Michael Franti and Spearhead - Yell Fire!
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Music CD Cover Artist: Michael Franti and Spearhead Edition: Music CD CD Release Date: 2006-07-25 Music Label: Anti Soundtracks:
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Free Music Notes for Yell Fire! Album
Free Music Review: What Language do You Love in?
Hit: 5 Stars
Out of 5 stars, I give "Yell Fire!" 6 stars.
I had the good fortune to catch Michael Franti and Spearhead's gig in mid-June, and then saw Michael's movie "I Know I'm Not Alone" afterwards---these songs have been jammin on my brain since. On top of that, a friend let me sneak a listen from a pre-pressing of "Yell Fire!", and boy does this album hump and pump into the great beyond--beyond my already hightened expectations. In short: well worth the purchase. Spearhed fans will drink deeply from this well-spring, and if this is your first Michael Franti/Spearhead album--you're in for a treat!
But, why 6 stars? Simply, this album is inspired and will quite possibly inspire you. The songs are crafted out 2 main influence streams. First, Michael Franti recently traveled to Iraq, Isreal and Palestine to connect with various "everyday folks" (including various people in military service) about war and military occupation. The footage shot during this time became the movie "I Know I'm Not Alone" and is also highly recommended. Needless to say, visitng militarily occupied areas in the Middle East these days would touch a profound place in anyone, but Michael is also a dedicated spiritual-pracititioner and these days is such a brightly-burning-being of such tremendous One-Love light that his personal charm and his finely-crafted songs are infectous and uplifting, reminding us of our human-humane essence.
Raised on "classic rock", I have not been much of a fan of hip-hop, but hey-- Spearhead's music is straight-up and hand-made: guitars, drum kit, bass, keyboards, and conscious lyrics. No tricks, except some honest hard work over many years, and a healthy appreciation for life. I am personally sick of songs about people who either get to have sex together or don't get to have sex together. Compare with this excerpt from "East to the West":
Life is bigger than just one decision,
Music is bigger than just one station,
Love is bigger than just one nation, (and)
God is bigger than just one religion
So, in "Yell Fire!" you will hear songs that question the status quo of America's military infiltration into the Middle East (how can we best support the US troops over there?? bring 'em home, of course), intertwined with songs that celebrate the joy of being alive on this beautiful planet. Set aginst a variety of musical styles --reggae, hip-hop, folk, rock-- this cleanly-produced album has deeply touched my body and moved my heart, and the other way around as well. Thank you Michael for your voice, for your spirit, and for demonstrating OneLove. God bless you and sustain you.