New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Domo Music Group) Having initially made a name for themselves as remix artists including remixes for Rap superstar Kanye West's 2008 release 808s & Heartbreak and for Grammy Award-winning New Age pioneer Kitaro, "RONIN" will allow Tao Of Sound to step to the front of the stage with their eclectic, ever-changing style.
Tao of Sound's new edgy sound and approach is sure to garner significant fan reaction and media attention for the band's sixteen track effort, Ronin.
Tao of Sound has an impressive pedigree working with a wide array of talented artists including some of the biggest names in the music industry. Dr. Dre, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, and
Nine Inch Nails are just a sample of the many hit acts to which the band can claim a connection.
Tao of Sound's internationally recognized work with Academy Award-winning film composer A.R. Rahman ("Slumdog Millionaire"), Cirque du Soleil, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Japanese pop icon
Utada Hikaru is also impressive.
Many are already familiar with Tao of Sound as the band has contributed to the soundtracks of a number of television productions and feature films. With the release of RONIN, there will be many new fans cultivated on the horizon.
Track Listing:
01. TaoWu
02. Fly On (featuring Carol Hatchett)
03. Ashes To Ashes (featuring Sharlotte Gibson)
04. East Side Of The River
05. Bhangrok
06. Marie Laveau (featuring Bernard Fowler)
07. Highland, Highline
08. Mira
09. Ronin (featuring Christine Wu)
10. Monsters (featuring Akasha Mabry)
11. Live Beautifully (featuring Tyra Juliette)
12. Freed
13. Fushicho (Phoenix Rising : Fukushima)
14. This Beat (featuring That Rogue Romeo;Tao Of Sound Remix)
15. Live Beautifully (alt.) (featuring Tyra
Juliette and Tina Guo)
16. OM