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ABOUT MOTR

Formed out of the rhythmic core of his famed Red Orchidstra (whose version of the theme from the seminal '71 Brit gangster movie 'Get Carter' is acknowledged as a groove classic) BB DAVIS' MYSTERIES OF THE REVOLUTION began as collaboration between BB and long-time musical associate French virtuoso keyboardist DAN BIRO and a close colleague, the much sought after bassist MARK SMITH.

BB, whose largesse and unmistakable electric performances are legendary, has grown in stature from the underground and whilst MOTR's eponymous album, in part, evokes the spirit of 70's fusion 'psychedelica electronica' it's also a journey of intense, emotional, passionate playing by all three protagonists who firmly place their own individual, indelible stamp on the music.

Yet MOTR's not on any overt nostalgia trip. Far from it. Sure, the influences are there, but equally it's about sonic energy, edgy, powerful compositions, and attitude. Never afraid to push boundaries or show two fingers to the musical establishment it constantly moves on.

Now with its ever changing textures and live work to the fore MOTR's been joined by the hugely talented VINCENZO LAMAGNA on guitar and gifted bassist MATT SOWERBY who have already 'kicked in' contributing greatly to MOTR's overall sound.

ALBUM/TRACK INFO

Journeying from the light - the chorale intro to 'Welcome' - through to the dark weirdness of 'Moonfrog's Tucker' [a slight caress to Beefheart] the album takes a semi-filmic mystical/urban ride to the apocalyptic 'Have You Seen Enough?' thence backing into the light once more with the ethereal end-piece 'Evolution'.

Whether it be the earnest, full-on, passionate Hammond growling of 'The Crunch', the subtle, driving 'Romantica', the Arabic flavoured 'Secret Fire' [inspired by a stay in the Moroccan old port city of Essaouira] the uniquely enigmatic 'The Elevation Of Mr Handy' or the slinky vibe of 'Storius Sensorius' each track displays the unit's oneness and sense of purpose.

As well as its retro-psychedelic experimentation the album also features BB's tour-de-force flute/beatvox piece 'Big Buddah' [dedicated to one of his greatest influences, Rahsaan Roland Kirk] which continues to stun audiences everywhere.