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Les July
NEWS
MY CATALOG OF MUSIC FOR FILM & TV
* All music was written, produced & performed by Les July *
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* All music was written, produced & performed by Les July *
Click banner above to purchase all 40 songs below and 2 NEW CD's.
Click here for Les July Myspace
Click here for L.J. Horn Myspace
CONTACT : ljuly@sbcglobal.net
Music
This song went to # 3 on the Acoustic Rock charts and I didn't even know it. This song is meant to illustrate that chivalry is NOT dead.
A SoundClick Top 50 song
'Just in case you're wondering...' this song is like John Mayer meets The Roots. A favorite in my live shows.
Browsing the homepage of Facebook, I came apon an interesting status update from a friend of mine.
I thought Staceys' status re: 'The Speed of Dark' was interesting and would make a good song title so i put my thought into action...
This is a 'new conscious' rock song I wrote & produced for Dirty Messenger.
This MAY be the best thing I have ever done.
A SoundClick Top 100 song
This song went to # 1 on the Adult Comtemporary Pop charts and I DID know about it. It is also the first song of mine that Kate Bush ever heard and the song that got me featured in Bassplayer magazine with Prince on the cover.
A SoundClick Top 50 song
A # 1 Latin Pop/Balada song on SoundClick, it broke my heart to write this. Originally written for her ears only, I decided to share it with any die-hard romantics out there.
A SoundClick Top 10 song
This song has an 'Island' feel. What Island ?...
I'm not sure. You tell ME.
' Your mind is a wasteland, but your body is a miracle...'
One listener said, 'This line speaks volumes. Its complimentary, concerned, appreciative, motivational and condescending all at one time.'
* I wasn't trying to be condescending *
A SoundClick Top 100 song
This piece was #2 on the Spoken Word charts. Bringing the term 'eclectic' to a new level in a story about an angel named Claire...
A SoundClick Top 100 song
For some reason, this song evokes an emotional reaction when people really listen. Apparently, this particular song really touches people as I have witness many a listener moved to tears.
This is a song about lucid dreaming, creative visualization, astral projection, all that cool stuff...
All I can say is that you MUST LISTEN to this song from beginning to end.
A SoundClick Top 50 song
This is the true story of my close encounter with my 'guardian alien'. This is NOT science fiction OR 'New Age'. There is no category for this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFPHCkmXt-4
A #3 song on the Adult Comtemporary charts, it is musically influenced by Joni Mitchell & Peter Gabriel and was written for Carrie Hamilton, my former musical partner, close friend and late daughter of Carol Burnett.
A SoundClick Top 100 song
This song went to # 2 on the Acoustic Vocal charts. A beautiful 12 string acoustic guitar was delivered to the studio and I wrote this song right outta the box. Cocteau Twins meets The Dream Academy.
Very lush & metaphysical.
A SoundClick Top 50 song
This is probably my best known song. With lyrics in English & Spanish, this is the acoustic version. Thanks to Nancy Wilson (Heart)for the intro.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9USpUsxR9io
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZNtCfwNk10
' Maybe once in a lifetime...or perhaps in another life. ' Sonically... 'acoustic bliss'.
This is one of those songs where the title is never mentioned in the song. This is also the opening track on my new CD, 'MUSE'.
A SoundClick Top 50 song
This is what it is and it works.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgSMOewsjeY
Instrumental version of Dreamland featuring 'LJ Horn' on trumpet.
A SoundClick Top 100 song
This was the # 1 song on the World Fusion charts.
By design, I wrote music in a variety of genres to have the trumpet be the common thread. This piece combines Funk with a Middle Eastern vibe.
A SoundClick Top 50 song
With Miles being my biggest influence on the trumpet and Jaco being my biggest influence on the bass, this is a bass & trumpet duet based on a descending four chord sequence. It's basically about the realization of a dream.
A # 2 song on the Instrumental Rock charts, if Miles Davis had jammed w/ The Pretenders in 1981, it would have sounded like this. Listen for the
'Honeyman' tone, specifically.
A SoundClick Top 10 song
This song is for someone special...whoever she turns out to be. Musically speaking, if Jaco & Miles ever did a duet, it might sound a lot like this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYgZFzUBX8I
I wrote this with CSI Miami in mind.
It sounds like an outtake from 'Amandla'. I think you will clearly hear the influences of Miles Davis and Marcus Miller.
I have no deskription for this groove but note the unique trumpet sound as it is being played through a Marshall stack, slightly overdriven.
This song ain't nothing but a groove fulla horns, ya dig ? Catch the 'melodies'...
This is my Bjork meets Portishead, Trip Hop kinda vibe featuring Stacey Justis.
This went to # 2 on the Swing Charts ! (lol)Stream of consciousness over a groove renders all types of melodies from many eras and styles, including 40's swing, Jeff Beck, Weather Report, Jimi Hendrix...all done on trumpet.
