“The band’s
live shows are known for being threehour
long dance parties, so it’s not surprising
that each track on Dig Deep can
get a room full of people dancing within
seconds.”
—
Scott Bernstein, Relix
“The eleven tracks presented on Dig Deep give an overview of the band not as an ensemble but almost as a vibrant family of musicians, continually growing and refreshing itself over time.”
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Wildly's World
“Imagine Moby working with the great Fela Kuti and Sly Stone stopping in for a quick minute and the resulting sound would probably be something like The Motet's sixth album Dig Deep. This mostly instrumental album really grooves. ”
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Sean Condon, Mainstream Ain't So Bad
“Dig Deep pushes The Motet's evolution further toward a more progressive, dance oriented sound, without sacrificing its roots in Afrobeat and Latin Funk. It's a sound that will please fans both old and new. ”
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Bill Clifford, JamBase
“Their music is spontaneous and vibrant. There is interplay between saxophones and horns, thick basslines and well-crafted drum rhythms all knit together with an electronic overlay. Watts is an exceptional drummer and composer and, as band-leader, the driving force behind the band. ”
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Hindustani Times
“The Motet's organic melding of jazz, funk, and world rhythms is so delightfully perky that it's impossible not to be captivated by the hypnotic swirl of its sun-drenched refrains. ”
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The Music Box
“ With a clear vision of the Motet's potential, and a solid canon
of charted improvisations, Watts isn't shy about tweaking his outfit's
lineup, creating an open forum for exploration. ”
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Jambands.com
“The latest release from the Motet IS VERY GOOD. Imagine if Fela Kuti and Weather Report recorded a jam session full of tag-team grooves, then Thievery Corporation remixed the whole thing, complete with trancy dancefloor bombs a DJ-style song transitions.”
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Cabeza De Taco
“It can’t be easy being The Motet,
where the M.O. appears to be not just
making excellent, propulsive, rhythm-
driven music that fans can’t resist
moving to, but also keeping up with
musical trends and incorporating new
styles and moods. ”
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Jackson Hole Times
“With Instrumental Dissent, the band's horns and deep-pocket bass is thrown into a blender with house beats and trance. Result? Slamming, driving grooves played with skill and fire. ”
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Modern Drummer
“For a tasty treat, forward the disc to "Afrotech," clear some dance space, and enjoy. This thriller, and the rest of Instrumental Dissent sounds the way of a river of chocolate; sweet, smooth, thick and damn tasty.”
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Jason Gershuny, Glide Magazine
“ An intriguing mix of real instruments and musical technology (many of the tracks were assembled or rearranged by Watts in post-production), Instrumental Dissent is a treat for jazz fans and beat diggers alike.”
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The Daily Camera
“You cannot get more musically diverse than the Motet.
With sounds ranging from Afrobeat, Afro-Cuban and Latin to good old jazz, this all-instrumental band offers something for everyone.
”
—
Daily Lobo
Comments
I love the sound.
hello TM, great sound & style here :) cheers from Sydney!
This is what I call MUSIC !!! Awesome !! Fantastic !! Congrats and best wishes from Brazil, Olaf
Hell yeah, we're fans. We'll attend your show too if you travel to Tennessee.
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