An otherworldly combination of hip hop, jazz, indie rock and geek-pop, Strange Perspective is a late-night séance of sound and spirit. The debut collaboration between MC/producer See More Perspective and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Dameun Strange, THE LOST SOULS BOYS CHOIR IN JAZZ FUNERAL, plays out as a spooky suite of songs exploring death, remembrance and rebirth, with reference points in the New Orleans jazz funeral tradition, the spirit of Dia de los Muertos and the culture of Victorian spiritualism. The duo took first place at this year’s Spoutstock cover competition with their version of “Jack’s Lament” from “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” which says quite a bit about their style and approach. This is quirky and fun, to be sure, but there’s also a sharp edge to the music that reminds the listener that fun and serious, escapism and meaning life and death themselves—they’re not as far apart as we’d often like to believe.
Two accomplished musicians in their own right, artists SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE and Dameun Strange join forces to create 'Strange Perspective'. Born Adam Gabriel Rangel, SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE is a native of St. Paul, MN and son of Chicago. Having returned to his native Twin Cities roots from several years in Chi-town, he brings a unique aesthetic influenced by both communities. As a hip hop performer and recording artist, he captures and engages crowds of all generations through his energy and signature crowd interaction. As a lyricist poet, educator, self taught producer, actor, and visual artist his work carries revolutionary uplifting undertones known to motivate audiences across the Midwest and the South. As a producer, his music conveys a rawness of heart and soul that is effortlessly spiritual. Infused with traditions of jazz, funk and indigenous music, his sound is at times grainy and full - yet smooth and crisp.
Dameun Maurice Strange was born in Washington, DC. His interest in music began at an early age as he studied viola and clarinet in the DC Youth Orchestra program. At age 13, he began performing around the area as a saxophone soloist; writing music was his true passion. While at Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN, he began explorations in electronic music. He seeks to create a rich audio tapestry that would be able to portray a beautiful vignette or illustrate a compelling story.
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released October 26, 2010
STRANGE PERSPECTIVE AND THE LOST SOULS BOYS
CHOIR IN JAZZ FUNERAL
Strange Perspective
1. The Lincoln Slate
2. Ghost Parade Preprise
3. Blue Phantoms/Blue Sparks
4. Death March
5. Man in the Hat
6. Ghost Parade
conceived, written, produced, and performed by Dameun Strange and SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE with the Lost Souls
Boys Choir of the Church of Beyond
recorded and engineered by SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE at
Luv 'N' Dedication Studio, Minneapolis, Minnesota
executive produced by
e.g. bailey and Sha Cage
Photography by Daniel Rangel
Art Direction and Design by
Adam Gabriel Napoli-Rangel
Dameun Strange appears
courtesy of The Strange Company
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