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Hey everyone, I know I've been MIA for the past few weeks - life, and specifically, work - have kept me busy. I'm still around of course, not goin' anywhere Anywhoo, I once uploaded a couple of Rising Son's songs - perhaps 2 years ago now? Well, their debut CD is finally OUT, and I couldn't be happier with the message, music, and production quality. Honestly, if you like roots/reggae with a little rock/dancehall for spice, please please PLEASE check them out. Why am I so pumped for them? Well, for one, their music is great, and two, this is my brother's band (Benji, he's the bass player). Sidebar: Mike - they're from Oxnard/Ventura, so you guys should go check out some of their shows...truly awesome performances. I think they're at The Drink in Ventura almost every Thursday night at 9pm. I know they're playing tonight at The Good Spot in Ventura @ 9pm..You can sample the songs at http://cdbaby.com/cd/risingsonon the left, it couldn't be easier to check them out.You can also check out their website for pics, bios, sample songs, etc: http://www.risingson-music.com/home.htmlThanks for checking them out

Definately keep an eye out for them. ill check them out if i can. maybe even this thursday if i can.Good luck to them, and if they make it big... they can add a couple vibes in there music videos!

I just listened to the samples of all the songs (twice). Very nice, smooth, addicting beat. I like it so much that I ordered the CD. Congrats to your brother! I will look forward to future releases! Now back to listen to the samples many more times 'til I get the CD.

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »I just listened to the samples of all the songs (twice). Very nice, smooth, addicting beat. I like it so much that I ordered the CD. Congrats to your brother! I will look forward to future releases! Now back to listen to the samples many more times 'til I get the CD. Wow, thanks Brian! You'll definitely enjoy it...especially since the samples end before some of the best bridges EDIT: You guys might also want to check out their myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/risingson And my brother's - he's a techno-musical wiz! http://www.myspace.com/thicksound and http://www.myspace.com/thicksoundmusic for his trippy techno-reggae

im listening to it now, so far the 1st song is good my parents would also like this!

woo hoo! you guys rock (not a suprise )EDIT: PS If you guys truly dig the music, please help spread the word

I received an e-mail from CDBaby.com (the company that is selling his CD's) and I just had to post it. I thought it was hilarious:"Your CD has been gently taken from our CD Baby shelves withsterilized contamination-free gloves and placed onto a satin pillow. A team of 50 employees inspected your CD and polished it to make sureit was in the best possible condition before mailing. Our packing specialist from Japan lit a candle and a hush fell overthe crowd as he put your CD into the finest gold-lined box that moneycan buy. We all had a wonderful celebration afterwards and the whole partymarched down the street to the post office where the entire town ofPortland waved 'Bon Voyage!' to your package, on its way to you, inour private CD Baby jet on this day, Wednesday, May 17th. I hope you had a wonderful time shopping at CD Baby. We sure did.Your picture is on our wall as 'Customer of the Year'. We're allexhausted but can't wait for you to come back to CDBABY.COM!!" LOL!!!!

ROFL!! That's the greatest shipping confirmation message EVAR!

I just listened to the samples. Very nice. I may have to order the cd myself..Kenny

Quote, originally posted by kmvibe »I just listened to the samples. Very nice. I may have to order the cd myself..KennyKenny - You definitely won't regret it

Got the CD today. I love it!The CD itself is very cool too. It is solid black(not clear like al others) and it looks like a mini vinyl LP record. Awesome!

Quote, originally posted by Psychobroker »Hey everyone, I know I've been MIA for the past few weeks - life, and specifically, work - have kept me busy. I'm still around of course, not goin' anywhere Lol, it's been months for me. Yes, I'm still alive!With all the computer work (CAD, MS Office and Peachtree) I have a hard time getting on the PC at home. I do play games on my PC to help reduce the frustration. Lol, as I'm composing this message I'm also working from the same PC in the lab. It's operating a new $600K GDMS Spectrograph I just had installed last month. Enough of my problems, nice to see you all again.Regards, rasermon

quite addicting. when kaye and I went to the florida keys (conch key) thats all we ever listened to. gotta love that reggie sound. I'm gonna have kaye listen to it I might have to pick it up.

