Tales of the Forgotten Melodies

Wax Tailor | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 30, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Le Plan
• ASIN: B000F1HGY2
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,138 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Behind the Curtain (Opening)

2. Que Sera

3. Ungodly Fruit

4. Hypnosis Theme

5. Damn That Music Made My Day

6. Where My Heart's At

7. Birth of a Struggle

8. Am I Free

9. I Don't Know

10. Our Dance

11. Stay Tuned

12. Walk the Line

13. A Woman's Voice

14. Don't You Remember

15. How I Feel

16. Behind the Disguise [Closing]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant blend of old skool, jazz, funk: a true work of art, June 9, 2006

By 

Shawn Chittle (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tales of the Forgotten Melodies (Audio CD)

This record just stands out. As a DJ for 20+ years, I'm a very tough grader. While this record is not 100% "new", it's 100% "fresh."

It's one of those few records that defy categorization. "Damn That Music Made My Day" falls clearly into Hip-Hop, and is one of the better break-mixes I've heard. The record jumps (seamlessly) from jazz to funk to soul to hip-hop. A violin as lead on one song, a turntable on another.

If feels as if the record is a journey from beginning to end. One moment you're in the South Bronx, one moment you are in Egypt. Then France. Then New Orleans.

Wax Tailor pours his heart into this record, and shares his love of music with you, and what a beautiful journey it is.

"Tales of Forgotten Melodies" plays as one cohesive piece of sonic art, and I am better for having listened to it.

So you will be, too.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dark poetry in motion, November 2, 2006

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Hallie - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tales of the Forgotten Melodies (Audio CD)

This artist reads like an Edgar Allen Poe story--though not gruesome, Wax Tailor is full of dark sounds and mysterious twists. Each track is a different collage of sounds, which is also what makes the album so unique. The spoken word (instead of those which are sung) is integrated in many songs. The track "I Don't Know" is a prime example of a spoken plot being added with music. Wihle this makes tracks sometimes incoherent if one tries to follow the words alone, the mood of the song lingers in the listener's head for a good time afterwards .

In many ways, the album art is a great reflection of the group's sound: a black, desolate room with beams of light seeping through is equivalent to the dark, haunting sounds that linger through traditionally upbeat songs. I was very impressed with the way Wax Tailor incorporated with such enigma old jazz tunes with optimistic messages. If you should only take two songs from the album to download I would suggest "How I Feel", and "Que Sera Sera", both serving as a darker rendition of the popular, high-spitited jazz songs.

Not all tracks are so clever, and while they may stand out amongst other artists they fall short of their potential seen in other previously noted songs. "Where My Heart's At" is in a different style entirely. To me, it was a risk not worth taking since they're brilliant in other displayed techniques.

Wax Tailor is a great find for those who are familiar with popular trip-hop artists like Morcheeba or the up-and-coming Gnarls Barkley. Even better, this is one artist that will age very, very well due to how well it stands apart from so many groups; therefore, this album makes a sound purchase.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rare Gem, August 5, 2006

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A. Maness "Phskphrk" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tales of the Forgotten Melodies (Audio CD)

I have never reviewed a CD. When I heard this CD, I had to write something, especially since it has only 1 review. To begin... words cannot do this CD justice. I agree with the other reviewer... this is 100% fresh. The most original CD I have heard in years.

I am listening to it right now and it is mind blowing. Although, it may seem like a blend of hip-hop, funk, jazz, and samples, I think the proper classification is Trip-Hop. If you like K&D Sessions, Carboot Soul and DJ Kicks-Nightmares on Wax, then you will like this. However, it is not a reboot of those CDs. Very original! Turn up the volume, sit back, and be prepared for some fresh, mind bending, beats.