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» genre:
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R&B/Soul/Pop
» label: New Soul Records
» for fans of: Earth Wind & Fire, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack
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New Soul Orchestra
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New Soul Orchestra is a unique 13-piece group that combines catchy tunes with classical instrumentation and contemporary urban rhythms.
Their sound, while sometimes reminiscent of the golden age of pop, rock and soul, is nonetheless thoroughly modern.
Their sound, while sometimes reminiscent of the golden age of pop, rock and soul, is nonetheless thoroughly modern.
Why this name?
The driving force behind the band are three musicians, each bringing their own musical styles and influences to the table. This fusion of musical visions takes old-school soul and gives it a new sound.... New Soul Orchestra
Do you play live?
Yes. Primarily in the greater New York metropolitan area. Every moment of live performing is exciting for us.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It brings the power of promotion and exposure right to the finger-tips of the independent musician/artist.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes.
Band History:
Born and raised in New York City, lead singer, songwriter, and producer Michael Miller has been singing, writing and performing for much of his life, growing up on the urban and popular music emanating into and out of that vibrant city.
Joining him is his brother, Dan Miller, NSO's executive- and co-producer on their debut offering, and long-time friend and keyboardist/musical director/co-producer, Chris Phillips, both native New Yorkers with years of experience in music production and arranging.
Joining him is his brother, Dan Miller, NSO's executive- and co-producer on their debut offering, and long-time friend and keyboardist/musical director/co-producer, Chris Phillips, both native New Yorkers with years of experience in music production and arranging.
Your influences?
All three musicians grew up listening to an ecclectic mix of great music -- artists ranging from The Beatles and Steely Dan to Earth, Wind & Fire and Stevie Wonder -- as well as to contemporary pop, R&B and hip-hop groups. Combined, they bring a wealth of musical influence and skill, each contributing to the arrangements of the rhythm section and five-piece Orchestra (a string trio and two horns) and the shaping of the sound that is classic Soul, but with a distinctly New sound...