a.G.L. = Na'im "Conduct" Beyah & Dominic J. Marshall
A Good Look, Story (Told by Na’im):
A Good Look’s story begins on the pages of the now “not so popular” Myspace. Sometime in late ‘07 to early ‘08 I get a ‘Friend request’ from Dominic. As you may know, receiving a ‘Friend request’ is an opportunity to exam that person’s profile to see if they’re 1. Just shamelessly self promoting, 2. In a imaginary race to get the most friends or 3. Really dig your music/page and want to give you a virtual ‘hi-five’.
After checking out Dom’s page I saw he made beats as well. Listening to his beats I was blown away from his chords and melodic sensibility. Figuring with his piano playing and my drum programing we’d make a fresh team, I accepted his friend request and extend a request to collab on some music. Dominic agreed and I sent him 3 unfinished tracks that had only the drumlines and baselines, 1. Last One, 2. Barrel and 3. Grease. About a week passes and Dom sends me back “Last One”. Although pleased with the track, hectic schedules fizzled out finishing our collaborative efforts.
One and a half years passed and out the blue I received a e-mail from Dominic with the track “Barrel” attached. I must have listened to the track 15 times in a row, amazed how Dominic captured the essence of the drums and bassline I programmed! “Yes” I thought more determined than ever to complete a project with this guy. With more scheduling obstacles on the horizon, we final completed our project and hope you enjoy!
Did I mention that I currently reside in Oakland CA and at the time of making the album, Dominic was living in the UK? This project was completed solely on e-mail communication and the passing of Logic files. What a wonderful world this place could be.
- Na’im “Conduct” Beyah
Dominic J Marshall:
dominicjmarshall.com
Na'im "Conduct" Beyah:
soundcloud.com/nbconduct
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released November 22, 2011
Produced by a.G.L = Na’im “Conduct” Beyah & Dominic J. Marshall
1. Barrel - Produced by a.G.L., Keys - Dominic J. Marshall, Bass & Drum Programming - Na’im “Conduct” Beyah, Arrangement - Dominic J. Marshall, Mixed - Na’im “Conduct” Beyah
2. Grape Seed - Produced by a.G.L.. Keys/Solo - Dominic J. Marshall, Bass & Drum Programming - Na’im “Conduct” Beyah, Arranged & Mixed by Na’im “Conduct” Beyah
3. Stickball - Produced by a.G.L.. Organ - Dominic J. Marshall & Na’im “Conduct” Beyah, Bass, Guitar & Drum Programming - Na’im “Conduct” Beyah, Arranged & Mixed by Na’im “Conduct” Beyah
4. Ice Cavern - Produced by Dominic J. Marshall. Keys, Strings & Bass - Dominic J. Marshall, Drum Loop Chop - Na’im “Conduct” Beyah, Arranged & Mixed by Na’im “Conduct” Beyah
5. After School Snack - Produced by Dominic J. Marshall. Keys & Bass - Dominic J. Marshall, Drum Programming - Na’im “Conduct” Beyah, Arrangement - Dominic J. Marshall, Mixed by Na’im “Conduct” Beyah
6. In the Place - Produced by a.G.L.. Keys - Dominic J. Marshall & Na’im “Conduct” Beyah, Guitar - Dominic J. Marshall, Bass & Drum Programming - Na’im “Conduct” Beyah, Arranged & Mixed by Na’im “Conduct” Beyah
7. Edge of Things - Produced by Na’im “Conduct” Beyah. Keys, Bass & Drum Programming - Na’im “Conduct” Beyah, Arranged & Mixed by Na’im “Conduct” Beyah
8. For Some Time - Produced by Na’im “Conduct” Beyah. Keys, Guitar, Bass & Drum Programming - Na’im “Conduct” Beyah, Arranged & Mixed by Na’im “Conduct” Beyah
9. Grease - Produced by Dominic J. Marshall. Keys & Bass - Dominic J. Marshall, Drum Programming - Na’im “Conduct” Beyah, Arranged & Mixed by Na’im “Conduct” Beyah
10. Play for Yourself - Produced by Dominic J. Marshall, Arranged by Dominic J. Marshall, Mixed by Dominic J. Marshall
11. Glass Cube - Produced by Na’im “Conduct” Beyah, Arranged & Mixed by Na’im “Conduct” Beyah
12. Sky - Produced by Na’im “Conduct” Beyah, Arranged & Mixed by Na’im “Conduct” Beyah
13. Faces - Produced by Dominic J. Marshall, Arranged & Mixed by Dominic J. Marshall
14. Things You Do - Produced by Dominic J. Marshall, Arranged & Mixed by Dominic J. Marshall
Executive Producers: a.G.L , All mastering done by: Na’im “Conduct” Beyah - Live in the Kitchen, Oakland CA
Designed by:
Freshlysharpened.com,
nbeyah@gmail.com