Liminality by Don't Problem
"They should be commissioned to write the next 'Bond' theme"
"You listen to that and think everything's gonna be alright, just incredible"
Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC 6 Music
Eight man brass and drums monster, Don't Problem, from South East London, combine genres in a groundbreaking and innovative way to reimagine what a brass band is capable of. Don't Problem has struck its own course, insisting on all-original music that combines heavy funk and UK dance with raw psychedelic sounds to create a vibrant fresh music in keeping with the city's diverse new strains of club-orientated jazz.
Following on from their acclaimed EP released in 2018 the band presents their debut album 'Liminality'. Breaking down the boundaries of what's possible with the brass sound this record has already been gathering significant attention on the airwaves with singles being championed by Mary Anne Hobbs and Jamz Supernova and Tom Robinson.
The combo challenges the common perception of a "covers" brass band by adding electronics, synths & strings, a reflection of their wide encompassing interests and a desire to create new sonic landscapes.
Tracklist
| 1. | CD's Lament | 4:20 |
| 2. | King Kong | 5:10 |
| 3. | Lemon Party Boys | 5:02 |
| 4. | Liminality | 5:35 |
| 5. | Whale | 6:09 |
| 6. | The Return | 1:13 |
| 7. | Spiritual Haircut | 3:27 |
| 8. | Hot Combat | 4:07 |
| 9. | CD's Revenge | 0:49 |
| 10. | Omphale | 4:49 |
Credits
Louis Schultz-Wiremu - Tenor sax, Alto sax, Bari sax, Moroccan goat horn, Synths, Percussion
Seb Silas - Bari sax, Tenor sax, Soprano sax, Piano, Percussion
Rudi Schultz-Wiremu - Drums, Actual Percussion
Sam Warner - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Percussion, Synths
Jake Stoddart - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Slide trumpet, Ocarina of time, Percussion
John Caddick - Trombone, Bass trombone, Guitars, Percussion
Ed Horsey - Trombone, Percussion, Synths
Ben Kelly - Sousaphone, Tuba, Synths, Percussion
Wayne Urquhart - Cello (tracks 4,5,8)
Marsha Skinns - Violin, Viola (tracks 4,5,6)
Sylvia Schmidt - Vocals (tracks 7,8)
Giles Barrett - Record Producer, Mixing Engineer, Technician, Studio Manager, Zen Master
Emre Ramazanoglu - Mastering
Recorded at Big Jelly Studios (Ramsgate) and Soup Studios (London)
License
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Eight man brass and drums monster, Don't Problem, from South East London, combine genres in a groundbreaking and innovative way to reimagine what a brass band is capable of.