Bazuki Joe, SBRR, NZ (vocal, bouzouki, guitar, percussion)
Bazuki Joe is Mike Considine and Jody Lloyd. Recorded between 1997 and 2005....the musical journey of two mates, Mike Considine and Jody Lloyd. Mike plays bouzouki, guitar, bodhran and other bits and pieces and Jody takes care of the programming, beats, sampling and words.
REVIEWS
from nz musician mag:
'the traditional element lends a familiar warmth and Lloyd's production and layering keeps things interesting. The bounce of the rhythm track works with the surge of an acoustic guitar jig in Mel's Reel to provide an uplifting pub party feel. This is pentatonic roots music contemporised with computers... The instrumental numbers are particularly fluid but Considine has an engaging and characterful voice and his lilt carries a tune and a story well... On The Map is a successful fusion of styles and an enjoyable and edifying listen.' Jacob Connor
from presto mag:
‘Question: what do you get if you cross traditional irish music with hip hop beats? Answer: Bazuki Joe – One The Map. Bazuki Joe began in 1996 when Mike Considine (claddagh, rua, wylde takafoleys, mountain air) started dabbling in music with Jody Lloyd (dark tower, trillion)... The album starts with the title track ‘on the map’ an instrumental with a slick beat and a strong tune which encompasses the faultless flute playing of Brendyn Montgomery. And from there we are taken on a journey of interesting rhythms, reels and traditional songs that have been given the Bazuki Joe work over; 14 tracks in all. Some traditional purists may find this album a little disrespectful but i feel Mike and Jody have undertaken the project with much respect of the music’s roots. It’s not cheesy or overly produced which shows they are not trying to sell out the music for a quick buck, rather two guys with different things to offer coming together to do what they love. Along with the award winning Brendyn Montgomery the album also features James Wilkinson, Barrie McDonald, David Lloyd and Mark Duff. A great album for summer. Don’t let your friends be the ones to introduce you to this, go find it yourself, well worth checking out! 8/10’ peter mason
