Be Thankful (feat. Lisa Tomlins) – Lord Echo
Lord Echo: A Vibe Machine in the Land of Funk
When you think of grooves that make your body move, Lord Echo should definitely come to mind. Hailing from the vibrant streets of New Zealand, this musical genius has been shaking up the scene with his unique blend of genres that touch on everything funky, soulful, and electronic.
Who is Lord Echo?
Born Murray Fisher, Lord Echo is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ who knows how to create a vibe like no other. His music seamlessly merges elements of reggae, dub, soul, and even some jazzy bits into a delightful concoction that’s hard not to dance to. From 2010 onwards, he’s been turning heads (and feet) with tracks that feel fresh yet familiar—like an old vinyl record you just discovered at a thrift store.
Signature Sound: A Genre Blend
Lord Echo’s sound can be best described as an engaging mixture of:
- Funk
- Reggae
- Dub
- Soul
His tracks often feature groovy bass lines paired with smooth melodies that draw you in and keep your spirit high. You can hear hints of psychedelic vibes sprinkled throughout; it’s music for sunny days or chill nights where you’re just vibing with friends.
Hit Tracks That Make You Move
While it’s tough to pick favorites from such an eclectic discography, here are some standout tracks that really showcase what Lord Echo brings to the table:
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“Digital Roots” – This track flips reggae on its head while keeping things undeniably funky! With catchy vocals and lush instrumentation, it’s hard not to sway when this gem comes through.
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“Harmony” – A more laid-back number featuring soothing layers and sweet rhythms that’ll lift your mood instantly. Perfect for those afternoon hangs in the sun.
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“Molten Lava” – This one brings out all the magic! Combining upbeat percussion and echoey vocals—it feels like riding a wave while letting loose!
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“The Light Within” – Featuring dreamy sounds alongside enchanting beats—the essence of summer jam packed into one wonderful track.
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“Waiheke” – An ode to life by water, blending tropical vibes with luscious harmonies; perfect for chilling out at home or sipping cocktails on vacation!
Each song pulls you deeper into his world—a place where everything’s groovy!
Friends & Collaborators
Lord Echo doesn’t do it all alone! He rolls deep with some cool cats both locally and internationally who help him push boundaries even further:
Similar Artists
If you’re digging what Lord Echo serves up then you’ll likely vibe well with these groove masters:
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Fat Freddy’s Drop – Another Kiwi crew bringing together soul-infused dub-reggae flavors that’ll have you feeling irie!
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Tom Misch – The boy knows how to blend jazz-funk influences with grooves that’ll get your head bobbing.
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Thundercat – If funk runs through his veins then consider yourself blessed because he’s taking things higher each time he plays!
4 .Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – They take classic soul vibes straight from history archives but give them freshness fit for today (RIP Sharon).
5 .Nightmares On Wax – Pioneering downtempo beats infused heavily into hip-hop culture — pure bedazzled bliss!
Together they share stages infusing shows full blast joy; there’s always room for another jam session when they’re around each other.
Growing Influence
Since starting under various aliases throughout his career—becoming acquainted within New Zealand establishments over years—it seems natural now watching him gain more attention globally lately thanks largely due recent collaborations / features popping off ‘round town nowadays—fingers crossed already onto next album soon enough too?!
Keep those ears peeled folks—and feeling good too whenever pressing play will undoubtedly bring infectious flow right straight through every listening experience had together… Just remember asking yourself “Why wasn’t I dancing along sooner?” So many tunes waiting ahead made purely meant bringing smiles everywhere danced upon sharing time across—from neighbors new friends/fam alike shining wherever caught rolling rhythm sticks about framing mood lifts beyond belief itself already numerous times!!
So let us raise our drinks high—to great compositions crafted exquisitely well towards energy transcending space+time ultimately—with beatiful souls surrounding us tuned collectively finding ease flowing together forward another exciting journey unfolding evermore brightly ahead awaits indulging audibly within magnetic realms swirling endlessly joyfully open hearts syncing closer naturally unwinding freely unpretentious lifestyle breathed alive creatively animated beyond mere words familiarly spoken/unspoken still reigning supreme…the legend persists definitely worth knowing loving life style lived fully matched locking harmony naturally expanding universally/locally existing creating something rare resulting blossoming eternally deserving joy outthere reflecting bright reminders lifelong jamming stirring heart/mind uplifted branches boundless possibilities absolute might behold unto sustaining without end…
Until we meet again…keep spreading good vibes wherever roam my dear friends ✌️✨