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »Got the CD today. I love it!The CD itself is very cool too. It is solid black(not clear like al others) and it looks like a mini vinyl LP record. Awesome!Sweet!!! And yes, it looks and feels like a mini vinyl -- that alone is worth the ~$14 for me I'm happy you like it so much; you can see why I love to spread the news about them. In case anyone wants to read up on them, here's an old review by a columnest with the VC Reporter (Ventura County) from 2002:Quote »From VCReporter, CA 6/25/02music" One of the venues we can (hopefully) count on being around for awhile, the Ventura Theatre, has a must-see show June 20, with reggae legends Culture topping the bill. The show is not necessarily as noteworthy for the headliners as it is for the local opening act, Rising Son, which features charismatic frontman Levi.Reggae is in desperate need of a new star and Levi possesses the talent, passion and authenticity to become a sensation in the reggae world. He's already creating a stir in the local music scene with his riveting performances when opening for big-name acts like Eek-a-Mouse. It may seem like hyperbole, but Levi could honestly be the heir apparent to the reggae throne vacated by Bob Marley 20 years ago."--Matthew Singer, Columnist Chris Jay - VC Reporter (Jun 25, 2002)That's a pretty sobering thought...I can see where it's coming from, though. Levi has charisma unlike any other artist i've seen live. His voice is very smooth and...i don't know...recordable? He's truly a warm, kind person, always personable and caring. So yeah, I'm a fanboy EDIT:Here's a pic of Benji, my bro!

You should post this on MO as well. I know there are a some Reggae lovers on there.

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »You should post this on MO as well. I know there are a some Reggae lovers on there.Wow, I was just trying to do that, but the forums are taking FOREVER to load yeah, I know ReggaeTrix would dig this, along with plenty others! But the site's timing out right now

Ok, I just posted a thread in the OT forums.

wow phycho that is great i think im going to have to get their cd. the beat is very catchy i really like this. ill have to let my friends know about it.

Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »wow phycho that is great i think im going to have to get their cd. the beat is very catchy i really like this. ill have to let my friends know about it.Sweetness!

Hey there....I haven't been out here in months due to my crazy schedule. I am now working on my PhD while working my full time job and trying to be a home owner at the same time. I just have been swamped and haven't been out here or had the time to log in.Anyhow, this was the first post that I saw and was THRILLED!!!! You know I have been waiting with great anticipation for their CD. I am off to buy one and hope to one day hear them live.BTW...some of my friends made it to one of their shows (no, I don't remember where) a while back. They loved Rising Son and are helping to spread the word.Thanks for lettiing us all know.

Quote, originally posted by Charlievibe »Hey there....I haven't been out here in months due to my crazy schedule. I am now working on my PhD while working my full time job and trying to be a home owner at the same time. I just have been swamped and haven't been out here or had the time to log in.Anyhow, this was the first post that I saw and was THRILLED!!!! You know I have been waiting with great anticipation for their CD. I am off to buy one and hope to one day hear them live.BTW...some of my friends made it to one of their shows (no, I don't remember where) a while back. They loved Rising Son and are helping to spread the word.Thanks for lettiing us all know.Wow Charlie, that's awesome! I DO remember how much you liked the tracks I posted. This CD is 100x better in production quality, organization, etc. Please post a review once you get it! More importantly, thanks for spreading the word!

i cant view the songs... it plays them on winamp, but i cant hear nothing and when i press play it just "blinks" and doesnt do anything.So i cant listen to it. sad

Quote, originally posted by Mrizzle05 »i cant view the songs... it plays them on winamp, but i cant hear nothing and when i press play it just "blinks" and doesnt do anything.So i cant listen to it. saddoh.Try this link: http://www.risingson-music.com/music.html

Worked! I like their beats and the feel of the music. Its NOT my kind of music, but im open minded to all music.And i think they sound good for there genre.Best of luck to them.

Thanks for checking them out Mike

Quote, originally posted by Charlievibe »Hey there....I haven't been out here in months due to my crazy schedule. I am now working on my PhD while working my full time job and trying to be a home owner at the same time. I just have been swamped and haven't been out here or had the time to log in.Anyhow, this was the first post that I saw and was THRILLED!!!! You know I have been waiting with great anticipation for their CD. I am off to buy one and hope to one day hear them live.BTW...some of my friends made it to one of their shows (no, I don't remember where) a while back. They loved Rising Son and are helping to spread the word.Thanks for lettiing us all know.Hey Charlie, did you get the CD yet??

Nice beats but no offense..they need a new singer, I listened to every track and in every track whoever is doing the singing is trying way to hard and its way too obvious. The beats are nice though, Iordered it just to delete the vocals and listen to the music.

Quote, originally posted by tangerine »Nice beats but no offense..they need a new singer, I listened to every track and in every track whoever is doing the singing is trying way to hard and its way too obvious. The beats are nice though, Iordered it just to delete the vocals and listen to the music.Everyone's entitled to their own opinion Happy you like it one way or another. Perhaps listening to the hi-fi version will change your mind.

Hey guys, if anyone's in the Ventura County, CA are, Rising Son's record release party is tonight at 9pm at the Drink in Ventura.

Hey everyone, just checking in to see if anyone else too a chance on Rising Son's CD...those who did, let me know your honest opinion about it!