Renee Asteria
Caras de Agente Doble E / Faces of Agent Double E
© 2007 Asteria Records (634479557286)
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"sunny live sound is similar to Kate Bush, Lene Lovich, Portishead & Sade peppered with tropical sounding Latin and reggae beats"
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ARTIST: AGENT DOUBLE E - Renée Asteria
"sunny live sound is similar to Kate Bush, Lene Lovich, Portishead & Sade, peppered with tropical sounding Latin and reggae beats (...)
Upbeat, powerful and tight show with her band that had the crowd dancing all night" (Dan-o)
"Musically adventurous, lyrically innovative ... unusual vocal flourishes and non-typical constructs, her lyrics bring a kind of magical realism to everything from human relationships to the battle between man and mosquito ... free-flowing, high-spirited, extremely engaging and utterly unique musical experience." (Chuck Foster - The Beat)
”The best live concert I have ever been to.”
“That was a party.” (fans)
BIOGRAPHY in English (Español en seguida, Français plus bas)
Renée Asteria's music is multilingual and multicultural, blending folk-rock, reggae, latin, and more. Her 'sunny live sound is similar to Kate Bush, Lene Lovich, Portishead & Sade, peppered with tropical sounding Latin and reggae beats' (Dan-O). The New Jersey-born, France-dwelling artist of Bolivian-Dutch descent draws her inspiration from lessons learned during her travels. She has collaborated with musicians from Argentina, California, NY, Europe and Africa.
In 2007 Renée Asteria, a.k.a. Agent Double E, completed her second production entitled 'Faces of Agent Double E' with producer Matias Martyn (Tibetan Monkey) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The album was released live on Rock & Pop FM, (95.5 FM Buenos Aires) and was followed by a 6-month tour of the USA where Renée Asteria performed with local bands in New York City, Connecticut, California and Louisiana.
The Musicians on http://asteriarecords.info/band
Discography
2008 Cuatro (TBA)
2007 Faces of Agent Double E / Caras de Agente Doble E Asteria Records & Tibetan Monkey (cdbaby.com/asteria2) Latin Reggae & Rock - Buenos Aires (AR), Berkeley (CA, USA)
2005 Renée Asteria Asteria Records (cdbaby.com/asteria), Folk-Rock - San Francisco (CA, USA)
Other Collaborations (*release date in 2008-09)
2008 Deidem –Taj Weekes & Adowa (roots reggae, Jatta Records, NY), backing vocals
2006 Quinoa Groove (latin, San Francisco, CA), lead vocals
2004 Voz y Madera (latin, Genève, CH), lead vocals
Francais
"L’effet ensoleillé de sa musique a été comparé à celui de Kate Bush, Lene Lovich, Portishead & Sade pimenté avec des rythmes tropicaux de Latin et de Reggae "
"Un spectacle énergétique et puissant que faisait danser le publique toute la soirée" (Dan-o)
"Musicalement innovatrice…chantant en anglais et espagnol avec un group qui groove et qui se débrouille a faire le complément de ses éclectiques acrobaties vocaux et ses constructions de phrases non typiques, ses textes emmène un réalisme magique a tout allant des relations humains au bataille entre l’homme et la moustique (…) une expérience musicale complètement unique." (Chuck Foster - The Beat)
“La meilleure actuation en live que j’ai vue de ma vie.”
“Ça c’était une fête” (fans)
(danogo.com)
BIOGRAPHIE
La musique de Renée Asteria est multilingue et pleinement multiculturelle, fusionnant le folk-rock, le reggae, le latin, et plus. Sa musique a été comparé à celui de Kate Bush, Lene Lovich, Portishead & Sade pimenté avec des rythmes tropicaux de Latin et de Reggae. L'artiste, d'origine bolivienne et néerlandaise, née dans le New Jersey et demeurant en France, s'inspire des leçons qu'elle a apprises pendant ses voyages. Elle a collaboré avec des musiciens de l'Argentine, Californie, New York, Europe et Afrique.
Renée Asteria alias Agent Double E, a complété sa deuxième production en 2007 intitulé "Faces of Agent Double E"/"Caras de Agente Doble E" avec le producteur Matías Martyn (Tibetan Monkey) à Buenos Aires, Argentine. L'album est sorti en live sur Rock & Pop FM (95.5 FM, Buenos Aires). La sortie a été suivie d'une tournée de six mois aux Etats-Unis, où Renée Asteria joua avec des groupes locaux à New York City, dans le Connecticut, la Californie et en Louisiane.
Les Musicians sur http://asteriarecords.info/band
Discographie
2008 Cuatro (TBA)
2007 Faces of Agent Double E / Caras de Agente Doble E Asteria Records & Tibetan Monkey (cdbaby.com/asteria2) Latin Reggae & Rock - Buenos Aires (AR), Berkeley (CA, USA)
2005 Renée Asteria Asteria Records (cdbaby.com/asteria), Folk-Rock - San Francisco (CA, USA)
Autres Collaborations (*date de sortie prévue en 2008)
2008 Deidem –Taj Weekes & Adowa (roots reggae, Jatta Records, NY), choeurs
2006 Quinoa Groove (latin, San Francisco, CA), voix principal
2004 Voz y Madera (latin, Genève, CH), voix principal
Español
Un sonido "vivo y soleado es similar a el de Kate Bush, Lene Lovich, Portishead & Sade, pimentado con sonidos tropicales latinos y de reggae"
"energética, poderosa actuación con su banda que hacia bailar al publico toda la noche" (danogo.com)
"musicalmente atrevida, innovadora lírica y (...) rompiendo con todas las reglas para el gran placer del auditor" (Chuck Foster - The Beat)
”El mejor concierto que he visto en mi vida.”
