Album Notes

**THIS CD IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT OF PHYSICAL COPIES. Consider it an online only album. You can still get it on iTunes, Amazon, eMusic etc.**

DJ Kenneth A, has been called a remix wizard by some of his contemporaries. Others, have praised his ablility to blend genres and not dabble in one specific style of electronic music. Saint Elmo and the Osprey, his second release, is full of his own specific style of electronica. Some call it ambient trance, some call it dance, others just call it electronica. All however, are agreed that it has it's own unique sound, and manages to stand out in the world of music.
Saint Elmo and the Osprey was written based on different locations, people and experiences seen and met over the past few years. Ocean City MD, was a big inspiration for this cd. *This album is also available for download on iTunes*


A cd review by Geoff Hineman:

url: http://blogrockinbeat.blogspot.com/2007/08/dj-kenneth-saint-elmo-and-osprey.html

Artist :: DJ Kenneth A
Album :: Saint Elmo and The Osprey
Label :: DI f'n Y, baby!

Play this cut first :: Snowfall

In a word :: An anomaly

I've followed DJ Kenneth A for about five years, and the thing that keeps me coming back to this DJ from Baltimore is the eclectic nature of his approach. Much more so than many other electronic artists, his music is a direct look at his personality.

The songs on Saint Elmo and The Osprey illustrate this perfectly. From the somber and involved "Snowfall", to the mixtape-ready "KS" to the light hearted and, dare I say whimsical, "Summer is Near," DJ Kenneth A confidently flexes his range.

If it had to put into a genre, trance would be most appropriate. But DJ Kenneth A's sense of composition, drenched in lots of juicy delay, brings back what most contemporary trance music lacks: the hypnotic approach that earned it the name "trance" in the first place.

Further, there is a human element on Saint Elmo and The Osprey that distinctly separates this album from much other trance music. It should be obvious to even the most casual listener that he's really playing this and not programming it all. Sometimes it manifests itself in coming into a note just behind the beat, but more often than not, its that sense of fluid motion, that sense of a artist creating across time, that soul, that a machine just can't capture.

When it's mellow, it in reminiscent of VNV Nation's more melodic moments. When it turns loose, there is a hint of Fatboy Slim. Still these are touches of artists that drop in over the more obvious influences of Moby, Hybrid, and early BT.

If you have been unimpressed by trance music in the past, DJ Kenneth A could be the artist who helps you turn that corner. Why? Because after the first listen, you know that Saint Elmo and The Osprey is not just written for the dance floor; it's written for the mind and heart as well.

Best cuts on the album are :: "Snowfall", "KS", and "The Nothing".

The Bottom Line :: This isn't your older sister's trance music. Saint Elmo and The Osprey is a perfect example of why a DIY musician can make it as technology continues to level the playing field between independent artists and mainstream entertainers.




And finally, some thoughts about the music from other artists:

Silence is Broken:
I really like those dark rockish synths. Reminds me of Darren Tate's song Deliverance. Great track that's starts off dark then gets all energetic then sets down the pace with excellent elements all in between. Well Done! -Adam A

KS:
This track is f**king great! I can distinctly hear a Tiesto influence in it's construction, if you had Kirsty Hawkshaw (vocalist on Tiesto's 'Just Be' track) in your track, it would be over the top! Very, VERY well constructed. A++ -e.q.Librium

Fluidity:
Your tracks are allways so beautiful. This is no exception. Great melodies and the piano is superb. I like it when you put some emotion in your songs and you put it in this one. Great, great music once again. -Romi

Silence is Broken:
Very nice! I like the build ups and the haunting way you have created this song. Like minded in my own vision towards dark, but beautiful trance. - Opprobrious


Thanks for listening, and enjoy the music.