Voyages, by The Forces

Voyages

by The Forces

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Black Betty Delighted. A masterful blend of nostalgic psychedelia, hip hop and modern beats, it’s a rare treat for those of us who crave pure sonic gold. Joshua Boon's genius production elevates this album to a sublime auditory experience. It’s a triumph of genre fusion. AAA Favorite track: Be Gone.

The Serial Chiller Was curious about The Forces after a friend's recommendation and wow, 'Voyages' is a trip! The blend of classic psych pop and hip-hop is seamless and utterly captivating. It's not just a nod to the past but a whole new direction. Can't wait to hear what they come up with next!

Alberto Gustaffson Checked out 'Voyages' and it's safe to say, The Forces are on to something special. The album's a perfect balance of nostalgic tunes and edgy beats. It’s rare to find music that feels both familiar and fresh. Hats off to this wild, genre-bending ride!

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1.	Intro (Out of mind) 02:00		buy track
2.	Be Gone 05:03		buy track
3.	Birdie 02:46		buy track
4.	Shine 04:25	lyrics	buy track
(verse 1) One day we will have Clear water and clean streets Tall trees ‘til the sky With healthy earth beneath One day we'll be touring With animals all around And onto the green fields Were we build our little house (hook 1) I want the world to shine for you I want the world to be bright (verse 2) One ounce of pure hope And three pinches of real faith Throw in three hail marys For blessings that come our way Early Saturday mornings And i hope that it will rain Rain rays of sunlight It will enlighten our brain (hook 2) I want the world to shine for you I want the world to be bright (bridge 2) Okay and to work now Let’s plant the seeds Have a good harvest For you and for me So much we’ll spend And so much we’ll gain It's maybe some hard work But the love will remain (verse 3) We will meet many friends Friends upon our way In all shapes and sizes And I hope that they all will stay Times will be Changing Sometimes we’’ll have to move No need to cry now Let's see what we can improve (hook 3) I want the world to shine for you I want the world to be bright (bridge 2) Okay and to work now Let’s plant the seeds Have a good harvest For you and for me So much we’ll spend And so much we’ll gain It's maybe some hard work But the love will remain
5.	Spacecraft (skit) 00:19		buy track
6.	Bombs 05:00		buy track
7.	Coming Home 02:24		buy track
8.	Anne 04:32	lyrics	buy track
Tension rises- a baby cries above only dark clouds in the skies nothing but lies in his cold, cold eyes close to the moment that all hope dies you know you did that sacrifice was it worth burning all your allies? now you’re hopelessly seeking doors to get away stuck in the game and all the way that only the other players seem to know to play fake a smile but all you know is pain hope they don't see through you, see the strain inside is where the hunger resides for the solution to get outside your little world and see through the rain but CHORUS Anne, Hold on you know the future is calling Anne, be strong I know it all seems falling apart Anne, it won’t be long Until the summer rings and brings you roses and things Anne Hold on you know the future is calling Anne, be strong I know it all seems appalling now Anne, it won't be long Until you can do anything You can do anything! in this world --- VERSE 2 you miss the ground the voices are loud everything seems to be spinning around no energy left, left to shout seems there is nothing lost to be found seems you ruined everything on your own account hey, what was that all about? when you let go it might go away so many stories still untold and so many still have to unfold we all hope it slowly molds into a brighter day sometimes you have to go down to be able to bounce out the condition that is in your heart you can do it! CHORUS 2 Anne, Hold on you know the future is calling Anne, be strong I know it all seems falling apart Anne, it won’t be long Until the summer rings and brings you roses and things BRIDGE shes so lonely but she is the only that can elevate herself out of this mess CHORUS Anne, Hold on you know the future is calling Anne, be strong I know it all seems falling apart Anne, it won’t be long Until the summer rings and brings you roses and things ' Anne Hold on you know the future is calling Anne, be strong I know it all seems appalling now Anne, it won't be long Until you can do anything You can do anything! in this world
9.	Today's Music (skit) 00:18		buy track
10.	Something True (Whirligig) 02:44	lyrics	buy track
going round and round circle endlessly no beginning and no end what a way to be! there's enough in here for everyone to be enough for all of them enough for you and me i’ll tell you what i’ve found, what i’ve found, i’ll tell to you tell to you we circle all around all around in search of something new something true) i’ll tell you what i’ve found what i’ve found i’ll tell to you tell to you we circle all around all around in search of something new something true
11.	Enemy (skit) 00:12		buy track
12.	They 02:06	lyrics	buy track
There are ones up high They are the ones that are doing this I don’t know why they lie But they keep on continuing it I saw order arise First, there was only confusion I'm part of the chosen few Call us the truthers There are ones up high They are the ones that are doing this I don’t know why they lie But they keep on continuing it We need to organize A peaceful revolution And when they won’t open their eyes We’ll start to use ammunition I saw order arise First there was only confusion Im part of the chosen few Call us the truthers I don’t recognize Your old faces Im so happy that Í am afraid
13.	Free 03:03	lyrics	buy track
CHORUS Oh Please let me be free I need all the space to follow my heart I hope that you can see yeah force would only drive us apart VERSE 1 I have no idea where this road will go But down the line, I think you know we’ll grow Together Together Together Together CHORUS 2 Oh Please let me be free I need all the space to follow my heart I hope that you can see yeah force would only drive us apart VERSE 1 pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa Together Together Together Together CHORUS 3 Oh Please let me be free I need all the space to follow my heart I hope that you can see yeah force would only drive us apart Oh Please let me be free I need all the space to follow my heart I hope that you can see yeah force would only drive us apart We want to we need to lift off and fly away We want to we need to lift off and fly away
14.	Overcome 02:14		buy track
15.	Prelude To The Piece 01:24		buy track
16.	The Piece (feat. Cavalier) 02:00		buy track
17.	The End (Outro) 02:46
18.	Intro (Out of mind) [Instrumental] 01:56
19.	Be Gone [Instrumental] 05:03
20.	Birdie [Instrumental] 02:46
21.	Shine [Instrumental] 04:58
22.	Bombs [Instrumental] 05:00
23.	Coming Home [Instrumental] 02:24
24.	Anne [Instrumental] 04:32
25.	Something True (Whirligig) [Instrumental] 03:02
26.	They [Instrumental] 02:06
27.	Free [Instrumental] 02:57
28.	Overcome [Instrumental] 02:14
29.	Prelude To The Piece [Instrumental] 01:24
30.	The Piece [Instrumental] 02:00
31.	The End (Outro) [Instrumental] 02:46

