To be nominated in the Grammy’s award
Morung Express News
REFRESH, a new album by James Basnet will be released on September 18, at Faith Harvest Church Red Cross Building. A pre-launch will also held at the Harvest Bazaar, Sales day of the Faith Harvest Church on September 16 and 17 outside Kohima Post Office. The album which has already been released digitally has received positive reviews globally.
The album which took almost two years to complete was recorded at Cleft Ensemble Kohima, recorded in six months. The album contains 12 songs out of which 11 songs are original scores. Two songs from the album have been awarded the International Music and Entertainment Awards (IMEA). The album has also been sent for nomination in the Grammy Awards in the Best Gospel Album, which makes it the first in India to be nominated for the Grammys’ in the gospel category.
Focusing on Contemporary Christian Indie rock, the album promises the listener a refreshing music in tune with it title and aims to provide positive messages to the listeners. The album wishes to be an inspiration to the young generation to give encouragement not only through its music but through the lyrics of the songs. “Basnet’s songs come from the heart and not from thinking. He delivers what he feels and believes,” said Mike Mirucki. The band does not believe in changing marketing strategies according to the taste of the mass and promises to remain true to its genre.
Refresh Album has James Basnet as the lead vocalist, Akhozo Lohe as the guitarist, Imlinaro Basnet on the keyboards, Meribemo Tungoe as the bassist, Adarsh Chettri on the drums and Mike Mirucki as the manager.
Reviews:
“Great positive energy, expressive singing, and excellent production.”
Wouter Kellerman, Grammy Award-winning South African flautist, producer, and composer.
“The production is very good, the melodies are strong but most important, the message comes through in heartfelt lyrics.”
Bob Attiyeh, Producer and Sound Engineer at Yarlung Artists, 11th Latin Grammy Award winner.
“I really like how while the recording is very big production, the vocals are intimate and raw. The title track, “Refresh”, is very good! Love the energy. ‘Alive’ is probably my favorite. I love the emotion in the vocals and how the instrumentation adds power at key times in the song.”
Gareth Laffely, Award winner of Rising Star, Native American Music Awards 2014.
