World Beat, by Dan Del Santo

World Beat

by Dan Del Santo

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Pre-order of World Beat. You get 2 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.

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releases February 23, 2024

$8 USD or more

1.	Why Don't You Open Your Eyes
2.	Radio Theme
3.	It Don't Matter Where You Run
4.	Macka Ska
5.	Marianne
6.	Everything's An Argument
7.	World Beat 04:15	buy track
8.	Love So Sweet
9.	Ain't That Askin' A Little Too Much?
10.	Don't Make No Sense 02:34	buy track
11.	Life On The Street

about

This record marked a notable shift for Dan, as he made the jump from music that arguably falls under the umbrella of world-infused americana into full blown drum machine afrobeat madness. It's also worth noting that this was, verifiably, one of the first albums ever recorded using purely digital software (before ProTools was an industry standard, there was a prototype of the software called Digidrums)

Unlike Dan's previous works, this is a primarily rhythmic record — the drum machines and synthesized horn sections (there are real drums + horns on a handful of tracks don't get it twisted!) conjure auditory visions of Prince and Parliament Funkadelic, but presented with a more 80s "world music" flare.

That was always Dan's style, after all — combining distinct pieces of american music with challenging sounds from across the world, creating a fusion that united cultures and got people from all walks of life dancing.

credits

releases February 23, 2024

Alto Saxophone – Paul Ostermayer
Baritone Saxophone, Co-producer – John Mills
Bass – Lonnie Hutchinson
Co-producer – Kerry Crafton
Drums – Rock Savage
Drums [hand] – James Fenner
Guitar, Vocals, Percussion, Co-producer – Dan Del Santo
Keyboards – Michael Ramos
Tenor Saxophone – Tomás Ramírez
Trombone – Mike Mordecai
Trumpet – Paul Constantine
Vocals – Carmen Bradford

Following artists listed as "Associate Professors" but no listing of which tracks they played on:
Robert Atwood -Guitar Eric Johnson - Guitar Jim Cinq-Mars -brake drum Slim Heilpern-guitar/chromatic harmonica
Neil Pederson - Keyboards Scott Morgan - Synthesizer

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Utopia Unearthed is a physical and digital reissue label based in Nashville, TN. Established in 2022, our focus is preserving and reviving the DIY music and art of yesteryear. From beloved classics to hidden gems, from home studios to private presses, our hope is to turn the UU catalogue into an archive of the rich tapestry of counter-culture and underground art released around the world. ... more