about

The Forces have been receiving critical acclaim for their unique fusion of Beatlesque psychedelia with hip-hop inspired beats. Their self-titled debut EP (2022) was three times featured as ‘New and Notable' on the Bandcamp.com homepage, and their music was praised as a ‘cohesive and wildly original body of work’ by Plasticmag.co.uk.

Their full album Voyages has been composed, written, and produced by Dutch producer Joshua Boon and features the vocals of Manchester singer Tim Condor, along with more than 20 international musicians. The album also has a contribution of rapper Cavalier, a frequent collaborator with QuelleChris, and a featured artist on Stones Throw's Quakers II album (2021) and BackwoodzStudioz' High Bias (2023).

The psychedelic pop sounds of the 1960s and the raw edge of hip-hop may seem disparate, but both genres blend various musical styles. Both experiment with unique sound effects, such as the use of reverb, tape loops, echo, and sampling. Additionally, both psychedelic music and hip-hop have a tradition of addressing political and social issues through their lyrics and themes.

With an outlook of a crate-digger, Joshua Boon's appreciation of British music from the 1960s reflects a love for the ghostly sounds of vintage tracks, including vinyl noise and tape hiss, emulating the sonic experimentation of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Voyages takes listeners on a trip down memory lane with mind-bending sound effects, golden melodies, prehistoric synths, unconventional musical structures, and dusty English soundbites.

