ERIQ TROI: THE EMBODIMENT OF MUSIC
THOSE WHO HAVE EYES WILL HEAR, VOL. 1&2
SOUL/FUNK
Written By: Jewels Alexandria
(3 Minute Read)
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Eriq Troi plays guitar like so many of us wish we could.
Last night, Akron Funk God, Eriq Troi hosted a two-part listening party for his latest projects, Those Who Have Eyes Will Hear – The EP Soundtrack Vol.1 and Vol. 2. Volume 1 released in December of 2022. Right out the gate he gives us, Maggot Brain 2.0. I was instantly blown away. His rendition is pure and full of life. And for you Funkadelic fans or fans of funk, this will resonate with you almost instantaneously. Introductions are everything and Eriq Troi nailed it. For both volumes. A New Heaven And Earth puts you directly in a movie scene. Did I mention his guitar skills? They say if you make the "stank face", you know it’s a hit.
As we listened, Troi walked us though each track. Giving us the inspiration behind some of the songs and a little about each artist. I find that to be the beauty in listening parties. The listener is able know exactly the emotions and meanings behind the art. “We Rise is a protest anthem as a response to what happened to Jayland Walker here in Akron,” explains Eriq Trio. What a beautiful way to keep his name alive and the continuation of police brutality here in the United States. Uhuru Sasa (Freedom Now) is an authentic African sounding track that gets you moving. “It features a singer from Johanesburg South Africa... Tsholofelo is singing in Zulu...” Eriq Troi's range of music ability is endless.
Every song has purpose. The music to the lyrics matches so well. Sugar and Spice on Vol 2 is powerful. And another personal favorite. Troi explains, “this is about a mother-daughter relationship.” Daynah Evans voice melts in your ears as she pours her soul into her impressive lyrics. Fans listening chimed in to express their feeling with the project. One stating “The lyrics are dope!! I love the conversation dialogue.” Or “The music, every instrument and sounds of expression are dynamic.” You can’t get this kind of music from just anywhere.
In just 50 minutes, these cohesive EP’s gives us a taste of so many live instruments. From the drums, Spanish guitar, piano to the beautiful harmonizing of his features. Troi truly gives us a wide range of his ability to make any style of music. Did I mention his guitar skills! Eriq troi takes us on a journey from the beginning of time to the end to the rebuild. His music speaks volumes in ways that are very hard to come across these days. The time and emotion spilled into these two EP’s simply gives the consumer a sense of joy, freedom and peace all at once. A sensation that is indescribable.
Don't just take my word for it, buy both volumes on Bandcamp now! I promise they’re not to disappoint.
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https://eriqtroi.bandcamp.com/album/those-who-have-eyes-will-hear-the-ep-soundtrack-vol-1
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https://eriqtroi.bandcamp.com/album/those-who-have-eyes-will-hear-vol-2
June 11, 2024