This month marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Charles Bradley’s debut album, No Time For Dreaming, and we’re sharing some words from producer and songwriter, Thomas Brenneck.
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It was nothing short of magic recording what would become Charles Bradley’s debut album No Time For Dreaming in a bedroom on 250 Menahan street many years ago. It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since it’s release. I had set up a humble recording situation consisting of a 1/2” 8 track tape machine and an sm58. For years in between tours with Sharon, Budos, El Michels, Lee, Amy, etc I would record as much music as possible at the crib. At some point I invited Charles over and played him what would become Menahan Street Bands debut Make The Road By Walking. He loved the music which meant the world to me and instantly asked if he could sing on it.
True story: The first time he came to that apartment i played him the instrumental of The World Going Up In Flames. He immediately asked for a mic and started singing. Within the hour we recorded the vocals to it. After that he would come back once or twice a month to share stories of his life which we would turn into songs. The next song we wrote was “Heartaches & Pain”. You couldn’t ask for a more honest and raw record. No frills. He believed Art was a reflection of suffering and that’s what he spoke about in his lyrics. But by addressing the ugly truths of the world that he had experienced first hand, he in turn made a statement full of hope.
Much love to everybody involved and supportive during that incredible time in our lives. @menahanstreetband @budosband @funkmusicinstitute alexkadvan
Photos by @funkmusicinstitute Bushwick, Brooklyn
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Charles Bradley’s debut album, No Time For Dreaming, and we’re sharing some words from producer and songwriter, Thomas Brenneck.
・・・
It was nothing short of magic recording what would become Charles Bradley’s debut album No Time For Dreaming in a bedroom on 250 Menahan street many years ago. It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since it’s release. I had set up a humble recording situation consisting of a 1/2” 8 track tape machine and an sm58. For years in between tours with Sharon, Budos, El Michels, Lee, Amy, etc I would record as much music as possible at the crib. At some point I invited Charles over and played him what would become Menahan Street Bands debut Make The Road By Walking. He loved the music which meant the world to me and instantly asked if he could sing on it.
True story: The first time he came to that apartment i played him the instrumental of The World Going Up In Flames. He immediately asked for a mic and started singing. Within the hour we recorded the vocals to it. After that he would come back once or twice a month to share stories of his life which we would turn into songs. The next song we wrote was “Heartaches & Pain”. You couldn’t ask for a more honest and raw record. No frills. He believed Art was a reflection of suffering and that’s what he spoke about in his lyrics. But by addressing the ugly truths of the world that he had experienced first hand, he in turn made a statement full of hope.
Much love to everybody involved and supportive during that incredible time in our lives. @menahanstreetband @budosband @funkmusicinstitute alexkadvan
Photos by @funkmusicinstitute Bushwick, Brooklyn
Thanks for sharing your art, music, laughs, and love with Charles.
Continue to share for the video and tag #leftuslonely
#charlesbradley #leftuslonely #lonelyasyouare
Thanks for sharing your art, music, laughs, and love with Charles.
Continue to share for the video and tag #leftuslonely
#charlesbradley #leftuslonely #lonelyasyouare
Thanks for sharing your art, music, laughs, and love with Charles.
Continue to share for the video and tag #leftuslonely
#charlesbradley #leftuslonely #lonelyasyouare
Thanks for sharing your art, music, laughs, and love with Charles.
Continue to share for the video and tag #leftuslonely
#charlesbradley #leftuslonely #lonelyasyouare
Thanks for sharing your art, music, laughs, and love with Charles.
Continue to share for the video and tag #leftuslonely
#charlesbradley #leftuslonely #lonelyasyouare
VINYL. Lonely as You Are x Lucifer (+ instrumentals) ltd edition available in stores (@roughtrade, @amoebahollywood, @grimeys) and online (charlesbradleylonelyasyouare.com). #charlesbradley #lonelyasyouare #vinyl
Shortly after “Lonely as You Are” was released, fans were invited to submit photographs, drawings and stories via social media using the hashtag #leftuslonely. A compilation of fan contributions is released today along with a ltd edition Lonely x Lucifer vinyl. Links in bio.
Now available digitally, @daptonerecords imprint @dunhamrecords brings you 4 stripped-down mixes of our favorite #CharlesBradley tunes, plus a special message from Charles. Listen to the feature track, “The World (Is Going Up In Flames)” and the others via @daptonerecords or link in bio.
dapt.one/CBstrippedmixes
Artwork by Chris Edwards🌹
#screamingeagleofsoul
#daptonerecords Daptone Records
‘One night when we were on our way home from the subway, Mark spotted Charles Bradley sitting by himself on the other end of the car.
We walked over and introduced ourselves and told him we were fans. He was happy we stopped to say hello and told us he was playing ‘The
Bowery Hotel’ (he meant the Bowery Ballroom) the next night and told us we should come see the show … and we did. …we are all forever blessed by the love and light he shared.’
@twobirdsruiz Thank you for sharing your story. 📷: Therese McKeon @theresemck #leftuslonely.
Who’s ready for @punkrockbowling today?? We are! Tix still available at punkrockbowling.com 🤘🏿 Asbury Park, New Jersey
The final #BlackVelvet murals are up in Los Angeles, London and New Zealand.
