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Darius Lux and 'Arise':
Darius Lux: Arise - Music Review
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INDIE NEWS.com By Michael Johnson: January 11, 2008
A lyrical voice that really draws you into the words and makes
you invest emotion because you can tell that he believes 110%
in his words.
All of the musical styles make for a whole lot of awesome
music that is very inspirational and spiritual without being religious.
We need more music that is uplifting and Darius brings that out
in spades.
A favorite of mine is “Xtraordinary”. I like this
song because it says we should take the time to look around us
— that we can see miracles in everyday things.
“Listen” and “Hey You” are standouts on
the CD. The lyrics are strong, music is well done and his voice
shines bright; these two songs could strike the right chord with
a vast audience.
It’s a solid 9 and I recommend it to all. Especially parents
as the CD is 100% clean.
Music Connection, Club
Reviews (02/2009)
:: Key Club, West Hollywood
Darius Lux specializes in rockin pop/soul jams similar in style
to Adam Levine. The songs embrace idealistic hope, displaying
a sweetness that we can all appreciate. These musicians show they
are capable of changing the pace with "Human Race".
"an excessively talented one-man band..." Jon
Sobel.com
Darius Lux [an excessively talented one-man band] weaves textured
pop into R&B with strong tenor vocals and harmonies. It’s
a winning musical recipe. “Xtraordinary”, “Every
Single Moment”, and “Human Race” are radio-single
worthy. Every song boasts skilled arrangements and hooks, from
“World Keeps On Turnin” with its tasteful acoustic
guitar intro to the forceful power of “The Great Unknown”
to the spirited “Life Goes On”. The overall feel suggests
Seal, or Marc Broussard, and it’s right up there in quality.
The Daily Vault www.dailyvault.com
by JASON WARBURG
I’d call it inspirational rock’n’soul: airy,
hooky, melodic serious-minded lyrics sung with conviction. A cup
of Ben Harper, a dollop of Lenny Kravitz, a pint of Seal and you’ve
got the secret sauce for this rich blend. Adding to the impressiveness
of this debut is that Lux crafted these richly textured tracks
almost completely solo, a true multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter-producer.
Lux lists Hendrix and Led Zeppelin among his inspirations, and
the rippling electric guitar solo that lights up the bridge of
“Natural Beauty” is surely from these roots.
“World Keeps On Turnin’” melds Stevie Wonder
idealism with a Seal-ish sheen. “Reach For The Stars”
is my favorite with its slinky, Prince-ly guitars and multi-layered
vocals creating a potent vibe. “Hey You!” is another
standout track, a rousing call to action with excellent sing-along
potential. I can report without reservation that Darius Lux crafts
an appealing sound and pours genuine emotion into these tunes.
Definitely worth checking out.
Soulful Edge www.indiemusicstop.com
by Senior Writer C.W. Ross
Darius describes his music as, 'soulful rock-edged pop.' That
sound is achieved by mixing 60's songwriting, 70's soul, 80's
pop, and 90's hip-hop music styles together.
Darius pulls on a wide range of influences to achieve this unique
mix of styles. He lists everyone from Stevie Wonder, James Brown,
Bob Marley and Coldplay to John Mayer, Kayne West, Led Zeppelin,
and Public Enemy as his musical influences. There is a real soulful
rhythm that runs throughout the release. The lyrics are also upbeat
and supportive. One of the main themes is to realize the power
we all have to control our own life. Along with the need to sometimes
just slow down and take a break and really enjoy all of the wonders
of this world.
While you'll find 10 listed tracks on Arise , there is also one
hidden track that I couldn't find the title of that is a tribute
to all of those who have gone before paving the way for what we
all have today. A tribute to, 'Mr. and Mrs. Freedom Fighter.'
One of the songs found on this release, "Every Single Moment"
has been selected as the theme song for the upcoming Indie movie,
"All Along". Darius Lux mentions in his press material
that his music's mission is, 'to bring good vibrations, consciousness
and some noise.' I think that he's accomplishes that goal with
Arise.
Featured Artist/MAY 07 www.Epitunes.com
"Darius Lux calls his music soulful, thoughtful, rockin,
urban pop and that is an apt description of his musical style.
Darius grew up bouncing between London and New York and that mix
of cultures clearly influences how he approaches songwriting.
His music is a melting pot of styles, 70s soul, 80s EuroPop, and
90s hip-hop with strong roots in traditional siner/songwriter
fundamentals. Contemporary influences include Maroon 5, John Mayer
and Spearhead but elements of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and even
James Brown can also be heard in Lux's music. You can hear his
song 'XtraOrdinary" on this week's epiTUNES Los Angeles Live
Music Guide and catch him performing tonight with his band at
the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood."
"Exciting and Fresh" WLSO.FM
"Darius Lux is creating music that is exciting and fresh,
no three chord progression here. The real deal on a par with classic
rock artists yet fresh for today's discerning ears."
-Uncleshag, WLSO.fm