“Era una fiesta.” (fans)
BIOGRAFIA
La musica de Renée Asteria es multilingue y multicultural, combinando folk-rock, reggae, latin y más. Su sonido "vivo y soleado es similar a el de Kate Bush, Lene Lovich, Portishead & Sade, pimentado con sonidos tropicales latinos y de reggae" (Dan-O). Nacida en NJ, la artista de descendencia Boliviana-Holandesa vive en Francia y se inspira de las lecciones aprendidas durante sus viajes. Ha colaborado con músicos de Argentina, California, NY, Europa y África.
Renée Asteria a.k.a. Agente Doble E completó su segundo produccion en 2007 intitulado "Caras de Agente Doble E" con el productor Matías Martyn (Tibetan Monkey), en Buenos Aires, Argentina. El lanzamiento del álbum fue live en el Rock & Pop FM (95.5, Buenos Aires) y fue seguido por un tour de seis meses en los EEUU donde Renée Asteria actuó con bandas locales en New York City, Connecticut, California y Louisiana.
Apprender mas sobre Los Músicos en http://asteriarecords.info/band
Discografia
2008 Cuatro (TBA)
2007 Faces of Agent Double E / Caras de Agente Doble E Asteria Records & Tibetan Monkey (cdbaby.com/asteria2) Latin Reggae & Rock - Buenos Aires (AR), Berkeley (CA, USA)
2005 Renée Asteria Asteria Records (cdbaby.com/asteria), Folk-Rock - San Francisco (CA, USA)
Otras Colaboraciones (*fecha de salida 2008-09)
2008 Deidem –Taj Weekes & Adowa (roots reggae, Jatta Records, NY), coros
2006 Quinoa Groove (latin, San Francisco, CA), voz principal
2004 Voz y Madera (latin, Genève, CH), voz principal
reviews
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Musically Adventurous ...
author: reneeMusically adventurous, lyrically innovative and politically activist, Agent Double E (AKA Renee Asteria Penaloza) brings her unique approach to reggae to the world on "Faces of Agent Double E" (Asteria). Singing in English and Spanish, with a full-groove band that somehow manages to keep up with her dramatic builds, unusual vocal flourishes and non-typical constructs, her lyrics bring a kind of magical realism to everything from human relationships to the battle between man and mosquito. Titles like "Blue Mystery", "So Irrational", "Break Away", "Open Mind" and "Oblivion" offer just a hint of the free-flowing, high-spirited, extremely engaging and utterly unique musical experience. Recorded in Argentina, with guitars straight out of the Summer of Love, this one may remind you of the first time you heard "Bohemian Rhapsody" or Yma Sumac - a one of the kind breaking of all the rules to the utter delight of the listener. Two cool dubs close. For more info contact asteriarecords.info; myspace.com/reneeasteria. Review by Chuck Foster Reggae Update The Beat (getthebeat.com) pg. 12 Vol. 26 4, 2007
Excellent latin reggae CD. Pick up a copy today!
author: Xavier P. and RadioIndyAgent Double E’s “Faces of Agent Double E” is most accurately described as a latin reggae paradise! Laden with amazing, pitch-perfect, harmony-filled vocals, groovy beats, and memorable lyrics, “Faces of Agent Double E” maintains a refreshing island appeal from beginning to end. “Vinchuca” stands out as musically innovative, and introduces Agent Double E’s multi-lingual appeal with skillfully interwoven Spanish lyrics. Furthermore, this record hails a rare degree of amazing instrumentation, namely the delightfully clever lead electric guitar riffs and tight overall band sound. With production defined by unchallenged clarity and quality, this album is sure to claim the CD-slot in the stereo deck of reggae fans and latin music fans for a very long time!
One could listen over and over, hearing new elements each time, never quite unde
author: Nick Krefting - nkrefting (a) gmail.comWhen I first heard Renee Asteria's music properly, her voice was accompanied by nothing more than an acoustic guitar and a drum. Acoustic arrangements typically connote to me lazy, unenthusiastic, and ultimately boring versions of songs played better by a full band. But Renee's set was different. Stripped of arrangements, the sheer essence of her songs shone through, her powerful and emotional voice at the forefront. This, I thought, is a musician who knows what she is doing. And so I made my way home, eager to hear what she had done with the arrangements for those songs on her album. To say the least, I wasn't disappointed. The element of Renee's music that I am consistently amazed by is her intuitive ability to seamlessly blend numerous musical styles and cultural sounds. She's primarily influenced by reggae, but elements from around the world seem to naturally find their way into her sound. Take "Life is Crazy", for instance. Some of the guitars are tinged with reggae, some more American folk, the melody wouldn't be out of place in some French dive bar if the lyrics weren't in English, and the finishing guitar solo liberally takes cues from funk-rock. And that's just scratching the surface of this album. One could listen over and over, hearing new elements each time, never quite understanding the full picture that Renee is painting. All this is not to say that Renee is some sort of musical thief. She gracefully allows her musical history to influence her sound without letting it blot out her own style and individuality. Her personality is deeply imprinted into these songs. From the jubilant and bouncy "Mosquito" to the tender "Lullabye" to the yearning and resigned "Smile", we know that this music is 100% Renee. But perhaps the most important aspect of Renee's music is her commitment to humanity. Her message is one of compassion and love - be compassionate to others, be proud of what you can offer the world, and love indiscriminately. Sadly, this message is all but lost in the world of modern popular music, and as such it is all the more important for a voice like Renee's to be heard loud and clear.