Group Vitals:
Formed in 1996,
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
Seek comprise of:
Lisa Terry (lyricist / vocalist)
Freddy Luster (guitar / bass/ production)
Billy Fields (keys / bass / wildness / co-production)
Tina Howard (percussion / background vocals / co-wildness)
Brad "Tasty" Hasty (the live funky beat maker)
Chris Kounelis (keys)
Article:
In your quest
for universal music there is a sound that transcends time. At that legendary
crossroad intersecting the past, present and future you will find the music
your soul has been searching for. Standing out from the tepid background of
modern music, as the pop genre continues to break into new territory, the
sound of Seek crosses the lines of traditional music genres conforming to
only one niche: good music.
Seek
fuses classic sounds with the latest cutting-edge musical nuances. The soulful,
thought-provoking lyrics woven through jazz-inspired grooves complete a sound
that is elegant in its composition, inspirational in its delivery, and like
nothing you've ever heard. These original songs will simultaneously move your
feet and stir your soul.
In 1999 Seek
released their debut album, "Venus and Mars", which was independently
produced and distributed by their hometown venue Yin Yang Music Café
(also the home of Grammy nominated recording artist India.Aire). They sold
close to 7500 copies of their CD, receiving great reviews and picking up fans
along the way.
For the past
year Seek has released 12" singles on Giant Step Records, featuring remixes
by noted producers Ron Trent, Kemeticjust, and Stuart Matthewman of Sade.
Although these soul-inspiring songs were produced for the dance floor, they
provided a glimpse into the musical journey of Seek while holding true to
their songwriting craft and eclectic rhythms.
Now Seek steps
forth with their sophomore effort, "Surrender". It is the perfect
evolution in their musical journey incorporating all of their 12" singles
as well as other classic-sounding progressive grooves, evoking many elements
of the soulful '70s with a 21st century twist.
They hold true
to their raw independent style of recording and production, completely recorded
the album at Freddy's house in a converted garage that doubles as their rehearsal
space. During the process, many events, both personal and global, provided
the inspirational backdrop for the material, an eclectic mix of songs that
Lisa Terry (lead singer/lyricist) calls "danceable lullabies". "The
songs are mainly about realizing your destiny and surrendering to it, whether
it's life, love, or your search for something to believe in", says Lisa.
Freddy Luster
(producer/guitarist) for the band adds, "Musically we just tried to stay
true to ourselves and our influences which are pretty diverse, from Sade to
the Isley Brothers to Carole King to Everything But the Girl to Seal to Jamiroquai.
What I like about those artists is that they all have a unique ability to
weave through musical genres and stand alone in their own box. I think music
like that may not always sell the most records, but it makes great impact
on the musical landscape."
The new album
has been licensed in the US by Soulestial Elements, a new independent label
backed by Rolling Out magazine, distributed by BTDIndies. "Surrender"
was also licensed to Village Again Music in Japan and was released in May
of 2002.
Come stand at
that legendary crossroad between the music of yesterday, today and tomorrow
as all roads converge at a single point in time. Experience Seek, and find
the music your soul has been searching for.
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