Jay Kay didn’t get where he has to date - writing hit single after hit single - by being vague or slack. When he writes his songs ‘if it doesn’t sound good with just a keyboard and a voice or a guitar and a voice, drop it’.
After he turned 40 with a brand new record deal at Mercury records he is definitely all about keeping it straightforward. ‘I’m a real sucker for going ‘oh it’s not very deep, that lyric’ admits the man with a long term interest in ecology , religion, space and futurology, “But hold on a minute – some of the best songs in history are simple. Listen to some more Stevie Wonder – ‘all in love is fair, two people play the game…’ It’s not brain-wrenching stuff! But it is heart-wrenching stuff. Sometimes it doesn’t matter if you’re singing, ‘the cow sat on the top of the hill’. If you deliver it right, it works. Golden rule!” he sniffs matter-of-factly.
On keeping it simple Jay kay has now made his music videos to be more like short films rather than flashing squares like his previous iconic clips. This also reflects in the sound of his voice ‘ I have been using my voice a bit differently, more laidback maybe. I’ve slowed down on it a bit. You’ve got to grow with the music.’
It is the joy of music that makes Jamiroquai one of the greatest bands with such a charismatic frontman, with awards including five MTV gongs, an Ivor Novello and a Grammy to name a few.
‘Life begins at fourty, the cliché is true, and I feel privileged and lucky to be in the game still’
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10 of 14Moreעוד מעט בפברואר יהיה לי 40 ואז אדע אם החיים באמת מתחילים בגיל כזה בכל מקרה אתה מוסיקאי מחונן
‘Life begins at fourty You're right man! Keep on rolling.- I need your great music, Seriously... ;-)
Don't worry ! you will be 4 ever ha ha !
Hi friends, I made a free album for you all called 'Fusion Impact'
on http://brianwagner1.bandcamp.com/ or http://www.youtube.com/user/BrianWagner1
Enjoy !
dear friend, thx for everything, all the days and nights you sing for me , and be sure that one day we will dance toghether here at Brazil ...waiting for this day to come! a big bear hug, Val (sorry about my poor english...)
amen!
thank for the add!
why do you write your biography, real artists wait for others to write them about you, cause they find sth special in you
to all that can see all is welcome and i wolud like to thank you all may the good lord bless all that reads this
I have the latest album and was at the gig at the jazz cafe Friday. The album holds no surprises, it's just what 'Jammy' do and they do it better than anyone else! His songs are complex and extremely well crafted. The band are masters of their art. Jay Kay reaches out to the audience. We had a fabulous time & we hope they did too.!!!