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Clayton & Fulcrum

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About Me

Hailing from the city of soul, Philadelphia, Clayton and Fulcrum are part of a new breed of electronic musicians. Not limiting themselves to any particular genre or tempo, they run the gamut of styles, rhythms, and vibes in search of musical fulfillment. Their dj sets also reflect this diversity, and are a vibrant display of the potential in their studio vision.
If you were to lump the body of their work into a category, it would be Breakbeat Funk. Breakbeat Funk possesses the warm feeling that's in older Funk, Soul, Jazz, Latin, Jamaican, Brazilian, and African music through creatively used sampling, musical influence, and production techniques. Both musical and bass heavy, Breakbeat Funk is a fun and uplifting experience on the dancefloor, and a fulfilling listen off it.
By collaborating with fellow forward-minded Philadelphians, Moqita, they have incorporated vocals, flute, rhodes, wurlitzer, saxaphone, clavinet, wah guitar, and percussion into their rhythm collages. Using replications of the studio equipment used during the 60’s and 70’s, and the techniques of Dub mixing, they embody their songs with the warmth and space that modern digital recording can lack.
Clayton and Fulcrum have established a reputation for creative live and DJ sets in Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington D.C. They have opened for such acts as De La Soul, Massive Attack, DJ Krush, and The Rapture. Their debut album, The Soul Purpose, and various remixes, has helped spread their sound to the world. Their sophomore effort, Songs From The Soul City, is set to push their vision further.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/14/2004
Band Website: claytonandfulcrum.com
Band Members: Patrick McCunney & Dave Clayton
Influences: Our influences span from the 40's to the present day. They share certain traits, such as originality and tenacity in their respective music movements. Their music makes your ass shake, and your soul feel allright.
Sounds Like: It sounds like Curtis Mayfield meets Biz Markie, they pick up Stevie Wonder and go cruising for ladies. They kick game to Lyn Collins, Gladys Knight, and Lucious Jackson, and head to the disco. Lonnie Lyston Smith is on the decks, with rhythmic backing by Tito Puente, and Donald Byrd playing trumpet over top. All of a sudden, Outkast bum-rushes the discoteck, and A Tribe Called Quest holds back the bouncers while Big Youth toasts the dj booth takeover. Ed Rush & Optical look on and say to themselves "oi! it sounds hot when you're passionate about the music you make".
Record Label: Natural Selection Music
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Our sophmore album, Songs From The Soul City

Our sophomore album, Songs From The Soul City is available from CD Baby, and Album Artwork by Bret Syfert. ...
Posted by Clayton & Fulcrum on Sat, 23 Jun 2007 02:03:00 PST

Our debut album, The Soul Purpose

Our debut album, The Soul Purpose is available from CD Baby, and Album Artwork by Bret Syfert. ...
Posted by Clayton & Fulcrum on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

For the People, Our Monthly, 3rd Saturdays at Medusa

....The first one is Friday, 5/26. Hope to see your booty there.Medusa Lounge is on the NE corner of 21st & Chestnut, PhiladelphiaFlyer by Stepkinetic. Natural Selection logo by Bret Syfert....
Posted by Clayton & Fulcrum on Wed, 24 May 2006 10:19:00 PST