Shane Philip: Live at Baker Studio
by Live Music Head
January 2009
Recorded live off the Baker Studio floor in Victoria, BC
The new 2009 musical release from Shane Philip
Showcases a self-taught and self-motivated style
Of a one-man multi-instrumental powerhouse
In addition to digeridoo, his first instrument
Shane Philip plays 6-string acoustic and electric guitar
Weissenborn and kona lap steel guitar
Along with djembe, kick drums and shakers
And yes, he sings too!
The grungy and crispy sounds spin only a positive message
Along with swirling vibes of organic dance grooves
Most certainly appealing I would think
To the colourful underground alternative and hippy culture
But Philip did have some help in the recording studio
Enlisting the talents of Joby Baker as co-producer
And sharing a writing credit with Shawna Audet
The music has been catagorized as folk
World fusion and island soul music
And I am reminded of Jamaica
Listening to the swaying reggae beat of
Sweet Ocean and Cool Clouds
But Shane Philip is a Canadian boy and a British Columbia native
Sending his positive vibrations from this, his fourth release
Direct from the island of Quadra
Secret Garden is the song that stands out for me
With a softer sound than the other 11 tracks
A Zeppelin-esque quality catches my ear
Shane Philip, a former high school social studies teacher
Creates thought provoking dialogue with his listeners
In a song asking...
"what if we decide to stop using Plastic Bags every time we shop?
Such a simple step to take and
Oh what a serious change it would make
To the world
Know we've got to change in this world
Can't stay the same in this world"
Having never seen Shane Philip perform live
I still think it's safe for me to say
This musician would be popular in the jam band community
Especially in an outdoor enviornment
Where fans can spin around in free-flowing tie dye
Grooving with the music while leaving only footprints
On grass and festival mud all over the country
Philip has been a non-stop touring musician since 2005
For more information on this artist and to see his full calendar
Shane Philip can be found in cyberspace
At either one of these two websites...
www.shanephilip.com
www.myspace.com/shanephilip
