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Royal passed away in October 2024. These are his unpublished lyrics read by 6 poets and surrounded by Wendy's piano pieces. "The Assignment" were the last words Royal spoke on this Earth. Poets are Clara Hsu, Daniel Yaryan, Genny Lim, Richard Loranger, McTate Stroman II, and Wendy Loomis.
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METHUSELAH - Urban legend has it that Methuselah slept for 900 years, then awoke. COPUS promises a musical and poetic journey that explores both the ancient and the future.
"Their distinct style might just be the fresh Read more
METHUSELAH - Urban legend has it that Methuselah slept for 900 years, then awoke. COPUS promises a musical and poetic journey that explores both the ancient and the future.
"Their distinct style might just be the fresh breath of air the music industry needs..." ~IndieMusic Plus
WHAT FIRST LISTENERS ARE SAYING
"Enjoyed listening to METHUSELAH, beautiful blend of poetry and music. 'Crossing Borders', 'You'll Never Know', 'Poets Riff' and 'Neptune' are among my favourites. The poems are written with such elegance and sophistication, such a treat listening to the album. Congratulations to all involved!"
"Very cool project you have! I love poetry and you have an awesome take on it!"
“It was inspiring to hear the lyrics, the words, very organic, authentic and real!!”
"I've recently become enamored of spoken word projects. They combine the best of language and music - and I'm excited about your work!!"
"This is one of your best records yet!"
"You guys are so cool! Seriously! Cool factor 1,000,000!!!"
"Somewhere between jazz & classical, I reach for that uniqueness."
"The layers of tones you guys create - it is an evolution over time."
"I listened to Methuselah, what a great production and great messages. The piano sounds so dramatic and played with so much feeling. The string sections adds beauty to the pieces. I followed you on your social media and thank you for sharing your music with me. Great work!"
"I listened to your album. It's amazing. The musical integrity is awesome and I love how you mix narration with singing. It's very powerful and I especially love the beautiful melodies and voices of Neptune ❤️. "
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"COPUS is an oasis of articulate and moving organic music and hard core intelligent verse."
~Joe Kidd, Michigan Beat Poet Laureate for Clouzine Magazine (full review in July/August issue)
Your pre-order includes both the Read more
"COPUS is an oasis of articulate and moving organic music and hard core intelligent verse."
~Joe Kidd, Michigan Beat Poet Laureate for Clouzine Magazine (full review in July/August issue)
Your pre-order includes both the PHYSICAL vinyl album as well as the DIGITAL downloads!
THE DILEMMA is a fresh, new album of all original compositions covering genres from jazz to blues to ambient to funky pop. Renaissance Funk. 11 tracks of poetic spoken word with original musical compositions. Music by Wendy Loomis; poetics by Royal Kent. Performed by COPUS quartet with 8 guest artists.
WITH YOUR VINYL PURCHASE YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE:
Liner notes about the making of THE DILEMMA.
A printable color photo of COPUS.
A printable color photo of all of the great guest artists on the album including Michele Walther (violin), Ann Souren & Michaela Miller (singing vocals), Danye Miller (rap vocals), Noel Jewkes (trumpet, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet), Noshir Mody (guitar), Omar Clark Taylor & Jimmy Hobson (congas).
A piano score for the track "Elfin Stone Inn" from the album.
FREE digital downloads of all tracks will be yours when the vinyl arrives.
What are you waiting for? Excellence is at hand!
ORDER NOW!
Winner of the Best Song for Social Justice / Peace - W.A.M Awards 2021! https://www.wam-awards.com/2021-wam-award-winners
"We all bleed red, but we are all unique!" It is a crazy time in the world. It is time to focus on Read more
Winner of the Best Song for Social Justice / Peace - W.A.M Awards 2021! https://www.wam-awards.com/2021-wam-award-winners
"We all bleed red, but we are all unique!" It is a crazy time in the world. It is time to focus on justice and humanity.
Along with composer/pianist Wendy Loomis and poet/spoken word artist Royal Kent, "We All Bleed Red" includes COPUS members bassist Patrick Mahon and singer Amorelle Applin along with guest artists drummer Robbie Hammett and guitarist Vito Gregoli. Produced by GRAMMY nominee Yaron Fuchs.
"…music that is part jazz, part classical, cerebral and sexy." ~Tom Kidd, Music Connection "…could become legendary if given the opportunity to thrive!" ~Michael Allison, Music Dish
“Aspects” includes 10 original Read more
"…music that is part jazz, part classical, cerebral and sexy." ~Tom Kidd, Music Connection "…could become legendary if given the opportunity to thrive!" ~Michael Allison, Music Dish
“Aspects” includes 10 original compositions (words by Royal Kent, music by Wendy Loomis) and one very special cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “1983 A Merman I Should Turn to Be” (words/music by Jimi Hendrix, copyright 2015 Hendrix Experience LLC) Through words and music this new CD explores the aspects of our lives – creatively, emotionally, financially, spiritually.
Album art: Stvynski Brewster
Ode to The Fool who resides somewhere within each of us. The old school singing group, The Main Ingredient, said it best when Cuba Gooding Sr crooned the words..."everybody plays the fool, sometime". Should you decide to download this awesome track by COPUS, we've added a BONUS with it..the official Music Video!
The original Copus album that is so good, so intriguing and downright dope - we are re-releasing it! Instrumentation includes cello, flute, percussion vocals (sung), piano, drums and of course our signature spoken word Read more
The original Copus album that is so good, so intriguing and downright dope - we are re-releasing it! Instrumentation includes cello, flute, percussion vocals (sung), piano, drums and of course our signature spoken word poetry. We assembled some great Bay Area talent and sequestered them in a fabulous, high end recording studio to produce these timeless tracks.
The result? Music and poetry has never blended so well! Recorded, mixed and mastered at Mesa Recording, Sebastopol CA. Artists are: Wendy Loomis - Composer, Pianist Royal Kent - Poet, Spoken Word Artist Elinor von Ommen - Flute Beth Snellings - Cello Liz McDonough - Vocals Benny Murray - Drums Don Holloway - Percussion El Jon - Producer, Percussion
