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With
an astonishingly talented cast of musicians, The Motet has refined
their sound and their vision into a dynamic and expressive
improvisational force.
Founded and led by drummer Dave Watts, The Motet began almost
ten years ago and hasn’t let up since. Featuring complex compositions
written and arranged by Watts himself, the music tells a story through
syncopated rhythms and melodies.
“I’ve always written parts for guitar, bass, horns, and
percussion. Because they’ve all been created with a clave in mind,
there’s a very specific way in which the parts interact,” explains
Watts.
“That’s what gives the song its character. When we play live
sometimes we’ll get into a groove, play the head, and then open up for
solos. And all the while, everything is tied to the clave with everyone
playing in it. That’s just one way you approach playing music with
respect for it’s composition or tradition.”
As music and technology evolve at an astounding rate, so too has
The Motet pioneered their unique sound while continuing to defy
categorization. With roots in Jazz, Afrobeat, Funk, Salsa and Samba,
The Motet keeps their audiences in a dancing frenzy by layering House
and Techno rhythms into a style that is uniquely their own.
From years of incessant touring and with a rich legacy under
their belt, The Motet’s “resolve to evolve” has made them indispensable
in the East and West Coast groove circuits.
Writes Dave Kirby of Boulder Magazine: “Watts' dedication and
artistic integrity have created an elusive musical entity which seems
to be as much fun to play in as it is to go out and hear.”
The Motet is a world-class ensemble that whips audiences into a
whirlwind using sheer impromptu force. The rhythms are spontaneous and
textured and the beats are hard-driving. The band uses this energy to
create a rapport between the audience and themselves that is rarely
seen in today's world of manufactured rock. The Motet consecrates the
ground on which dance music meets free-form improvisation.
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