Continue to share your photos with the tag #CharlesBradleyForever to be featured on our mural page and entered to win an exclusive Charles Bradley gift package (winner will be notified this Friday) – dapt.one/CBforever
LA: Dust Studios – 920 N Formosa Ave
London: Buxton Street
NZ: 23 Waitoa Road, Hataitai, Wellington
#screamingeagleofsoul #charlesbradley #daptonerecords #dunhamrecords #daptone @kishabari @thejoemiller
MONTEREY HERE WE COME! @montereypop50 🚨🚨🚨
What an honor to grace the same stage as all those legends yesterday…thank you Monterey for the perfect day! 🙏🏿 @montereypop50
New CB jam “Lucifer” out now via @innitrecordings. Produced by James Levy (@reputante) & @pauldefiglia.
Link in bio.
#charlesbradley #leftuslonely #obama
Lucifer is the “Gotta Hear Song of the Week” on @wxpnfm Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Available November 22nd (digital only) – The Black Velvet Instrumentals featuring two new tracks by @menahanstreetband as a tribute to Charles Bradley, “Tommy Don’t” and “There’s A New Day Coming”. Listen and pre-order via link in bio.
Originally recorded as a single backing track for Charles Bradley, the tune was ultimately shelved (like many other tracks) after Charles’ passing. After some time had gone by the reel made its way back onto the tape machine and producer Tommy TNT Brenneck had a eureka moment. He split the track into two sides and wrote some lyrics for the slower portion as a tribute to CB, which became “There’s a New Day Coming”. He loved the juxtaposition of having the slower, heavy tribute on side A, and the upbeat, lighter track on the flip. When singers, Saundra Williams (Saun & Starr) & Alecia Chakour showed up for the session TNT played them what was to become “Tommy Don’t”. While it was playing Saun said “You know why I like working with you, Tommy? Cause you don’t overthink shit”. And with that Saun started singing “Tommy don’t overthink shit.” Brenneck started cracking up and said, “We HAVE to record that.”. And with that…Voila! 45 single will be available everywhere on November 22nd.
Random color vinyl copies of the 45 will be available at the Daptone shop at 10am EST, November 22nd.
#charlesbradley #daptone #daptonerecords #menahanstreetband
Available November 22nd (digital only) – The Black Velvet Instrumentals featuring two new tracks by @menahanstreetband as a tribute to Charles Bradley, “Tommy Don’t” and “There’s A New Day Coming”. Listen and pre-order via link in bio.
Originally recorded as a single backing track for Charles Bradley, the tune was ultimately shelved (like many other tracks) after Charles’ passing. After some time had gone by the reel made its way back onto the tape machine and producer Tommy TNT Brenneck had a eureka moment. He split the track into two sides and wrote some lyrics for the slower portion as a tribute to CB, which became “There’s a New Day Coming”. He loved the juxtaposition of having the slower, heavy tribute on side A, and the upbeat, lighter track on the flip. When singers, Saundra Williams (Saun & Starr) & Alecia Chakour showed up for the session TNT played them what was to become “Tommy Don’t”. While it was playing Saun said “You know why I like working with you, Tommy? Cause you don’t overthink shit”. And with that Saun started singing “Tommy don’t overthink shit.” Brenneck started cracking up and said, “We HAVE to record that.”. And with that…Voila! 45 single will be available everywhere on November 22nd.
Random color vinyl copies of the 45 will be available at the Daptone shop at 10am EST, November 22nd.
#charlesbradley #daptone #daptonerecords #menahanstreetband
The 100th @daptonerecords 45 milestone has been reached, and is out everywhere TODAY. What started as an ambitious thank you to you, our beloved fans, has now also become a loving tribute to the brothers and sister we’ve lost since it’s inception: Charles Bradley, Dan Klein, Cliff Driver, and our eternal Queen, Miss Sharon Jones. So, thank you, friends, for all the years you’ve helped us to “Keep Putting Soul Up.” May this disc forever live as a token of our gratitude, and keepsake of the times when our departed loved ones shared the stage with us.
Order the 100th 45 at the #Daptone Shop dapt.one/shop where all other 45s are 25% off until midnight tonight with the code THEFAMILYDAPTONE at checkout.
#daptonerecords #charlesbradleyforever Daptone Records
The new series “Daptone Presents: Tomorrow’s Hits Today” launched with a debut single from LaRose Jackson, who you may remember from “Luv Jones” – the 2014 party-certified smash duet with Charles Bradley. Born and raised in Coney Island, LaRose’s rich timbre and assertive vocal delivery caught the attention of producer Tommy “TNT” Brenneck one night when he was in attendance at Charles Bradley’s legendary “Black Velvet” show at Club Essence – where Jackson was also a regular performer.
Listen to “How Did I Get Here?” via link in bio
The new series “Daptone Presents: Tomorrow’s Hits Today” launched with a debut single from LaRose Jackson, who you may remember from “Luv Jones” – the 2014 party-certified smash duet with Charles Bradley. Born and raised in Coney Island, LaRose’s rich timbre and assertive vocal delivery caught the attention of producer Tommy “TNT” Brenneck one night when he was in attendance at Charles Bradley’s legendary “Black Velvet” show at Club Essence – where Jackson was also a regular performer.
Listen to “How Did I Get Here?” via link in bio
Tune in Sat. Apr 11 at 4pm EST/1pm PST for a replay of CB & His Extraordinaires 2017 @pickathon set. @hisextraordinaires #musicares replay: https://www.facebook.com/RecordingAcademy/videos/599466207447329/
Lonely as You Are, Out Now
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