Opensouls
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Opensouls were a New Zealand band formed in 2001.[1] After releasing numerous vinyl EPs, the band released their critically acclaimed debut album Kaleidoscope which impressed reviewers and fans alike. While this album draws inspiration from soul, reggae, jazz & blues styles, their next album, Standing In The Rain, was made with the intent to reflect the sound and feeling of a particular musical era: late '50s and early '60s British and American R&B.[1] Opensouls are now regarded as one of Aotearoa's premier groups. The band split up in 2011, playing their final live shows.
Contents
Band members
- Bjorn Petersen – Vocals
- Tyra Hammond – Vocals
- Jeremy Toy - Guitar
- Chip Mathews – Bass
- Steph "Cee" Brown - Keys
- Julien Dyne - Percussion
- Scott Towers - Saxophone
- Cam Allen - Saxophone
- Isaac "Aesh" Aesili - Trumpet
- Harlin Davey - Turntables
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title[2] | Label | NZ Top 40 Albums Chart[3] | Copies Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kaleidoscope | From The Crate | 29 | |
| 2009 | Standing in the Rain | From the Crate | 8 |
Awards and nominations
- Kaleidoscope was nominated for the Best Urban/Hip Hop album at the 2006 New Zealand Music Awards.[1]
- 'What Do You Do?’ claimed the best hip-hop song at the 2006 bNet awards.
References
External links
- http://www.myspace.com/opensoulsspace
- http://www.amplifier.co.nz/news/48313/opensouls-celebrate-with-a-special-few-live-shows.html
- http://www.opensouls.co.nz/
- http://www.voxy.co.nz/entertainment/opensouls-latest-album-gets-little-help-their-friends/5/22517
- http://www.muzic.net.nz/charts/a53235/opensouls.html
