are woven by a common thread of funk and soul. Skillfully produced by collaborator Chin Injeti (Barenaked Ladies, Moka Only, Bass Is Base), tracks like "Bleedin’" and "Searchin’" demonstrate Smith can rock with the best of them, while cuts like "Fly" and "Take Me Back" expose the raw emotions Smith explored when writing much of this material.  

"It's a snapshot into who I am and why I do music. So many people in life, and particularly in the music industry, tell you what you should do, or who you should be. It's easy to get trapped – to lose sight of your purpose. But when you write, without compromise, from a place of honesty the songs take on a life of their own" offers Smith, adding that he also wanted to pay tribute to some of his musical influences from the past three decades, like Tears for Fears, Lenny Kravitz, Level 42 and Seal.

A Deeper Sense of Soul,Shawn Smith,Slide Productions,It will make you want to light some candles and curl up with the one you love.,Pop,R&B/Soul

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Average customer rating:

Deeper Sense Manufacturer: Saxamental ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAAKPS Release Date: 2004-03-09

Average customer rating: Different bloke!!! BLAND(AND THAT'S BEING KIND!)

A Deeper Sense of Soul Shawn Smith Manufacturer: Slide Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Shield of Thorns Brad vs Satchel ASIN: B0002HAETS Release Date: 2004-06-23

Tracks:

1. Fly
2. Changes
3. Take Me Back
4. Deeper
5. Somthin
6. Finding My Way
7. Strong
8. TV Show
9. Bleedin
10. Searchin

Tracks:

1. Take U Home
2. Fly Remix
3. You Are My Lady
4. Take U Home Remix

Product Description

For more info check out http://www.shawnmusic.com/

Customer Reviews:

Different bloke!!!.......2006-04-13

I'm not going to comment on this guys music. I just wanted to put the previous reviewer straight about something, and calm his musical fears :D The Shawn Smith that made this album is NOT the same Shawn Smith that has sung with Brad, Satchel or Pidgeonhed!!! He's even got different colour skin, and is a lot thinner. looks totally different believe me.

BLAND(AND THAT'S BEING KIND!).......2006-03-27

For anyone expecting a follow up to those wonderful heart felt ballads that made the two Satchel albums so essential don't bother with this because it is a different Shawn Smith! I got conned, don't you be. Yes there are ballads a plenty but the arrangements are so dull and so uninspired as to make this the sort of bland muzak that supermarkets have in the background whilst you're doing the weeks shopping. It really is that dull! I don't know who the guy is but out of morbid curiousity listened. The worse thing is you have to listen really hard to hear any live drums because every beat is programmed! It is so irritating and takes away any live feel. Why do these people use this confounded contraption? It is so cold and sterile. I think this Shawn is some sort of evagelenic singer/songwriter.I'd suggest to Shawn that Daryl Hall does this a whole lot better and at least when (or if) i buy his albums at least i know what i'm getting. This is complete dross! What a waste of money. Avoid unless blandness is your thing! Maybe there should be a warning on the cover saying NOTHING TO DO WITH BRAD OR SATCHEL!!!

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