Rory Jagdeo
Hanging On
© 2008 Rory Jagdeo (634479817113)
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This album combines genres and based on M.K.V. (mathematical karmic value) a phrase I invented in the creative process. The more you listen to it the more credits you accumulate in the Universe. Check it out.
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This is Rory’s first studio album and was definitely a challenge to sing in many different keys. This is what gives this album its uniqueness and to combine musical genres.
Rory is hoping that fans would discover a new voice and rhythm to intoxicate the soul. There is bluesy seductiveness,and pop/rock melodies that reflect the secret of the soul.
Rory dedicated the third song on the album “ I will Love You Forever” to his uncle Ricknauth Jagarnauth who was a September 11 victim. This song is from the point of view of Rick to give comfort to all those that knew him especially his family. He was Rory’s mother third brother. His death was a devastated experience to all that knew him.
On “You Belong To Me,” he shows his love for the Blues with a new style and tried to incorporate the romantic side of the Blues with lyrics to intoxicate the senses. Rory has been and currently on the board of the Houston Blues Society and this has influence his discipline to write and record in the studio. His son Peter laid the bass track on this song.
He included a mixture of reggae and pop in, “Friday Night Blues,” a song that was first intended for a Blues song. “Fragile” one of his favorite song is a slow rock that has a Pink Floyd feel but takes on its own character- soothing but intense.
Rory began working on the album Hanging On at home with his guitar and harmonica after the title track was recorded. His recording idea was just to have a single but there was an excitement to produce an album. He credited his producer Locke Brady for his patience and encouragement and also his many close friends who enjoyed his musicianship.
“I believed in the songs I wrote, simple melodies with a twist,” admits Rory. “I wanted something that would make people happy and wanted them to listen to it over and over. That is what I do when I fall in love with someone’s music. I listened to it endlessly until it becomes unbearable.”
Rory is still working in the IS&T field as a Telecommunications Analyst and explores music as a form of therapy. He mentioned that it was all possible because of M.K.V. (Mathematical Karmic Value) a phrased he invented and named the last track on the album- a combination of guitar and tabla.
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A Remarkable Achievement
author: William GalbraithThis first album by veteran bluesman Rory Jagdeo contains a number of surprises. Musically, it's all over the place- blues of course, but also hard rock, country rock, even a meditative piece with acoustic guitar and tabla all find a home here. The diversity of the material is even more remarkable when you consider that Rory wrote all the music himself. The production values on this album are first rate. Besides Jagdeo's guitar & blues harp, "Hanging On" features a fine group of backing musicians (including Rory's son Peter on bass and violin). Tying it all together is Rory's unique and poignant voice- sometimes tentative, sometimes joyful, always honest. This is an intimate journey into the life of someone who knows the joys of love and the pain of loss. "Hanging On" is a rare accomplishment. Buy a copy- you won't regret it. -Bill Galbraith
Amazing stuff!
author: Bill GalbraithThis album is all over the place- hard driving blues, country rock, even a meditative piece with tabla and acoustic guitar. It's all good. Throughout "Hanging On" is Rory's voice; sometimes tentative, sometimes joyful, always authentic. And there's some great musicianship from Rory's son Peter Jagdeo and others. What a rare find!