I Too Am A Stranger, by The Sorcerers

I Too Am A Stranger

by The Sorcerers

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STANISLAV KATKOV too much awesome groove on this one! Favorite track: Bebaynetu.

Yokrimi KILLER KILLER KILLER Favorite track: Yasuke In Roppongi.

woe_bonnet I am a BIG fan of their first two albums, but this new release really feels like they found their proverbial ax and extra fox - everything is a cut above. Place your face directly over the cauldron and enjoy! Favorite track: The Road Forward.

Sam Tweaks A distinctly North African feel to this jazz journey from the consistently cool melodic melting pot calling themselves The Sorcerers. Favorite track: Kid Mahout.

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PlayItLoud! If ATA was a woman, I would ask her to marry me. Not only for her cooking skills, but she gives birth to stunning beautiful babies.

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1.	He Who Kills with One Leap 04:39	buy track
2.	Moth 03:54	buy track
3.	Yasuke In Roppongi 05:25	buy track
4.	Bebaynetu 04:03	buy track
5.	The Warrior Code 04:04	buy track
6.	Kid Mahout 03:33	buy track
7.	The Road Forward 04:14	buy track
8.	Oromo Moon 02:58	buy track
9.	She Who Perceives The Sounds Of The World 03:36	buy track

about

I Too Am A Stranger was recorded at ATA Studios by the core Sorcerers trio, featuring the compositional vision and timeless lines of bassist Neil Innes, truly rare grooves from drummer JoostHendrickx (Gott Street Park, Eddie Chacon)and a little cosmos of tones and melodies from reed/flute/vibes/keyboard player Richard Ormrod. Up-and-coming Leeds trumpeter Olivia Cuthill was chosen to augment the brass sections, and regular collaborator Danny Templeman fills out the percussion palette.

As ever, the Ethiopique sound is front and centre, as evidenced in flute features Bebaynetu and Kid Mahout, and the final track, alto sax feature She Who Perceives The Sounds Of The World. Beyond the Addis influences, I Too Am A Stranger references other unique and striking sounds that have always enthralled members of the ATA family: the declamatory baritone sax-heavy chanbara soundtracks of Fumio Hayasaka [Yasuke In Roppongi, Oromo Moon], the fuzzed-out vibes sound of Vibrafinger-era The Stark Reality [side openers The Warrior Code and He Who Kills With One Leap], and Moondog’s popping woodblocks [Moth, The Road Forward].

I Too Am A Stranger is a resolutely maximal endeavour, reflecting the cosmopolitan and cross-cultural networks that comprise our world; wherever we’ve come from, wherever we are and wherever we’re going, we are all new to the future.

Comprised of multi-instrumentalist and label boss, Neil Innes, drummer Joost Hendrickx and fellow multi-instrumentalist Richard Ormrod. The band was conceived after Neil (with former band member, Pete Williams) wrote and produced some Ethio-inspired music intended for release as a 7" single. The music garnered such a popular response that they developed the sound further before recording the debut album The Sorcerers. Emboldened by the success of their initial venture, the band dived deeper into the rich Ethio-inspired soundscape, crafting a truly unique identity. The Sorcerers pay homage to the rich history and cultural significance of this influential style of music while bringing their own unique energy and perspective to the table. The culmination of this artistic exploration is their eagerly anticipated third album, "I Too Am A Stranger."

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released February 9, 2024

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The Sorcerers Leeds, UK

Neil Innes, Joost Hendrickx and Richard Ormrod are The Sorcerers. Conceived after creating an Ethio-inspired piece of music intended for release as a 7", the music was so well received that they developed the sound further for their debut album. The Sorcerers honour the genre's rich history while injecting their distinctive energy and perspective. ... more

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Milk Bar

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