Name: Silver Vibrations
Brand: Roy Ayers

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Bonus disc: No

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BBE493ACD

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-03-22

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Supplier GB

The Orchard

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Standard:20

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193483347981

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

BBE493ALP

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Double Heavyweight Vinyl with original artwork and new sleeve notes written by Sean P.

193483317540

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Roy Ayers

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

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BBE is a UK based record label, short for Barely Breaking Even. Founded in 1996 by Peter Adarkwah and Ben Jolly, the label releases both original works and compilations. Known for their compilation series such as "The Beat Generation" and "Kings of...," BBE features a wide range of collections in genres like jazz, soul, hip-hop, r'n'b, house, drum'n'bass, and more. With a diverse roster of artists including *J Dilla*, *Pete Rock*, *Roy Ayers*, *Marley Marl*, and many others, BBE continues to be a prominent force in the music industry.
The label's association with German label G-Stone Recordings has further expanded its reach. Since its inception, BBE has released numerous acclaimed albums and compilations that have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success.
With an extensive catalog spanning over two decades, BBE remains dedicated to showcasing exceptional talent from various genres while consistently delivering high-quality music to its loyal fanbase worldwide.

American funk/soul/jazz composer, vibraphone player, and artist. Roy Ayers was born on 10 September 1940 in Los Angeles, California, USA. With a musical upbringing thanks to his trombone playing father and piano teaching mother, Ayers became immersed in music from an early age.

Throughout his career as a prolific recording artist, Ayers has produced numerous hits including "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" and "Running Away". He has also collaborated with renowned musician Fela Kuti on the track "Africa - Centre Of The World", showcasing his versatility and talent across various genres.

In addition to his own success, Ayers is also known for being the father of Roy Ayers III. With a massive back catalogue of work and a unique blend of funk, soul, and jazz influences, Roy Ayers continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his exceptional musical abilities.

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BBE Music continues its long and fertile partnership with vibraphone legend and godfather of neo-soul, Roy Ayers, with the first ever reissue of his 1983 album Silver Vibrations.

Originally released in the UK only on Uno Melodic Records, Silver Vibrations shares some of its musical DNA with Lots Of Love, Ayers' US album from the same year. However, Silver Vibrations contains four unique cuts all of its own, plus extended takes of three songs, including the definitive version of iconic song Chicago. The rarity of the original pressing has led to eye-watering second-hand prices for this truly brilliant LP.

Silver Vibrations was perhaps the last album to retain the sound of Ayers' organic 'classic' period of the latter '70s and manages to stand up well under its current re-evaluation. Chicago, the unedited version of which is exclusive to this L.P., received considerable airplay in its time and has barely faded from earshot ever since; its woozy, mysterious vibe and cosmic ruminations from Roy in the second half have certainly endured. The strutting, funky Good, Good Music echoes Ayers at his pre-'80s, up- tempo disco peak, sporting a grittier edge and an old-school party atmosphere. Title track Silver Vibrations was only ever released in the U.K., both on this album and as a single, backed with Fast Money. Both Lots Of Love and Keep On Movin' hark back to previous times and are a pleasant listen without being at all taxing. Smiling With Our Eyes is mid- tempo, lilting and jazzy, with a vocal vaguely reminiscent of Stevie Wonder in places. The wistful D.C. City, a close companion of Ubiquity's original recording of The Third Eye is, in many ways, quintessentially Roy Ayers.

2LP - Double Heavyweight Vinyl with original artwork and new sleeve notes written by Sean P.