Fillmore Slim - The Legend Of - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Filmlmore Silm may be known to music fans around the globe asa bluesman, but in the world of hip hop and other hustles he's revered as a Major Mack, Oriingal Gansta, Godfather of the Game, and star of the 1999 documentary film American Pimp (MGMV1001189 DVD). on FUNKY MAMA'S HOUSE, Slim's music is an eloquent testament to the staying power and timelessness of the country blues.

The basic idea behind this album and the compositions for the 'pure' concert programme of the same name is to present the percussion instruments in their full range. The focus is on the creation of new sounds and tones and the exploration of boundaries. As a result, in addition to our classical acoustic instruments, 'pure' also utilises artificial sounds and everyday objects and elements from our environment such as water, wood and iron. Furthermore, as classically trained percussionists, it was also important to us to venture into classical pieces and reinterpret them with our instruments and, in some cases, by adding synthetic sounds and noises. For this reason, in addition to two arrangements, 'pure' features exclusively our own compositions, which will provide listeners with a completely new sound and listening experience.

The Game is to be sold, not told... but I'm gonna give you a free course in it! - so begins the vocalization by the master of the blues game, Fillmore Slim, who began as Clarence InchGuitarInch Sims, the artist who recorded his first 45s in the 1950s on the Dotto tag. Over the years though, his career changed course and he became the legendary pimp known as Fillmore Slim. He's back with new 2004 album InchThe Game,Inch offering listeners a view of the urban street Sims knows all too well. Included are two versions of the title track, one a rap version featuring his son Frank Stick-em, and a blues version that closes the CD.