Also, fans who purchase the album on Bandcamp.com will get a special treat - exclusive access to all the instrumentals. The worldwide distribution of vinyl will be handled by Clear Spot, distributor of psychedelic artists such as Kikagaku Moyo, Electric Moon and Lamp Of The Universe.

Out on October 6th on all platforms, Voyages is The Forces' chance to tell their whole story. "Perfect for those who want to drift away into a nostalgic time warp filled with modern production." (BOOT MUSIC UK)

For more information and to stay up-to-date on The Forces, visit their website or follow them on social media.

The Forces EP" was 3x(!)
New and Notable on Bandcamp.com:
'Producer Joshua Boon and his compatriots, as
The Forces, create a unique fusion of Beatlesque
psychedelia with hip-hop inspired beats.'

'The product of psych-soulproducer Joshua Boon,
the five songs on this EP are swaddled in haze,
woozy and mystical'

'Big swirly Magical Mystery Tour vibes from this
Dutch psychedelic outfit.'

Other quotes:
'The Forces EP the band splices the counter-cultures
together, making a cohesive and wildly
original body of work.'
Plasticmag.co.uk

"There are splashes of Mellotron, washes of
slightlydelic studio trickery and some squelchy
early synth sounds as well as layered harmonies
and fairly fat drums."
Shindig! Magazine (UK)

'A mix of flowing psych-pop and hazy hip-hop,
'Free' features airy vocals and meditative synths
that build to a swirling vortex, dragging you into
a psychedelic crescendo complete with trumpets
and a gospel choir. Epic stuff.'
Endless crate

'The layered percussion and deep electro pulse
provide a moody vibe while the winding synth
melody that lingers in the backdrop tempts you to
get lost in this abstract psychedelic whirlpool. (...)
A perfect EP for those who want to drift away into
a nostalgic time warp filled with modern production.'
BOOT MUSIC UK

'60s sunshine vibes from Netherlands producer
The Forces. The self-titled EP feels like mutated
versions of unearthed Beatles sessions that were
never meant for our ears..'
Heaven is an incubator

"Shine" premiered on Psychedelicbabymag.com

credits

released October 6, 2023

Written, composed, mixed, and produced by Joshua Boon.
Except “Something True (Whirligig)” written and composed by Louie Zong, “The Piece” co-written by Cavalier.
Sung by Tim Condor. Mastering by Timewarp Mastering.

“2. Be Gone” sitar: Subrata Biswas, guitar: Andy Warner, additional guitar: Thiago Pironelli, “3. Birdie” trumpets: João Sousa, “4. Shine” horns: Nic Weaver, background vocals: André Enrico Cesari, “6. Bombs” cello: Vera Martínez Tovar, violin: Thisara Bandara, choir: Hip Hop Children Choir, “7. Coming home” acoustic guitar: Nikas, electric guitar: Andy Warner, “8. Anne” trumpet: João Sousa, guitar: Metal Fakir, “10. Something True (Whirligig)“ bass & guitar: Andy Warner, horns: Nic Weaver, ”12. They” flute: Dario Cei, guitar: Buhnă Dumitrel, “13. Free” trumpet: João Sousa, gospel choir: David & Tiffany Spencer, “14. Overcome” guitar: Gabriel Matos, “16. The Piece” rap by Cavalier, “17. The End” Background vocals: Natali Muncan.

Thanks to friends, family, blogs, media and buyers for supporting this project. To Danny Veekens & Rucksack Records, Tim Condor, Louie Zong, Cavalier & Anwar Pollydore.
Special thanks to my love Natali Muncan.

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The Forces Almere, Netherlands

The Forces are a new outfit around Dutch psychedelic-soul producer Joshua Boon. This is an organic continuation of his decade-spanning work as a producer. First as one-half of the soul, dub & hip-hop-inspired duo Fuel Box (2011). That was followed by solo output as Bone 40, and his mysterious alias of funketeer Funk Darker: a Clutchy Hopkins-esque persona crafting gloomy & dirty funk/soul. ... more

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