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An artist that
doesn’t mimic in derivative fashion , the commercial aspects of post modern
music , but transforms the medium into a new & vibrant hybrid by combining
classic elements from the past , with a visionary ear towards the future
John Tabacco’s
abilities as a composer , producer , singer , multi-instrumentalist ,
lyricist , writer & visual artist , is a phenomenon that all should experience
with the ears, eyes , heart , mind & soul. His musical character weaves
a sonic tapestry of inspiration through every song in his 800 plus body
of work A certain brilliance
in artistic diversity & expression bursts forth in a frenetic pace of
creativity that characterizes every cut that shines from John Tabacco’s
imprint. It’s not that his work is gloriously melodic within the framework
of certain pieces. It’s the paradoxical imprint of unpredictability in
structural nuance , that carries the music of John Tobacco to a plateau
that is admirable & hypnotically mesmerizing John Tabacco’s
work spans an audio pathway that incorporates a dichotomy that brings
to mind the compositional genius of Frank Zappa , sitting down at a table
to have coffee with Burt Bacharach. But that is just the tip of the iceberg
when trying to describe in words the breadth of John Tabacco’s muse John has a set
of vocal chords that rival any of the most astute & recognized singers
of the 20th-21st century. The enigma of John’s performance & composition
bring to mind Steely Dan & Billy Joel. Paradoxically , the echoes of Marvin
Gaye & old school Funk & Soul drift & melt into the permeation of sound.
Combined with the fluid structure of Pop & R&B ; John Tabacco transcends
the mixture further to create a cross hybrid that is pure inspiration
When combining
further influences of Jazz , Avant Garde & Rock & Roll with adroit, adept
& subtle production flourishes ; One is left at the composer/performer’s
mercy as to which mood & direction you will be taken to next. You are
simply a willing participant A pervading mood
contrasts irony & reflection , humor & melancholy , enthrallment & dejection
that crash upon the shores of John Tabacco’s music. They come in like
waves from the turquoise blue sea & shine & glisten upon the shores of
the artist’s brow John Tabacco’s
music is an ongoing metamorphosis of timeless brilliance & genius that
any audiophile or music fan should partake of. It’s intrinsic diversity
& level of beauty & iconoclastic depth is like taking a trip to the audio-sonic
museum. You stare at the sound paintings & marvel at the mastery of light
& dark , pastels & solids. Musical textures smooth & rough. Earthy & alien
Are you on Terra
Firma or an Extraterrestrial musical world ? Just pick your selection
or should we say pick your poison. It all depends upon the cut & the mood
you are after Jump on the hot
air balloon, the jet, or the spaceship. The musical journey is at your
disposal whether you pine to hear a classic heartfelt cut that will melt
your soul into your socks , or an audio journey into another dimension
of time & sound that has elements of social satire straight from a comic
sonic-satellite Tune into John
Tabacco & enjoy the endless ride. It’s not like anything that you’ve been
on before. Or is it just Déjà vu |
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It
is a rare occurrence to come
across a musical artist that defies all conventional labels. A baffling
& unique Juggernaut that obliterates the status quo of mediocrity by imploding
the mainstream into a million little sonic bubbles. John Tabacco is the
enigmatic icon 
