{"id":15301,"date":"2021-05-15T08:33:14","date_gmt":"2021-05-15T08:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=15301"},"modified":"2021-05-15T08:33:16","modified_gmt":"2021-05-15T08:33:16","slug":"switzerlands-most-amazing-blues-rock-band-the-ellis-mano-band-release-their-single-the-question","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2021\/05\/15\/switzerlands-most-amazing-blues-rock-band-the-ellis-mano-band-release-their-single-the-question\/","title":{"rendered":"Switzerland\u2019s most amazing blues rock band \u201cThe Ellis Mano Band\u201d release their single \u201cThe Question"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Swiss-based blues rock band Ellis Mano Band <\/strong>release their second single \u201cThe Question\u201d <\/strong>on Friday May 14th<\/strong>. The single is taken from the band\u2019s forthcoming sophomore album \u201cAmbedo\u201d<\/strong> released Friday June 25th<\/strong>. Pre-save the single and pre-order the album HERE<\/strong><\/a>.

\u201cThe Question\u201d<\/strong> features a guest appearance from Australian keyboard wiz Lachy Doley<\/strong> on Hammond B3 organ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The band describe their trademark well-produced sound as \u201ca sort of rock n\u2019 soul, rooted deep down in the blues.\u201d

\u201cThe Question is a true blues rock blaster,\u201d says Edis Mano<\/strong>, the Ellis Mano Band\u2019s guitarist. \u201cIt\u2019s  like a tornado blowing through your barn, nearly lifting it of the ground. It describes the writer\u2019s demons and the constant temptation of past substance abuse and dependency.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n


“The album is nothing short of brilliant\u201d <\/strong>– <\/strong>Velvet Thunder<\/strong><\/a>
“Excellent song writing abounds on this recording, a mix of classic rock standards, stirred up with some blues, pop, soft rock, smooth jazz, dramatic love songs and ballads along with rocking out standards. Something beautiful to pop into the player and sing along to and FEEL to.\u201d<\/strong> – <\/strong>Rock At Night<\/strong><\/a>“Heart \u2018n\u2019 Mind is a really meaty, deep, emotionally loaded, atmospheric conclusion to a great album that has a touch of everything!\u201d<\/strong> – <\/strong>Velvet Thunder<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Switzerland, the Ellis Mano Band <\/strong>are not unlike the Wrecking Crew <\/strong>or the Funk Brothers<\/strong>. They are top-flight studio musicians and elites in the Swiss music scene. Although they spent years making music with other artists, the band members never got much time to make music of their own until now.

\u201cWe chose the album title \u201cAmbedo\u201d <\/strong>because it reflects the state of the process of recording an album,\u201d says guitarist Edis Mano. \u201cAmbedo\u201d refers to the tendency both to reflect and to absorb. As musicians, we do its all the time, especially when we write new songs and create an album.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every track on the new album is rich with perfectly chosen detail including Chris Ellis\u2019s <\/strong>rough voice, Edis Mano\u2019s<\/strong> vintage sounding guitar playing, and the tight rhythm section of drummer Nico Looser <\/strong>and Severin Graf<\/strong> (bass). The album also features Hammond B3 organ, and horns that reflect the blazing summer heat during which they were recorded. The harmonious backing vocals are reminiscent of something you would hear from Muscle Shoals Studios.  

<\/strong>\u201cWe would get together with just a few ideas, fill it out, let it grow, work on it, with a great passion,\u201d says Chris. \u201cFor session musicians, it was not about having just another project to play on, but it was an opportunity for us to play as a real band again. It was a great feeling to see the guys together and getting emotional from time to time playing the music.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The album was recorded at Edis Mano\u2019s Studio E10<\/strong> with a lot of vintage gear and instruments and produced with a contemporary sound. All songs were recorded live with just a few later overdubs, including backing vocals and horns.

The album is nothing short of brilliant. With \u201cAmbedo\u201d<\/strong>, the Ellis Mano Band<\/strong> presents a rich tapestry of that universal joy and sorrow; the awkward moment after a one-night stand in \u201cBreakfast\u201d<\/strong>, the desperation and grief in \u201cLong Road\u201d <\/strong>and by contrast, the loud social criticism in \u201cThe Horrible Truth\u201d<\/strong>.

Each track is saturated in a deep respect and understanding of American roots music, from the early blues of the American South through to the revolutionary blues and rock revolution of 1960s Britain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Influenced by Led Zeppelin, J.J. Cale, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jimi Hendrix and more recently John Mayer, the Ellis Mano Band have put their own unique stamp on the blues which has now become a shared global phenomenon.

\u201cMaking this music was fascinating, it was really easy to create the music and take it further,\u201d said Chris. \u201cIt was a beautiful experience and I hope we can repeat it time and time again.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMBEDO – TRACK LISTING<\/u><\/strong>

THE HORRIBLE TRUTH (3:31)
SWEET SIN (3:12)
AMBEDO MIND (3:34)
THE FIGHT FOR PEACE (5:45)
JOHNNY & SUSIE (4:04)
LONG ROAD (3:49)
THE QUESTION (3:36)
BREAKFAST (5:44)
KEEP IT SIMPLE (4:16)
HEART \u2018N MIND (4:07)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Band Line-Up<\/u>

Chris Ellis \u2013 Vocals
Edis Mano \u2013 Guitars
Severin Graf \u2013 Bass
Nico Looser \u2013 Drums

Production Credits<\/u>

Music by Edis Mano & Chris Ellis
Lyrics by Shane Brady
Recorded by Edis Mano
Arranged by Ellis Mano Band
Mixed by Oli Boesch
Mastered by Oli Boesch
Produced by Edis Mano
Recorded at Studio E10

Additional Musicians<\/u>

Manuel Halter \u2013 Keyboards on all Tracks except Track 7
Lachy Doley \u2013 Hammond Organ (Track 7)
Cathryn Lehmann \u2013 Backing Vocals
Lesley Bogaert \u2013 Backing Vocals
Dave Blaser \u2013 Trumpet
Flo Egli \u2013 Saxophone
Lukas Wyss \u2013 Trombone
Benjamin Hartwig \u2013 Violin (Track 6)
Roberto Hacaturyan \u2013 Percussion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information: https:\/\/www.ellismanoband.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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