A SoundClick Top 10 song
This is an instrumental version of a song I wrote with Carrie Hamilton. We never got to record it in the studio so my muted trumpet is playing her vocal part. This would make a GREAT theme song for a sit-com.
Carrie Hamilton (late daughter of Carol Burnett)
and me in the studio for the first time. One vocal track, one bass track, done live in one take. This is what magic is all about.
This song was at # 1 on the Adult Comtemporary charts for a long time and it IS one of the best pop songs I have ever written. This song is being sung by Erin Hamilton daughter of Carol Burnett.
A SoundClick Top 50 song
This is a pure acoustic pop gem of a song, sung by Stacey Justis with raw, naked emotion.
A SoundClick Top 100 song
This is a neo-soul jazzy/pop kinda deal. I wrote, produced & played all the music. Lyrics and vocals by Amanda Deming.
Corinne Bailey Rae meets Adele.
Krissa Quill, inspired by this music, wrote lyrics and delivered an outstanding, heartfelt vocal.
A MUST listen.
One of 2 songs I wrote where the Heart influence is undeniable. This song is sung by Krysia Ferretti.
This is the second song I wrote that was very much influenced by Ann & Nancy Wilson, sung by Krysia Ferretti.
This song was # 1 on the Rock Instrumental charts. This is the account of the most significant abduction case in U.S. history, the Betty & Barney Hill case.
This song contains Betty's actual testimony in her own voice.
A SoundClick Top 10 song
Chris Clarke,son of bass legend Stanley Clarke has teamed up with Les July to create a blend of hip hop, jazz, funk and some kind of intangible 'magic' that makes this undeniably fresh and exciting.
Hip Hop / R&B groove oriented song which features fretted & fretless bass. You will clearly hear my infuences of Marcus Miller and Jaco Pastorius.
Hendrix-ian/ Vai influenced guitar rides a magic carpet that soars high above the desert to a place where Middle Eastern and Funk music get married...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEbMNyBEdao
A SoundClick Top 100 song
Just Listen...
This is a song about keeping emotions in check when a female has you 'all twisted up in the game'. The song is old school meets neo-soul with shades of Motown. You'll get hooked on this one.
This is one of 2 songs I wrote in the tradition of classic Motown. Think Smokey Robinson meets (llittle) Stevie Wonder.
This is the second song written in the tradition of classic Motown. Think The 4 Tops meets The Temptations.
Why this name?
Les July is my REAL name. I didn't choose it.
Do you play live?
I LOVE playing live ! As a solo performer, I have opened for a diverse group of established artists from Todd Rundgren to Ivan Neville.
As a bassist / guitarist and musical director, I have performed live with many top artists of all genres.
As a bassist / guitarist and musical director, I have performed live with many top artists of all genres.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Easier access to talent. This is a GOOD thing...(most of the time.)
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I'm not so sure about that at this time.
Band History:
Band ? What band ? Did anyone see a band ?
Your influences?
As a vocalist, my influences include Roland Orzabal(Tears 4 Fears), Peter Gabriel, Adrian Belew and Seal.
As a bassist, my main influences are Marcus Miller (who I grew up with), James Jamerson (Motown) and Jaco Pastorius.
As an electric guitarist, my main influences include Jimi, Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, Nile Rodgers, Steve Vai and Prince.
As an acoustic guitarist, my main influence is Nancy Wilson (Heart). I've known her for many years and a LOT rubbed off on me. I also dig Lindsay Buckingham and Michael Hedges.
My obvious trumpet influence is Miles Davis, although Al Hirt was the first trumpet player I ever heard and the reason I am a musician.
As an overall producer, my main influences are Prince, Kate Bush and Todd Rundgren.
I also LOVE Holland, Dozier, Holland and Brian Wilson.
As a bassist, my main influences are Marcus Miller (who I grew up with), James Jamerson (Motown) and Jaco Pastorius.
As an electric guitarist, my main influences include Jimi, Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, Nile Rodgers, Steve Vai and Prince.
As an acoustic guitarist, my main influence is Nancy Wilson (Heart). I've known her for many years and a LOT rubbed off on me. I also dig Lindsay Buckingham and Michael Hedges.
My obvious trumpet influence is Miles Davis, although Al Hirt was the first trumpet player I ever heard and the reason I am a musician.
As an overall producer, my main influences are Prince, Kate Bush and Todd Rundgren.
I also LOVE Holland, Dozier, Holland and Brian Wilson.
Favorite spot?
46th & Broadway in New York City. The " Hum " near Times Square.
Equipment used:
Right...like I'm just gonna give away all my 'sonic secrets'! Nice try.
Anything else...?
I work...I get the job DONE.
Photos
Multi-tasking...as usual.
"Oh Mari" - *1 Latin Pop Song on SoundClick
