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Hey Tami and Bill!!!!!!!!!! I wrote u 3 reviews. from Michael Brown

Some might call this acid jazz, but I think what we have here is a fine representation of electronic funk. Mellow funk, to be sure. I know, a lot of folks would call mellow funk "happy jazz," but I don't. There is a difference. And it lies in the way these songs come together. I can't be sure, but I think the band recorded its tracks, and then they were somewhat reassembled in the studio. And when I say band, I mean a full workup, complete with DJ and horns. Ohn uses its horns more as jazz ornamentation than actual funk drivers, but I think that's just a nice way of moving the flavor. Then there are songs like "Bubblegum," which bring out both the funk and the acid jazz. I suppose I could go mad trying to shoehorn these folks into a box, but that's a dumb idea. Ohn is Ohn, and that's enough. Nice little jams for your next party or intimate get-together. A word of warning: There are ideas on this disc. It's not quite mindless. I think that's a good thing, myself, but it might lend itself to some issues, depending on your agenda when you're playing the disc. Just thought you'd like to know.

Musicianship – 9 out of 10 I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and musicianship I found on this disc! In the first couple of days that we had Ohn’s CD in the office, I heard snippets of it here and there, and knew that it was music with a strong electronic presence. Since that really isn’t one of my favorite types of music, I was a bit reluctant to hear much more. However, the time soon came for me to listen to the disc, so that I could write my review. It was far different than what I had expected! The music is heavily influenced by electronic dance music, but it is not dominated by that sound. Live instrumental work, including saxophone, trumpet, guitar, keys and bass are performed with the accompaniment of electronic beats provided by Bildeaux and scratching/turntable work of a DJ named Nick Nack. Several players make the live instruments happen (Ryan Blum-Kryzstal, Brad Houser, Chris Forshage, Andrew Tachovsky, and Chal Boudreaux), switching off and on with each track. The resulting sound is an Electronic smorgasbord; some tracks are smooth, mellow jazzy pieces, while others are more funk-oriented. Others reminded me of the music that accompanies Cirque De Soleil, while the track (You Still Haunt Me) even provides a bit of a feel similar to the music of Pink Floyd! The music is performed well, and widely varied in styles. It is definitely some of the best electronic stuff that I’ve had the opportunity to hear! I like Ohn’s music, and I am very happy that I got to know their music! Songwriting – 9 out of 10 With music that is primarily instrumental, it’s a bit difficult to know the method or process that a group goes through to create each song. It’s not really important, I guess, other than to satisfy my own curiosity! Whatever process Ohn uses to write works, and that’s what counts! Much of what they do seems to be improvisational in nature – solo riffs played over the beats created by Bildeaux. There is also a lot of collaboration that takes place, too, because the instrumental parts all fit together really well. The material on In the End All Things Begin is great music, created skillfully by excellent musicians! Sound Quality/Professionalism – 9.5 out of 10 Above all, this disc is very professionally made! All parts, electronic or acoustic, are recorded well, and mixed well for a sound that is top notch! Many kudos go to the production, mastering and engineering teams responsible for creating the album! Packaging – 8.5 out of 10 A colorful 6-panel Digipak houses the CD for In The End, All Things Begin. There isn’t a lot of content in the liner notes, but the info that is included gives the names of each musician, and a listing of the songs with the names of the musicians that participated on that particular track. The rest of it is abstract artwork that looks pretty good. All in all, a nice packaging job! Favorite Tracks While You Were Sleeping Bubblegum Talking With Shadows You Still Haunt Me In The End Overall Rating – 9 out of 10 The bottom line for me after listening to In the End All Things Begin is this: Electronic music, when done in the right way, by the right people, and for the right reasons, can be technically excellent, artistic and fun! I like the fact that the electronics on this album don’t replace real instrumentation; instead, they are used to support and enhance the songs! The end result is a project that I really enjoyed! Some songs reminded me of the classic P-Funk/George Clinton sound, while others were straight-ahead Pop/Hip-Hop sounds. There was enough variety in the style of the songs to hold my interest, even though some of the jams were well over 6 minutes long! You seriously have to know me to know that the things I’m saying are a big deal. I have not been a huge fan of the genre; however, as musicians such as these hone their abilities and their sounds, I’m beginning to see that I might be able to find a place among the fans of electronica after all! In the End All Things Begin is a really good album, and I definitely recommend that you get a copy of it for yourself. Its professional sound quality and incredible musicianship makes it a great CD for playing at dance parties, as background music for the workplace, or listening in the car or at home! This group of musicians has a very bright future ahead of them, and you owe it to yourself to hear what they have to offer!